Photoelectric Sensors

Cylindrical laser switching sensors

M8 / M12 / M18 laser switching

Visible laser spots help align diffuse and beam-interruption detection. Choose a complete emitter/receiver or reflector arrangement for the selected mode.

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Model & configuration options

Series and housing labels identify a product family. The full ordering code depends on the chosen electrical and mechanical configuration.

Cylindrical laser switching sensors — catalogue selection data
Model / version	Diffuse (mm)	Through-beam	Retroreflective	Enquiry
M8	20-150 / 20-200	30 m	-	Enquire ↗
M12	20-100 / 20-200 / 30-300	50 m	300-5000 mm	Enquire ↗
M18	50-300 / 70-500	50 m	300-8000 mm	Enquire ↗
M12 connector	20-100 / 20-200 / 30-300	50 m	300-5000 mm	Enquire ↗
M18 connector	50-300 / 70-500	50 m	300-8000 mm	Enquire ↗

Slash-separated values are configuration options. A dash means that no value is listed for that variant; it does not mean zero. Confirm the selected model’s complete specification before ordering.

Electrical & operating specifications

Family-level options; availability varies by model
Output	NPN / PNP; NO or NC; NO+NC option
Supply	10-30 V DC, 3/4-wire
Temperature	0 to +50°C
Protection	IP65
Housing	Nickel-plated brass
Light	Approx. 3 mm spot

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