M8 / M12 / M18 infrared
Cylindrical infrared photoelectric sensors
Diffuse, through-beam and retroreflective configurations in cylindrical housings. Select the optical mode before comparing ranges.
Compare models & specifications ↗INDUSTRIAL SENSORS / 10 PRODUCT FAMILIES
Photoelectric Sensors
Infrared, visible-light and laser switching sensors for object detection, beam interruption and compact machine installations.
These optical switches detect presence or interruption. For measured distance values, see laser distance sensors; for depth images, see 3D vision cameras.
Infrared & visible light
M3 / M4 / M5 / M6 infrared
Miniature infrared photoelectric sensors
Miniature diffuse sensors for close-range object detection, with straight and right-angle housing options.
Compare models & specifications ↗
Q31 / D61 / D62 / G4010 / Q50
Rectangular infrared photoelectric sensors
Rectangular infrared series with diffuse, through-beam and retroreflective options. The G4010 version includes background suppression.
Compare models & specifications ↗
BG442 / G2010 / B61 / CCD / T61
Visible-light photoelectric sensors
Visible-light options include background suppression, transparent-object detection and digital-display diffuse sensing.
Compare models & specifications ↗Compact & slot detection
CB11 / 3030 / 21 / Q21
Ultra-thin photoelectric sensors
Front-sensing and side-sensing formats for compact machine installations.
Compare models & specifications ↗
Q14 straight / right-angle
Q14 miniature rectangular sensors
Aluminum-alloy miniature housings with straight or right-angle sensing and infrared or laser configurations.
Compare models & specifications ↗
670 / 671 / 672 / 673 / 674 / 676 / 677
5 mm slot-type photoelectric sensors
Pre-wired and connector-type slot sensors for detecting objects that interrupt a 5 mm sensing gap.
Compare models & specifications ↗Laser switching
M8 / M12 / M18 laser switching
Cylindrical laser switching sensors
Visible laser spots help align diffuse and beam-interruption detection. Choose a complete emitter/receiver or reflector arrangement for the selected mode.
Compare models & specifications ↗
Q31 / LD61 / LT61 / 441 / MK31 / LL61 / G3010
Rectangular laser switching sensors
Rectangular laser switches offer small spots and background-suppression options for object-presence detection.
Compare models & specifications ↗
LL61TXG / 442TXG / ABGZ1000
Line-beam laser sensors
Line-shaped illumination for presence detection across a wider illuminated area. The line dimensions change with installation height.
Compare models & specifications ↗For mark, color or label detection, compare color, contrast & label sensors ↗.
What to include in your enquiry
Target size, color, transparency and surface
Diffuse, through-beam or retroreflective mode
Working distance, background and mounting space
Output, supply and cable / connector arrangement
Include sample or production quantity, destination and required delivery date. We will confirm the complete ordering code and configuration.
Discuss your requirement