ifm efector inc. Datasheets for Photoelectric Sensors

Photoelectric sensors use emitters and receivers to detect the presence, absence, or distance of target objects.
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From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an import surcharge reflected in the price.
Clearly visible indication of the switching status Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Extensive range of mounting components From May...
Color-independent distance measurement even of very flat or reflective objects Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design Easy...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Long range LED display to check the operating status From May 1st 2025,...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function From...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function With...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Long range LED display to check operation, switching status and...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function...
Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design Learn more View other products in this family of sensors From...
Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design User-friendly communication and parameterization via IO-Link Learn more View other products...
For applications in hazardous areas Robust housing with stainless steel protective bracket Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For applications in hazardous areas Robust housing with stainless steel protective bracket Very long range Clearly visible indication of the readiness for operation Extensive range of mounting components From May...
For applications in hazardous areas Robust housing with stainless steel protective bracket Very long range Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C Angled type for use where space is restricted Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For installation with limited mounting space Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For use at short range Reliable detection of tiny objects Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For applications in high-temperature areas Metal silicone sheathing for use up to 150 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Angled type for use where...
For applications in high-temperature areas Metal silicone sheathing for use up to 150 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May...
For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 315 °C Angled type for use where space is restricted Long range Small bending radius From May 1st...
For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 315 °C For installation with limited mounting space Long range Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products...
For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 315 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For cutting to size Life expectancy of more than 1 million bending cycles From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size High-flex version for extremely small bending radii From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Reliable background suppression Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals With direct connection to the fiber-optic amplifier From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Wirable sensing head for the connection of bulk fibers Quick and easy mounting of...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range For cutting to size High-flex version for extremely small bending radii From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range With cross-section converter for the reliable detection of objects with changing positions Small bending radius From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Robust design for use in harsh industrial environments Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor With 90° deflection of the light beam for use where space is limited For cutting to size Small bending...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor With bendable sensing head for use where space is limited For cutting to size Small bending radius From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor or diffuse reflection sensor Bulk fiber available for cut-to-length applications Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor For cutting to size Life expectancy of more than 1 million bending cycles From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor For cutting to size Small bending radius Easy mounting and safe fixing From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor For use at short range For cutting to size Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range For cutting to size High-flex version for extremely small bending radii From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range For cutting to size Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Long range Wirable sensing head for the connection of bulk fibers Quick and easy mounting of fibers From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor Very long range For cutting to size Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor With 90° deflection of the light beam for use where space is limited For cutting to size Small bending radius...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor With bendable sensing head for use where space is limited For cutting to size Long range From May 1st 2025,...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as through-beam sensor With cross-section converter for the reliable detection of objects with changing positions For cutting to size Small bending radius From...
For operation with infrared temperature sensors For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 250 °C Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May...
For use in machine tools and metalworking Resistant to oils and coolants Long sensing range minimizes physical damage Excellent price/performance ratio Very high switching frequency From May 1st 2025, products...
High ingress protection for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents Long sensing range minimizes physical damage Excellent price/performance ratio Robust stainless steel housing...
Intelligent clamping system simplifies installation Fast set-up thanks to intuitive menu navigation and OLED display Automatic selection of the right operating mode Two switching outputs - for fast processes and...
Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton LED display to check switching status and function With combined AC/DC output stage Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments From May 1st 2025,...
Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display...
Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With very...
Long range Clearly visible indication of the switching status Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Extensive range of mounting components...
Long range Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton LED display to check switching status and function With combined AC/DC output stage Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments From May...
Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For cutting to size Small bending radius Easy mounting and safe fixing From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an import...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive potentiometer setting of the range User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Excellent price/performance ratio From May 1st...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive potentiometer setting of the range User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Excellent price/performance ratio Learn more View...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Precise background suppression sensing on highly reflective background Excellent price/performance ratio User-friendly communication and...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Precise background suppression sensing on...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting For applications in robotics, assembly and handling technology Precise background suppression sensing on...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Very long range independent of the object color Excellent price/performance ratio Clearly visible LED for indicating the readiness for operation Learn...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Very long range independent of the object color Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on...
Particularly flat rectangular design For installation with limited mounting space For cutting to size Operation as diffuse reflection sensor From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have...
Particularly flat rectangular design For installation with limited mounting space For cutting to size Operation as through-beam sensor From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an...
Particularly small housing for use where space is restricted For the reliable position detection in feeding and handling technology Precise detection of very small, very flat or highly reflective components...
Particularly small housing for use where space is restricted For the reliable position detection in feeding and handling technology Small light spot and narrow light cone for detecting of small...
Particularly space-saving design with light emission on the side For use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Robust housing for use in harsh industrial...
Particularly space-saving design with light emission on the side For use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Visible red light for simple alignment Precise...
Particularly space-saving design with light emission on the side For use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Visible red light for simple alignment Very...
Photoelectric distance detection that is independent of color and offers a long range of up to 3 m Reliable detection on dark objects thanks to robust optical properties and generous...
Precise background suppression Excellent price/performance ratio Compact rectangular design Reliable transmission of the distance as linearized process value via IO-Link Learn more View other products in this family of sensors...
Precise detection of small parts Visible red light for simple alignment Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU...
Precise detection of small parts Visible red light for simple alignment Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With connector that can be rotated by 270°
Precise detection of small parts Visible red light for simple alignment Very long range Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU...
Recognition, sorting and checking of objects based on their color Easy adjustment of the device function via teach Reliable detection of color shades High switching frequency for fast processes Extensive...
Reliable detection of glass, film, PET bottles and transparent packaging Automatic switch point adjustment in case of soiling High switching frequency for fast processes Visible red light for simple alignment...
Reliable detection of print marks and particularly flat objects RGB light source, highest contrast color selected during teach-in Easy adjustment of the device function via teach Very high switching frequency...
Reliable optical distance measurement with background suppression Range of up to 100 m with a reflector For use on crane systems Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog...
Reliable optical distance measurement with background suppression Range of up to 75 m with a reflector For use on crane systems Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog...
Reliable optical distance measurement with background suppression Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog output Scalable measuring range and window function Use in applications with background suppression Excellent...
Reliable optical distance measurement with high ranges up to 6 m Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog output Scalable measuring range and window function Laser protection class...
Reliable optical distance measurement with long ranges up to 10 m Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog output Scalable measuring range and window function Use in applications...
Reliable optical distance measurement with long ranges up to 10 m Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as IO-Link and one as analog output Scalable measuring range and window...
Reliable optical distance measurement Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog output Scalable measuring range and window function Use in applications with background suppression Excellent price/performance ratio User-friendly...
Reliable optical level measurement with high ranges up to 9.8 m Scalable measuring range and window function Two switching outputs, one of them programmable as analog output Wide range of...
Reliable optical object detection with long ranges up to 10 m Precise background suppression Scalable measuring range and window function Use in applications with background suppression Excellent price/performance ratio User-friendly...
Reliable optical object detection with long ranges up to 10 m Precise background suppression Use in applications with background suppression Excellent price/performance ratio User-friendly communication and parameterization via IO-Link Learn...
Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Very long range Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons User-friendly communication and parameterization via IO-Link Learn more View other products...
Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Long range LED display to check the operating status From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in metalworking and in the automotive industry Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in metalworking and in the automotive industry Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Precise background...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in metalworking and in the automotive industry Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Very long...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Precise background...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Very long...
Small compact design with standard M18 thread and PMD time-of-flight technology measurement to the nearest millimeter and monitoring of distances in the running process Color-independent range Simultaneous output of distance...
Small compact design with standard M18 thread and PMD time-of-flight technology Photoelectric distance detection that is independent of color and offers a long range of up to 4 m Reliable...
Very long range due to time-of-flight measurement Reliable background suppression and color-independent detection With display and pushbuttons for precise switch point setting Laser protection class 1 Reliable detection of glossy...
Very long range due to time-of-flight measurement Reliable background suppression and color-independent detection With display and pushbuttons for precise switch point setting Oblique angle to the object possible Reliable detection...
Very long range Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton LED display to check switching status and function With combined AC/DC output stage Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments From...
Very long range Intuitive setting of sensitivity and duration of switching delay Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment LED display to check operation, switching...
Very long range Intuitive setting of the sensitivity Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment LED display to check operation, switching status and function From...
Very long range Large AC/DC operating voltage range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments LED display to check the operating status From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
Very long range Precise background suppression Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Excellent price/performance ratio View other products in this family...
Very long range Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode View other products in this family of sensors...
Very long range Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With green LED (readiness for operation) From May 1st 2025, products...
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the readiness for operation Excellent price/performance ratio With connection cable View other products in this...
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the readiness for operation Excellent price/performance ratio With connector that can be rotated by 270°
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the switching status Excellent price/performance ratio With connector that can be rotated by 270° View...
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the switching status Excellent price/performance ratio With connector that can be rotated by 90° View...
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Complementary output function NO/NC Excellent price/performance ratio With connector that can be rotated by 270° View other products in...
Very long range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Emission of invisible infrared light LED display to check the operating status From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
Very long range Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With connection cable View other products in this family of sensors...
Very long range Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With connector that can be rotated by 270° View other products...
Very long range Visible red light for simple alignment Extensive range of mounting components Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments User-friendly communication and parameterization via IO-Link Learn more...
Very long range Visible red light for simple alignment Extensive range of mounting components Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With connector that can be rotated by 270°
Very long range With combined AC/DC output stage Large AC/DC operating voltage range Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments LED display to check the operating status From May...

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