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Small package: Big performance

08 August 2014

New versions of ifm’s O6 type photoelectric sensors come as standard in small housing with 1in hole centres.


First released last year in stainless steel, the more cost-effective plastic-housed versions are now available. 

 

The diffuse reflection sensor features reliable background interference suppression and a powerful performance. A potentiometer for range setting and a rotary switch for light-on/dark-on selection are intuitive and simple to operate. The sensing range is independent of the characteristics and colour of the object to be detected. 


Highly reflective backgrounds such as stainless steel, as well as moving machine parts, have no influence on the background suppression. The clearly defined round light spot in the operating area ensures a consistent light distribution in the light cone. Scattered light around the light spot potentially interfering with other photoelectric sensors is avoided.


For the compact unit (only 13 x 41 x 21mm) ifm offers variants with PUR connection cable, M12 pigtail or robust M8 metal connector on the housing. The sensors are also available as through-beam and retro-reflective systems.

 
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