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Harsh Duty DC Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors

5/22/2015

Harsh Duty DC Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors

New FM series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are IP69K-rated with 316L stainless steel housings and are ideal for food and beverage applications. With 27 washdown models in three-wire NPN or PNP styles, the 10-30 VDC rectangular sensors are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression and polarized retroreflective styles starting at $42.00 . Through-beam models are sold as an emitter (starting at $33.00 ) and receiver (starting at $40.00 ), purchased separately. These harsh-duty photoelectric sensors have either an attached two-meter output cable, or an M8 or M12 quick-disconnect. All models have a selectable light-on / dark-on output setting; sensing ranges are available up to 10m. Backed by a one-year warranty, FM series photoelectric sensors are cULus, CE and RoHS approved.

Harsh Duty Rectangular Photo Sensors for Food and Beverage Applications

Rectangular photoelectric sensor (photo eye)
27 harsh duty, washdown models available
Sensing ranges

- Background suppression: 2 to 200 mm
- Diffuse: 5 to 500 mm
- Polarized retroreflective: up to 5m
- Through-beam: up to 10m

IP69K for food and beverage applications
316L stainless steel housing
3-wire NPN or PNP
2m output cable or M8 or M12 quick-disconnect. Purchase cable separately
Reflectors and mounting brackets available

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Harsh Duty DC Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors

Harsh Duty Rectangular Photo Sensors for Food and Beverage Applications

Microbrewery Grows Big with Micro PLC

Powerful Programmable Controller Upgrades Tortilla Machine

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