Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors

Cylindrical photoelectric sensors are photoelectric sensors that combine optics and electronics in an M12, M18 or M30 threaded tube-shaped housing and are fitted through a hole and secured with a nut. Because they share the same thread sizes as inductive sensors, they fit the same brackets and mounting holes; they are used on machines and conveyors for counting, position and passage detection. This category includes diffuse reflective, retroreflective and through-beam types, metal and plastic body series, models with 90-degree optics and AC two-wire versions from the Lanbao and Isıso brands. Example values include sensing distances of 100 mm and 400 mm for diffuse reflective, 3 m and 4 m for retroreflective and 20 m for through-beam, with 10-30 V DC and 90-250 V AC supply. Determine the housing diameter by the mounting hole, the sensing type by the object's surface and the distance by the application; then choose DC or AC two-wire supply, output type and straight or 90-degree optics. Metal series are preferred where there is a risk of mechanical impact, and plastic-body series where a light construction is sufficient.

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How to choose Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors

Cylindrical photoelectric sensors are photoelectric sensors that combine optics and electronics in an M12, M18 or M30 threaded tube-shaped housing and are fitted through a hole and secured with a nut. Because they share the same thread sizes as inductive sensors, they fit the same brackets and mounting holes; they are used on machines and conveyors for counting, position and passage detection.

  • Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
  • Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
  • Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors and where is it used?

Cylindrical photoelectric sensors are photoelectric sensors that combine optics and electronics in an M12, M18 or M30 threaded tube-shaped housing and are fitted through a hole and secured with a nut. Because they share the same thread sizes as inductive sensors, they fit the same brackets and mounting holes; they are used on machines and conveyors for counting, position and passage detection.

What should I compare when choosing Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors?

Determine the housing diameter by the mounting hole, the sensing type by the object's surface and the distance by the application; then choose DC or AC two-wire supply, output type and straight or 90-degree optics.

Which product groups are available under Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors?

The current subcategories include 90-Degree Metal Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors, 90-Degree Plastic Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors, AC Two-Wire 90-Degree Plastic Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors, AC Two-Wire Metal Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors, AC Two-Wire Plastic Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors, AC Two-Wire Plastic-Body Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors. Open a subcategory to compare its products and technical details.

Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice