Photoelectric sensor with background suppression | 100 mm | M18 | 10–30VDC | NO+NC | NPN | M12 | nickel-copper housing | red LED beam | IP67

Technical specifications:
Detection type: Diffuse reflection with background suppression
Nominal distance (Sn): 10 cm (adjustable)
Light source: Red LED (680 nm)
Detection sensitivity: White surface – 90%, Black – 10%
Color sensitivity variation (white/black): ≤10%
Power supply: 10–30 V DC
Output type: NPN, NO+NC
Operating current: ≤35 mA
Output current: ≤200 mA
Residual voltage: ≤2.5 V
Response time: <2 ms
Accuracy: Repeatability error ≤3%
Ambient temperature: -15°C … +55°C
Humidity: 35–85% RH (non-condensing)
Protection: Short-circuit, overload, and polarity reversal protection
Housing material: Nickel-copper alloy
Dimensions: M18 × 86.6 mm
Connection: M12
Protection class: IP67
Vibration resistance: 10–50 Hz (0.5 mm)
Dielectric strength: 1000V AC, 50/60Hz (60 s)
Insulation resistance: ≥50 MΩ (500V DC)
Output indication: Yellow LED

Main features:
The diffuse photoelectric sensor emits a red light beam that reflects off an object and returns to the receiver.
Thanks to background suppression technology, the sensor ignores light or reflective backgrounds, ensuring precise detection even under challenging lighting conditions.
Its special optical design allows accurate differentiation between the object and the background.
Provides stable performance even under bright ambient light.

Usage and applications:
For home users: Suitable for object detection in workshops or DIY automation projects.
For engineers / automation specialists: Widely used in factories, conveyors, packaging, transport, sorting systems, robotics, and CNC machinery. Suitable for detecting metal, plastic, cardboard, glass, or other opaque objects.
For electricians / technicians: Easily connectable to controllers (PLC), relays, or direct automation systems. IP67 protection ensures safe use in humid or dusty environments.

Advantages:

Background suppression – reliable detection regardless of background or reflections

Adjustable detection distance – easy adaptation to specific tasks

Integrated transmitter and receiver – simple installation

Durable metal housing (nickel-copper alloy) – long lifespan and environmental resistance

IP67 protection – resistant to dust, moisture, and vibration

Disadvantages:

More sensitive to color contrast on highly reflective or dark surfaces

Requires precise distance adjustment for optimal operation