IFM Fibre Optic Diffuse Reflection Sensor provides flexible and reliable optical object detection for industrial automation. It uses reflected light from the target to identify object presence without physical contact. The fibre optic arrangement is suitable for compact or difficult-to-access installation areas and can support detection, counting, positioning, packaging, assembly and production monitoring applications.
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The fibre optic diffuse reflection sensor detects objects by transmitting optical energy toward a target and receiving reflected light. Fibre optics allow the sensing point to be positioned remotely from the evaluation electronics. This provides useful flexibility for automated machinery, especially where installation space is limited or conventional sensor placement is difficult.
The sensor supports reliable non-contact object detection for industrial equipment. Its diffuse reflection principle allows objects to be detected without requiring a separate reflector or receiver. Fibre optic installation flexibility makes it suitable for packaging machines, assembly equipment, conveyors and production lines where accurate object monitoring is required.
This IFM fibre optic sensing solution is useful for automation applications requiring compact and flexible optical detection. It can help monitor objects in restricted machine spaces while supporting reliable presence and positioning functions. Its industrial application focus makes it suitable for automated production, packaging and material-handling systems.
Diffuse reflection sensing
Fibre optic technology
Non-contact detection
Flexible sensing-point placement
Compact installation capability
Reliable object detection
Supports presence monitoring
Suitable for positioning
Useful for object counting
IFM industrial sensor technology
Object detection
Presence monitoring
Packaging machines
Assembly equipment
Conveyor systems
Object counting
Position monitoring
Production automation
Machine monitoring
Factory automation
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | Fibre Optic Diffuse Reflection Sensor |
| Model | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Product Type | Fibre optic diffuse reflection sensor |
| Sensing Range | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Electrical Design | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Output Function | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Operating Voltage | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Current Consumption | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Housing Material | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Housing Design | Fibre optic sensing system |
| Connection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Connector | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Protection Rating | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Protection Class | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Switching Frequency | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Response Time | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Ambient Temperature | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Installation | Industrial installation |
| Mounting | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| LED Indicator | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Overload Protection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Weight | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Additional Information | Flexible fibre optic diffuse reflection sensing |
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