IFM Fibre Optic Through-Beam Sensor E20493 is designed for dependable object detection in industrial automation systems. Through-beam technology detects objects by sensing interruption of an optical path, providing a clear and repeatable detection principle. Its fibre optic arrangement supports flexible installation and is suitable for packaging, conveying, assembly, counting, positioning and production-monitoring applications.
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E20493 uses a through-beam optical sensing arrangement in which an object is detected when it interrupts the transmitted light path. Fibre optic technology allows the sensing location to be installed flexibly in compact machinery. This makes the sensor useful for automation systems where reliable optical detection is required in restricted installation areas.
E20493 supports dependable object detection and counting in automated production environments. Through-beam sensing can provide reliable detection events for objects passing through a defined sensing path. The fibre optic arrangement offers installation flexibility for conveyors, packaging equipment, assembly machines and other automated systems.
E20493 provides a practical fibre optic solution for industrial object detection. Its through-beam principle supports clear target detection while fibre optics allow flexible positioning of the sensing point. The sensor is suitable for automated machinery requiring reliable presence monitoring, counting and positioning.
Through-beam optical detection
Fibre optic sensing
Non-contact operation
Reliable presence detection
Flexible installation
Suitable for compact machinery
Supports object counting
Position monitoring support
Industrial automation suitability
IFM sensing technology
Object detection
Object counting
Conveyor automation
Packaging machinery
Assembly equipment
Material handling
Position monitoring
Production lines
Machine automation
Factory automation
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | E20493 |
| Model | E20493 |
| Product Type | Fibre optic through-beam 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 through-beam arrangement |
| 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 | Suitable for fibre optic through-beam object detection |
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