Pepperl+Fuchs Launch New Photoelectric Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs has launched its new generation of photoelectric sensors — the R100 and R101 series. These sensors, according to the company have a new product architecture and have a host of state-of-the-art technology.

The R100 and R101 are available in standard, assembly-compatible housing designs and offer photoelectric sensors for both detection and measurement. They include thru-beam sensors, retroreflective sensors, including those with polarization filter, foreground suppression or for detection of transparent objects, energetic reflection light scanners and those with background suppression, as well as light barriers and distance sensors for measurement tasks.

All sensors are available with a PowerBeam LED or innovative laser technology depending on the task at hand. The latter combines the benefits of LED emitters with the strengths of conventional laser diodes.

The multi-pixel technology (MPT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs and the innovative Opto-ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) enable reliable distance measurement to be integrated in a standardized compact housing for close-range applications. The R101 series offers the world’s smallest distance sensor of its type.

The R100 and R101 series feature consistent integration with IO-Link. They are an enhancement of the Sensor Technology 4.0 portfolio from Pepperl+Fuchs, enabling Industry 4.0 production processes to be networked and availability of machines and systems to be optimized.

For more information, visit Pepperl+Fuchs.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.