IFM Electronic OPU204 Forked Light Barrier

The forked light barrier, also known as light fork or fork sensor, with type number OPU204 from IFM Electronic is an electrical light sensor. It has the dimensions 16 x 4 x 14 cm and weighs 0.2 kg. Forked light barriers are used for precise and non-contact detection of objects that interrupt the light beam in the fork area. They are used for position detection, level control, or as a counting sensor. Typical applications are found in automation technology, especially in conveyor and packaging technology, as well as for part counting and presence control in production facilities.