Keyence PZ2-42P Optical Sensor

The optical sensor, also known as light barrier or photocell, with type number PZ2-42P from Keyence is an electrical sensor for non-contact detection of objects in industrial applications. It has the dimensions 9 x 9 x 5 cm and weighs 0.04 kg. Optical sensors detect the presence, absence, position, or distance of objects using light beams. Typical applications can be found in industrial automation technology, for example for level control in containers or for controlling feeding systems in assembly lines.