Omron E3Z-T87 Optical Sensor

The Optical Sensor, also known as Light Sensor, Photoelectric Sensor or Photoelectric Switch, with type number E3Z-T87 from Omron is an electrical sensor for non-contact detection of objects and conditions. It has the dimensions 7 x 8 x 10 cm and weighs 0.031 kg. Optical sensors use light to detect the presence, position, color, or shape of objects. Typical applications can be found in automation technology, for example, in conveyor systems for object counting and positioning, as well as in packaging machines for level control.