Baumer FFAK 18PTL1099 Photoelectric Sensor

The photoelectric sensor, also known as photosensor, light barrier sensor, or diffuse sensor, with the type number FFAK 18PTL1099 from Baumer is an electrical light sensor for non-contact object detection. It has the dimensions 10 x 10 x 5 cm and weighs 0.09 kg. Photoelectric sensors are used for non-contact object detection by utilizing light to detect the presence, position, color, or shape of objects. Typical applications are found in automation technology, for example, for controlling conveyor belts in the packaging industry or for position detection of workpieces in mechanical engineering.