October 28, 2012 - Baumer introduces O500 series optical sensor with three sensor types: a diffuse sensor with background suppression, a SmartReflect light barrier without a reflector, and a retro-reflective sensor for reflective surfaces.
The sensors feature the same compact dimensions, through holes and control elements for all sensor principles and technologies within the series. All provide flexibility to machine and construction companies because the sensor principle and light source can be specified at a later point in time. In addition to that, as measured by their dimensions O500 series sensors have the largest sensing distances and ranges, so they allow for even more freedom in the selection and placement of the sensor.
Baumer is also introducing a wear-free teach process called qTeach. The O500 sensors can be taught-in just by touching them with any ferromagnetic tool, e.g. a screwdriver. A blue LED guides a user through the easy teach procedure.