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IFM O5H504 rectangular photoelectric sensor right angle M12

IFM Efector Inc

IFM Efector Inc O5H504 electrical box

SKU CH-11YA-X32TF

Photoelectric sensor with selectable light-on or dark-on operation in rectangular M12 right-angle housing

  • Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
  • Selectable Light On/Dark On mode adapts to application needs
  • Right-angle M12 housing fits tight mounting spaces
  • Rectangular diffuse sensor detects objects without reflector
  • IFM industrial-grade construction ensures reliable automation performance
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer specifications intact

IFM O5H504 Photoelectric Sensor

The IFM O5H504 is a diffuse photoelectric sensor built for industrial automation and electrical control panels. It operates with a selectable light-on or dark-on output mode to suit different logic requirements. The rectangular housing uses an M12 right-angle connector for straightforward wiring in tight cabinet spaces. This new unit is suited for engineers specifying presence detection on conveyors, packaging lines or assembly cells.

Suited for discrete object detection in fixed

The sensor fits applications where a compact rectangular profile and M12 connection are specified in the bill of materials. It is not intended for applications requiring a through-beam or retro-reflective sensing method. Buyers who need a cylindrical housing, a different connector thread or an analogue output should look at alternative sensor families. The fixed diffuse optics also limit use where background suppression is required.

Selectable light-on/dark-on output mode

The single specification that decides fit is the selectable light-on or dark-on operating mode, which determines how the output signal behaves when the beam is interrupted. This logic choice must match the PLC input configuration used in the control system. No other sensing mode or output type is provided by this model.

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Price $76.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameIFM
Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation

Questions about this item

What does the selectable Light On/Dark On mode do in a real machine?

It lets the sensor output switch either when the beam is received or when it is broken, so the same unit can drive a PLC input for presence or absence detection without rewiring.

How does the M12 connector limit the sensor in practice?

The M12 right-angle plug carries four wires for power and the switching signal, so cable length and shielding are set by the chosen M12 cordset rather than the sensor itself.

What mounting clearance does the rectangular right-angle body need?

The rectangular housing with a right-angle optical face mounts on a flat surface and needs enough depth for the M12 connector to protrude sideways without hitting adjacent equipment.

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