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Photoelectronic Sensors in R Design

The R design includes photoelectronic sensors such as retro-reflex sensors and reflex sensors. The P1R sensors are particularly easy to integrate due to their compact format, low installation depth and the possibility of mounting with an M18 thread. They are used in various applications, for example in vending machine construction.

Advantages at a Glance

Compact R design

Teach-in via button or external teach-in input

Mounting via M18 thread without tools

Parametrization with IO-Link 1.1

Overview of P1R Sensors

P1RH Reflex Sensor with Background Suppression

Detection range of up to 120 mm

Response time of max. 0.5 ms

Switching frequencies of up to 1,000 kHz

Red light

Two-lens optics

P1RL Universal Retro-Reflex Sensor

Ranges of up to 12,000 mm

Response time of max. 0.25 ms

Switching frequencies of up to 2,000 kHz

Laser light (red) with laser class 1

Single-lens optics

P1RK Retro-Reflex Sensors for Transparent Objects

Ranges of up to 4,000 mm

Response time of max. 0.25 ms

Switching frequencies of up to 2,000 kHz

Red light

Single-lens optics

Product Highlights

P1RH Reflex Sensor with Background Suppression

Accurate object detection against any background
Insensitive to shape, color and surface finish
Easy handling thanks to visible red light

P1RL Universal Retro-Reflex Sensor

No minimum distance between sensor and reflector required due to single-lens optics
Large range and safety thanks to laser class 1 for versatile applications

Retro-reflex sensor checks the presence of glass bottles

P1RK Retro-Reflex Sensors for Transparent Objects

Dynamic readjustment of the switching threshold for reliable object detection, even for transparent objects
No minimum distance between sensor and reflector required
Visible red light and easy integration with single-lens optics

Flexible Installation Thanks to R Design

Application Variety

Fill-Level Monitoring of Packaged Food Products in Containers with Retro-Reflex Sensors for Transparent Objects

In the food industry, goods that do not meet quality standards are sorted into checkweighers and placed in containers after the weighing process. In order to check their fill level, a retro-reflex sensor for transparent objects is installed.

Hand Detection on Taps with Reflex Sensors with Background Suppression

Automatic hand wash basins, soap dispensers and hand dryers are used in the food industry, but also in highly frequented public areas. A reflex sensor with background suppression is mounted under the respective mixer tap, which triggers the water jet, soap dispenser and hand dryer when hands are detected.

Other Usage Options

Medical ampoules in a pharmaceutical factory

In addition to the optical operating principles, ultrasonic sensors in R design are also available. By using sound waves, they provide a reliable solution for demanding applications where precise detection is essential. Thanks to their compact design and flexible mounting options, they are as easy to integrate as their optical counterparts.

The Models of the Optical Sensors in R Design

	Category	Pin function
P1RH001	Reflex sensors with background suppression	1 × PNP switching output 1 × teach-in input
P1RH002	Reflex sensors with background suppression	1 × NPN switching output 1 × teach-in input
P1RL002	Universal retro-reflex sensors	1 × switching output PNP 1 × teach-in input
P1RL003	Universal retro-reflex sensors	1 × switching output NPN 1 × teach-in input
P1RK002	Retro-reflex sensors for transparent objects	1 × switching output PNP 1 × teach-in input
P1RK003	Retro-reflex sensors for transparent objects	1 × switching output NPN 1 × teach-in input

P1RH001
P1RH001	Category Reflex sensors with background suppression	Pin function 1 × PNP switching output 1 × teach-in input
P1RH002
P1RH002	Category Reflex sensors with background suppression	Pin function 1 × NPN switching output 1 × teach-in input
P1RL002
P1RL002	Category Universal retro-reflex sensors	Pin function 1 × switching output PNP 1 × teach-in input
P1RL003
P1RL003	Category Universal retro-reflex sensors	Pin function 1 × switching output NPN 1 × teach-in input
P1RK002
P1RK002	Category Retro-reflex sensors for transparent objects	Pin function 1 × switching output PNP 1 × teach-in input
P1RK003
P1RK003	Category Retro-reflex sensors for transparent objects	Pin function 1 × switching output NPN 1 × teach-in input

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