Pepperl+Fuchs ML100-8-H-100-RT_102_115 Photoelectric Sensor

USD 30.96

Miniature background suppression sensor with 5-100mm adjustable detection range, red light, NPN output, 10-30VDC, and IP67 protection.

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Pepperl+Fuchs ML100-8-H-100-RT/102/115 Background Suppression Sensor

Model Identifier ML100-8-H-100-RT/102/115
Official Part Number ML100-8-H-100-RT/102/115
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

The Pepperl+Fuchs ML100-8-H-100-RT/102/115 is a miniature photoelectric sensor featuring triangulation with background suppression. It provides a highly accurate, adjustable detection range from 5 to 100 mm. Equipped with modulated visible red light, it offers flexible NPN output with light-on/dark-on switching, connected via a 2-meter fixed cable. This sensor is designed for precise object detection in compact industrial applications, demonstrating reliable performance regardless of object color.

Key Features

  • Miniature design
  • Small, sharp light spot
  • Precision object detection, almost irrespective of the color
  • Full metal thread mounting
  • Highly visible LEDs for power on and switching state
  • Equipped with a sensitivity adjuster and a light-on/dark-on changeover switch
  • Red light type
  • NPN output
  • 2 m fixed cable
  • IP67 degree of protection

Features a highly adaptable 5-100 mm adjustable detection range with background suppression, enabling precision object detection that is largely independent of the target object's color and the background.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Detection Range5 ... 100 mm
Operating Voltage10 ... 30 V DC
Degree of ProtectionIP67
Ambient Temperature-30 ... 60 °C (-22 ... 140 °F)
Light SourceLED
Light TypeModulated visible red light
Output TypeNPN (Light-ON/Dark-ON adjustable)
Housing MaterialPC (housing), PMMA (optical face)
Connection TypeFixed cable, 2 m

Industrial Applications

1. Small Object Detection on Conveyor Belts

This sensor can accurately detect small components or products on a conveyor system, differentiating them from the background, even if the background color varies. Its small, sharp light spot and background suppression capabilities are ideal for this task.

Problem Solved

Ensures accurate part count and placement on high-speed production lines, preventing jams or errors due to missed or incorrectly identified objects by providing reliable detection within its 5-100mm range and operating effectively with 10-30VDC power in an IP67 environment.

Conveyor beltSmall part detectionBackground suppressionNPN output10-30VDCIP67

2. Position Sensing for Robotic Grippers

The miniature size and precise detection range of this sensor make it ideal for integration into robotic end-effectors to confirm the presence or absence of a component before or after gripping operations.

Problem Solved

Prevents robot collisions or failed pick-and-place operations by verifying object position within tight tolerances, especially in compact work cells. Its miniature design and precise 5-100mm detection range are crucial for confirming component status.

Robotic gripperPick-and-placePosition sensingMiniature sensorBackground suppression5-100mm detectionNPN

3. Level Detection in Small Industrial Chutes/Containers

This sensor can be used to detect the presence of material (e.g., granular, solid, or opaque liquid) within a small chute or container, indicating a high or low level. The robust IP67 rating ensures durability in challenging industrial environments.

Problem Solved

Automates material flow control in dispensing or filling operations, preventing overflows or shortages in industrial processes. The adjustable detection range (5-100mm) and IP67 rating are important for reliable operation in dusty or wet conditions.

Level detectionMaterial handlingSmall containersChute monitoringIP67Background suppression10-30VDC
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