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Laser Measurement
CDX CDX - Network Capable - Ultra High Accuracy Laser Displacement Sensors Discover the new CDX laser displacement sensors - a fusion of high-accuracy and ease-of-use	TOF-DL TOF-DL Time Of Flight Measurement Sensors the world's smallest time of flight laser sensor
CD22 CD22 Laser Measurement Sensor Series World's smallest laser measurement sensors with an LED display	TD1 TD1 Thrubeam Edge Sensors Ideal for equipment where edge control is required.
LS LS 2D Profile Measurement Sensor Series A revolution in profile measurement	UQ1 UQ1 Series PLC Cards Enables easy connection of Optex displacement sensors & Mitsubishi PLC
CD5 CD5 Laser Measurement Sensor Series World's longest sensing distance of 2 meters with fine linearity of +- 0.1% F.S.	CD4 CD4 Laser Measurement Sensor Series Easy setup and operation. Linear image sensor and electronic shutter provides accurate measurement.
CD33 CD33 Laser Measurement Sensor Series CMOS sensor with +- 0.1% F.S. linearity packed in a small size, ideal for built-in use with OEM machines.	D2SA D2SA Laser Measurement Sensor Series Digital amplifier with modular laser optics. Two outputs & high speed response.
CD33-L CD33-L Laser Measurement Sensor Series Analog and RS-422 communications high resolution specular mode for shiny surfaces and glass measurement	Obsolete

Background / Foreground Suppression
TOF-DL TOF-DL Time Of Flight Measurement Sensors the world's smallest time of flight laser sensor	BGS-Z BGS-Z Background Suppression Sensor Series High performance, low cost
BGS-HL BGS-HL High Resolution Background Suppression Sensor Series Precise height differential detection regardless of color and material	BGS-ZL BGS-ZL Background Suppression Sensor Series High accuracy, high speed detection and a hysteresis as small as 3% allows for precise detection of objects without being affected by color or texture changes.
BGS-ZM BGS-ZM Background Suppression Sensor Series IP69K self-contained, stainless steel enclosed background suppression sensor	BGS-Y BGS-Y Background Suppression Sensor Series Stable background suppression detection with universal 18mm lens and side mount housing
BGS-DLT BGS-DLT Background/Foreground Suppression Sensor Series High precision background and foreground suppression laser is an excellent choice for detecting irregular, shiny, black or thin targets	BGS-S BGS-S Background Suppression Sensor Series Background suppression functionality built into a small package
BGS-DL BGS-DL Background Suppression Sensor Series The world's first laser / BGS with CMOS image sensor	V2 V2 Background Suppression Sensor Series Background suppression series with rugged duty housing
TOF-L TOF-L Time of Flight Laser Sensor Series Accurate time of flight sensing	Obsolete

Transparent Object Detection
DR-Q DR-Q Transparent Object Detection Sensor Series Advanced coaxial beam with retro-reflective laser provides the ultimate solution in transparent object detection	SR-Q SR-Q Transparent Object Detection Sensor Series Ideal for sensing transparent objects
Z3R-Q Z3R-Q Transparent Object Detection Laser Sensor Series Ideal for sensing transparent objects	KR-Q KR-Q Stainless Steel Transparent Object Detection Sensor Series Ideal for detection of glass/PET products
ZR-QX ZR-QX Coaxial Transparent Object Detection Laser Sensor Series High performance, low cost transparent object detection	D2SA D2SA Laser Measurement Sensor Series Digital amplifier with modular laser optics. Two outputs & high speed response
YR-Q YR-Q Transparent Object Detection Sensor Series Stable detection of transparent material in an industry standard housing

Fiber Optic Sensors
D3RF D3RF Series Fiber Optic Sensor 16µsec response, long sensing distance, finest in digital-class amplifiers	D1RF D1RF Digital Fiber Optic Amplifier Series - IP66 Rated! Flexible digitial fiber optic amp with an IP66 rating allowing you to mount it in locations that aren't possible with other fiber amps.
V2RF V2RF Manual Adjust Fiber Optic Amplifier Series - IP66 Rated! Cost effective fiber optic amplifier featuring an IP66 rating allowing you to mount it in locations that aren't possible with other fiber amps.	D3IF / BIF D3IF and BIF Moisture Detection Fiber Optic Amplifiers Unique "moisture sensing" fiber optic amplifier with digital display
BRF BRF Manual Adjust Fiber Optic Amplifier Serie 32 Models - One to fit your needs.	Obsolete

Fiber Optic Cables
Threaded / Smooth Cylindrical Threaded and Smooth Cylindrical Type Fiber Optic Cables Nickel plated brass, stainless steel, and nylon in threaded and smooth mounting tips
Focused Beam Fibers & Lenses Focused Beam Fibers Type Fiber Optic Cables & Lenses Very small focused spot beam for detecting small objects
Wide Beam Array Wide Beam Array Type Fiber Optic Cables Perfect for detecting objects going through the wide beam
Bendable & Non-Bendable Sleeve Bendable & Non-Bendable Sleeve Type Fiber Optic Cables Available in threaded and smooth style mounting bodies super small diameter sleeve tips allow mounting is hard to reach areas
High Flex / Tight Bend High Flex / Tight Bend Type Fiber Optic Cables Super high-flex cables with R4 bending radius can be used in robotic applications where cable will be flexed continuously
High Temp & Vacuum Rated High Temp & Vacuum Rated Type Fiber Optic Cables For use in temperatures above 70°C (158°F). Available in cuttable and fixed length fibers.
Rectangular Shape & Convergent Rectangular Shape & Convergent Type Fiber Optic Cables Easy mounting types are available in diffuse and thrubeam modes with super-thin housing as small as 3mm thick.
Polarized Retro-Reflective Polarized Retro-Reflective Type Fiber Optic Cables Models of retro-reflective fiber optic cables are available using reflective tape or specially designed reflectors.
Liquid Sensing / Chemical Resistant Liquid Sensing / Chemical Resistant Type Fiber Optic Cables Choose from pipe-mountable or PFA protected contact type for level detection and compact PSA encased for leak sensing.
Narrow Aperature / Wafter Mapping Narrow Aperature / Wafter Mapping Type Fiber Optic Cables Vaious models of fiber optic cables feature super narrow beam in all three sensing modes including side-view types for wafer mapping detection

Thermometers (Optex Thermo-Hunter)
BA BA Series All-In-One Thermometers All-in-one, non-contact thermometer with temp range of 0 to 500°C	BF BF High-Temp Thermometers Get temp sensing range of 400 to 1200°C (752 to 2,192°F)
BS BS Series Amp Separate Thermometers Amplifier separate thermometers	CS CS Compact Amp Separate Thermomters Compact size with amplifier separate
PT PT Portable Hand-Held Thermometers Hand-held portable, non-contact thermometers	SA SA Cylindrical Thermomters Optex SA-80T-2A Thermometer 18mm barrel 0 to 200°C 4-20ma
	Accessories Thermometer Accessories Accessories for Optex thermometers

Laser Sensors
BGS-HL BGS-HL High Resolution Background Suppression Sensor Series Precise height differential detection regardless of color and material	TOF-DL TOF-DL Time Of Flight Measurement Sensors the world's smallest time of flight laser sensor
D D Laser Sensor Series Innovative laser sensor featuring high accuracy, CMOS background/foreground suppression sensing	D2SA D2SA Laser Measurement Sensor Series Digital amplifier with modular laser optics. Two outputs & high speed response.
ZL ZL Series Laser Sensor Laser light source projects a 2 mm spot at 400 mm distance (diffuse mode)	TOF TOF Time of Flight Laser Sensor Series Accurate time of flight sensing
TOF-L TOF-L Time of Flight Laser Sensor Series Accurate time of flight sensing	Obsolete

Photoelectric DC
ZM ZM Photoelectric DC Sensor Series IP69K - Stainless steel housing, highly water resistant, can withstand frequent high temperature and high pressure washing	J, J2, J3 J, J2, J3 High impact, wet & vibration options available.
E E Photoelectric Sensor Series Tough mechanics. 100G shock resistance & IP67 water tightness	S2 S2 Photoelectric Sensor Series Background suppression models that are ideal for looking at circuit boards.
V2 V2 Background Suppression Sensor Series Background suppression series with rugged duty housing	K K Photoelectric Sensor Series Ideal for detection of glass / PET products
Y Y Photoelectric Sensor Series Easy mount photo sensors available with both side & M18 mounting options	S, 2S S, 2S Photoelectric Sensor Series Background suppression functionality built into a small package
C2 C2 Photoelectric Sensor Series DC Best-in-class cylindrical type sensor with custom ASIC.	Z, Z2, Z3 Z, Z2, Z3 Best-in-class photosensors with high power LED
C2-S C2-S Photoelectric Sensor Series DC High quality, 18mm cylindrical barrel sensors with side-sensing lensing	TOF TOF Series Long Distance Retro-Reflective & Diffuse Sensors
C-R C-R M18 cylindrical photoelectric sensor with long distance dectection	Obsolete

Photoelectric AC/DC
V V Photoelectric Sensor Series Designed for rugged duty with a high power LED light source	V3 & V4 V3-V4 Photoelectric Sensor Series AC/DC Universal voltage, photoelectric sensor with one form C-relay contact output
V2 V2 Background Suppression Sensor Series Background suppression series with rugged duty housing

Color / Vision Sensors
CVSE1-RA CVSE1-RA Color Area Vision Sensor All in one IP67 vision sensor. Easy setup color area sensor. 8 Banks are available can switch over by external input.	CVS4-R CVS4-R OCR Vision Sensor All in one IP67 OCR sensor. Built-in calendar. 16 banks. Recognizes alphabetic, numeric and special characters.
CVS1-RA CVS1-RA Color Area Vision Sensor All in one IP67 vision sensor. Easy setup color area sensor. 2 threshold mode enables detecting size of the area.	MVS MVS Multiple Camera Vision Sensor 3 cameras can be connected to the controller. Good for pattern matching and OCR print inspection.
CVS2-RA CVS2-RA Pattern Matching Vision Sensor All in one IP67 vision sensor. Detect Color and Shape. Pattern matching and color inspection mode are available.	DM18-T DM18-T RGB Color / Mark Sensor Series Color and mark detection sensor. Automatic choice of RGB light sources.
CVS3-RA CVS3-RA Contour Vision Sensor All in one IP67 vision sensor. Detect countour. 15 banks. Good for shape inspection. CVS1 compatible mode available.	Obsolete

LED Vision Lighting
OPPD OPPD LED Lighting Controller LED lighting controller. High performance in a compact body.	OPR OPR LED Ring Lighting Ring type sensing LED lighting. 2 to 3 times brighter than conventional models. Automatic adjustment of brightness.
OPPF OPPF Advanced LED Lighting Controller Advanced LED lighting controller. PWM mode and strobe mode supported. Control brightness utilizing feedback data.	OPF OPF Backlight LED Lighting Backlight sensing LED lighting. Convergent and diffuse types available.
OPB OPB LED Lighting for Machine Vision Bar type LED lighting. 3 times brighter than conventional models. Automatic adjustment of brightness.	OPS-S OPS-S Sensing LED Bar Lighting Bar type sensing LED lighting. Monitor brightness & temperature with the built-in sensor.
MDF MDF Light Monitoring & Illumination Check Sensors The industry's first solution for light-brightness management by numerical values	Lighting Accessories

Pressure / Vacuum Sensors
F F Digital Fiber Optic Amplifier Series Great for pressure / flow applications

Sensor Controllers
PS-930 PS-930 Sensor Controller Self-contained module designed to provide 12 VDC @ 75mA to power a sensor & convert an NPN signal to a relay contact	UC1-CL11 UC1-CL11 Link Communication Module for D3RF Fiber Amplifiers CC link communication module provides seamless communications between Mitsubishi CC Link & Optex D3RF fiber optic amps
RCM RCM Sensor Controller Modules for converting digital output of sensor signals	UQ1 UQ1 Series PLC Cards Enables easy connection of Optex displacement sensors & Mitsubishi PLC
CDA CDA Sensor Controllers Amplifier unit that performs remote setting and calculations

Accessories
Cordsets	Brackets
Reflectors	Slit Masks - Apertures

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Transparent Object Detection


IV Bag Seal Detection		Glass Bottle Detection Through Hole		High-Temp Glass Bottle Detection		Height Confirmation in Dropper
DR-Q series high-precision laser sensor designed for transparent detection can check for faulty seals by looking for a slight protrusion of the thin seal.		DR-Q150T series' small coaxial laser beam can look through small hole in the guide and detect the transparent bottles.		NF-DH01 high temp diffuse reflective, when paired with a high temp reflector, can reliably detect transparent bottles in high temp environment.		D3IF-TN amplifier & NF-TW01 water sensor can check for proper height of chemical solution in a dropper.
Solution: Optex DR-Q Series		Solution: Optex FA DR-Q150T		Solution: Optex NF-DH01		Solution: D3IF-TN and NF-TW01

Examination & Measurement


Bend & Warp Measurement		Cap Slope Inspection		Metal Thickness Measurement		Assembled Height / Parallel Inspection
LS-100 two-dimenational laser array sensor is used to measure warp and bending of a linear slide.		LS-100 series two-dimensional laser array is used to check for proper cap placement on bottle.		Two CD22 series lasers and the CDA-M controller are used to measure the thickness of a metal sheet.		Four CD22 series lasers along with two CDA controllers and the UC1-Cl11 CC link master check levelness on an assembled part in a tight space.
Solution: Optex FA LS Series		Solution: Optex FA LS Series		Solution: Optex FA CD22 Series		Solution: Optex FA CD22 Series

Sorting


Cap Color Sorting		O-Ring Detection		Metal Fitting Sizing		Sorting by Diameter
DM-18T series RGB color sensor is used to detect the wrong color cap.		BGS-HL series high precision laser sensor can check for absence of o-ring on a round part and remove them from the production line.		DSTA-200 30mm array laser is used to sort metal fittings by detecting size differences.		NF-TZ09 array fiber and D3RF fiber amplifier is used to sort parts by diameter differences.
Solution: Optex FA DM-18T		Solution: Optex FA BGS-HL Series		Solution: Optex FA DSTA-200		Solution: NF-TZ09 and D3RF

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Automotive Solutions


Belt Alignment / Misalignment		Measuring Mounting Position		Engine Block Detection		Checking for Seated Parts
The LS series beam array measurement sensor can be used to check for misalignment during bonding of of rubber belts.		Two CD22 laser measurement sensors can be used to determine correct position of metal plates for mounting.		The ZM series with a stainless steel housing provides excellent oil and water resistance, perfect for an oily environment.		The TOF-L series time of flight laser can be used to confirm parts are seated properly in work cells. Sensing range up to 4.5m.
Solution: Optex FA LS Series		Solution: Optex FA CD22 Series		Solution: Optex FA ZM Series		Solution: Optex FA TOF-L Series

Food & Beverage


Check Proper Orientation		Container Overlap Detection		Can Orientation		Shiny Pouch Detection
The BGS-DLT background suppression CMOS sensor is used to check for proper orientation of individually packaged sweets.		The ZT-L3000N laser thru-beam sensor with small spot beam is used to check for overlapped ice-cream container cartons		The BGS-HL series is positioned looking down at the top of metal cans to determine orientation & isn't affected by color or reflective differences.		The Z3R-400N polarized retro-reflective sensor can detect shiny foiled cartons. Its polarizing filter won't be fooled by the shiny reflection.
Solution: Optex FA BGS-DLT Series		Solution: Optex FA ZT-L3000N		Solution: Optex FA BGS-HL Series		Solution: Optex FA Z3R-400N

Semicon


Detecting Overlapped Wafers		Glass Substrate Protrusion Detection		Glass Wafer Notch Detection		Wafer Frame Detection
BGS-HL series can beis used to detect overlapped wafers. Its high res shutter provides stable detection.		DSR-800 retrorefelctive laser head has a 2mm spot beam at a 2 meter sensing distance. Protrusion of tranpsarent glass substrate can be easily detected.		NF-DC38 convergent fiber detects the notch in wafers. The limited reflection of the convergent model is not affected by background objects in close proximity to the wafer.		BGS-HL detects thin wafer frames even with distances up to 250mm. The BGS-HL25T2 has a 1mm spot diameter at 250mm range.
Solution: Optex FA BGS-HL Series		Solution: Optex FA DSR-800		Solution: Optex FA NF-DC38		Solution: Optex FA BGS-HL Series

Packaging


Bag Tip Seal Detection		Arrival Confirmation		Film Drifting Detection		Registration Mark Detection
NF-TS40 40mm wide beam array can detect presence of a 3 way seal on a bag, even on different sized packages.		BGS-DL10T sensor can detect the position of thin candy on pillow packaging line, even with changes in package color.		DSR-800 retro-reflective laser sensor can detect transparent material. By placing one sensor each side of the film it can detect if the film begins to drift too far in either direction.		DM-18T RGB color sensor can detect registration marks on tube filling machinse & can be set up in RGB color or mark mode so the optimal color LED is selected during teaching.
Solution: Optex FA NF-TS40		Solution: Optex FA BGS-DLT		Solution: Optex FA DSR-800		Solution: Optex FA DM-18T

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LED Sensors

DC Compact Type Sensors for General Purpose		Flexible Mounting Style with Two Outputs		DC M18 Cylindrical Type		Multi-Voltage Supply Sensors with Relay Output

Solution: Z, Z2 & Z3 Series		Solution: Y Series		Solution: C2 & C2S Series		Solution: V & V2 Series

Self-Contained & Ultra-Thin Sensing with Fast Response		IP69K Stainless Steel Sensors for High Temperature & Chemical Washdown		Background Suppression Sensing Unaffected by Color Variations		Reliable Transparent Object Detection

Solution: E Series		Solution: ZM Series		Solution: Z & 2S Series		Solution: Z3R-Q Series

Laser Sensors

Powerful Class II Laser with Small Beam Spot in Compact Size		Time-Of-Flight Technology Featuring Super Long Distance		Super Precision Laser Sensing Regardless of Target Reflectivity		Background/Foreground Laser Sensing with CMOS Image Sensor

Solution: ZL Series		Solution: TOF & TOF-L Series		Solution: BGS-HL Series		Solution: BGS-DL & BGS-DLT Series

Best Transparent Detection for All Glass, Films, and Plastic		Amplifier Separated Laser Sensing with Digital Display High Function Amplifier

Solution: DR-Q Series		Solution: D2SA Series

Measurement

2D Laser Measurement for Profile Measurement		Highly Stable Displacement Laser Measurement for Stand-Alone or Multi-Function Controller Use		Self-Contained Displacement Laser Measurement with Digital Sub-Pixel Processing		Displacement Laser Measurement for Glass Detection and Glass Thickness

Solution: LS Series		Solution: CD5 Series		Solution: CD33 Series		Solution: CD33L Series

Compact and Self-Contained Laser Measurement with Digital Display		Compact Controller for Connecting Up to Two Displacement Laser Measurement Sensors		Laser Measurement Control Card For Mitsubishi Q Series PLC

Solution: CD22 Series		Solution: CDA Series		Solution: UQ1 Series

Fiber Optic

High-Functionality Digital Fiber Optic Amplifier		Multi-Turn Adjustment Fiber Optic Amplifier		Threaded and Smooth Fiber Optic Cables for Everyday Use		Fiber Optic Cables with Bendable and Non-Bendable Sleeves		Fiber Optic Cables with High Flex Robotic and Tight Bend Fiber Cable

Solution: D3RF Series		Solution: BRF Series		Solution: C2 & C2S Series		Solution: Bendable & Non-Bendable		Solution: High Flex & Tight Bend

Fiber Optic Cables with Wide Beam Array		Add-On Fiber Optic Cable Lenses for Focused Beam Spot		Low Profile Fiber Optic Cables with Limited Distance Sensing for All Targets		High Temperature Fiber Optic Cables For Up to 300°C Environments		Thin & Compact Fiber Optic Cables For Space Saving Installations

Solution: Wide Beam		Solution: Focused Beam & Lenses		Solution: Rectangular & Convergent		Solution: High Temp		Solution: Rectangular & Convergent

Vision Lighting

Ring Lighting With Monitoring, Feedback, and Improved Illumination Distribution		High Brightness LED Bar Lighting with Monitoring and Feedback Control Function for Stable Brightness		LED Backlight with High Accuracy Extraction and Foreign Object Detection of Transparent and Metal Workpieces

Solution: OPR Series		Solution: OPB-S Series		Solution: OPF Series

Innovative Sensing Spot Lighting with Telemetric Lenses for High-Uniform Brightness		Ultra-Compact Controller with Digital Display Multi-Step Control of PWM		Advanced Lighting Controller with Built-In Sensing and Monitoring of LED Lighting

Solution: OPS-S Series		Solution: OPPD Series		Solution: OPPF Series

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Wide Beam

The Z3D-W Divergent sensor is unlensed and has a wide beam perfect for detecting fluttering films at close distances and also detecting small parts because there is no dead zone.

Z, Z2, Z3 Series Specs
Sensing Mode / Type	Divergent
Special Features	Reliable detection of vibrating, fluttering surfaces. Good performance in detecting clear material as a close distance.
Sensing Distance	1 to 200mm
Resolution / Min Detectable Object
Light Source	Red LED
Supply Voltage	10 to 30 VDC
Current Consumption	.5ms
Response Time	.5ms
Sensitivity Adjustment	1-turn potentiometer
Output	NPN
Output Operation Mode	LO/DO Switch Selectable
Material	ABS (case) PMMA (lens)
Protection	IP67
Shock Rating	100G
Temperature	-25 to 55° C
Connection	M8 4 pin QD
Includes	Order mounting bracket and molded cable separately

Optex Z3D-W20CN4 Divergent 200mm M8 4 Pin Cable NPN Output

Manufacturer: Optex FA
Part #: Z3D-W20CN4
Availability: Order Now, Call for Lead Time

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