IFM Efector Inc OGP280 Photoelectric Sensor Right Angle Reflective 160mm Dia Light Spot

Photoelectric Sensor Right Angle Reflective

This IFM Efector OGP280 photoelectric sensor uses a right-angle reflective design for presence detection in industrial settings. It suits automation engineers who need a compact mounting profile with a focused detection zone. The 160 mm diameter light spot defines the active sensing area at the target distance. Buyers who require through-beam or diffuse-mode sensing with different spot geometries should select an alternative sensor type.

Practical Limits of Reflective Sensing

Reflective operation depends on the target surface returning enough light to the receiver, so low-reflectivity or highly angled surfaces may not trigger reliably. Ambient light, dust or oil on the lens can reduce the effective range of the 160 mm spot. The dark-on output switches when the beam is interrupted, which suits edge-detection tasks but not continuous presence monitoring where light-on logic is preferred. No background-suppression or polarising filter is included, so shiny backgrounds can cause false triggers.