Sick - VL180-P460
- Code / Model: 6008785
- Manufacturer: Sick
- Department: Displays and optoelectronics
- Category of products: Optocouplers and photodetectors
- Sub-category: Reflecting optical sensors
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Photoelectric Retroreflector Sensor
A photoelectric retroreflector sensor is a device that uses the principle of reflection to detect objects or changes in light intensity.
These sensors typically consist of an LED (light-emitting diode) and a photodiode. The LED emits a beam of light, which is then reflected back by the object being detected. The reflected light is captured by the photodiode, which converts it into an electrical signal.
- The intensity of the electrical signal is proportional to the amount of light reflected back.
- This allows the sensor to determine the distance to the object and its reflectivity.
