FS3/00-0F IMO Photo-Electric Switch Fork Tech-in/Manual Adj., 3mm Gap

Why Choose the IMO FS3/00-0F Photoelectric Fork Sensor?

The IMO FS3/00-0F is a compact, high-speed photoelectric fork sensor designed for precise detection of labels, edges and thin materials in industrial automation and packaging applications. As part of the IMO FS3 fork sensor series, it combines an infrared emitter and receiver within a single fork-shaped housing, providing reliable object detection without the alignment requirements of separate through-beam sensors.

Designed for demanding label and web-processing applications, the FS3/00-0F supports dynamic teach-in and manual adjustment using +/- buttons. It can detect labels and multilayer transparent films, with a minimum detectable object and minimum gap between labels of 2 mm. Light-ON and Dark-ON operation can be selected to suit different machine-control requirements.

With a 3 mm slot width, 42 mm slot depth and 10 kHz switching frequency, the FS3/00-0F is suitable for high-speed production processes. It operates from 12–24 V DC, provides selectable PNP or NPN output, uses infrared emission and connects through a compact 4-pole M8 plug.

Key Advantages

• Compact photoelectric fork sensor for high-speed label and material detection.
• 3 mm sensing gap with integrated emitter and receiver for straightforward alignment.
• Dynamic teach-in or manual adjustment provides flexible sensor configuration.
• Selectable PNP or NPN output supports different industrial control systems.
• 10 kHz switching frequency supports rapid production and web-processing applications.
• Suitable for label detection and multilayer transparent film detection.
• IP65 protection and compact polyamide housing suit industrial machinery installations.

Key Features

• IMO FS3 fork sensor series.
• Infrared photoelectric sensing.
• 3 mm slot width.
• 42 mm slot depth.
• 12–24 V DC operating voltage.
• Selectable PNP or NPN output.
• Selectable Light-ON / Dark-ON operation.
• Dynamic teach-in or manual +/- adjustment.
• 2 mm minimum object detection and gap between labels.
• 10 kHz switching frequency.
• 100 mA load current.
• M8 4-pole plug connection.
• IP65 protection rating.

Reliable High-Speed Label and Material Detection

Fork sensors integrate the optical transmitter and receiver into opposite sides of a single housing, creating a defined sensing path through the fork. This configuration simplifies mechanical installation and provides consistent alignment, making the IMO FS3/00-0F particularly useful for detecting labels, edges and thin materials moving through automated production equipment.

The FS3/00-0F combines a fast 10 kHz switching frequency with dynamic teach-in and manual adjustment, enabling reliable detection in high-speed processes. Its selectable PNP or NPN outputs and Light-ON or Dark-ON operation provide flexibility when integrating the sensor with PLCs, machine controllers and other industrial automation equipment.

Typical Applications

• Label detection on packaging machinery.
• Detection of gaps between labels on backing material.
• Multilayer transparent film detection.
• High-speed web and material processing equipment.
• Printing and labelling machinery.
• Packaging and bottling production lines.
• Edge and position detection in automated machinery.
• Industrial counting and presence-detection systems.