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QDRE/00-0F IMO Photo-Electric Switch Block Through-Beam Emitter M8 Plug
IMO QDRE/00-0F is a compact through-beam photo-electric emitter with an M8 plug connection for reliable non-contact object detection when used with a compatible receiver in industrial automation applications.
£47.07
Why Choose the IMO QDRE/00-0F Through-Beam Photo-Electric Emitter?
The IMO QDRE/00-0F is a compact through-beam photo-electric emitter designed for reliable non-contact object detection as part of an industrial automation sensing system. Used with the corresponding IMO through-beam receiver, the emitter creates a dedicated optical beam across the detection area, making it suitable for machinery, conveyors and material handling applications.
As the emitter side of a through-beam sensor pair, the QDRE/00-0F continuously transmits the sensing beam towards its matched receiver. An object passing between the two units interrupts the beam and allows the receiver to change its output state. This operating principle provides dependable detection across applications involving targets with different colours, surface finishes and reflectivity.
The QDRE/00-0F features a convenient M8 plug connection, simplifying sensor replacement and reducing rewiring during installation or maintenance. Its compact photo-electric switch-block format makes it particularly useful where installation space is restricted and a separate emitter and receiver arrangement is preferred for reliable industrial detection.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated through-beam emitter for reliable industrial object detection.
- Separate emitter and receiver arrangement provides dependable detection across varying target colours and finishes.
- M8 plug connection enables fast installation, replacement and maintenance.
- Compact switch-block construction suits space-restricted machinery installations.
- Non-contact sensing helps minimise mechanical wear in automated equipment.
- Through-beam operation provides clear object detection by monitoring interruption of the optical path.
- Suitable for integration into conveyors, packaging equipment and production machinery.
- Designed for use as part of an IMO industrial photo-electric sensing system.
Key Features
- IMO photo-electric switch block.
- Through-beam emitter.
- Separate transmitter and receiver sensing arrangement.
- M8 plug electrical connection.
- Compact industrial sensor construction.
- Non-contact photo-electric detection technology.
- Designed for use with a compatible through-beam receiver.
- Suitable for industrial automation and machine control applications.
- Quick-disconnect connection simplifies sensor servicing.
Reliable Through-Beam Photo-Electric Detection
Through-beam photo-electric systems use two separate sensing components: an emitter and a receiver. The IMO QDRE/00-0F acts as the emitter, transmitting the optical sensing beam across the detection area towards the corresponding receiver. When a target interrupts this beam, the receiver detects the change and provides the switching signal required by the machine control system.
Because through-beam detection relies on interruption of a dedicated beam rather than light reflected directly from the target, it can provide reliable detection for objects with a wide variety of colours and surface characteristics. The QDRE/00-0F's M8 quick-disconnect plug also makes installation and replacement straightforward in industrial machinery where maintenance time and wiring convenience are important.
Typical Applications
- Industrial conveyor systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Material handling equipment.
- Object presence and position detection.
- Product counting systems.
- Assembly and manufacturing machinery.
- Warehouse and logistics automation.
- Detection across machinery openings.
- OEM automation equipment.
- Applications requiring compact through-beam photo-electric sensing.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Through-beam | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - through-beam | |
| Housing Size | M8 | |
| Connection | M8 connector | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Model | QDRE/00-0F | |
| Product type | Photo-electric switch block | |
| Sensor function | Through-beam emitter | |
| Sensing principle | Through-beam photo-electric | |
| Detection method | Optical beam interruption | |
| Connection type | M8 plug | |
| Installation | Separate emitter and receiver arrangement | |
| Application | Industrial non-contact object detection | |
| HS Code | 8541490000 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO QDRE/00-0F?
The QDRE/00-0F is an IMO through-beam photo-electric emitter designed to transmit the sensing beam to a compatible receiver as part of a non-contact industrial object-detection system.
Does the IMO QDRE/00-0F work as a complete sensor on its own?
No. The QDRE/00-0F is the emitter component of a through-beam sensing system and is designed to operate with a corresponding receiver positioned on the opposite side of the detection area.
How does the QDRE/00-0F detect an object?
The QDRE/00-0F transmits an optical beam towards a compatible receiver. When an object passes between the emitter and receiver and interrupts the beam, the receiver detects the interruption and changes its switching state.
What connection does the IMO QDRE/00-0F use?
The QDRE/00-0F uses an M8 plug connection, providing a compact quick-disconnect arrangement that simplifies installation, replacement and maintenance.
Where can the IMO QDRE/00-0F be used?
The QDRE/00-0F is suitable for industrial automation applications including conveyors, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, production lines and OEM machines requiring reliable through-beam object detection.
Reliable Industrial Sensing from IMO
IMO photo-electric sensing products provide practical non-contact detection for industrial automation, with the QDRE/00-0F combining dependable through-beam emitter operation, compact construction and a convenient M8 plug connection for machinery and production applications.
