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Pepperl + Fuchs: Photoelectric background suppression sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs’ GLV18 Series of photoelectric background suppression sensors provides background suppression sensing without a reflector or frequent readjustments, and significantly lowers power consumption and power supply requirements.

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Background suppression models feature a mechanically adjustable sensing range cut-off that enables precise detection of all colors at distances up to 120 mm. Black and white test objects are seen to within 6% of the same distance. Sensors come in an M18 threaded cylindrical housing that is up to 50% shorter and with up to 50% lower power consumption than many similar models, according to the company. Sensors carry the CE mark, and are UL/cUL Listed.

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