Title: IFM ELECTRONIC OID204 Optical Distance Sensor - Diffuse Reflection with Background Suppression for Industrial Automation

Product Overview:
The IFM ELECTRONIC OID204 is a state-of-the-art optical distance sensor engineered for precise and reliable object detection in demanding industrial environments. Utilizing advanced diffuse reflection technology with integrated background suppression, the OID204 excels at detecting objects regardless of their color, surface texture, or reflectivity, while completely ignoring distracting backgrounds. This high-performance photoelectric sensor is an indispensable component for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in a wide array of automated processes, from material handling to complex assembly operations. Its robust design and compact form factor ensure seamless integration and long-term operational stability, making it a preferred choice for engineers seeking dependable sensing solutions that contribute to optimized production workflows and reduced operational costs.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Advanced Diffuse Reflection with Background Suppression: Ensures highly reliable detection of objects, even against reflective or complex backgrounds, eliminating false readings and improving system uptime. This technology is crucial for consistent performance in challenging industrial settings.
 Precise Adjustable Sensing Range: Offers a flexible detection range of 0 to 200 mm, allowing for accurate positioning and presence detection across various applications, from close-range component verification to broader area monitoring.
 Visible Red Light Source: Facilitates easy alignment and setup, reducing installation time and ensuring optimal sensor performance without the need for specialized tools or complex calibration procedures.
 Robust Industrial Design: Housed in a durable PC/ABS blend, the sensor is built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, including vibrations, shocks, and wide temperature fluctuations, ensuring longevity and reliability.
 High Protection Rating (IP67 / IP69K): Provides superior resistance against dust, water jets, and high-pressure washdowns, making it suitable for wet and challenging environments, including food and beverage applications where hygiene is paramount.
 PNP Switching Output: Delivers a reliable switching signal (light-on/dark-on selectable) for direct integration into control systems, ensuring compatibility with standard industrial controllers and PLCs.
 Fast Switching Frequency: Enables rapid object detection and high-speed process control, crucial for modern, high-throughput automation lines where speed and precision are critical for productivity.
 Compact and Easy to Integrate: Its small dimensions and standard M12 connector allow for flexible mounting options and straightforward electrical connection, simplifying system design, installation, and maintenance.
 Enhanced Productivity and Reduced Downtime: Reliable performance minimizes errors and production stoppages, contributing to increased operational efficiency, higher throughput, and lower overall maintenance costs.

Applications:

The IFM ELECTRONIC OID204 optical distance sensor is versatile and ideal for numerous industrial automation applications requiring accurate object detection and positioning. Its robust design and advanced sensing capabilities make it suitable for a broad spectrum of industries.
 Material Handling and Conveyor Systems: Reliable detection of packages, components, and products on conveyor belts for sorting, counting, and routing, optimizing logistics and material flow.
 Packaging Machinery: Precise presence detection of bottles, containers, and packaging materials, ensuring correct filling, sealing, and labeling processes, minimizing waste and ensuring product integrity.
 Assembly Lines: Accurate positioning and verification of components during automated assembly, preventing errors, ensuring proper fit, and contributing to stringent quality control.
 Robotics: Used for gripper control, obstacle detection, and precise part pickup and placement in robotic work cells, enhancing robot autonomy and operational safety.
 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Enhances navigation and collision avoidance capabilities by reliably detecting objects in the AGV's path, improving safety and efficiency in automated logistics.
 Quality Control: Verifying the presence or absence of specific features on products, contributing to stringent quality assurance processes and defect prevention in manufacturing.
 Food and Beverage Industry: Its IP69K rating makes it suitable for applications requiring frequent high-pressure washdowns and strict hygiene standards, ensuring compliance and cleanliness.
 General Industrial Automation: Any application where reliable, non-contact object detection is critical for process automation, control, and optimization across diverse manufacturing sectors.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: OID204
 Alternative Part Number: OID-204
 Sensing Principle: Diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression
 Sensing Range: 0 - 200 mm (adjustable)
 Light Source: Red light LED
 Operating Voltage: 10 - 30 V DC
 Current Consumption: < 20 mA
 Output Type: PNP switching output
 Output Function: Light-on / Dark-on selectable
 Switching Frequency: 500 Hz
 Response Time: < 1 ms
 Connection: M12 connector, 4-pin
 Housing Material: PC/ABS blend
 Protection Rating: IP67, IP69K
 Operating Temperature: -25 to 60 °C (-13 to 140 °F)
 Weight: 0.05 kg (50 g)
 Dimensions: Compact rectangular housing, designed for flexible mounting in confined spaces.