
OP/OMOP12 / OP18 / OM18 / OG18 / OS Series Photoelectric Sensors
Photoelectric Sensors ELCO OP/OM

ELCO photoelectric sensors in cylindrical housings: OP12 (plastic, M12), OP18 (plastic, M18), OM18 (nickel-plated brass, M18) and the short OG18, plus rectangular OS/OSQ types. Detection modes: diffuse (50–600 mm), retro-reflective including polarised (up to 3 m), and through-beam — 5 m for OP12, 10 m for OP18, up to 60 m for OM18 (class 1 laser versions available). NPN/PNP outputs with light-on and dark-on switching, 10–30 V DC, IP67, −25…+65 °C.
Specifications
- Housing
- OP12 plastic M12; OP18 plastic M18; OM18 nickel-plated brass M18; OG18 short M18; OS/OSQ rectangular
- Detection mode and range
- diffuse 50–600 mm; retro-reflective incl. polarised up to 3 m; through-beam 5 m (OP12), 10 m (OP18), up to 60 m (OM18)
- Light source
- infrared or red LED; red class 1 laser (OM18)
- Output and supply
- NPN or PNP, light-on / dark-on (L.O / D.O); 10–30 V DC; load current up to 100 mA
- Protection
- IP67, −25…+65 °C (OP18, OM18); switching frequency up to 800 Hz
Applications
- Product detection and counting on conveyors
- Presence monitoring of products and containers on packaging lines
- Through-beam monitoring of openings and positions on warehouse conveyors
We will select the right size for your task and prepare a quotation under a direct SDS contract.





