The IFM O5P500 retro-reflective sensor is a compact photoelectric sensing device engineered for accurate object detection in industrial automation environments. Operating on the retro-reflective sensing principle, the sensor emits a light beam toward a reflector and detects interruptions caused by passing objects. Its polarized light technology enables reliable detection of shiny, reflective, and transparent objects while minimizing false switching caused by background reflections. Designed with a rugged rectangular housing and high protection rating, the O5P500 offers dependable performance in harsh industrial conditions involving dust, vibration, and moisture. The sensor is widely used in conveyor systems, packaging equipment, material handling machinery, assembly lines, and production automation where precise object presence detection is essential for process control and machine operation.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | IFM Electronic |
| Model | O5P500 |
| Order Designation | O5P-FPKG/US100 |
| Product Type | Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor |
| Sensor Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Sensing Principle | Retro-Reflective |
| Light Source | Red Light LED |
| Light Type | Polarized Light |
| Sensing Range | Up to 10 m (with reflector) |
| Output Type | PNP |
| Output Function | Light ON / Dark ON Programmable |
| Operating Voltage | 10 – 36V DC |
| Current Consumption | < 35 mA |
| Switching Frequency | Up to 1000 Hz |
| Response Time | Approx. 0.5 ms |
| Electrical Connection | M12 Connector |
| Number of Pins | 4 Pin |
| Housing Material | PBT / Industrial Plastic |
| Lens Material | PMMA |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Ambient Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Mounting Type | Panel / Bracket Mount |
| Application | Object Detection & Position Sensing |
| Suitable For | Conveyors, Packaging Machines, Automation Systems |
| Country of Brand Origin | Germany |
