Balluff BLE-S5-5-F12-32 Fiber Optic Photoelectric Sensor

BLE-S5-5-F12-32 Fiber Optic Photoelectric Sensor is a plastic tubular M18 receiver in the S5 family, designed for fiber-optic configurations with axial optics for IR LED emission and a 12-meter sensing range. It operates on 10–30 V DC and uses a four-pin M12 connector for wiring, with configurable outputs that can be set as PNP or NPN and a light/dark response selectable via the M12 interface. The compact, tubular housing suits installation in tight spaces on production lines, while the fiber-optic arrangement helps detect small or difficult targets at distance and in challenging surfaces. This model supports a wide operating voltage and simple wiring, making it suitable for automation tasks such as part presence detection, object positioning, and process control in packaging, manufacturing, and material handling environments. By allowing users to choose the sensing mode and output polarity, it integrates easily with common PLCs and automation networks, enabling reliable, distance-based detection without direct exposure of the sensing element to the environment.