Balluff BOW0012 Photoelectric Sensor

Balluff BOW0012 (BOW A-1208-PS-C-S49) is a through-beam frame/slot photoelectric sensor from Balluff’s BOW family, designed for compact mounting where beam interruption across a gap must be detected. It uses infrared (IR) light and features an optical window, with Balluff catalogs and distributor listings consistently identifying the model as a frame/slot IR sensor. The A-1208-PS-C-S49 variant name confirms the through-beam, IR-frame configuration within Balluff’s naming scheme, and the BOW0012 code appears in Balluff USA, Balluff China, Rexel Germany, and RS Online catalogs. In operation, the sensor monitors a defined beam path and reports presence or absence when the beam is interrupted, a setup commonly used in automation lines for object detection, part sensing, or end-of-line monitoring. Because this device is listed across multiple regions, it offers broad availability and compatibility with standard Balluff IO systems and integration workflows.