Baumer CH-8501 Pressure Sensor

The Baumer CH-8501 is a through-hole mounted photoelectric sensor from Baumer's CH family, designed for non-contact detection of objects on industrial lines and in machine enclosures where compact, rugged sensing is required in demanding manufacturing environments. Listed by multiple distributors as CH-8501 and described by the manufacturer and resellers as a Baumer photoelectric sensor, the CH-8501 is consistently identified by the CH-8501 part number across catalogs, datasheets, and spare-parts inventories. Some listings characterize the CH-8501 as a laser sensor, underscoring Baumer's use of laser-based optical emission for sensing in certain CH-8501 configurations. Availability is ongoing through Baumer's own channels and through third-party suppliers such as IMS Supply and Lektronix, reinforcing that service, replacement parts, and technical support remain accessible for this model.