Festo SMEO-1-LED-24K5B Inductive Proximity Sensor

Festo SMEO-1-LED-24K5B inductive proximity sensor is a non-contact sensing device designed to detect metallic targets in automation environments. The model designation identifies this specific device as the SMEO-1-LED-24K5B variant and specifies an operating voltage range of 12 to 27 V. As an inductive sensor, it switches output in response to metal presence within its sensing field, enabling control circuits to respond without any physical contact. The LED in the model name indicates a status indicator variant, a common feature in FESTO's proximity sensors to aid visibility during setup and operation. With a 12-27 V supply requirement, this sensor is compatible with standard DC power rails used in machine tools, conveyors, and automated cells that rely on metal-detection sensing. Inductive proximity sensors like this one detect metal targets within a short range without contact, a characteristic that reduces wear and maintenance in automated equipment. The 12-27 V operating range supports integration with typical industrial controllers, relays, and safety circuits found in manufacturing environments.