KEYENCE AH-305 110 240V SENSOR HEAD AH305

Description:

The Keyence AH‑305 110‑240V sensor head is an industrial optical sensor component designed to interface with compatible Keyence amplifiers or controllers for object detection, position sensing, or presence monitoring. Installed where reliable non‑contact sensing is needed, this sensor head transmits and receives light to detect targets and provides a conditioned signal to the connected amplifier or controller. Maintenance teams, system integrators, and automation technicians use this sensor head for replacement, retrofit, and system upgrades to improve detection accuracy and reliability in industrial automation environments.

Applications:

The Keyence AH‑305 sensor head is used in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, material handling equipment, and automated inspection stations to detect object presence, position, or motion. Keyence sensor heads support automated manufacturing and process control applications where dependable non‑contact detection enhances control logic, triggers machine actions, prevents jams, and improves overall system performance in production, handling, and quality‑monitoring operations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Keyence
• Model / Part Number: AH‑305
• Product Type: Sensor Head (optical/photoelectric)
• Supply Voltage: 110–240 V AC (model dependent)
• Sensing Method: Optical light transmission and reception
• Output Interface: To compatible Keyence amplifier/controller
• Light Source: LED/infrared emitter
• Response Time: Fast switching for dynamic detection
• Mounting: Surface or bracket mount on machine frame
• Indicators: (Dependent on amplifier/controller)
• Protection Rating: Industrial environment capable
• Operating Temperature: Industrial specification range
• Application: Object presence, position, and motion detection with controller

Common Replacements:

• Keyence AH‑300 series sensor head
• Omron E3Z series photoelectric sensor head
• Sick W4 series photoelectric sensor head