Telemecanique SMP-8800 3-PG-5 Photoelectric Sensor

Description:

The Telemecanique SMP-8800 3-PG-5 photoelectric sensor is used in industrial sensing and machine automation systems for non-contact object detection using diffuse proximity sensing. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machines, material handling equipment, assembly lines, and automated manufacturing processes requiring reliable presence detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this sensor for equipment replacement, automation retrofits, system expansion, and preventive maintenance.

Applications:

The SMP-8800 3-PG-5 photoelectric sensor is designed to detect objects without physical contact by using infrared diffuse proximity technology. It is widely used in factory automation, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, sorting machines, and production lines where dependable object detection improves machine control, positioning accuracy, and process efficiency.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SMP-8800 3-PG-5
• Manufacturer: Telco Sensors (not Telemecanique/Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
• Product Series: SpaceMaster SM 8000
• Operation Mode: Diffuse Proximity
• Light Source: Infrared (880 nm)
• Sensing Range: 0.5 m
• Supply Voltage: 20–250 V AC
• Output Type: SCR (2-wire)
• Output Configuration: Selectable N.O./N.C.
• Control Features: Sensitivity potentiometer and light/dark switch
• Housing Size: M18 × 1 threaded body
• Housing Material: Polycarbonate (plastic)
• Connection Type: 5 m cable
• Maximum Output Load: 200 mA
• Response Time: 25 ms ON / 25 ms OFF
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
• Replacement Type: OEM direct replacement

Common Replacements:

• Telco Sensors SMP-8800 PG-5
• Telco Sensors SMP-8800 3-PG-5
• OEM equivalent SMP-8800 PG-5