Great things come in small packages - the new tiny O8 photocell.

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document introduces the new O8 photocell, a compact position sensor designed for accurate detection, flexible installation, and efficient configuration using IO-Link technology.

Specifications

Accurate Detection: Features extremely reliable background suppression for detecting tiny, narrow, and flat parts, even with dark or shiny surfaces.
Range: Capable of detecting objects up to 80 mm away, independent of color.
Versatility: Suitable for detecting small components, available in cable or pigtail versions with M8 3-pin and 4-pin connectors.
Configuration: Easy configuration and range setting via IO-Link, allowing for precise adjustments without complicated distance settings.

Installation and Configuration
The O8 sensor features a compact housing with reinforced metal around fixing holes and a 45° cable entry for space-saving installation. Quick mounting accessories allow for easy installation with a single M3 screw. Bright LEDs provide clear visibility from a distance. IO-Link facilitates easy sensor replacement by saving all parameters.

Applications
The O8 sensor is ideal for industrial applications where space is limited, such as on robot arms. It offers reliable detection of reflective objects against changing backgrounds.

Product Variants
The document lists various product variants with different cable lengths and connector types, each with specific order numbers for easy identification.

Additional Information
For more technical data, accessories, application videos, or pricing, users are directed to visit the ifm website.

Catalog excerpts

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Great things come in small packages – the new tiny O8 photocell. Position sensors

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Accurate detection, flexible installation and efficient configuration with IO-Link Accurate: Extremely reliable background suppression. Far reaching: Range up to 80 mm – even colour-independent. Versatile: Detects tiniest components, even if they have dark or shiny surfaces. Flexible: Available as cable version or pigtail with M8 3-pin and 4-pin connector. Time-saving: Easy configuration or range setting via IO-Link. Reliable detection of tiny objects The O8 guarantees accurate detection of tiniest, narrow and flat parts, even if they have dark or shiny surfaces. This is supported by extremely...

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Quick mounting and configuration reduce the time needed for mounting. The new O8 has a very compact housing The indication LEDs are especially bright that is reinforced with particularly sturdy and clearly visible from a greater distance. metal around the fixing holes. Thanks to IO-Link, the range can be set The 45° cable entry is space-saving and conveniently to the nearest millimetre for very useful for applications where space is Complicated distance adjustment between The optional quick mounting accessories make it possible to fix the sensor with only one M3 screw and thereby considerably...

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Visit our website: www.ifm.com Sensors for motion control Condition monitoring systems Industrial imaging Systems for mobile machines Safety technology Connection technology Process sensors Industrial communication Power supplies ifm article no. 78002154 · We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. · Printed in Germany on non-chlorine bleached paper. 11/16 Identification systems Position sensors

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