The ML100 sensor combines all advanced photoelectric functional principles in a simple, rectangular miniature housing design to solve all kinds of demanding automation tasks. It features M3 metal threaded mounting holes, a bright emitter LED and a highly visible LED status indicator. A sensitivity adjuster and a light-on/dark-on changeover switch allow greater flexibility and increased control of the sensing or detection range. The sensor housing is cULus listed and CE, UKCA, and CCC certified. Due to its ruggedness, the ML100 series can easily withstand cold-storage applications with temperatures down to −30 °C. All optical versions come cabled or with M8 connectors, as well as with NPN and PNP outputs. This helps users meet the requirements of any installation.

ML100 Series—The Problem Solver

Simple Housing Concept, Advanced Optical Features

Truly dependable.
Highly versatile.
Solving difficult problems.

Technologies: PowerBeam vs. BlueBeam

PowerBeam Technology

The PowerBeam technology is known to have the highest operating reserve among competitors, ensuring the most stable and reliable operation. The highly visible emitter LED allows for easy alignment and convenient setup of the sensor. Its large, bright and uniform light spot is especially useful for retroreflective sensors, even for those with small reflectors.

BlueBeam Technology

The BlueBeam technology is similar to the PowerBeam technology, but features a blue LED with a wavelength of 470 nm. It has an equally powerful and uniform light spot. This can be used to solve some of the most difficult tasks in the electronics industry, including the detection of blue solar wafers and printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Benefits

Problem Solver

The ML100 sensor with its 1‑inch spaced mounting holes unites all basic photoelectric functional principles in a rectangular miniature housing. Additional application-specific versions are available, making the ML100 series ideal for demanding applications where other sensors have reached their limits.

One Sensor, Many Optical Solutions

From the simple diffuse mode sensor to specialized sensors with triple light spots or BlueBeam technology, users can choose from a variety of sensing modes to find the perfect solution for their applications.

Highly Reliable Sensor

With its solid design, robust electronics and strong optical performance, the ML100 is extremely reliable. It has proven to work tirelessly in all kinds of environments. Once installed, users typically won’t have to worry about the sensor for years.

Rugged and Versatile

The ML100’s various sensing modes and impact- and vibration-resistant housing make it versatile—from sensitive applications in the electronics industry to rugged applications in the material handling industry.

Portfolio

Diffuse Mode Sensors with Background Suppression (BGS)

Excellent BGS performance for demanding applications ML100-8-H-350-RT	BlueBeam for solar wafer and PCB detection ML100-8-H-250-BU	Standard BGS performance for standard applications ML100-8-H-250-RT
Infrared (IR) light for non-intrusive object detection ML100-8-H-200-IR	Small light spot for small object detection ML100-8-H-100-RT	Triple light spots for reliable triple redundancy detection ML100-8-H-100…162

Diffuse Mode Sensors

Standard object detection ML100-8-1000-RT	Large light spot for shiny or transparent object detection ML100-8-W-200-RT	Elongated red light spot for stable PCB detection ML100-8-HGU-100-RT
Elongated IR light spot for PCB detection with AOI cameras ML100-8-HGU-100-IR	Elongated BlueBeam for blue solar wafer or PCB detection ML100-8-HGU-100-BU

Retroreflective Sensors

Long range for detection of opaque standard objects ML100-55	Reduced range for detection of shiny or opaque objects ML100-54	Very short blind range for short-range applications ML100-54-F
Infrared (IR) light for non-intrusive detection ML100-6-IR	Contrast setting for glass or low-contrast detection ML100-55-G

Thru-Beam Sensors

For standard applications M100/MV100-RT	Extended range for long-range applications ML100/MV100-RT/35	Infrared (IR) light for non-intrusive detection M100/MV100-IR
Internal slit for fine positioning or small object detection M100/MV100-6090	Internal slit for fine positioning or small object detection M100/MV100-6091	Internal slit for fine positioning or small object detection M100/MV100-6757