Detection area sensors BX04-BX10

The Datasensing BX04-BX10 Series comprises compact crossed-beam area sensors designed for reliable detection across a 90 mm active height. With beam spacing options of 10 mm or 30 mm and sensing distances up to 6 m, these sensors deliver fast response times, robust industrial performance, and stable multi-beam coverage ideal for conveyors, packaging, and automation applications.

Detection area sensors BX04-BX10

The Datasensing BX04-BX10 Area Sensors are designed for dependable and accurate area detection in industrial automation environments. Unlike point-based photoelectric sensors, these sensors monitor an entire detection field, ensuring consistent detection of objects regardless of their position or orientation.

Design & Functionality

The BX04-BX10 series features a compact, rugged housing equipped with a crossed-beam optical array that guarantees stable detection across a defined 90 mm active height. This architecture enhances reliability in applications where objects vary in size or may not pass through the sensing area uniformly.

Total Crossed Beams

Ensures any object interrupting the optical plane is detected reliably

Two beam-spacing configurations:

BX04 – 30 mm spacing
BX10 – 10 mm spacing

-Engineered for medium-resolution detection tasks in conveyor and automation systems

Beam Spacing Options

BX04 – 30 mm Beam Pitch

Ideal for general-purpose detection applications
Detects medium-sized objects (approx. Ø 15 mm typical)
Standard sensing range: 0.3–2 m

BX10 – 10 mm Beam Pitch

Higher-resolution beam matrix for detecting smaller objects (approx. Ø 5 mm typical)
Extended-range models available up to 4 m and 6 m

Intrinsic Synchronism

The emitter and receiver are optically synchronized to ensure stable performance and prevent cross-talk.

Operational Advantages

Fast Reaction Time

Response time typically ≤ 85 ms

Industrial-Grade Reliability

High immunity to ambient lighting
Reverse polarity and short-circuit protection
Rugged IP67 construction, with IP69K versions available

Applications

Conveyor & Material Handling Systems

Packaging Lines

Sorting Machinery

Industrial Automation

Parameter	BX04 Models (30 mm Spacing)	BX10 Models (10 mm Spacing)
Product Line	BX04	BX10
Function	Area Sensor, Crossed Optical Beams	Area Sensor, High-Density Crossed Optical Beams
Controlled Height (H)	90 mm	90 mm
Beam Pitch (P)	30 mm	10 mm
Nominal Sensing Distance (Sn)	0.3–2 m (std), variants up to 4 m	0.3–2 m (std), extended models up to 6 m
Minimum Detectable Object	~Ø 15 mm	~Ø 5 mm
Response Time	≤ 85 ms	≤ 85 ms
Supply Voltage	10–26 VDC	10–26 VDC
Output Type Options	NPN or PNP (model-dependent)	NPN or PNP (model-dependent)
Synchronism	Optical or Electrical Sync (model-dependent)	Optical or Electrical Sync (model-dependent)
Protection Rating	IP67 / IP69K option	IP67 / IP69K option
Housing Material	PBT body, PC optical head	PBT body, PC optical head
Connection Options	2 m or 5 m cable / M12 connector	2 m or 5 m cable / M12 connector

Parameter

BX04 Models (30 mm Spacing)

BX10 Models (10 mm Spacing)

Product Line

BX04

BX10

Function

Area Sensor, Crossed Optical Beams

Area Sensor, High-Density Crossed Optical Beams

Controlled Height (H)

90 mm

Beam Pitch (P)

30 mm

10 mm

Nominal Sensing Distance (Sn)

0.3–2 m (std), variants up to 4 m

0.3–2 m (std), extended models up to 6 m

Minimum Detectable Object

~Ø 15 mm

~Ø 5 mm

Response Time

≤ 85 ms

Supply Voltage

10–26 VDC

Output Type Options

NPN or PNP (model-dependent)

Synchronism

Optical or Electrical Sync (model-dependent)

Protection Rating

IP67 / IP69K option

Housing Material

PBT body, PC optical head

Connection Options

2 m or 5 m cable / M12 connector

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