Photoelectric Cubic sensors S300 Series

Datasensing S300 Series

The S300 Series offers a powerful family of photo-electric sensors engineered for industrial durability, versatile detection modes, and high-performance detection spans. With models supporting sensing distances from a few hundred millimetres up to tens of metres, multi-voltage operation, robust housing and advanced features like timing functions or defogging, the S300 line provides flexibility in application, compact yet rugged installation, and reliable performance in harsh environments.

Design & Functionality

• The S300 sensors use a robust plastic housing reviewed for IP67 mechanical protection, suitable for outdoor or harsh indoor environments with dust, moisture or vibration. 
• Optical modes cover:
  • Diffuse-reflection / proximity variants with nominal sensing distances of ~2 m on white targets. 
  • Background suppression (BGS) models for short-range detection near backgrounds. 
  • Retro-reflective and polarized retro-reflective variants reaching ~10 m or more depending on reflector and model. 
  • Through-beam emitter/receiver modes with sensing distances up to ~50 m in some catalogue listings. 
• Supply voltage options: From 12…30 V DC for transistor output versions, and 24…240 V AC/DC for relay-output versions — giving installation flexibility across automation systems. 
• Output types include selectable transistor logic (NPN/PNP) with NO/NC modes, or relay outputs (SPDT) in AC/DC versions — supporting integration with a wide range of PLCs and legacy control systems.
• Additional functionality: Many models include timing functions (ON-delay, OFF-delay, ONE-SHOT), defogging systems to avoid condensation on the lens, and trimmer or multi-turn sensitivity adjustment — enabling fine-tuning of detection under variable environmental conditions. 

Total Crossed Beams

(In this sensor series context, this means the sensor maintains a consistent detection field and full reliable coverage across its sensing span rather than literal crossed optical beams.)

• The S300 Series ensures a stable detection zone across distances and optical modes, meaning fewer false triggers, fewer missed objects, and greater reliability in conveyor, transport and material-handling systems.
• This stability is critical in rugged manufacturing, automatic warehouse systems, outdoor conveyors or wood-working machines where target variation, background reflectivity, ambient light and mounting distances vary. 

Beam Pitch Options

(Here interpreted as selectable sensing-distance / optical-variant options rather than literal beam spacing.)

• Example variants:
  • Diffuse proximity model nominal ~2 m on white target. 
  • Polarized retro-reflective models up to ~10 m nominal. 
  • Through-beam models up to ~50 m sensing distance in some listings. 
• These variants enable you to choose an S300 model that matches your target size, mounting distance, background conditions and electrical logic — giving design flexibility across many automation use-cases.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• The electronics and optics are fully integrated within the housing — no external synchronising modules are required — meaning installation is simpler and maintenance is easier.
• With built-in sensitivity trimmers, LED indicator for output and stability, and optional timing/defogging features, setup and commissioning time is reduced — important in large-scale installation environments.

Operational Advantages

• Industry-rugged design: IP67 protection, multi-voltage operation, resin or reinforced plastic housing, defogging and timing options make the S300 series ideal for harsh environments in manufacturing, logistics, outdoor conveyors, woodworking, and high-speed material handling.
• Versatile detection modes: From short-range background suppression up to long-span through-beam detection, the S300 covers many application demands in a single family.
• Flexible control integration: With transistor logic or relay outputs, selectable output modes, timing functions and multi-voltage supply, the series integrates into modern PLC systems and older automation infrastructure alike.
• Applications: Ideal for automatic machinery, transport lines, warehousing, wood-working machines, conveyor object detection, long-distance beam detection, presence/absence in variable conditions and any system requiring robust installation, detection flexibility, and reliable performance.