Photoelectric Cylindrical sensors H8 Series

Datasensing H8 Series

The H8 Series delivers high-speed, compact photo-electric detection in a miniature M8 housing, designed for applications where space is limited yet high performance is required. Featuring very small form-factor, high switching frequency, and robust industrial construction, this series provides reliable object or beam-interruption detection, especially in tight installation zones and fast-moving automation.

Design & Functionality

• The series uses an M8 × 0.75 screw-mount cylindrical housing, allowing installation in very constrained mechanical spaces while maintaining professional sensor performance. 
• Nominal sensing distance is approximately 80 mm in through-beam configuration (emitter/receiver) for standard model variants. 
• The H8 Series features a very high switching frequency (up to ~50 kHz) and fast response time (for receiver ~10 µs) supporting detection of extremely rapid events. 
• Built with stainless steel housing (AISI 303), providing mechanical durability and industrial mounting strength.  
• Protection rating is IP67, ensuring resistance to dust and splash exposure — suitable for factory automation conditions. 

Total Crossed Beams

(In this context, refers to maintaining a clear detection path between emitter and receiver rather than literal optical “crossed beams”.)

• The H8 Series ensures a clean and uninterrupted beam path, making it highly reliable for through-beam detection even in compact mounting zones where alignment might be tight.
• This leads to high detection reliability and fewer false triggers or missed detections, especially in high-speed automated processes.

Beam Pitch Options

(Here interpreted as selectable sensing distances or model variants rather than actual beam spacing.)

• Though the base nominal distance is ~80 mm, the H8 Series is designed for short-range high-speed detection, optimized for close-proximity installations.
• The combination of small size, high frequency and steel housing make the H8 Series particularly suitable for miniaturised systems, high-density mounting or tight conveyor apertures.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• The electronics are embedded and self-contained: no external synchronisation wiring is required, simplifying installation and wiring in compact systems.
• With ultra-fast response and availability times, the H8 Series supports high-throughput automation with minimal delay.

Operational Advantages

• Ultra-compact size: The M8 housing allows placement of the sensor where larger sensors cannot fit, enabling detection in narrow channels, end-effectors or small-footprint machines.
• High speed & precision: With switching frequencies up to ~50 kHz and response times down to ~10 µs, the H8 Series is ideal for fast object interruption, micro-parts detection and high-speed automation.
• Industrial robustness: Stainless steel housing, IP67 rating and high-frequency performance result in reliable operation even in demanding manufacturing environments.
• Applications: Perfect for part-presence detection in compact machinery, conveyor apertures, miniature automation systems, robotics end-effectors and any environment where space is constrained, high-speed detection is required and industrial durability is essential.