Pepperl+Fuchs OBT200-18GM
The Pepperl+Fuchs OBT200-18GM is an optical distance sensor in an M18 cylindrical housing with a 20–200 mm measuring range. ToF or laser triangulation technology.
Outputs: PNP/NPN, analog 0–10 V or 4–20 mA, IO-Link. Supply 10–30 V DC. IP 67. Temperature -25..60°C. CE certified.
Classification
Ultrasonic Sensor · serves as: Sensing, Perception, Obstacle Detection.
Which group Pepperl+Fuchs OBT200-18GM belongs to and how it is built
Sensors is a broad subcategory of hardware components responsible for collecting data from a robot's environment, mechanisms, and electronic systems. It encompasses distance, position, pressure, temperature, voltage, current, contact, and numerous other sensor types. This subcategory applies when a component is sensory in nature but does not belong to a more specific group such as LiDAR or Vision Components.
Ultrasonic Sensor is a distance-sensing device that operates by emitting and receiving ultrasonic waves. In robotics, it is widely used for basic obstacle detection, distance measurement, short-range navigation, and safety assistance. Ultrasonic sensors are common in mobile, educational, and industrial robots, particularly where low-cost and reliable object detection is required.