Baumer FHDM 16P5001/S14 Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression

ull Model No.:       FHDM 16P5001/S14

Material Part No.: 10231715

It is a       red LED diffuse photoelectric switch with integrated background suppression       from Switzerland Baumer FHDM16P series.

2. Core Model Comparison (Easily Confused Variants)

3. Complete Technical Specifications

3.1 Optical Performance

Sensing Principle: Diffuse reflection with       built-in background suppression      , immune to interference from rear obstructions

Light Source: Visible 660 nm red LED beam for easy alignment and commissioning

Sensing Distance: 20–450 mm; sensitivity adjustable via 5-turn precision potentiometer

Mutual Interference Suppression: Multiple sensors can be mounted side-by-side without cross-talk

Switching Frequency: 500 Hz

3.2 Electrical Ratings

Supply Voltage: 10–30 VDC

Output: PNP transistor,       switchable Light ON / Dark ON logic

Max Load Current: 200 mA

Protection Circuits: Short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection

Voltage Drop: < 1.8 V

No-Load Power Consumption: Max. 41 mA, typical 29 mA

Response / Release Time: < 1 ms

3.3 Mechanical Design & Interface

Overall Dimension: 15.4 (W) × 50 (H) × 50 (D) mm, rectangular block housing

Housing Material: Die-cast zinc alloy; optical window: PMMA plastic

Connection: M12×1 4-pin male connector (Suffix S14 stands for M12 plug connection)

Mounting: Side mounting holes for panel mounting

3.4 Environmental Protection

Protection Class: IP67, dustproof and waterproof

Operating Temperature: -25 ℃ ~ +65 ℃

Storage Temperature: -30 ℃ ~ +70 ℃

4. Pin Assignment (M12 4-Pin)
5. Brown: +10~30 VDC Power Positive
6. Black: PNP Signal Output
7. Blue: 0V GND Negative
8. White: Mode Selection (Light ON / Dark ON switching)
9. Model Code Decoding

FHDM 16P 5001 / S14

1. FHDM: Red LED diffuse sensor with background suppression
2. 16P: Compact square housing of 16 series
3. 5001: Standard base version with 450 mm maximum sensing range
4. S14: M12 4-pin plug connection (S13 refers to fixed cable outlet)
5. Typical Application Scenarios
6. Presence detection and material level monitoring on packaging conveyor lines
7. Workpiece in-position detection and part counting for machine tools
8. Carton identification and transparent/dark object detection on logistics conveyors
9. Workpiece positioning and limit detection for automated manipulators

Core Advantages: Wide operating temperature range resistant to extreme cold and heat; vibration-resistant die-cast zinc housing; background suppression eliminates false triggering caused by metal frames or ground surfaces.

7. Alternative Selection Reference
8. Short-range variant of the same series: FHDM 16P3001/S14 (Max. 300 mm range)
9. High-precision laser variant: OHDM 16P5001/S14 (Small laser spot for tiny workpieces)
10. IO-Link communication variant: FHDM 16P5001/IO/S14 (Supports bus readout of distance values)

Application Fields of Baumer FHDM 16P5001/S14 Background Suppression Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor

Core strengths of this sensor:       450 mm long sensing range, background suppression to avoid false detection, IP67 wide temperature resistance, vibration-proof zinc alloy housing, switchable PNP Light ON/Dark ON logic, easy alignment via red light beam      . It fits most industrial automation applications including presence detection, in-position confirmation, counting and level monitoring.

1. Packaging & Printing Industry (Most Common Application)
2. Food packaging lines: Detect presence of packaging bags, cartons and cans; alarm for missing materials or empty packages
3. Carton conveyor lines: Trigger labeling, inkjet coding, carton sealing and sorting stations once cartons arrive in position
4. Flexible film / aluminum foil packaging: Stable detection of dark, reflective and transparent bags without interference from rear machine frames
5. Printing presses: Paper presence detection, paper stack level monitoring and sheet counting to prevent blank paper feeding
6. Daily chemical product lines: Position plastic bottles and hoses to trigger filling and cap-tightening processes
7. Logistics, Warehousing & Express Sorting
8. Detect cartons and parcels on belt conveyors to trigger scanning, weighing and diverting mechanisms
9. Confirm bin in-position in automated warehouses and monitor shelf material presence
10. Distinguish large/small parcels and empty/full pallets on cross sorting lines for couriers
11. Pallet limit detection to prevent collision caused by pallet overtravel
12. Automotive Component Manufacturing
13. Stamping & CNC machining: Detect metal workpieces in position to trigger clamping, cutting and unloading
14. Assembly lines: Check missing plastic housings, wire harnesses and rubber components
15. Body conveying lines: Position vehicle body tooling jigs without false triggering by metal frames (critical benefit of background suppression)
16. Tire production lines: Count and separate rubber compounds and tire blanks upon arrival
17. Machine Tools & Metal Processing Equipment
18. Confirm incoming workpieces and finished product discharge for CNC machines
19. Detect sheet metal presence on stamping and bending machines; stop equipment when material runs low
20. Low-level alarm for machine tool material silos to remind material refilling
21. Position signal for material trays and workpieces on automatic loading/unloading manipulators
22. Plastic Injection Molding & Rubber Industry
23. Injection molding robot: Detect fully demolded plastic products
24. Plastic pipe & profile extrusion lines: Detect product presence and alarm for material breakage
25. Inspect missing rubber seals and plastic parts during assembly
26. Auxiliary workpiece detection for mold safety gates
27. 3C Electronics Automation
28. Count and position incoming plastic housings for mobile phones and home appliances
29. Trigger soldering, dispensing and inspection stations once PCBs are conveyed into place
30. Sort small components to judge workpiece presence
31. Cell and housing presence detection on battery PACK production lines
32. Woodworking & Building Materials Industry
33. Detect wood boards and gypsum boards on cutting conveyor lines
34. Trigger sawing and drilling equipment after window & door profiles feed into position
35. Count tiles and send missing tile alarms on ceramic tile production lines
36. Food & Pharmaceutical Industry (Suitable for Clean Environments)
37. Detect vials, blister packs and medicine boxes on pharmaceutical production lines
38. Position tanks and cup products on bakery and beverage lines
39. Count materials on clean conveyors; IP67 waterproof rating allows short-time water washing for cleaning
40. Auxiliary detection of packaging seal integrity
41. General Custom Automated Equipment
42. In-position signal for automatic assembly machines and screw tightening machines
43. High/low material level monitoring for storage hoppers
44. Limit triggering for small conveyors and transfer mechanisms
45. Installation scenarios with multiple sensors arranged side-by-side (designed with anti-cross-interference function)

Matching Scenario Explanation Based on Model Selection Advantages

1. Background Suppression: No false triggering when metal frames, conveyor belts or walls are located behind targets; essential for automotive, machine tool and carton production lines
2. 20–450 mm Sensing Range: Medium-long distance, no need for close mounting; ideal for large cartons and bulky workpieces
3. -25 ℃ ~ +65 ℃ Wide Temperature Range: Applicable to cold-storage food lines, unheated workshops in winter and simple outdoor conveying equipment
4. Vibration-Resistant Die-Cast Zinc Housing: Low failure rate on stamping machines, machine tools and vibratory conveying equipment
5. S14 M12 Plug Connector: Fast plug-and-play replacement for convenient production line maintenance

Not Recommended Application Scenarios

1. Highly reflective mirror-like metal workpieces (Choose laser variant OHDM 16P5001/S14 for mirror metal priority)
2. Non-reflective thin transparent glass substrates (Adopt dedicated photoelectric sensors for transparent objects)
3. Target distance exceeding 450 mm (Switch to through-beam photoelectric sensors)