The Panasonic EX‑26B is a compact photoelectric sensor from the EX‑20 series, specifically the receiver unit of a through‑beam sensor pair.

📌 Identification

• Brand: Panasonic

• Model: EX‑26B

• Type: Photoelectric Sensor (Through‑beam, receiver)

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Sensing Method: Through‑beam (requires paired emitter EX‑26A)

• Sensing Range: Up to 2 m

• Light Source: Infrared LED

• Output: NPN open‑collector transistor

• Supply Voltage: 12–24 VDC ±10%

• Response Time: ~1 ms

• Connection: Pre‑wired cable (2 m standard)

• Housing Material: Polycarbonate resin

• Protection Rating: IP67 (dust‑tight, water‑resistant)

• Dimensions: Ultra‑compact, approx. 11 × 31 × 8 mm

• Weight: ~10 g

🌍 Applications

• Object detection in tight spaces

• Assembly lines and conveyors

• Electronics manufacturing

• Packaging machinery

• Robotics integration

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