Balluff BFS 26K-PS-L01-S115 Industrial Photoelectric Color Sensor, White Light, 3×PNP, 12–28VDC Focused Diffuse Color Detection, 12–32 mm Range | ABS Housing, M12 8-Pin | BFS0001

Balluff BFS 26K-PS-L01-S115 Photoelectric Color Sensor for Automated Color Detection

The Balluff BFS 26K-PS-L01-S115 is an industrial photoelectric color sensor engineered for accurate, repeatable color detection in automated machinery. Using focused white-light optics and reliable PNP output signaling, it provides consistent performance in packaging, labeling, sorting, and material-handling applications where color identification is essential.

Why It Helps

This sensor delivers stable, high-precision color recognition at close range, allowing manufacturers to verify product colors, detect printed marks, and ensure correct material flow without manual inspection. Its diffuse, fixed-focus optical design and easy teach-in functions support quick setup, while the M12 8-pin interface connects seamlessly to a wide range of PLC systems. The rugged ABS housing and PMMA sensing surface help maintain dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.

Key Highlights

• Designed as a compact, reliable photoelectric color sensor that supports high-quality color detection in automated production lines. Its focused white-light output and fixed-focus design help ensure consistent color recognition across compatible materials.

• Provides three PNP normally open outputs that allow integration with a variety of PLCs and control systems. This enables flexible configuration for color channels, sorting functions, or output-based machine control.

• Built with user-friendly teach-in options that support fast commissioning, including color switchpoint teaching and adjustable color tolerance levels for process accuracy.

• Uses a standard M12 8-pin connection, making it compatible with widely available cordsets and simplifying installation in existing machine layouts.

Applications

Ideal for packaging lines, labeling equipment, assembly operations, and automated sorting processes that rely on accurate color detection. Suitable for verifying product identity, detecting printed color marks, and confirming material presence in small, fixed-focus sensing zones. Its dependable optical design and solid-state PNP outputs provide long-term reliability and stable operation in industrial environments.