Bulletin 42BA Short-range Background Suppression Sensors offer high background suppression performance at sensing ranges up to 200 mm (8 in.). This type of sensing capability is desirable in applications where a shiny background is present or where there is no easy access for using a reflector.


Rockwell Automation announces that as of April 2017, the Bulletin 44B Short-Range Background & Foreground Suppression Sensors will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to migrate to the 42JT VisiSight™ Miniature Photoelectric Sensors.

Bulletin 42BT Long-range Background Suppression Sensors come in a robust, compact package. Two adjustable sensing ranges are available in separate models for both 1 m or 2 m maximum sensing distances. These sensors are ideal for mounting on a conveyor line or vibratory bowl feeder.

Bulletin 42BC Long-range Background Suppression Sensors offer high background suppression performance at sensing ranges up to 2 m (6.6 ft). This sensing capability fits applications where standard transmitted beam or retro-reflective sensing is not practical due to lack of easy access to both sides of the target or when economics is a major factor.