Introducing the Next Generation BOS 6K Sensor Family: Embracing Time-of-Flight and Blue Light Technology

The BOS 6K optoelectronic sensor family stands at the forefront of innovation, offering a comprehensive range of cubical midi sensors equipped with cutting-edge detection principles and diverse light sources. In its latest iteration, this sensor family introduces a blend of proven and novel functional principles and technologies, catering to various applications across industry and production.


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Unified Design and Functionality:

All sensors within the BOS 6K family share a common housing shape and operating concept and utilize the IO-Link communication standard. This standardized design significantly simplifies sensor parameterization and integration and enhances usability. Moreover, the intelligent PNP/NPN output reduces the required variants, streamlining operations.


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Time-of-Flight Technology:

In addition to standard red light and laser variants, the BOS 6K sensor family now offers sensors featuring Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology. These sensors excel in long-distance sensing, reliably detecting objects at extended ranges despite their compact size. TOF technology utilizes light pulses to measure the time taken for travel, enabling precise background suppression and accurate distance measurement.


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Innovative Features and Applications:

The BOS 6K sensor family boasts various features tailored for industrial applications, including precise distance measurement up to 1.5 meters with TOF sensors and reliable object detection in diverse conditions with blue light sensors. With a uniform housing shape, user-friendly IO-Link integration, and robust, waterproof construction, these sensors redefine versatility and performance in industrial sensing.


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Experience the Innovation:

The new generation of the BOS 6K sensor family sets the benchmark for innovation, versatility, and user-friendliness. Equipped with advanced Time-of-Flight and Blue Light technologies, these sensors empower industries with precise, reliable, and adaptable sensing solutions.


Our robust BOS 6K sensors are easy to adjust - even with IO-Link - and cover a wide range of industrial applications with their variety of operating principles.

- Stefan Hornung, Product Manager - Product Cluster Photoelectric Sensors


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Features:

  • Uniform housing shape for all variants
  • Simple integration with IO-Link
  • Robust, dust- and waterproof design
  • Time-of-flight sensors for precise distance measurement
  • Blue light sensors for reliable object detection in challenging conditions


The new generation of the BOS 6K sensor family: innovative, versatile, user-friendly

Time-of-Flight Technology
Precise, fast, and high range
Blue Light Technology
When red light sensors reach their limitations
Contrast Sensors
Reliable detection at high speeds
Red Light and Laser Sensors with IO-Link
User-friendly automation all-rounders

BOS 6K with Time-of-Flight technology

BOS02EK

Series: 6K

Dimension: 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm

Interface: PNP/NPN/IO-Link NO/NC

Input function: Key disable on/off | Same
function as button

Principle of operation: Photoelectric Sensor

BOS 6K with blue light technology

BOS02F8

Series: 6K

Dimension: 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm

Interface: PNP/NPN/IO-Link NO/NC

Input function: Key disable on/off | Same
function as button

Principle of operation: Photoelectric Sensor

BOS 6K Laser (Selection)

BOS02EF

Series: 6K

Dimension: 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm

Interface: PNP/NPN/IO-Link NO/NC

Input function: Key disable on/off | Same
function as button

Principle of operation: Photoelectric Sensor

BOS 6K Red light    (Selection)

BOS02CL

Series: 6K

Dimension: 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm

Interface: PNP/NPN/IO-Link NO/NC

Input function: Key disable on/off | Same
function as button

Principle of operation: Photoelectric Sensor

BOS 6K distance sensors (Selection)

BOD002R

Series: 6K

Dimension: 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm

Interface: PNP/NPN/IO-Link NO/NC

Input function: Key disable on/off | Same
function as button

Principle of operation: Photoelectric Sensor