Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Article Number IDM261-12H
Measuring Principle Time-of-Flight (ToF)
Measuring Range 0.05 - 20 m
Accuracy ± 5 mm
Resolution 1 mm
Laser Class 1 (IEC 60825-1)
Laser Type Infrared, 850 nm
Measuring Rate 250 Hz
Light Spot Diameter ~30 mm at 20 m
Interface IO-Link
Analog Output 0-10 V / 4-20 mA
Digital I/O 2x programmable inputs/outputs
Power Supply 18-30 V DC
Power Consumption < 4 W
Connection M12 connector, 5-pin
Operating Temperature -20 °C ... +60 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C ... +85 °C
Dimensions (L × W × H) 65 × 45 × 45 mm
Weight Approx. 200 g
Protection Rating IP67
Key Features
1. High Performance Measurement

Time-of-flight measurement principle

±5 mm accuracy over 20 m range

1 mm resolution

250 Hz measuring rate

2. Multiple Interface Options

IO-Link communication (V1.1)

Analog output (0-10 V or 4-20 mA)

2 programmable digital I/Os

Configurable switching thresholds

3. Robust Industrial Design

IP67 protection rating

Metal housing with polycarbonate windows

Resistant to vibration and shock

Suitable for harsh environments

4. Advanced Functionality

Teach-in functionality

Multiple measuring modes

Background suppression

Temperature compensation

Performance Characteristics
Response Time: < 4 ms

Linearity Error: < ±0.1% of measuring range

Temperature Drift: < 0.01% of measuring range/°C

Ambient Light Immunity: Up to 30,000 Lux

Start-up Time: < 1 second

Measurement Modes
Distance measurement

Window mode (in/out monitoring)

Minimum/maximum value detection

Difference measurement

Teach-in programming

Electrical Characteristics
IO-Link Version: 1.1

Data Rate: COM2 (38.4 kbaud)

Short-circuit Protection: Yes

Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

Load Impedance: > 500 Ω (voltage output)

Max. Cable Length: 100 m

Application Areas
Material Handling: Height and position detection

Logistics: Package dimensioning and sorting

Automotive: Robot guidance and positioning

Packaging: Fill level monitoring

Construction: Equipment positioning

Agriculture: Harvesting and processing