ifm OGH580 Diffuse Sensor BGS, 200 mm, Metal Housing, M18

ifm OGH580 Diffuse Sensor BGS, 200 mm, Metal Housing, M18

The ifm OGH580 is a diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression in a robust rectangular zinc die-cast housing, with an M18 x 1 thread on the side so it can be fixed like a cylindrical sensor. It detects objects from 15 to 200 mm, regardless of the colour of the object, with a maximum light spot of 13 mm at the end of the range, and uses red light at 645 nm.

Sensitivity is set with a pushbutton, and light-on or dark-on is programmable. It connects through an M12 connector with four contacts and has IO-Link. Seven Star LLC supplies the OGH580 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat.

OGH580 technical specifications

The table lists the values published by the manufacturer for the OGH580. Where a parameter has several operating modes, the headline value is shown; the full parameter list is in the manufacturer documentation.

How the OGH580 works

The OGH580 is a diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression: it emits a red light beam and evaluates the light returned from the target, using the geometry or the time of flight of the signal to decide whether the object is inside the set distance. Anything beyond that set distance, such as machine parts or a conveyor, is ignored regardless of how bright it is. This makes the sensor tolerant to differences in colour and surface, and the switching point can be adapted to the application.

Where the OGH580 fits and related parts

Where the O6H700 saves space in plastic, the OGH580 trades size for a metal housing and a longer range of 200 mm, while the O5D100 goes up to 2 m. The OGH580 is suitable on machines with knocks and vibration, and the lock nut supplied lets you adjust the position.

Selection and ordering checklist for the OGH580

Work through the points below before you confirm the order, so that the OGH580 you receive is the one your machine or plant needs.

• Confirm detection range 15 to 200 mm
• Zinc die-cast housing with an M18 x 1 side thread, lock nut included
• Set sensitivity using the pushbutton
• Select the output logic: light-on or dark-on
• Plug connection M12: choose a suitable cordset

The manufacturer lists this article under the type designation Diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression, OGH-FPKG/US/CUBE. The article number OGH580 is the reference to quote when ordering, and the type designation is useful for technicians who compare the label on an installed unit.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the sensor on a rigid bracket so that the beam meets the target at the intended angle, and keep the lens clean. Align the housing so the light spot lands on the object rather than on edges, and avoid placing a shiny background directly behind the sensing range. At commissioning, set the switching distance using the operating method of the device (pushbuttons or IO-Link), test with the darkest and brightest product you handle, and verify switching at the extremes of the part positions. Clean the lens in dusty areas and re-check the setting when the bracket or the product changes.

Fit the sensor in the side thread using the lock nut and align the lens at the target. Set the switching distance with the pushbutton, test with typical products and the worst-case background. The IO-Link counters (operating hours and switching cycles) help maintenance planning. Wipe the front pane regularly.

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

Packaging lines, conveyors, pallet and carton detection, and robotics cells. In Oman and the GCC the metal housing gets used in outdoor-adjacent plants and in fabrication, where knocks occur.

Optical sensors on open conveyors and loading areas meet dust, sand and strong sunlight. Regular lens cleaning, a firm bracket and a check of the switching point after any mechanical change keep detection reliable.

OGH580 compared with related ifm types

The table places the OGH580 next to neighbouring types in the same application group, so you can see whether a sibling would suit the job better.

Information to send with an RFQ for the OGH580

To prepare an accurate offer for the OGH580, please include the following with your enquiry:

• Required detection distance and the target size and colour
• Mounting space and housing orientation
• Output polarity and wiring (connector or cable)
• Ambient conditions: light, dust, washdown
• Quantity and delivery location

Documents and quotation

No datasheet is attached to this page. Send us the part number OGH580 and we will confirm which documents are available, such as the datasheet and operating instructions, and for IO-Link devices the device description file.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat serving Oman and the GCC and is not affiliated with the manufacturer; the name ifm is used only to identify the product. Prices are not shown on the page, so send the part number, the quantity and the delivery location to receive a quotation.