Overview
The Baumer OADM 20144/406009A is a professional-grade long-range laser distance sensor designed to measure material thickness with high precision. Part of Baumer’s trusted OADM series, this photoelectric distance sensor excels at accurate thickness measurement across challenging surfaces and diverse material types. Engineered for industrial automation and quality control, the OADM 20144/406009A delivers reliable analog output for seamless integration into measurement systems.
Key Features
- Long-range laser measurement for thickness detection
- Photoelectric distance sensing technology with high accuracy
- Suitable for metal, ceramics, wood, and elastic band thickness measurement
- Ideal for quality inspection and process control applications
- Analog output signal for direct integration with controllers and PLCs
- Robust construction designed for challenging industrial environments
Technical Specifications
The following specifications define the operational characteristics of this sensor:
- Manufacturer: Baumer Electric AG
- Series: OADM
- Model Number: OADM 20144/406009A
- Assembly Part Number: 97942ASSY174K175G01
- Sensor Type: Photoelectric Distance (Laser)
- Application: Thickness Measurement
- Output Type: Analog (4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC)
- Supply Voltage: 12-28 VDC
- Connector: M12 Quick Disconnect
- Ingress Protection: IP67
- Operating Temperature: 0 to +50°C
Typical Applications
- Metal Thickness Measurement: Precision monitoring of metal sheets and plates in manufacturing
- Quality Inspection: Automated thickness verification in production lines
- Ceramic and Glass Measurement: Non-contact thickness detection for fragile materials
- Elastomer and Band Measurement: Thickness control for rubber, plastic, and flexible material processing
- Position and Level Control: Distance feedback for positioning systems and material level monitoring
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial PLC controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.)
- 4-20 mA analog input modules
- 0-10 VDC analog input systems
- Automation frameworks supporting analog distance measurement
- Quality control and SPC software accepting analog sensor input
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Baumer CH-8501 OADM long-range thickness sensor configurations
- Other OADM 20I series distance sensors with similar measurement ranges
Works With
- Analog input modules (4-20 mA and 0-10 VDC)
- Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) with analog input scaling
- TIA Portal (Siemens) analog modules
- GX Works (Mitsubishi) with analog configuration
- Sysmac (Omron) PLC analog inputs
- Industrial Ethernet gateways for legacy analog-to-digital conversion


















