Both photoelectric and vision sensors use and interpret light (or the absence of it) to control machines or processes.

Vision sensors differ from photoelectric sensors in their flexibility with the area of inspection, the types of analysis and the ability of a vision sensor to give detailed data about what they "see."

There are few truly generic applications. Applications in factory automation may have variations that need to be addressed individually. It is always best to speak to a Banner application engineer to determine how to solve the particulars of your application.