A programmable photoelectric sensor and a system for programming/controlling
the
photoelectric sensor and for monitoring the performance of the photoelectric sensor.
The system includes a processor coupled to the photoelectric sensor, which is operative
for generating at least one graphical user interface and for programming/adjusting
the operation of the photoelectric sensor; and a display device coupled to the
processor for displaying the graphical user interface. The processor programs/adjusts
the operation of the photoelectric sensor in accordance with selections of an operator
utilizing icons displayed on the graphical user interface.