PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OMRON EE-SX1042 - Transmissive Photomicrosensor
The OMRON EE-SX1042 is a compact, transmissive photomicrosensor designed for precise object detection and position sensing in industrial and embedded applications. It integrates an infrared LED emitter and an NPN phototransistor receiver within a U-shaped housing, providing reliable non-contact switching for tasks such as limit detection, rotation sensing, and material presence verification.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EE-SX (Photomicrosensor)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Transmissive Photomicrosensor (Photointerrupter)
- SENSING METHOD: Transmissive (Slot Type)
- SLOT WIDTH: 5 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Infrared LED
- OUTPUT DEVICE: NPN Phototransistor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE: 30VDC Maximum
- COLLECTOR CURRENT: 50mA Maximum
- LED FORWARD VOLTAGE: 1.2V Typical (at 20mA)
- LED FORWARD CURRENT: 50mA Maximum
- PERFORMANCE:
- RESPONSE TIME: 4 microseconds Typical
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: Open Collector (NPN)
- CONNECTION: 4-pin Through-hole PCB Mount
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 to 85 degrees Celsius
- MOUNTING STYLE: PCB Mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Position detection, object presence sensing, rotation counting, limit switching in compact automation equipment, printers, and vending machines.