Photomicro Sensor Topic: Light-ON/Dark-ON Selectable Operating Mode

FAQ No. FAQ01171

Question

Are Photomicro Sensors with the Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable operating mode available?

Answer

Yes. The EE-SX67[] Series for Through-beam type (with slot), the EE-SY671/672 for Reflex type are available.

1. EE-SX67[] Photomicro Sensors (Channel type/Direct Current Optical Type)

Built-in models with 5 to 100mA direct switching capability
Light-ON⁄Dark-ON selectable operating mode (output configuration)
Response frequency as high as 1 kHz
Easy operation monitoring with bright light indicator
Wide operating voltage range from 5 to 24 VDC
Models (EE-SX[][][]A,[][][]R) with operation indicators that are lit when light is interrupted (when sensing objects are detected) are available.

"EE-SX67[] Photomicro Sensors (Channel type/Direct Current Optical Type)

*1. The Dark-ON⁄Light-ON (selectable) models are normally used as dark-ON models. To use them as light-ON models, short-circuit the L terminal and positive (+) terminal.

An EE-1001-1 Connector with the terminals already short-circuited is also available. Additionally, EE-1001 / EE-1009 Connector, EE-1006, EE-1010 Cable Connector, and EE-1010-R Robot Cable Connector with the open terminals are available.

*2. Model numbers ending in suffix A (e.g., EE-SX670A) indicate models for which the operation indicator will turn ON when the light is interrupted.

*3. Model numbers ending in suffix R (e.g., EE-SX670R) indicate models for which the operation indicator will turn ON when the light is interrupted.

2. EE-SY671⁄672 Photomicro Sensor (Diffuse Reflex ⁄Direct Current Optical Type)

Models with sensitivity adjuster
Easy adjustment with a built-in sensitivity adjuster
Easy operation monitoring with bright light indicator
Compact design with a special built-in IC makes it possible to directly switch currents up to 100mA.
Wide operating voltage range from 5 to 24 VDC
Smooth connection with Programmable Controllers as well as a variety of ICs and Relays is possible.

EE-SY671⁄672 Photomicro Sensor (Diffuse Reflex ⁄Direct Current Optical Type)

*1. The Dark-ON⁄Light-ON (selectable) models are normally used as dark-ON models. To use them as light-ON models, short-circuit the L terminal and positive (+) terminal.

*2. An EE-1001-1 Connector with the terminals already short-circuited is also available.

*3. Additionally, EE-1001 / EE-1009 Connector, EE-1006 / EE-1010 Cable Connector, and EE-1010-R Robot Cable Connector with the open terminals are available.

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