EE-SX976-C1

Optical Sensors are sensors that detect light, typically used to detect the motion or presence of an object. Photointerrupters are optical sensors used to detect when an object obscures light sent from a photo detector. Slot Type Photointerrupters use the position of an object to detect changes in light, such as a passing electromagnetic wave or a moving object. The EE-SX976-C1 is one example of a transistor (Tx) output Slot Type Photointerrupter.

The EE-SX976-C1 is a compact, high performance, low price Slot Type Photointerrupter designed and manufactured using optical thermal resistant materials and advanced manufacturing processes. This makes the EE-SX976-C1 resilient to temperature changes and other environmental factors. The EE-SX976-C1 provides a low signal output and requires a minimal amount of power to operate, helping to reduce power consumption.

The EE-SX976-C1’s most common application fields include the sensing of paper media, such as books, labels, and envelopes, and the sensing of paper jams. It is widely used in high speed paper document scanners, paper jam detectors, and automated document processors. The EE-SX976-C1 is also incorporated into automated pick and place systems, material handling machinery, and other automated equipment, where it is used to detect the presence of objects.

The working principle of the EE-SX976-C1 involves using two optical devices with an infrared LED and infrared photo transistor facing each other. When an object, such as a paper document or material, passes through the gap between the two devices, the light emitted by the LED is partially blocked by the object. This causes a reduction in the amount of light reaching the transistor and a change in the output of the transistor, which can be used to trigger a signal.

The EE-SX976-C1 operates within a wide voltage range of 5V to 24V and can detect a moving object up to 1mm away from the transmitter and receiver. The output of the EE-SX976-C1 has two states: low (dark-ON) or high (light-ON). The low state is triggered when the infrared light is blocked by the object, while the high state is triggered when the infrared light is reaching the receiver.

The EE-SX976-C1 is an advanced and reliable Slot Type Photointerrupter which has a wide range of applications in the field of automation and material handling. It is a compact, high performance, low cost device with an optimized output signal and low power requirements. Its advanced infrared sensing technology provides good performance in challenging lighting conditions, making it ideal for detecting paper jams and detecting the presence of objects.