GP1S094HCZ

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GP1S094HCZ application field and working principle

Optical sensors, such Photointerrupters, are commonly used in a variety of applications such as industrial automation and process control, thanks to their capability of converting optical signals into electrical signals and vice-versa. The GP1S094HCZ, produced by Sharp, is a Slot Type Transistor Output Photointerrupter, which allows signal detection within a slot-like gap. It is characterized by a 4.2mm slot width and an operating voltage range of 10 to 30V.

The working principle of the GP1S094HCZ is defined by the properties of the two components which compose it, namely the transmitter & receiver. The transmitter is an infrared LED with an emissive angle of ±30°, while the receiver is composed by an NPN phototransistor with a response time of less than 1ms and a maximum current capacity of 30mA. IR LED emits an infrared light pulse, directed towards the receiver. When this pulse of light passes through the slot of the GP1S094HCZ, the phototransistor receives it and starts to conduct current, bringing the output signal to a low logic level. The opposite side of the phototransistor is connected to the emitter, and since the resistance between its collector and emitter decreases, current flows through the resistor divider. This increase produces a decrease in the voltage at the emitter, taking the output voltage to a high logic level. The signal cannot pass through a solid object, thus this device can detect its presence.

The GP1S094HCZ is generally employed in order to detect the presence of an object, mainly when it is suitable to detect a signal through a gap. Typical applications include paper feed detection, copy machines, postal machines, paper processing machines, folding machines, industrial robots, pinball and hacking machines. The device can contribute to the speed, accuracy and quality in instances of sorting and counting packages, for instance.

The GP1S094HCZ is an essential device due to its simple and reliable optical sensing abilities, as well as its low cost. This model has proved to be reliable and cost-effective for a variety of applications, with no need for complex adjustments nor intricate maintenance.

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