HOA6962-N51

The optical sensing technology of the HOA6962-N51 photointerrupter has found countless applications in industrial, medical, aerospace and automotive fields. A photointerrupter, simply put, is a device that uses light for sensing and optical communication. The model HOA6962-N51 belongs to the slot type photointerrupters, with logic output. It is based on the use of a vertical slot in a piece of opaque material, and a pair of infrared LEDs and photo-detectors placed on opposite sides of the slot, to form an optical-sensor-based communication channel. When no object is present, the two LEDs are in an off position. However, if a passing object interrupts the light path between the two LEDs, the circuit gets activated and the output signal goes high.

The working principle of the HOA6962-N51 optical sensor photointerrupter involves two basic components: projector and receiver. It projects a beam of infrared signal which is received by the photo receiver. The receiver comprises two photo detectors mounted on opposite sides of the slot, and the light is coupled through the opaque material. The light projected is reflected by the passing object, resulting in an interference with the light signal, causing a change in the voltage signal of the receiver. As a result, the receiver’s output voltage changes from low to high, activating the relay.

The unique optics of the HOA6962-N51 photointerrupter allows for high physical immunity to ambient light and different optical power over large distances. This makes the model highly suitable for applications in various fields. In the automotive sector, it is used for controlling and monitoring various safety systems and is also used to detect the presence and movement of an object in front of the photo-interrupter. In industrial applications, it is used for controlling the movement of objects in the production line, and to detect the presence and absence of items for the purpose of inventory control and inventory tracking. In medical applications, it is used to control the movement of surgical tools and to measure and monitor vital signs. In aerospace applications, it is used to measure and control the airflow in aircraft engines and to detect small objects in the vicinity.

The HOA6962-N51 photointerrupter is a reliable device that is easy to install and use, and has an extended lifespan. It is specifically designed to operate in harsh conditions and is available in several sizes, shapes, and power levels. The high speed, short response time, and low cost of the device makes it ideal for different applications where cost-efficiency and precise control over the movement of objects is required.

The HOA6962-N51 optical sensor photointerrupter finds countless applications in various industrial, medical, aerospace and automotive fields, providing reliable and precise control over the movement of objects. The working principle of the device involves the projection and reception of infrared signals, resulting in an interference in the light signal which activates the relay, thereby controlling the movement of objects. With its highly efficient design, extended lifespan and its affordability, the device is an ideal choice for applications where cost-efficiency is of the utmost importance.