LTH-306-09

LTH-306-09 is a Photointerrupter, which is a type of optical sensor that is used to detect the presence or absence of an object. It is a Slot Type Transistor Output (TOS) Photointerrupter. It consists of an LED and a Photodiode which are arranged such that they are in the same plane, with a slit in between them, through which an object can pass. The LED emits a light beam over the Space between the LED and Photodiode, and if an object passes through the slit, the light beam gets interrupted, and the output signal changes.

This type of Photointerrupter is typically used for detecting objects, or for sensing objects for automation purposes. It is widely used in automation and robotics systems, where the presence or absence of an object must be detected. It is often used for safety reasons in machine automation, where an object must be detected and the system should be stopped in a certain situation. It has many applications in industrial automation, such as tracking packages and detecting objects in machines.

The working principle of LTH-306-09 is quite simple. When the light beam is continuously received, the LED and the Photodiode generate an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the output port. The output port can be programmed as either normally open or normally closed depending on the design of the system. When the light beam is blocked by an object, the electrical signal stops, and the output port is in opposite state of the programmed status. As a result, the presence or absence of the object can be detected.

In addition to the features mentioned above, LTH-306-09 has a wide range of features as well. It is available in different sensitivities (up to 30Nm), with a response time of up to 3ms, and has a wide operation temperature range from –20 to +80°C. It is also RoHS Compliant and has a long life span of up to 10 million operations.

Overall, LTH-306-09 is a great photointerrupter for object sensing and automation applications. It is both compact and lightweight, and has been designed to be robust and reliable in harsh industrial environments. With its wide range of features and long life span, it is a great choice for industrial automation applications where object detection is required.