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EE-SX97

Slot-type Photomicrosensor

EE-SX97

Built-in connector enables downsizing and easier connection. Protective circuit for safe operation.

Type Standard L-shaped T-shaped,
slot
center
7 mm
Close-
mounting
T-shaped,
slot
center
10 mm
F-shaped R-shaped
NPN EE-
SX970-C1
EE-
SX971-C1
EE-
SX972-C1
EE-
SX974-C1
EE-
SX975-C1
EE-
SX976-C1
EE-
SX977-C1
PNP EE-
SX970P-
C1
EE-
SX971P-
C1
EE-
SX972P-
C1
EE-
SX974P-
C1
EE-
SX975P-
C1
EE-
SX976P-
C1
EE-
SX977P-
C1
Sensing distance 5 mm (slot width)
Sensing object Opaque: 2 × 0.8 mm min.
Differential distance 0.025 mm max. *1
Light source (Peak
wavelength)
Infrared LED with a peak wavelength of 940 nm
Indicator Light indicator (orange LED)
Supply voltage 5 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption 21 mA max.
Control output Load power supply voltage: 5 to 24 VDC, Load current: 50 mA max., Off-state current: 0.5mA
max, 50 mA load current with a residual voltage of 1.0 V max., 5 mA load current with a
residual voltage of 0.4 V max.
Protection circuit Power supply reverse polarity protection; output reverse polarity protection;
overcurrent protection (only OUT2 on models with NPN output)
Response frequency 1 kHz min. (3 kHz average) *2
Ambient illumination 1,000 lx max. with fluorescent light on the surface of the receiver
Ambient temperature
range
Operating: -25 to 55°C Storage: -30 to 80°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating: 5% to 85% Storage: 5% to 95% (with no icing or condensation)
Vibration resistance
(Destruction)
10 to 2,000 Hz 0.75-mm single amplitude (15-min periods, 10 cycles) each in X, Y, and Z
directions
Shock resistance
(Destruction)
Destruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP50
Connecting method Connector
Weight (Packed state) Approx. 3 g
Materia Case/Cover Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Emitter/
receiver
Polycarbonate (PC)

EE-SX97 Specifications 2

*1. The differential distance is the value when a sensing object is moved in a lateral direction to the slot.
*2. The response frequency was measured by detecting the following rotating disk.

Connector

Product Connector with Cable Connector with Robot Cable
Model EE-1017 EE-1017-R
Appearance
Contact resistance 25 mΩ max. (at 10 mA DC and 20 mV max.)
Insertion strength 20 N max.
Surplus strength 1.5 N min.
Cable length 1 m, 3 m
Ambient temperature range -10 to +60°C
Materials Housing Nylon
Contact Phosphor bronze