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CSM_EE-SPX301_401 EE-SPY30_40_DS_E_4_2
Slot-type Reflective Photomicrosensor
EE-SPX301/401
EE-SPY30/40
Photomicrosensor with light
modulation is not influenced by
external light.
• Voltage-output models with wide operating voltage
range (5 to 24 VDC).
• Fitted with an easy-to-adjust optical axis mark.
• Easy adjustment and optical axis monitoring with
a light indicator.
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 5.
For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
Ordering Information
Sensors
Accessories (Order Separately)
* Refer to Accessories for details.
Infrared li
g
ht
Appearance Sensing method Sensing distance Output type Output
configuration Model
Through-beam type
(with slot)
NPN
output
Dark-ON EE-SPX301
Light-ON EE-SPX401
Reflective type
Dark-ON EE-SPY301
Light-ON EE-SPY401
Reflective type
Dark-ON EE-SPY302
Light-ON EE-SPY402
3.6 mm (slot width)
Horizontal type
5 mm
Vertical type
5 mm
Type Cable length Model Remarks
Connector EE-1002
Connector with Cable 1 m EE-1003
NPN/PNP Conversion Connector 0.46 m (total length) EE-2001
Connector Hold-down Clip EE-1003A For EE-1003 only.
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EE-SPX301/401 EE-SPY30/40
Ratings and Specifications
*1. Operation may not be possible near the Sensor.
*2. The indicator is a GaP red LED (peak wavelength: 700 nm).
*3. The response frequency was measured by detecting the following rotating disk.
Sensing method Through-beam type (with slot) Reflective type
Item Models EE-SPX301, EE-SPX401 EE-SPY301, EE-SPY401
EE-SPY302, EE-SPY402
Sensing distance 3.6 mm (slot width) 5 mm (Reflection factor: 90%; white paper
15 × 15 mm) *1
Sensing object Opaque: 1 × 0.5 mm min. ---
Differential distance 0.05 mm max. 0.2 mm max.
(with a sensing distance of 3 mm, horizontally)
Light source GaAs infrared LED with a peak wavelength of 940 nm
Indicator *2Light indicator (red)
Supply voltage 5 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 5% max.
Current consumption Average: 15 mA max., Peak: 50 mA max.
Control output
NPN voltage output:
Load power supply voltage: 5 to 24 VDC
Load current: 80 mA max.
OFF current: 0.5 mA max.
80 mA load current with a residual voltage of 1.0 V max.
10 mA load current with a residual voltage of 0.4 V max.
Response frequency *3500 Hz min. 100 Hz min.
Ambient illumination 3,000 lx max. with incandescent light or sunlight on the surface of the receiver
Ambient temperature range Operating: −10 to +55°C
Storage: −25 to +65°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity range Operating: 5% to 85%
Storage: 5% to 95% (with no condensation)
Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 h each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance Destruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC IP50
Connecting method Special connector (soldering not possible)
Weight Approx. 2.6 g
Material Case Polycarbonate
15 mm
15 mm
15 mm
Disk
Dis
k
200 mm
dia.
Disk
2 mm2 mm
2 mm
EE-SPX301
EE-SPX401
EE-SPY30@
EE-SPY40@
EE-SPX301/401 EE-SPY30/40
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Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Operating Range Characteristics
EE-SPY301, EE-SPY401 EE-SPY301, EE-SPY401
EE-SPY302, EE-SPY402 EE-SPY302, EE-SPY402
Sensing Position Characteristics
EE-SPX301 (Z Direction) EE-SPX301 (Y Direction)
Distance Y (mm)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5
Distance X
(
mm
)
Sensing object:
White paper
(15 × 15 mm
2
)
reflection factor: 90%
Releases
Operates
Y
X
Distance Y (mm)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5
Operates
Releases
Distance X
(
mm
)
Sensing object:
White paper
(15 × 15 mm2)
reflection factor: 90%
X
Y
Distance Y (mm)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5
Distance X
(
mm
)
Sensing object:
White paper
(15 × 15 mm
2
)
reflection factor: 90%
X
Y
Distance Y (mm)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5
Distance X
(
mm
)
Sensing object:
White paper
(15 × 15 mm
2
)
reflection factor: 90%
Y
X
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Z (mm)
Tr ON
Tr OFF
Dark ON
Z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Y (mm)
Tr ON
Tr OFF
Dark ON
Y
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EE-SPX301/401 EE-SPY30/40
Receiver Output Excess Gain vs.
Sensing Distance Characteristics
Sensing Distance vs. Object Area
Characteristics
EE-SPY@@@ EE-SPY@@@
Sensing Angle vs. Sensing Distance
Characteristics
Dependency on Cable Length for
Operation Distance/Release Distance
EE-SPY@@@ EE-SPY@@@
Receiver output excess gain (multiple)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Distance d
(
mm
)
123456789
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Operating level
Vcc = 24 V
Length of cable = 0.5 m
Thickness of cable = 0.3 mm2
Sensing object:
White paper (15 × 15 mm2)
(reflection factor: 90%)
Sensing distance (mm)
15
10
5
0
1
2
2
2
3
2
5
2
7
2
10
2
20
2
30
2
50
2
Sensing area l
2
(mm
2
)
Sensing object:
white paper (reflection factor: 90%)
l
l
Relative sensing distance d (%)
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 −40 −30 −20 −10 0 10 20 30 40
Angle θ (°)
EE-SPY301
EE-SPY302
Sensing object:
White paper (15 × 15 mm2)
(reflection factor: 90%)
Vcc = 24 V
Length of cable = 0.5 m
Thickness of cable =
0.3 mm2
+θ −θ
d+θ −θ
d
Ta = 25°C
Vcc = 4.5 V
RL = 4.7 kΩ
Lead: AWG24
Operating distance/release distance (mm)
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Length of cable (m)
0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0 3 5 7 10
(A)
(B)
Operates
Releases
(A): Using direct cable extension.
(B): Using an externally attached
capacitance of 10 μF.
Sensing object:
White paper (15 × 15 mm2)
(reflection factor: 90%)
C: 10 μF Attach externally
EE-SPX301/401 EE-SPY30/40
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I/O Circuit Diagrams
NPN Output
Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring
safety of persons either directly or indirectly.
Do not use it for such purposes
Make sure that this product is used within the rated ambient
environment conditions.
● Mounting
The sensing distance for the EE-SPY Reflective-type
Photomicrosensor with built-in amplifier varies from 8 to 20 mm
depending on the product (90% reflective white paper). Do not place
glossy objects in the background of the sensing object.
● Wiring
•Connection is made using a connector. Do not solder to the pins
(leads).
•When extending the cable, use an extension cable with conductors
having a total cross-section area of 0.3 mm2. The total cable length
must be 2 m maximum.
•To use a cable length longer than 2 m, attach a capacitor with a
capacitance of approximately 10 μF to the wires as shown below.
The distance between the terminal and the capacitor must be within
2 m.
(Use a capacitor with a dielectric strength that is at least twice the
Sensor's power supply voltage.)
•Make sure the total length of the power cable connected to the
product is less than 10 m even if a capacitor is inserted.
Model Output
configuration Timing charts Output circuit
EE-SPX401
EE-SPY401
EE-SPY402
Light-ON
EE-SPX301
EE-SPY301
EE-SPY302
Dark-ON
WARNING
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operates
Releases
H
L
Light indicator
(red)
Output
transistor
Load 1
(relay)
Load 2
5 to 24 VD
C
Light indicator (red)
1.5 to 3 mA Load 1
Load 2
Main
circuit
OUT
Ic ∗
* Volta
g
e out
p
ut
(
when the sensor is connected to a transistor circuit
)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operates
Releases
H
L
Light indicator
(red)
Output
transistor
Load 1
(relay)
Load 2
Precautions for Correct Use
OUT
Extension cable
A capacitor of
10 μF min.
+
−
5 to 24 VDC
0 V
2 m max.
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EE-SPX301/401 EE-SPY30/40
(Unit: mm)
Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified.
Sensors
Accessories (Order Separately)
*Refer to Accessories for details.
EE-SPX301
EE-SPX401
(3) (2) (1)
26
20
14
7
3.6
9
6
18
24
7.5
3
1.25
3
4.2
52.5
3-0.635
Sensing windo
(1 × 0.5)
Two,
3.2 dia.
Indicator window
(red)
Terminal Arrangement
(1) Vcc
(2) OUT OUTPUT
(3) GND (0 V)
EE-SPY301
EE-SPY401
Terminal Arrangement
(1) Vcc
(2) OUT OUTPUT
(3) GND (0 V)
(3) (2) (1)
26
20
14
8
4
7
6
20 14
7.5
3
1.25
3
4.2
52.5
3-0.635
Indicator window
(red)
Sensing face
Two,
3.2 dia.
EE-SPY302
EE-SPY402
Terminal Arrangement
(1) Vcc
(2) OUT OUTPUT
(3) GND (0 V)
(3) (2) (1)
26
20
14
8
4
73.5
6
20
7.5
3
1.25
3
4.2
52.5
3-0.635
Indicator
window (red)
Sensing face
Two,
3.2 dia.
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result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
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typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
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In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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