
Photomicrosensor (Transmissive)
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on page 4.
Board
Compatible with 24 VDC !
Application Examples
Packaging Machine Analysis and Measurement Equipment Printing Equipment ATM
EE-SX3173/4173-P Series
Built-in Photomicrosensor
Connector Type
• Mounted with M3 screws
• 5 VDC and 24 VDC power supply types are available
• Photo IC output (Dark-ON/Light-ON)
• Connector with secure lock compatible with JST GHR-03
• Equipped with a Zener diode, which increases noise immunity
(for EE-SX3173/4173-P3-Z only)
• Connector with cable is also available (order separately)
EE-5002 1M (Refer to page 7.)
Features
Models available
Power supply voltage: In addition to the conventional 5 VDC supply,
model also available with 24 VDC supply best for large devices
Downsizing
Smallest class in the industry *: Downsizing of products with unique
optical elements is realized
* As of August 2018, according to research by our company
Mounting: New model available with M3 screws
Environment resistance
Connection: Equipped with connectors with locks for resistance
against vibration and shock
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EE-SX3173/4173-P Series
EE-SX@@@@-P@ -@
(1) Sensing method
X: Transmissive
(1) (3) (4)
(5) Appearance
3: L-shaped mounting
(3) Structure
1: Standard structure
(2)
(5) (6) (7)
(7) Protection circuit
Z: Available
(2) Operating mode
3: Dark-ON
4: Light-ON
(6) Power supply voltage
2: 5 VDC
3: 24 VDC
(4) Mounting screw size
7: M3
Model Number Structure
Ordering Information
Appearance
Sensing
method
Transmissi
ve
(slot type)
Connecting
method
Connector
Sensing distance
Aperture size
H x W (mm)
Emitter
1.4 × 1.4
Detector
1.4 × 0.5
Output
type
Photo IC
Power
supply
voltage
24 VDC
5 VDC
Ratings, Characteristics and Exterior Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25°C)
Item Symbol
Power supply
voltage
Output voltage VOUT 26.4 13.2 V ---
Output current IOUT 16 mA ---
Permissible
output
dissipation
Operating
temperature
Storage
temperature
Soldering
temperature
CC 26.4 DC 5.5 DC V ---
V
P
OUT 80 mW Fig 1.
opr -25 to +55 °C *
T
stg -30 to +80 °C *
T
sol --- °C ---
T
* Reduce the voltage and current, if necessary, by reference to the
temperature rating chart (Fig. 1.), even if the temperature is within
the specified range. The product should be used without freezing or
condensation.
Rated value
EE-SX3173-P3-Z
EE-SX4173-P3-Z
EE-SX3173-P2
EE-SX4173-P2
Unit
Remarks
Exterior Specifications
Appearance L-shaped mounting
EE-SX3173-P3-Z
Item
Connecting method Connector
Weight Approx. 1.5 g
Materials
Case Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Emitter/
receiver
EE-SX4173-P3-Z
EE-SX3173-P2
EE-SX4173-P2
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) fiber
Electrical and Optical Characteristics
(Ta = 25°C)
Symbol
Item
Power supply
voltage
Current
consumption
Low-level
output voltage
High-level
output voltage
Sensing object --- 1.4 × 0.5 min. *1
Response
frequency
Operating
ambient light
Peak emission
wavelength
*1. Objects that do not allow infrared light to pass through them.
*2. The value of the response frequency is measured by rotating the
disk as shown below.
0.5 mm
*3. When fluorescent light is used.
Dark-ON EE-SX3173-P3-Z EE-SX3173-P2
Light-ON EE-SX4173-P3-Z EE-SX4173-P2
CC
V
CC
I
OL
V
V
OH
f
--- 1000 lx max.
λP 855 nm 940 nm
0.5 mm
Operating
mode
Dark-ON EE-SX3173-P3-Z
Light-ON EE-SX4173-P3-Z
Dark-ON EE-SX3173-P2
Light-ON EE-SX4173-P2
Value
24 VDC model 5 VDC model
24 ±10%V
Ripple (p-p) 10%
15 mA max.
(With and without
incident)
0.3 V max. (IOUT = 16 mA)
(Dark-ON: Without incident,
Light-ON: With incident)
(Vcc x 0.9 V min. (VOUT = VCC,
(Dark-ON: With incident,
Light-ON: Without incident)
3kHz min.
OUT = VCC, IOUT = 16 mA
(V
*3
2.1 mm
Ripple (p-p) 10%
25 mA max.
(With and without
incident)
*2)
Disk
Model
5 ±10%V
RL = 47 k
Ω))
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Engineering Data (Reference Value)
0
20
40
60
80
100
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 102030405060708090100
Ambient temperature Ta (ºC)
Output allowable dissipation Pout (mW)
Output OFF
(High)
Output ON
(Low)
-3
d2 = 0±0.7 mm
VCC = 24 V Ta = 25°C
R
L = 47 k
-2 -1 0 1 2 3
(Center of
optical axis)
d
-
0
+
d2
Distance d (mm)
Output transistor
Vcc =24 V, No. of repetitions: 20
Δd1 = 0.001 mm, Δd2 = 0.004 mm,
Δd3 = 0.007 mm, Δd4 = 0.026 mm,
Δd5 = 0.045 mm
Note: The data applies to dark status.
Operation may be affected by external
light interference or light coming through
the sensing object.
-0.2 -0.1 0 0.1 0.2
OFF
(ON)
ON
(OFF)
Vcc = 24 V
RL = 47 kΩ
-0+
d
Output transistor
(Center of optical axis)
Opaque
object
Distance d (mm)
Δd1
Δd2
Δd3
Δd4
Δd5
Ta
=
-25°CTa
=
55°C
Ta
=
25°C
Fig 1. Output Allowable Dissipation vs.
Ambient Temperature
Characteristics
EE-SX3173/4173-P Series
Fig 2. Sensing Position Characteristics
(Typical)
1 = 0±0.3 mm
d
ON
(OFF)
Output transistor
OFF
(ON)
-3d1-2 -1 0 1 2 3
V
CC = 24 V Ta = 25°C
L = 47 k
R
Opaque
Distance d (mm)
object
(Center of
optical axis)
-0+
d
Fig 3. Sensing Position Characteristics
(Typical)
Fig 4. Repeated Sensing Position
Characteristics
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