EE-SX1046 Omron Electronics Undefined or Miscellaneous (Other) In Stock
The Omron EE-SX1046 is a transmissive photomicrosensor with a 3 mm slot width and phototransistor output, available in a through-hole PCB package. Key specs include a 5 V to 24 V supply voltage range, a response time of approximately 1 ms, and a collector current of up to 20 mA. Available in stock worldwide for rapid integration into position sensing and object detection designs.
- Manufacturer
- Omron Electronics
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 4
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- EE-SX1046 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Undefined or Miscellaneous
- Price
- From $1.1519(MOQ 1)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 3 mm slot width transmissive sensing enables precise object detection without physical contact
- Phototransistor output delivers fast response time of approximately 1 ms for real-time detection
- Wide supply voltage range of 5 V to 24 V supports diverse industrial and consumer power systems
- Through-hole PCB mount ensures secure mechanical installation in vibration-prone environments
Applications
The EE-SX1046 is commonly used in industrial automation equipment for detecting the presence or absence of objects, paper edges, and rotating encoder discs. Its 3 mm slot accommodates small mechanical flags in printers, copiers, and ticket dispensers to provide precise positional feedback. The device is also found in consumer appliances and medical equipment where non-contact object sensing with phototransistor output is required.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage range does the Omron EE-SX1046 support in an industrial control circuit?
The EE-SX1046 operates on a supply voltage range of 5 V to 24 V DC, making it compatible with both standard logic-level power rails and higher-voltage industrial control systems. This flexibility allows it to interface directly with PLCs and microcontroller systems without additional voltage regulation components.
How does the 3 mm slot width of EE-SX1046 compare to wider-slot alternatives for paper detection?
The 3 mm slot width of the EE-SX1046 is optimized for detecting thin materials like paper (0.05 mm to 0.5 mm thick) and small mechanical flags up to 2.5 mm in width. Wider-slot sensors such as 5 mm variants are better suited to thicker objects, while the 3 mm slot provides more precise detection for document handling equipment.
Which motor encoder or position feedback designs can use EE-SX1046 at its rated collector current?
Rotary encoder discs with slit widths of 1 mm to 2 mm can trigger the EE-SX1046 reliably at its rated collector current of 20 mA. This makes it suitable for position feedback in stepper motor drives, servo axis homing, and spindle speed monitoring where the disc flag interrupts the 3 mm infrared beam up to several thousand RPM.
For a printer paper-jam sensor, how quickly does EE-SX1046 respond to a paper edge passing through the slot?
The EE-SX1046 phototransistor output has a typical response time of approximately 1 ms, fast enough to detect paper edges moving at speeds up to 1 m/s through the 3 mm sensing slot. This ensures timely paper-jam detection signals in high-throughput laser and inkjet printer mechanisms.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
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| 1+ | $5.3100 | $5.31 |
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