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CSM_EE-SX97_DS_E_1_3
Slot-type Photomicrosensor
EE-SX97
Built-in connector enables
downsizing and easier connection.
Protective circuit for safe operation.
A built-in connector minimizes the shape and dimensional
requirements.
Two outputs: light-ON and dark-ON.
Complete lineup including seven different shapes.
Safer operation with built-in power supply reverse polarity
protection.
Output overcurrent protection with a thermal shutdown
circuit (patent pending). *1
The indicator can be seen from many directions to enable
installation in more locations.
Connector with lock that mates with commercially available
connectors. *2
*1. Output overcurrent protection is provided only on output 2 (OUT2) on NPN models.
*2. Recommended connector:
J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd. Contacts: SPHD-001T-P0.5, Housing: PAP-04V-S
Ask the manufacturer of the connector for details.
Be sure to read the Safety Precautions
on page 5.
For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
Features
Built-in Connector for Downsizing and Easier Connection
A built-in connector minimizes the shape and dimensional requirements. And wiring costs can be reduced by using commercially
available connectors.
Safer Operation with Built-in Power Supply
Reverse Polarity Protection
The built-in power supply reverse polarity protection protects
against reverse connection of the power supply or outputs for
safer operation at the assembly site.
Built-in Thermal Shutdown Circuit
Control output 2 on models with NPN outputs is protected from
output overcurrents by a built-in thermal shutdown circuit.
Easy-to-see Indicator
The indicator can be seen from up to four directions to enable
installation in more locations.
Two Outputs: Light-ON and Dark-ON
All models provide both a light-ON and dark-ON output so that
the output can be switched according to the application simply
by changing the wiring.
Previous Model
22.2 22.0
(16.2) (2.2)
EE-SX97 Series
Approx.
40%
Smaller
Recommended Connector:
J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Contacts: SPHD-001T-P0.5,
Housing: PAP-04V-S
*Ask the manufacturer of the connector for details.
Use
Commercial
Connectors
The use of a commercially available connector
simplifies connections and the positive lock
holds the connector in place.
Reverse polarity protection
NPN
GND (0 V)
OUT2
OUT1
(Control
output)
(Control output)
Vcc
Load 1
5 to
24 VDC
Load 2
Main
circuit
1
2
3
4
Light indicator
(orange)
Display
2
EE-SX97
Ordering Information
Sensors
Accessories (Order Separately)
Appearance Sensing
method
Connecting
method Sensing distance Operating
mode
Indicator
mode
Model
NPN output PNP output
Through-
beam type
(with slot)
Connector
model
(4 poles)
Dark-ON/
Light-ON
(2 outputs)
Incident
light
EE-SX970-C1 EE-SX970P-C1
EE-SX971-C1 EE-SX971P-C1
EE-SX972-C1 EE-SX972P-C1
EE-SX974-C1 EE-SX974P-C1
EE-SX975-C1 EE-SX975P-C1
EE-SX976-C1 EE-SX976P-C1
EE-SX977-C1 EE-SX977P-C1
Infrared light
Standard
5 mm
(slot
width)
L-shaped
T-shaped,
slot
center
7 mm
Close-mounting
T-shaped,
slot
center
10 mm
F-shaped
R-shaped
Type Cable length Model
Connector with Cable 1 m EE-1017 1M
3 m EE-1017 3M
Connector with Robot Cable 1 m EE-1017-R 1M
3 m EE-1017-R 3M
EE-SX97
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Ratings and Specifications
*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
Type Standard L-shaped
T-shaped,
slot center
7 mm
Close-mount-
ing
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
Item 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 wave-
length) 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 (De-
struction) 10 to 2,000 Hz 0.75-mm single amplitude (15-min periods, 10 cycles) each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (De-
struction) 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
Mate-
rial
Case/Cover
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Emitter/receiver Polycarbonate (PC)
Product Connector with Cable Connector with Robot Cable
Model EE-1017 EE-1017-R
Item 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
Disk
1 mm1 mm
2.1 mm
t = 0.2 mm
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EE-SX97
Engineering Data (Reference Value)
I/O Circuit Diagrams
Sensing Position Characteristics Sensing Position Characteristics Repeated Sensing Position
Characteristics
EE-SX970 EE-SX970 EE-SX970
Output
configu-
ration
Model
Output transistor
operation status
Timing charts Output circuit
NPN
output
EE-SX970-C1
EE-SX971-C1
EE-SX972-C1
EE-SX974-C1
EE-SX975-C1
EE-SX976-C1
EE-SX977-C1
OUT1:
Light-ON
OUT2:
Dark-ON
PNP
output
EE-SX970P-C1
EE-SX971P-C1
EE-SX972P-C1
EE-SX974P-C1
EE-SX975P-C1
EE-SX976P-C1
EE-SX977P-C1
Dark-ON
Light-ON
0 123456
Distance d (mm)
d
Insert
direction
Dark-ON
Light-ON
0 123456
Distance d (mm)
d
Insert
direction
Dark-ON
Light-ON
3.50 3.52 3.54 3.56
Distance d (mm)
Vcc = 24 V, No. of repetitions: 20, Ta = 25°C
Differential distance = 0.025 mm max.
d
d = ±0.002
Insert
direction
Note: Data is provided for dark conditions. Light in-
terference and the translucence of the sensing
object can affect operation.
ON
OFF
Operates
Releases
ON
OFF
Operates
Releases
ON
OFF
Light incident
Light interrupted
Load 1
(relay)
Output 1
transistor
Light indicator
(orange)
Output 2
transistor
Load 2
(relay)
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
GND (0 V)
OUT2
OUT1
(Control
output)
(Control output)
Vcc
Load 1
5 to
24 VDC
Load 2
Main
circuit
Light indicator
(orange)
Connector pin
arrangement
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4GND (0 V)
OUT2
OUT1
(Control
output)
(Control output)
Vcc
Load 1
5 to
24 VDC
Load 2
Main
circuit
Light indicator
(orange)
Connector pin
arrangement
EE-SX97
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Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
This product is not designed or rated for ensur-
ing safety of persons either directly or indirectly.
Do not use it for such purposes.
Operating Environment
These Photomicrosensors have an IP50 (conforms to IEC)
enclosure and do not have a water-proof or dust-proof struc-
ture. Therefore, do not use them in applications in which the
sensor will be subjected to splashes from water, oil, or any
other liquid. Liquid entering the Sensor may result in malfunc-
tion.
Make sure that this product is used within the rated ambient
environment conditions.
Installation
Mount the Sensor with two M3 screws, using plain washers
and spring washers to ensure the screws will not become
loose. Use a tightening force of 0.54 N·m max.
Wiring
Unused Output Lines
Be sure to isolate output lines that are not going to be used.
Wiring method
Connection is made using a connector. Do not solder to the
pins (leads). The pins (leads) are soldered to the internal
board of the Sensor. Therefore, direct soldering of the pins
(leads) may result in an internal disconnection causing mal-
function.
Others
The power cable connected to the Sensor must not be more
than 10 m in length.
Only output 2 (OUT2) on NPN models is provided with over-
current protection.
If an overcurrent occurs, heat generated by the output tran-
sistor will activate the thermal shutdown circuit and OUT2
will turn OFF. Check the wiring and load current and cycle
the power supply. If there is no overcurrent, normal opera-
tion will be resumed. (The thermal shutdown circuit will be
activated again if there is an overcurrent.)
This function does not provide protection against load short
circuits. If the electric power of the output transistor increas-
es due to a load short-circuit or near load short-circuit, the
Sensor may be damaged.
An output pulse may occur when the power supply is turned
ON depending on the power supply and other conditions.
The operation of the Sensor will be stable 100 ms after turn-
ing ON the power supply.
WARNING
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions for Correct Use
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EE-SX97
Dimensions
Sensors
(U
n
it
: mm
)
Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified.
20
26
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator windowIndicator window
7
22
10.8
7.4
9
3.2
2.2
3.9
5
13.4
0.8
6.8
2
2
12
20
3.2
Four, R1.6
2.6
13.8Two, M3
3.7
3.7
2.1
43
20±0.1
EE-SX970-C1
EE-SX970P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
20
20
14.7
7
3.2
2.2
3.9
12.8
13.4
15.5
9
7.2
5
3.2
Four, R1.6
2.6
9
1243
Two, M3
20±0.1
26.2
2
3.7
2.1
0.8
6.8
2
10.8
3.7
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
EE-SX971-C1
EE-SX971P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
26
3
7
13.7
13.4 2.6
22
13
6.8
0.8
4.1
1.6
6.2
20
Four, R1.6
2
10.8
9
5
3.7
12.6
124
3
Two, M3
20±0.1
2
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
Indicator window
EE-SX972-C1
EE-SX972P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
EE-SX97
7
21.7
7
7
12.8
13.4
0.8
2
2.5
6.8
15.5
9
2.6
2
5
3.5
Two, 3.5 dia.
1243
Two, M3
7±0.1
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
EE-SX974-C1
EE-SX974P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
1243
26
4
10
22
9
2.6
3.7
10.8
13
16.7
13.4
5
20
6.8
0.8
2
4.1
2.5
6
Four, R1.6
2
Two, M3
20±0.1
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
Indicator window
EE-SX975-C1
EE-SX975P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
22
6.73.7
13.2
7
Two, R1.6
2.6 dia.
2.4 dia.
2.1
9
2.6
2.5
3
13.4
5
3.7
10.8
2
6.8
0.8
2
12 43
M3
7±0.1
16.3±0.1
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
Indicator window
EE-SX976-C1
EE-SX976P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
8
EE-SX97
Accessories (Order Separately) Connector
6.7 3.7
13.2
7
Two, R1.6
2.1 22
9
2.6
6.8
2
0.8
3
13.42.5
5
3.7
10.8
16.3
2
1243
2.6 dia.
2.4 dia.
M3
7±0.1
16.3±0.1
Optical axis
Slit
Indicator window
Indicator window
EE-SX977-C1
EE-SX977P-C1
Terminal Arrangement
A+Vcc
B1OUTPUT1
C2OUTPUT2
DGND (0 V)
Mounting screw holes
1
2
3
4
Connector with Cable: EE-1017
Vinyl insulated round cord: 4 dia., 4 cores,
(Cross section area of conductor: 0.2 mm2/ insulator: 1.1 mm dia.)
Connector with Robot Cable: EE-1017-R
Robot instrumentation cord: 4 dia., 4 cores,
(Cross section area of conductor: 0.2 mm2/ insulator: 1.1 mm dia.)
2
10
5.88 20±51,000+50
025±515±5
(8)
Connector with Cable
EE-1017
Connector with Robot Cable
EE-1017-R
Terminal Arrangement
A+Brown
B1Black
C2 White
DBlue
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CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made.
However, some specifications of the products may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this catalog is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the
result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical,
typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
2012.8
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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