Description:
The OPB816Z slotted switch consists of an infrared emitting diode and an NPN silicon phototransistor mounted in an
opaque housing with clear windows for dust protection. Switching of the phototransistor occurs whenever an opaque
object passes through the slot.
The OPB816Z has an 0.61” (15.5 mm) deep slot allowing for a longer reach of the optical center line from the mounting
plane. The phototransistor internal apertures are 0.010” x 0.06” (0.25 mm x 1.52 mm) on the sensor side (“S”) and 0.05” x
0.06” (1.27 mm x 1.52 mm) on the emitter side (“E”).
Features:
• 0.20” (5.1 mm) wide gap, 0.61” (15.5 mm) deep slot
• Wire length 24” (609 mm) minimum, 26 AWG
• Dust protection
• Two mounting tabs
Applications:
• Non-contact object sensing
• Assembly line automation
• Machine automation
• Equipment security
• Machine safety