EE-SPX613

**Pipe-mounting Liquid Level Photomicrosensor with Built-in Amplifier EE-SPX613** 

CSM_EE-SPX613_DS_E_5_2 

## **Liquid Level Photomicrosensor with operation mode and sensitivity selectors for easy application.** 

- Operation mode selector allows modes to be switched easily. 

- Sensitivity selector is suitable for any 6- to 13-mm-diameter transparent or semi-transparent pipe with a wall thickness of 1 mm. 

- Uses a clean (with no powder parting agent) cable. 

- Operating voltage range: 12 to 24 VDC 

Be sure to read _Safety Precautions_ on page 3. 

For the most recent information on models that have been certified for safety standards, refer to your OMRON website. 

## **Ordering Information** 

|**Appearance**|**Sensing method**|**Output type**|**Output configuration**|**Cable length**|**Model**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||Through-beam<br>type|NPN output|Dark-ON or Light-ON<br>(selectable)|1 m|**EE-SPX613 1M**|



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**EE-SPX613** 

## **Ratings and Specifications** 

|**Item**<br>**Models**|**Item**<br>**Models**|**EE-SPX613**|
|---|---|---|
|**Applicable pipe**||Any 6- to 13-mm-diameter pipe with a wall thickness of 1 mm that is made of FEP or any other material as transparent<br>as FEP.|
|**Sensing object**||Liquids in pipes<br>(High-viscosity liquids or liquids with floating materials may not be detected.)|
|**Light source**||GaAs infrared LED with a peak wavelength of 940 nm|
|**Indicator**||Light indicator GaP (Red LED: Peak wavelength of 700 nm)|
|**Supply voltage**||12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 5% max.|
|**Current consumption**||Average: 30 mA max., Peak: 80 mA max.|
|**Control output**||NPN open collector:<br>Load power supply voltage: 5 to 24 VDC<br>Load current: 100 mA max.<br>OFF current: 0.5 mA max.<br>100 mA load current with a residual voltage of 0.8 V max.<br>40 mA load current with a residual voltage of 0.4 V max.|
|**Ambient illumination**||3,000 lx max. with incandescent light or sunlight on the surface of the receiver|
|**Ambient temperature**<br>**range**||Operating:−10 to +55°C<br>Storage:<br>−25 to +65°C (with no icing or condensation)|
|**Ambient humidity**<br>**range**||Operating: 5% to 85%<br>Storage:<br>5% to 95% (with no condensation)|
|**Vibration resistance**||Destruction: 10 to 500 Hz, 1.0-mm single amplitude or 150 m/s2in X, Y, and Z directions<br>3 times and for 11 min each|
|**Shock resistance**||Destruction: 500 m/s2for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions|
|**Degree of protection**||IEC 60529 IP50|
|**Connecting method**||Pre-wired (Standard length: 1 m)|
|**Weight (packed state)**||Approx. 55 g|
|**Material**|**Case**|Polycarbonate|
||**Cover**||
|**Accessories**||Support belt (2), slip protection tube (2), Instruction Manual|



## **I/O Circuit Diagrams** 

## **NPN Output** 

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Model confiOutput guration Timing charts mode selectorOperation  Output circuit<br>Incident (with no liquid)<br>Interrupted (with liquid)<br>Light indicator ON<br>Dark-ON (red) OFF D·ON<br>Output ON (DARK ON) Light indicator<br>transistor OFF (red)<br>(Brown)<br>Load Operates Load<br>EE-SPX613 Incident (with no liquid)(relay) Releases circuitMain (Black)OUT 12 to 24 VDC<br>Interrupted (with liquid)<br>Light indicator ON<br>Light-ON (red)Output OFFON (LIGHT ON)L·ON (Blue)<br>transistor OFF<br>Load Operates<br>(relay) Releases<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Operation** 

The EE-SPX613 detects the level of liquid by detecting the difference in refractive index between the air and liquid. 

- Pipe 1. If there is no liquid in the pipe, the emitted beam will reach the receiver after it is refracted by the 

- Without liquid pipe. (Light incident.) 2. If there is liquid in the pipe, the emitted beam will pass through the 

- Pipe liquid and not reach the receiver. (Light interrupted.) 

- With liquid 

## **Sensitivity selector (available only with EE-SPX613)** 

If the diameter of the pipe is close to 6 mm, some of the emitted beam may reach the receiver because the angle of refraction is small, thus making the stable operation of the EE-SPX613 difficult. 

In such cases, set the sensitivity selector to Low and check that EE-SPX613 operation is stable. 

If there are floating materials on the surface on the liquid, some of the emitted beam may reach the receiver after it is reflected by the floating materials, thus making the stable operation of the EE-SPX613 difficult. In such cases, set the sensitivity selector to Low to stabilize operation. 

For normal use, set the sensitivity selector to High to account for reduced sensitivity caused by deterioration of the emitter due to age and stains on the pipe. 

## **Safety Precautions** 

## **Refer to** _**Warranty and Limitations of Liability**_ **.** 

## **WARNING** 

**This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such purposes.** 

## **Precautions for Correct Use** 

Make sure that this product is used within the rated ambient environment conditions. 

● **Nomenclature** 

## **EE-SPX613** 

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Operation selector<br>Sensitivity selector<br>Light indicator<br>(red)<br>Cable<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ● **Mounting** 

- The EE-SPX613 may not operate correctly if it is attached to an unsuitable pipe (e.g., opaque pipe). 

- Always use the supporting belts and slip protection tubes that are provided with the EE-SPX613 when attaching the EE-SPX613 to a pipe, as shown in the following illustration, and make sure that the pipe is in the center of the sensor slot and not separated from the pedestal. When tightening the supporting belts, make sure that the pipe will not be deformed. 

having a total cross-section area of 0.15 mm[2] . The total cable length must be 5 m maximum. 

## ● **Adjustment** 

- The EE-SPX613 requires 10 ms to be in stable operation after power is supplied. 

- If separate power supplies are used for the EE-SPX613 and load, be sure to supply power to the EE-SPX613 before supplying power to the load. 

- Make sure that smoke, air bubbles, or water droplets are not able to form either inside or outside the pipe. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. 

- Do not impose any force exceeding 5 N on the operation mode selector or sensitivity selector. 

## ● **Others** 

## **Operating Environment** 

- Do not use the EE-SPX613 outdoors. 

- Do not use the EE-SPX613 in places where water, oil, or chemical may be sprayed onto the EE-SPX613. The exterior coverings of the EE-SPX613 are made of polycarbonate. Keep the coverings away from any alkaline, aromatic hydrocarbon, or aliphatic chloride hydrocarbon solvents, all of which will damage the coverings. 

- Do not use the EE-SPX613 in places where the EE-SPX613 is subject to direct sunlight, corrosive gas or salt air. 

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Slip protection Supporting belts<br>tubes<br>Sensor<br>Pipe Pedestal<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- When attaching the EE-SPX613 to a pipe with a supporting belt, make sure that the pipe will not be deformed. 

## ● **Wiring** 

- Do not impose any excessive force on the cable. Do not pull the cable with any tractive force exceeding 30 N. 

- When extending the cable, use an extension cable with conductors 

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(Unit: mm) 

Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified. 

## **Dimensions** 

## **EE-SPX613** 

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Optical axis<br>16 14.4 8.5<br>Pedestal<br>26<br>13 Sensing window (1.8 × 0.8)<br>Optical axis<br>1<br>1.6<br>17.2<br>12.4<br>9.2<br>1.8<br>6.6 dia.<br>Sensitivity selector<br>Indicator window<br>3.1 8.1<br>3.5 4.9<br>4.5<br>Operation selector Cable Vinyl-insulated round cable of 3.5 dia., 3 cores,<br>(0.15 mm [2]  with 1.0-dia. insulator); Standard length: 1 m<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Application Considerations** 

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