# Transmissive Photo Interrupter, Side Mounting, 12 Vdc, Light On, Photo / Optical IC, Panel Mount

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/EE-SX4162-P1-Z/transmissive-photo-interrupter-side-mounting-12
**SKU**: EE-SX4162-P1-Z
**Manufacturer**: OMRON
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Photo Interrupters || Transmissive Photo Interrupters
**Price**: €2.0200
**Stock**: 25+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gap Width | 5mm |
| Sensor Output | Photo / Optical IC |
| Aperture Width | 0.5mm |
| Sensor Mounting | Panel Mount |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2766215/)

**Photomicrosensor (Transmissive) EE-SX3162/3163/3164-P EE-SX4162/4163/4164-P** 

## **Slot / Connector Type** 

- Photo IC output (Dark-ON / Light ON) 

- Connector with strong lock manufactured by JST. Mates with GHR-03. 

- Mounted with M2 screws 

- Models available for 5-V or 12-V power supply. 

- Zener diode mounted for greater noise immunity (EE-SX3162-P1-Z and EE-SX4162-P1-Z only). 

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Be sure to read  Safety Precautions  on page 3.<br>a<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Features** 

## **Models with Connectors Eliminate the Need for a Separate PCB All-in-One Structure Facilitates Downsizing** 

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Photomicro<br>sensor<br>No PCB designing!<br>Enables downsizing!<br>Control PCB<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Models Available for Mounting on X, Y, and Z Axes** 

Models with connectors are available with different mounting directions. 

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Axis Z<br>Axis X<br>Axis Y<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~LC~~ **Application** 

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Office Automation Equipment<br> (Copier, Printer)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Amusement Equipment 

Home Appliances (Air Cleaner) 

Vending Machine, ATM 

## **Ordering Information** 

## **Photomicrosensor** 

|**Appearance**|**Sensing**<br>**method**|**Connecting**<br>**method**|**Connecting**<br>**Sensing**<br>**distance**|**Aperture size**<br> **(H × W) (mm)**|**Output**<br>**type**|**Power supply**<br>**voltage**|**Output**<br>**configuration**|**Model**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Side mounting<br>14<br>16<br>13|Transmissive<br>(slot type)|Connector|5 mm<br>(Slot width)|Emitter<br>1.4 x 1.4<br>Detector<br>1.4 x 0.5|Photo IC<br>~~**o**~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~PE~~|12 VDC|Dark-ON|**EE-SX3162-P1**|
|||||||||**EE-SX3162-P1-Z**|
||||||||Light-ON|**EE-SX4162-P1**|
|||||||||**EE-SX4162-P1-Z**|
|||||||5 VDC|Dark-ON|**EE-SX3162-P2**|
||||||||Light-ON|**EE-SX4162-P2**|
|L-shaped mounting<br>14.7<br>13.3<br>13.6<br>ss<br>:<br>=||||||12 VDC<br>~~**o**o~~|Dark-ON<br>~~o~~|**EE-SX3163-P1**|
||||||||Light-ON<br>~~o~~|**EE-SX4163-P1**|
|||||||5 VDC<br>~~**o**o~~<br>~~e~~<br>~~|~~|Dark-ON<br>~~o~~<br>~~e~~|**EE-SX3163-P2**|
||||||||Light-ON<br>~~o~~<br>~~e~~|**EE-SX4163-P2**|
|Horizontal mounting<br>14<br>8.3<br>22.6<br>=<br>Abe,||||||12 VDC<br>~~|~~<br>~~PE~~|Dark-ON<br>~~PE~~|**EE-SX3164-P1**|
||||||||Light-ON<br>~~PE~~|**EE-SX4164-P1**|
|||||||5 VDC<br>~~|~~<br>~~PE~~|Dark-ON<br>~~PE~~|**EE-SX3164-P2**|
||||||||Light-ON<br>~~PE~~|**EE-SX4164-P2**|



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**EE-SX3162/3163/3164-P EE-SX4162/4163/4164-P** 

## **Ratings, Characteristics and Exterior Specifications** 

## **Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25°C)** 

|**Item**|**Symbol**|**Rated value**|**Rated value**|**Unit**|**Remarks**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**EE-SX3162-P1**<br>**EE-SX3162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX3163-P1**<br>**EE-SX3164-P1**<br>**EE-SX4162-P1**<br>**EE-SX4162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX4163-P1**<br>**EE-SX4164-P1**|**EE-SX3162-P2**<br>**EE-SX3163-P2**<br>**EE-SX3164-P2**<br>**EE-SX4162-P2**<br>**EE-SX4163-P2**<br>**EE-SX4164-P2**|||
|**Power supply**<br>**voltage**|VCC|13.2 DC|5.5 DC|V|—|
|**Output**<br>**voltage**|VOUT|13.2||V|—|
|**Output**<br>**current**|IOUT|16||mA|—|
|**Permissible**<br>**output**<br>**dissipation**|POUT|80||mW|—*|
|**Operating**<br>**temperature**|Topr|-20 to +85||°C|—*|
|**Storage**<br>**temperature**|Tstg|-30 to +85||°C|—*|



* Even if the specified conditions are met, perform derating of the voltage and current as required by the temperature rating diagram. Also, do not expose the product to freezing or condensation. 

## **Exterior Specifications** 

|**Appearance**|**Appearance**|**Side mounting**|**L-shaped**<br>**mounting**|**Horizontal**<br>**mounting**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Item**||**EE-SX3162-P1**<br>**EE-SX3162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX4162-P1**<br>**EE-SX4162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX3162-P2**<br>**EE-SX4162-P2**|**EE-SX3163-P1**<br>**EE-SX4163-P1**<br>**EE-SX3163-P2**<br>**EE-SX4163-P2**|**EE-SX3164-P1**<br>**EE-SX4164-P1**<br>**EE-SX3164-P2**<br>**EE-SX4164-P2**|
|**Connecting method**||Connector|||
|**Weight**||Approx. 1.2 g|Approx.1.4 g|Approx. 1.1 g|
|**Material**|**Case**|Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)|||
||**Emitter and**<br>**receiver**<br>**sections**|Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)|||



## **Electrical and Optical Characteristics** 

**(Ta = 25°C)** 

|**Item**|**Symbol**|**Rated value**|**Rated value**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**12 VDC model**|**5 VDC model**|
||**Dark-**<br>**ON**|**EE-SX3162-P1**<br>**EE-SX3162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX3163-P1**<br>**EE-SX3164-P1**|**EE-SX3162-P2**<br>**EE-SX3163-P2**<br>**EE-SX3164-P2**|
||**Light-**<br>**ON**|**EE-SX4162-P1**<br>**EE-SX4162-P1-Z**<br>**EE-SX4163-P1**<br>**EE-SX4164-P1**|**EE-SX4162-P2**<br>**EE-SX4163-P2**<br>**EE-SX4164-P2**|
|**Power supply**<br>**voltage**|Vcc|10.8 to 13.2VDC|4.5 to 5.5 VDC|
|**Current**<br>**consumption**|Icc|25 mA max.<br>(With and without incident)||
|**Low-level**<br>**output voltage**|VOL|0.3 V max. (IOUT=16 mA)<br>(Dark-ON: without incident,<br>Light-ON: with incident)||
|**High-level**<br>**output voltage**|VOH|(VCC×0.9 V max. (VOUT=VCC, RL=47 k))<br>(Dark-ON: with incident,<br>Light-ON: without incident)||
|**Response**<br>**frequency**|f|3 kHz min.<br>(VOUT=VCC, IOUT=16 mA*1)||
|||1 kHz min.<br>(VOUT=VCC, IOUT=16 mA*1,*2)||
|*1.The value of the response frequency is measured by rotating the<br>disk as shown below.<br>*2.Only with models ending in -Z.<br>0.5 mm<br>0.5 mm<br>2.1 mm<br>Disk||||



- *1. The value of the response frequency is measured by rotating the disk as shown below. 

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- *2. Only with models ending in -Z. 

## **Engineering Data (Reference value)** 

**Fig 1. Output Allowable Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature Characteristics** 

**Fig 2. Sensing Position Characteristics (Typical)** 

**Fig 3. Sensing Position Characteristics (Typical)** 

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100<br>d1 = 0±0.3 mm VCC = 12 V  Ta = 25°C d2 = 0±0.7 mm VCC = 12 V  Ta = 25°C<br>RL = 47 kΩ RL = 47 kΩ<br>80<br>Output OFF<br>60 OFFON d1 (Center of axis) (High) d2<br>(Center of axis)<br>d<br>40<br>d<br>20<br>Light<br>interrupting<br>OFF plate Output ON<br>(ON) (Low)<br>0<br>-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3<br>Ambient temperature Ta (°C) Distance d (mm) Distance d (mm)<br>Output transistor (   ) Output transistor<br>Output allowable dissipation Pout (mW)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**EE-SX3162/3163/3164-P EE-SX4162/4163/4164-P** 

## **Safety Precautions** 

**To ensure safe operation, be sure to read and follow the Instruction Manual provided with the Sensor.** 

~~Re~~ **CAUTION 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** 

**Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that exceed product ratings. Dispose of this product as industrial waste.** 

~~PO~~ **Precautions for Safe Use Do not use the product with a voltage or current that exceeds the rated range.** 

Applying a voltage or current that is higher than the rated range may result in explosion or fire. 

**Do not miswire such as the polarity of the power supply voltage.** 

Otherwise the product may be damaged or it may burn. 

**Do not short-circuit the load.** 

Otherwise explosion or burning may occur. 

**This product does not resist water. Do not use the product in places where water or oil may be sprayed onto the product.** 

## **Dimensions and Internal Circuit** 

**(Unit: mm)** 

## **Photomicrosensor** 

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**EE-SX3162/3163/3164-P EE-SX4162/4163/4164-P** 

**EE-SX3163-P1 EE-SX4163-P1** 2-R1.55 7.5 2.5 dia. **EE-SX3163-P2** ~~-~~ **EE-SX4163-P2** 2.5 (6.65) 5 8.3 13.6 Marked surface 5.6 12.4 ~~r~~ 2.7 A 5 2.7 Optical axis (brand, model number, and lot) Aperture width 0.5 Aperture size (H × W) 8.4  7.5 6.4 1.4 (13.2) **Emitter Detector** 6.3 2.4 1.4 × 1.4 1.4 × 0.5 A Cross section view A-A Manufactured by JST (3) (2) (1) Recommended Mating Connectors:JST (Japan Solderless Terminal) GHR-03 (Detector side) Unless otherwise specified, the Internal Circuit tolerances are as shown below. **Terminal No. Name** V **Dimensions Tolerance** (1) Ground (GND) O 3 mm max. ±0.2 (2) Output (OUT) 3 < mm  6 ±0.24 G (3) Power supply (VCC) 6 < mm  10 ±0.29 10 < mm  18 ±0.35 18 < mm  30 ±0.42 ~~a~~ **Note:** Dimensions in parentheses are for reference only. **EE-SX3164-P1 EE-SX4164-P1** 2 (4.15) **EE-SX3164-P2 EE-SX4164-P2** 8.3 12.6 Marked surface 5.6 2.7 5 2.7 (brand, model number, Aperture width 0.5 Optical axis and lot) A 1.4 Ad, ~~im~~ 8.4  7.5  6.4 ~~ra~~ 2.5 10 ~~|~~ 11.6 (8.5) Aperture size (H × W) 5 (14) A **Emitter Detector** 2.5 dia. (7) 2-R1.55 Cross section view A-A 1.4 × 1.4 1.4 × 0.5 17.6 (Detector side) 22.6 (1) (2) (3) Recommended Mating Connectors: Manufactured by JST JST (Japan Solderless Terminal) GHR-03 Unless otherwise specified, the Internal Circuit tolerances are as shown below. V **Terminal No. Name Dimensions Tolerance** O (1) Ground (GND) 3 mm max. ±0.2 (2) Output (OUT) 3 < mm  6 ±0.24 G (3) Power supply (VCC) 6 < mm  10 ±0.29 

|**Dimensions**<br>**Tolerance**|**Tolerance**|
|---|---|
|3 mm max.<br>±0.2|±0.2|
|3 < mm6<br>±0.24|±0.24|
|6 < mm10<br>±0.29|±0.29|
|10 < mm18<br>±0.35|±0.35|
|18 < mm30<br>±0.42|±0.42|



**Note:** Dimensions in parentheses are for reference only. 

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## **MEMO** 

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- Application examples provided in this document are for reference only. In actual applications, confirm equipment functions and safety before using the product. 

• Consult your OMRON representative before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems or equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product provide a margin of safety for the system or equipment, and be sure to provide the system or equipment with double safety mechanisms. 

**Note: Do not use this document to operate the Unit.** 

**OMRON Corporation Electronic and Mechanical Components Company** 

**Contact:  www.omron.com/ecb** 

**Cat. No. E460-E1-03** 0217(1016)(O) 



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