{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"EE-SX474","brand":"Omron","brandSlug":"omron","productSlug":"EE-SX474","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/omron/EE-SX474","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/EE-SX474","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Omron EE-SX474, through-beam slot optical sensor, NPN open-collector Light-ON output, 5 V supply, 5 mm sensing gap, chassis-mount package, active production.","salesMarkdown":"The Omron EE-SX474 is a through-beam slot-type optical sensor with a 5 mm sensing gap. Output is NPN open-collector, active when the beam is uninterrupted (Light-ON). It runs on a 5 V supply and draws 35 mA max switching current. The housing is chassis-mount, suited for fixed position sensing on conveyors, edge detection, or flag presence in light industrial equipment. ## 5 V supply — not a 12 V drop-in Rated supply is 5 V. The slot gap is 5 mm — enough for a standard PCB edge or a thin flag, but tight for thicker media. Operating temperature range is -25°C to 55°C, so it stays inside for factory-floor use; not rated for outdoor or high-temp enclosures. ## Active, no end-of-life notice Marked Active on lifecycle. No LTB or EOL notice on record.","metaTitle":"Omron EE-SX474 Through-Beam Slot Sensor, NPN Light-ON, 5 V","metaDescription":"Omron EE-SX474 optical through-beam sensor, NPN open-collector Light-ON, 5 V supply, 5 mm slot, chassis mount, active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Interface & Transceivers"],"specifications":{"output_type":"NPN - Open Collector/Light-ON","package_type":"Tray","sensing_type":"Through-Beam","mounting_type":"Chassis Mount","product_status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"current","supply_voltage_v":"5.0","switching_current_a":"0.035","sensing_distance_max_mm":"0.197","Operating Temperature High":"-25°C to 55°C(TA)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$34.46","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://www.ia.omron.com:443/data_pdf/cat/ee-sx47_67_ds_e_13_2_csm483.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the output type of EE-SX474?","answer":"NPN open-collector, Light-ON — output transistor turns on when the slot beam is uninterrupted."},{"question":"Is EE-SX474 compatible with 12 V supply?","answer":"No — the rated supply is 5 V. Operating outside this range may damage the sensor or cause erratic switching."},{"question":"What is the difference between EE-SX474 and EE-SX470?","answer":"The EE-SX470 is a different variant; the EE-SX474 uses a 5 mm slot with NPN Light-ON output. Check the specific datasheet for the EE-SX470 to compare slot width and output logic."},{"question":"Is there a direct substitute for EE-SX474?","answer":"The EE-SPX305-W2A is a through-beam NPN open-collector sensor with the same 5 mm gap and 5 V supply, but its output is Dark-ON and operating temperature range is -10°C to 55°C. Verify wiring logic before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/omron/EE-SX474","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/omron/EE-SX474 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}