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Omron EE-SX872A Through-Beam Sensor, 5 mm Slot, NPN Output

MPNEE-SX872A
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Omron EE-SX872A through-beam photomicrosensor, 5 mm slot width, NPN open-collector Light-ON output, 5 V supply, chassis mount with M3 screws, -25°C to 55°C operating range.

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Specifications

EE-SX872A Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
Mounting_typeChassis Mount, M3 Screw
Operating temperature high-25°C to 55°C (TA)
Output_typeNPN - Open Collector/Light-ON
Package_typeBulk
Sensing_typeThrough-Beam
Product_statusActive
Supply_voltage_v5.0
Switching_current_a0.035
Sensing_distance_max_mm0.197

Product details

Slot sensor for edge detection and position feedback

The Omron EE-SX872A is a through-beam photomicrosensor with a 5 mm sensing slot, designed for object presence, edge counting, and position feedback in automation and light-industrial equipment. Its NPN open-collector output, configured Light-ON, sinks current when the beam is uninterrupted — a standard interface for PLC digital inputs and counter modules. The 5 V supply rail keeps it within the logic-level domain, so it pairs directly with 5 V controllers without a level shifter.

Mounting and wiring constraints

Chassis mount via M3 screws; the wire-lead termination means no connector to mate — strip and terminate at the PLC or terminal block. The 0.035 A switching current covers small relays or logic inputs but won't drive a contactor coil directly; use an interposing relay for loads above 35 mA.

Temperature grade and environment

Rated for -25°C to 55°C ambient, so this stays inside a climate-controlled cabinet or indoor machine frame. Not specified for condensation or washdown — keep it out of wet zones unless the enclosure provides the seal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the output type of EE-SX872A?

NPN open-collector, Light-ON — the output transistor turns on when the beam is uninterrupted.

What is the difference between EE-SX872A and EE-SX872?

Based on the listing, the EE-SX872A is the specific order code with a 5 mm slot and NPN Light-ON output; the base EE-SX872 may refer to the same device family, but the exact suffix variant should be verified against your BOM.

What are the specifications of EE-SX872A?

Through-beam sensing with a 5 mm slot, NPN open-collector Light-ON output, 5 V supply, 0.035 A switching current, chassis mount with M3 screws, operating from -25°C to 55°C.