Model PMDX-170

Slotted Optical Sensor

Slotted Optical Sensor Mounting side view

Slotted Optical Sensor Reverse side view

The PMDX-170 is a slotted optical sensor with fully conditioned NPN outputs.

• Optical interruption sensor for a disk with holes or for a moving flag
• Slot width of 3 mm with center of sensing zone 2.5 mm below top of sensor
• Small size 1.500" by 0.720" circuit board is easy to mount using two screws
• Two mounting orientations possible using holes in circuit board or in sensor body
• Easy to use clamp style screw terminal strips for connections
• LED indicator for sensor output status
• Signals are conditioned by a Schmidt trigger to avoid multiple false transitions
• Both a True and a False output are provided so user can select desired polarity
• Outputs are NPN "open collector" style and provide either an open circuit or a path to ground depending on state of sensor
• Outputs work directly with PMDX breakout board inputs and any other boards that provide a "pull-up"
• Sensor may be powered by any DC voltage from 5 volts to 25 volts
• Output voltage is independent of supply voltage
• Response time of less than 10 uS
• Mounting area of circuit board is free of electrically conducting PCB traces
• SMT component side is conformal coated to help resist harsh environments
• NOT recommended for application in dusty environments such as wood routers or plasma cutters

Download the manual in PDF format here (revision 1.0, 54 KB).

The PMDX-170 is priced at $22.00

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