The HOA096X/097X series consists of an infrared emitting diode facing an Optoschmitt detector encased in a black thermoplastic housing. Detector switching takes place whenever an opaque object passes through the slot between emitter and detector. The photodetector consists of a photodiode, amplifier, voltage regulator, Schmitt trigger and an NPN output transistor with 10 kOhm (nominal) pull-up resistor. The user can choose from available options: (1) detector aperture size, (2) mounting tab configuration, and (3) housing material. The HOA096X series utilizes an IR transmissive polysulfone housing which features smooth optical faces without external aperture openings, this feature is desirable when aperture blockage from airborne contaminants is a possibility. The HOA097X series employs an opaque polysulfone housing with aperture openings for use in applications where maximum rejection of ambient light is important and in situations in which maximum position resolution is desired. The HOA096X/097X series employs plastic molded components. For additional component information see SEP8506 and SDP8600.
Housing material is polysulfone. Housings are soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons and ketones. Recommended cleaning agents are methanol and isopropanol.
Device Polarity:
Buffer - Output is LO when optical path is blocked.
Inverter - Output is HI when optical path is blocked.
