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Omron EE-SX670 slot photomicrosensor — standard U-shape body with 5 mm slot width and connector on rear face

Omron EE-SX670 — Slot Sensor, 5 mm NPN Connector

SKU: EE-SX670

USD 5.00

EE-SX67 standard-shape slot photomicrosensor, 5 mm slot, NPN Dark-ON/Light-ON selectable, 100 mA direct switching, EE-1001 connector harness — for fixed-gap part detection.

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Product Overview

The EE-SX670 is the standard-body model of Omron's EE-SX67 family — a fixed-gap slot photomicrosensor with a U-shaped body, 5 mm slot width, and a system connector on the rear of the unit. The slot houses an infrared LED on one side and a phototransistor on the other; any opaque part passing through the slot blocks the beam and toggles the output. The 25.4 × 22.2 mm rectangular PBT body has 2 mm mounting holes on each side and snaps directly to the EE-1001 connector harness — the wiring is field-replaceable without re-stripping or re-soldering.

Where the standard body fits vs L-shaped and T-shaped

The EE-SX67 family offers four body shapes for different mechanical layouts: standard (SX670), L-shaped (SX671), T-shaped with slot center 7 mm (SX672), and T-shaped with slot center 10 mm (SX674). The standard SX670 body is used where the sensor mounts to a flat bracket and the part passes through perpendicularly to the mounting surface — the most common configuration in feeder bowls, label applicators, and small parts counters. The L-shaped SX671 turns 90° to fit where depth is constrained.

Connector harness family and pre-wired option

The EE-SX670 (this SKU) terminates in an Omron EE-1001-style connector on the rear. Use the EE-1001 harness for a 1 m pre-wired lead — the harness has four colour-coded wires: brown = +V (5 to 24 VDC), blue = 0 V, black = output (NPN open collector), and pink/orange = L/D (Light-ON / Dark-ON select — leave open for Light-ON, tie to 0 V for Dark-ON). For other lengths: EE-1001 (1 m), EE-1001-1 (500 mm). For a pre-wired integral cable, skip the connector and order the EE-SX670-WR or EE-SX670-WR 1M which have the cable moulded in.

Key Features

  • 5 mm slot width for small-part detection
  • Standard-body EE-SX67 family — flat-mountable on brackets with 2 mm side holes
  • NPN open collector output, 100 mA direct switching
  • Dark-ON / Light-ON mode select via pink/orange wire on EE-1001 harness
  • 0.17 ms response time — adequate for high-speed counting up to 1 kHz
  • 5 to 24 VDC ±10 % supply, compatible with 5 V and 24 V logic
  • EE-1001 connector-system wiring harness
  • PBT housing, IEC IP50
  • SKU: EE-SX670
  • Series: EE-SX47 / EE-SX67 (EE-SX67 family, 50–100 mA direct switching)
  • Voltage: 5 TO 24 VDC
  • I/O: 670 I/O

Best-Fit Applications

  • Edge / position detection on feeders and label applicators where a tab passes through the 5 mm slot
  • Tape end-of-reel detection in automated tape feeders where the splice triggers an alarm
  • Part-out detection on vial or syringe counters in pharmaceutical assembly
  • Small parts counting on feeders for pick-and-place machines

Buying Checklist

  • Pick the EE-SX670 when you need a connector harness so you can unplug and service without cutting wires
  • Pick the EE-SX670-WR when you want a 1 m integral pre-wired cable
  • Pick the EE-SX671 when the sensor must mount with the slot axis parallel to the bracket surface
  • Pick the EE-SX672 when you need to mount the sensor mid-air with a 7 mm slot center
  • Pick the EE-SX674 when the slot center must be 10 mm for larger tabs or wider parts
  • Pick the EE-SX670-P when you need PNP source output to feed a 24 V sourcing-input card without inversion

Technical Specifications

Model EE-SX670
Series EE-SX47 / EE-SX67 (EE-SX67 family, 50–100 mA direct switching)
Sensing Method Through-beam slot (U-shaped fixed-gap)
Slot Width 5 mm
Slot Depth 9 mm (each arm)
Output Configuration NPN open collector, Dark-ON / Light-ON selectable
Direct Switching Capacity 100 mA at 30 VDC (drives small relays)
Supply Voltage 5 to 24 VDC ±10 %
Current Consumption Average ≤ 25 mA at 24 VDC
Operating Temperature -25 to +55 °C (no icing)
Body Dimensions 25.4 (W) × 22.2 (H) × 10 (D) mm
Mounting Holes 2 × 2.3 mm holes on 15 mm centres
Compatible PLC Inputs All Omron DC input cards via NPN open-collector; for PNP source use the EE-SX670-P suffix
Certifications UL, CE

FAQ for EE-SX670

What's the difference between the EE-SX670 and the EE-SX670-WR?
The SX670 (this SKU) has a connector system on the rear that mates with the EE-1001 (1 m) or EE-1001-1 (500 mm) harness. The SX670-WR has a 1 m PVC cable moulded directly into the housing with the same colour code. Pick the SX670 + EE-1001 when the cable route has a service loop or a kink point where you want the option to unplug the sensor without cutting the cable.
Can the EE-SX670 drive a relay coil directly?
Yes. The NPN output sinks up to 100 mA at 30 VDC, so it can drive small 24 VDC relay coils (G2R-1-S DC24 for example) or 24 VDC indicators directly. With the G2R-1-S-DC24 coil, the 24 VDC supply goes to the brown wire, blue to 0 V, and black to the relay coil positive (negative to 0 V).
How do I select Dark-ON vs Light-ON on the EE-SX670?
Use the pink (or orange, depending on harness revision) wire on the EE-1001 harness. Leaving the wire open (not connected) selects Light-ON — the output transistor is ON when the slot is clear and turns OFF when a part enters the slot. Tie the wire to 0 V (blue) to select Dark-ON — output is OFF when clear and ON when a part enters.
What's the smallest part the EE-SX670 can detect?
0.5 mm opaque material at high speed (sub-millisecond response) — but for reliable 5 ms response in industrial conditions target at least 1.4 × 5 mm opaque material. Translucent or thin coloured objects may need the EE-SX670-P (PNP with stronger IR drive) or the EE-SX970 visible-red LED slot sensor which can see red and amber translucent targets.

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