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Omron EE-SX672 — T Shaped Slot Sensor, 5 mm, NPN
SKU: EE-SX672USD 6.00
T-shaped slot-type photomicrosensor with 5 mm slot width and 7 mm slot center, NPN open-collector output, Dark-ON/Light-ON selectable
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Product Overview
The Omron EE-SX672 is the T-shaped variant of Omron's EE-SX67 family of slot-type photomicrosensors, with a 5 mm slot width centred 7 mm from the mounting face. manufactured by Omron Corporation. Hengyixin Automation ships this sensor from our Xiamen warehouse with a 30-day DOA return window and a datasheet PDF included in the box.
It uses an infrared through-beam pair — emitter and receiver face each other across the slot — so any opaque object passing through the gap breaks the beam and switches the output. The T-shaped body lets the sensor overhang the edge of a mechanism, useful when the actuator flag passes close to the mounting surface and a standard L-shaped or inline body would collide with the linkage.
On a label applicator, the label web passes through the slot and the sensor detects the gap between labels.
Key Features
- Through-beam infrared sensing, 0.17 ms response time
- PBT housing, IP50 protection, weight ~2.4 g
- NPN open-collector output, 100 mA at 30 VDC switching capacity
- 5 to 24 VDC ± 10% supply, ~15 mA current draw
- SKU: EE-SX672
- Series: EE-SX67
- Voltage: 5 TO 24 VDC
Best-Fit Applications
- End-of-stroke detection on a small pneumatic slide in a pick-and-place station
- Index-drum position pulse on a rotary indexing table in an assembly line
- Label-web gap detection on a labelling machine — flag missing means label missing
Buying Checklist
- Pick EE-SX672 when you need a 5 mm slot in a T-shape with NPN selectable output
- Pick EE-SX672-WR 1M if you want a 1 m pre-attached cable instead of buying the EE-1001 connector separately
- Pick EE-SX674 when the flag path is wider than 7 mm and the T overhang is not needed
Technical Specifications
| Model | EE-SX672 |
|---|---|
| Series | EE-SX67 |
| Type | Slot-type photomicrosensor (through-beam with slot) |
| Shape | T-shaped (slot center 7 mm) |
| Slot Width | 5 mm |
| Slot Depth | 9 mm |
| Slot Center | 7 mm from mounting face |
| Light Source | Infrared LED |
| Sensing Method | Through-beam with slot |
| Output Type | NPN open collector |
| Supply Voltage | 5 to 24 VDC ± 10% |
| Current Consumption | ~15 mA |
| Switching Capacity | 100 mA at 30 VDC max |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | ~13.7 × 26 × 26 mm |
| Operating Temperature | −25 to +55 °C |
Manufacturer documentation
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FAQ for EE-SX672
What is the difference between EE-SX672 and EE-SX672-WR?
The plain EE-SX672 is the connector model — it requires an Omron EE-1001 connector with cable (sold separately, available in 1 m and 2 m lengths). The EE-SX672-WR ships with a 1 m pre-attached cable, so no extra connector is needed. Both have the same T-shaped body, 5 mm slot, NPN selectable output, 0.17 ms response, and IP50 housing.
How do I select Dark-ON or Light-ON on the EE-SX672?
The sensor has a fourth white 'L' terminal that toggles the operation mode. Leave the L terminal open for Dark-ON (output transistor turns ON when the beam is interrupted). Connect L to Vcc (+5 to +24 VDC) for Light-ON (output transistor turns ON when the beam reaches the receiver uninterrupted). The Omron EE-1001-1 connector has the L terminal shorted to the brown Vcc wire internally, giving fixed Light-ON without an extra wire.
What is the difference between EE-SX670, EE-SX671, EE-SX672, EE-SX673, and EE-SX674?
All are 5 mm slot-width slot sensors in the EE-SX67 family. EE-SX670 is the standard straight body. EE-SX671 is L-shaped with slot center 7 mm. EE-SX672 is T-shaped with slot center 7 mm. EE-SX673 is the close-mounting variant for tight sensor pitch. EE-SX674 is T-shaped with slot center 10 mm (deeper flag path). Pick the shape that fits your mechanical layout and the slot-centre distance that matches your flag travel.
Can the EE-SX672 be used outdoors or in washdown?
No — the EE-SX672 is IP50, meaning it is dust-protected but not sealed against water jets or immersion. For outdoor installations, food-processing washdown, or any environment where water splashes on the sensor, move to a sealed IP67/IP69K family such as the E3Z-T61 (M8 connector body) or the EE-SX67-WR1A sealed-cable variants. The EE-SX672 is for indoor dry panels.
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