OPTEK Technology Inc. 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747    FAX: (972) 323-2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
Issue B 03/2012
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Slotted Optical Switch
OPB806
Features:
" Non-contact switching
" Base or side mounting
" 0.125 (3.175 mm) slot width
Description:
The OPB806 slotted optical switch consists of an infrared emitting diode (LED) and a NPN silicon phototransistor,
mounted on opposite sides of a 0.125 (3.175 mm) wide slot.
The OPB806 has two sets of mounting tabs allowing Base or Side mounting of the device. The LED and
phototransistor leads project from each side of the housing on 0.050 (1.27 mm) centers.
Phototransistor switching takes place whenever an opaque object passes through the slot.
Custom electrical, wire and cabling and connectors are available. Contact your local representative or OPTEK for
more information.
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Applications:
" Non-contact interruptive object sensing
" Assembly line automation
" Machine automation
" Equipment security
" Machine safety
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Part Number
LED Peak
Wavelength
Sensor
Slot Width /
Depth
Aperture
Lead
Length
OPB806
935 nm    Transistor   0.125" / 0.375    None     0.500"
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
INCHES
[ MILLIMETERS]
Pin #   Description
1
Anode
2
Cathode
3
Collector
4
Emitter