Reflective Sensors

Reflective optical sensors are used in a wide range of applications requiring reflective sensors that do not only detect the presence of an object but also its relative proximity.

Reflective Optical Sensors: Design and Specifications

Model	Type (SMD)	Element	Dimension (mm)	Wavelenght (nm)	T°/Range (°C)
OIER2	Fototransistor	2 + RED LED	6,1x4,7	635	-25 / 85
OIER3	Fototransistor	2 + Infrared LED	6,1x4,7	875	-25 / 85

What is a reflective photoelectric sensor, and how does it work?

Reflective optical sensors consist of LEDs and photoreceivers (phototransistors or photodiodes) and are used on distance meters, proximity sensors, and presence sensors.
These optical components allow the detected object to either reflect or interrupt a certain amount of light emitted by a diode emitter, making it possible to detect objects regardless of material.

Datasheets

OIER2

OIER3

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Photodiodes

Photodiode arrays are used in rotary and linear encoders, optical barriers, presence sensors and optical and X-ray sorting machines. The photodiode arrays are available in SMD plastic or ceramic, Metal TO and Chip-on-Board (COB) packages. The standard OID7 photodiode component is 100 % compatible with OPR2100.

Special Detectors

We can realise special and customised components based on specific customer requirements. Encoder components without encapsulating resin provide superior robustness and are thus able to withstand thermal shocks..

Phototransistors

Phototransistors are semiconductor devices that amplify the current generated by the photovoltaic effect using junctions; these optical components offer similar performance to the photodiode but are much more sensitive to light. Specifically, a phototransistor is a semiconductor device that can detect light levels and alter the current flow between the emitter and collector according to the amount of light received.