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 A.5 01/14
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Deep Gap Slotted Switch with Wire and
Connector Options
OPB815L, OPB815WZ Series
Electrical Characteristics (T
A
= 25癈 unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TEST CONDITIONS
Input Infrared LED (see OP240 for additional information)
V
F
   Forward Voltage
-    -    1.7    V   I
F
= 20 mA
I
R
   Reverse Current
-    -    100    礎   V
R
= 2 V
Output Phototransistor (see OP550 for additional information)
V
(BR)CEO
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage    30   -    -     V   I
C
= 1 mA
V
(BR)ECO
Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage    5    -    -     v   I
E
= 100 礎
I
CEO
  Collector-Emitter Dark Current
-    -    100    nA   V
CE
= 10 V, I
F
= 0, E
E
= 0
Coupled
V
CE(SAT)
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage     -    -    0.4    V   I
C
= 500 礎, I
F
= 20 mA
I
C(ON)
  On-State Collector Current
3.5   -    16    mA   V
CE
= 10 V, I
F
= 20 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings (T
A
=25癈 unless otherwise noted)
Storage & Operating Temperature Range
-40?C to +80?C
Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6mm) from the case for 5 sec. with soldering iron]
260?C
Input Infrared LED
Continuous Forward Current
50 mA
Reverse Voltage
2 V
Power Dissipation
(2)
100 mW
Output Phototransistor
Collector-Emitter Voltage
30 V
Emitter-Collector Voltage
5 V
Power Dissipation
(2)
100 mW
Notes:
(1) All wires are 26 AWG stranded, UL rated.
(2) Derate linearly 1.67mW/癈 above 25?C.
(3) Methanol or isopropanol are recommended as cleaning agents.
The plastic housing is soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons and
keytones.
(4) All parameters tested using pulse techniques.
Emitter
Sensor
Left to Right
Right to Left
0
Width
Top to Bottom
0
Test Diagram