photo-logic sensors

[vogels]

Hey guys,
I ordered a few different photo logic type transistor sensors. Anybody worked with these before? I've been trying to figure out what the output will look like while I wait for them to arrive.

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2011/04/OPL550PDF.pdf
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2011/04/QSE156575859.pdf

One of the sensors data sheets says it has a medium wide reception angle of 50 degrees. Do these photo-logic sensors have any kind of relationship to detection angle like the photo sensors with linear outputs, or are they only on/off type sensors?
anybody know?
Thanks

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

With the addition of the Schmidt trigger output, they are optimized for on/off.

 

[Reloadron]

My read is they have a logic level output (1 or 0) depending on the model number. They come in several flavors for example logic out high with light or low with light. Also open collector and internal pull up versions.

Description:
All components in this series include a photodiode, amplifier, voltage regulator, Schmitt trigger and NPN output
transistor on a single silicon chip. OPL560 chips also include a voltage regulator on the chip. All devices in the
series have a Photologic® chip that is encapsulated in a molded plastic side-looking package with an integral lens
(recessed integral lens for OPL535 and OPL536). This packaging provides enhanced optical coupling, combined
with mechanical protection. The hysteresis characteristics of the Schmitt trigger on each device offers high
immunity to noise on input and VCC.

Which lends them well for their suggested applications:

Applications:
• Non-contact reflective
object sensor
• Assembly line automation
• Machine automation
• Machine safety
• End of travel sensor
• Door sensor

My read again is they are On / Off sensors.

<EDIT> and that KISS guy is quick. </EDIT>

Ron

 

[vogels]

Alright, thanks for the clarification~