Omron EE-SPX740 Photomicrosensor
The Omron EE-SPX740 Photomicrosensor offers Throughbeam with slot, 3.6 mm Sensing distance, NPN Output, Special connector, 5 to 24 VDC Power supply voltage, Dark-ON mode. Manufactured by Omron under the Omron Photoelectric Sensors category, this model belongs to the Omron EE Series.

| Brand | Omron |
| Product | Photomicro Sensors |
| Model Number | EE-SPX740 |
Omron EE-SPX740 Photomicrosensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensing Method | Throughbeam with slot |
| Sensing Distance | 3.6 mm |
| Power Supply Voltage | 5 to 24 VDC |
| Control Output (Output Type) | NPN |
| Connection Method | Special connector |
| Current Consumption | Average value: 15 mA max. Peak: 50 mA max. |
| Operation Mode | Dark-ON |
| Control Output (Residual Voltage) | at 50 mA load current: 1.0 V max. at 10 mA load current: 0.4 V max. |
| Control Output (Load Current) | 50 mA max. |
| Indicator | Light indicator (red) |
| Luminous Method | Modulated |
| Ambient Temperature (Operating) | -10 to 55 ℃ |
| Ambient Temperature (Storage) | -25 to 65 ℃ |
| Ambient Humidity (Operating) | 5 to 85 % |
| Ambient Humidity (Storage) | 5 to 95 % |
| Vibration Resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude each in X, Y, and Z directions for 2 h |
| Shock Resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions |
| Degree Of Protection | IP50 |
| Material | Case: Polycarbonate (PC) Holder: Polycarbonate (PC) |
The Omron EE-SPX740 is a compact grooved photomicrosensor featuring a 3.6 mm slot width for precise through-beam detection in narrow spaces. It’s designed with a connector-type configuration, offering easy installation and replacement in tight industrial setups.
This model operates in Dark-ON mode and provides a voltage NPN output with low residual voltage, making it suitable for integration with modern control systems. It uses a modulated light source to minimize the impact of ambient light, ensuring stable performance. With a typical current consumption of just 15 mA, it’s energy-efficient and well-suited for compact equipment.
Constructed from durable polycarbonate and rated IP50, the EE-SPX740 is built to endure industrial environments. It can operate between -10°C to 55°C and withstand shock and vibration, making it ideal for applications in automation, detection of small parts, and presence sensing on assembly lines.




