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
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Deep Gap Slotted Switch with Wire and
Connector Options
OPB815L, OPB815WZ Series
Features:
?Wide slot width: 0.375 (9.5 mm)
?Deep slot depth: 0.430 (10.9 mm)
?Selectable wire lengths from 24 (610 mm)
?Seven popular connector options
Description:
The OPB815 consists of an infrared Light Emitting Diode (LED) and an NPN silicon phototransistor mounted in a low-cost
plastic housing. The device is designed to switch electrical states when an opaque object is passed through the slot. The slot
is wider and deeper than many slotted switches and will accommodate a variety of different materials.
This device can be ordered with PCBoard solderable leads (OPB815L) or with 26 AWG stranded, UL rated wire length of
24 [610 mm] (OPB815WZ).
Custom electrical, wire and cabling and connectors are available. Contact your local representative or OPTEK for more
information.
Product Photo Here
RoHS
L Package
WZ Package
Part
LED Peak
Slot
Aperture
Emitter /Sensor
Lead
Length /
OPB815L
890 nm    Transistor    0.375" / 0.430     None
0.10" / 0.53"
OPB815WZ
890 nm    Transistor     0.375"/ 0.430
None
24" / 26 AWG
Ordering Information
Applications:
?Non-contact object sensing
?Assembly line automation
?Machine automation
?Equipment security
?Machine safety
OPB815WZ
OPB815L
Color    Description
Red
Anode
Black
Cathode
White     Collector
Green
Emitter
Pin #    Description
1
Anode
2
Cathode
3
Collector
4
Emitter
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
INCHES
[ MILLIMETERS]