vol.285 October 2024
Sensors that can be used immediately after being connected and can also enhance the added value of your equipment
Devices that are called "sensors," especially sensor devices (sensor elements) for built-in equipment, require hardware and software designs tailored for the intended purpose, so they cannot be used immediately after being connected, and it takes a lot of man-hours to get them working.
OMRON sensors are designed that the signal and data outputs required by the equipment can be processed within the sensor itself, depending on the intended purpose, which significantly reduces the design workload and contributes to improving product functionality and added value of the product.
Connecting a sensor element to a product and making the element work requires a design tailored for the intended purpose, and increases the burden on the CPU of the equipment.
When detecting body surface temperature
OMRON sensors incorporate all processes from 
to 
within the sensor itself*1, which significantly reduces the number of man-hours required for hardware and software designs and also reduces the burden on the CPU.
| Product | ❶ A/D Conversion / Amplification |
❷ Digitalization / Calculation |
❸ Determination / Correction |
❹ Output / Communication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Directly inputs ON/OFF signal via High/Low digital output |
Converts to analog-digital and amplifies |
− | − | NPN open collector output |
Light convergent reflective sensor that is hardly affected by color or material, allowing for reliable detection of mirror-like, black and transparent objects |
Converts to analog-digital and amplifies |
Converts pulsed light into light intensity data |
Prevents malfunctions with multiple pulsed lights |
NPN open collector output |
Contributes to the automation of equipment by reliably detecting color changes and differences |
Converts to analog-digital and amplifies |
Converts the voltage of each RGB color into data |
Corrects the voltage value of each RGB color |
Output via I2C |
Automatically monitors heat generation status, contributing to labor savings |
Converts to analog-digital and amplifies |
Converts to the temperature value into data using calculations |
Corrects for the effects of ambient temperature through calibration |
Direct output of temperature value via I2C |
*1. Varies depending on the sensor.
* Contents as of September 2024.
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice
