OMRON Sensor Selection Guide

OMRON's unique sensing technology is designed to meet evolving needs, contributing to the creation of a safe, secure, and comfortable IoT society.

OMRON's Sensing Technology Applications

Our sensors are integral to various sectors, including:

• Home: Enhancing comfort and convenience.
• Office: Improving efficiency and security.
• Factory: Driving factory automation and productivity.
• Energy: Enabling energy saving solutions.

Core Sensing Technologies

OMRON utilizes advanced algorithm technologies for:

• Distance Sensing
• Human Recognition
• Image Sensing
• Earthquake Detection

Sensor Line-Up Overview

OMRON offers a diverse range of sensors:

Photomicrosensor EE-S Series

These sensors are available in various configurations, including surface mount and board mount, with different sensing distances and output types (PTr, P-IC). Features include super miniature size, high resolution, and dust-proof options.

Limited Reflective Sensor B5W-LB Series

Designed for robust detection of various objects, including shiny, black, or transparent materials. Features include distance robustness and a wide sensing range. Applications include hand detection, tablet package detection, and container detection.

Diffuse Reflective Sensor B5W-DB Series

A super miniature, long-distance diffuse reflective sensor that is immune to ambient light. It offers variable sensing distance and is suitable for applications like picking systems, OA/FA equipment, AMRs, sterilization equipment, and amusement equipment.

Sensor Evaluation Board 2JCIE-EV Series

These boards are compatible with major platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Feather, allowing for easy evaluation of various sensing functions including temperature, humidity, light, barometric pressure, noise, and acceleration. Sample source code is available at https://github.com/omron-devhub.

Color Sensor B5WC Series

Monitors changes in liquid color for efficient equipment maintenance and enables multi-functionalization of equipment by detecting objects based on color. Applications include machine tools and beverage dispensers.

3D TOF Sensor Module B5L Series

Utilizing Time of Flight (TOF) technology, these sensors measure distances to objects, creating 3D images and tracking object movement. They offer high ambient light immunity, high precision, long life, and interference prevention. Applications include AMR/service robots, logistics, and automatic doors.

MEMS Flow Sensor D6F Series

These sensors measure gas flow rate and air velocity with high precision and sensitivity. They are miniature in size and resistant to dust due to a unique 3D flow path design. Applications include clogging detection, combustion control, flow measurement, and air volume detection.

Seismic Sensor D7S Series

The world's smallest-class seismic sensor, offering high reliability and IoT link capabilities. It detects seismic intensity levels and can be used in industrial, residential, and commercial applications such as semiconductors, distribution boards, and electrical/gas meters.

Automatic Horizontal Vibration Sensor / Sealed Vibration Sensor / Fall Sensor D7A/D7E

These sensors are designed for detecting horizontal vibration, general vibration, and falls, with various models suited for different mounting orientations and applications.

MEMS Non-Contact Thermal Sensor D6T Series

These sensors provide highly accurate and stable temperature output, with a range of elements and temperature detection capabilities from -40 to 200°C. Applications include refrigerator interior monitoring, human presence detection, fever screening, and abnormal high temperature monitoring.

Human Vision Components (HVC) B5T Series

These components feature human recognition image sensing technology, enabling analysis of customer attributes like age, gender, and facial expression for marketing purposes. They are available in wide-angle and long-distance types and can be easily integrated into customer equipment.

Example Applications Across Industries

• Robots: Rotation detection, human body detection.
• Cash dispensers: Passing detection.
• Medication dispensers: Non-contact switches.
• 3D printers: Origin detection.

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Regional Contact Information

• Americas: https://components.omron.com/us
• Asia-Pacific: https://components.omron.com/ap
• Korea: https://components.omron.com/kr
• Europe: https://components.omron.com/eu
• China: https://components.omron.com.cn
• Japan: https://components.omron.com/jp

Related Product Catalogs

• Sensor Selection Guide (Catalog No. Y211-E1)
• Reflective Sensor (Catalog No. E589-E1)
• Sensor Module (Catalog No. E598-E1)
• MEMS flow sensor (Catalog No. X211-E1)
• MEMS Thermal Sensors (Catalog No. A274-E1)
• Built-In Color Sensor (Catalog No. E611-E1)
• The SOLUTIONS: Optical Sensor (Catalog No. E614-E1)