MA Motion Sensor (AMB)
NOTES FOR MOTION SENSOR
1. Ambient operating conditions
1) Temperature: Refer to the absolute
maximum ratings for the temperature of
each individual sensor.
2) Humidity: 15% to 85% RH (No freez-
ing nor condensation at low temperature)
3) Atmospheric pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
4) The operating temperature and
humidity ranges are the ranges in which
the sensor can be continuously operat-
ed. They are not the guaranteed environ-
mental withstanding values.
In general, degradation of electronic
devices accelerates when they are oper-
ated under conditions of high tempera-
ture or high humidity. Before use, con-
firm the reliability of the sensors under
the expected operating conditions.
5) The sensors do not have a water-
proof or dust-proof construction.
Depending on the ambient operating
conditions, some means of providing
protection from water and dust and pre-
venting the formation of ice and conden-
sation must be provided prior to using
the sensors. If a sensor is used with a
cover installed, the initial detection per-
formance specifications may not be able
to be met. Confirm the operation under
the actual operating conditions.
6) Take care to avoid exposing the sen-
sors to heat, vibration or impact since
malfunctioning may result.
2. Concerning external surge voltages
Since the internal circuitry may be
destroyed if an external surge voltages is
supplied, provide an element which will
absorb the surges. The levels of the volt-
age surges which the sensor can with-
stand is given below.
MA motion sensors: 500 V (±1.2 x 50µs
unipolar full-wave voltage)
MP motion sensors: Within the supply
voltage given in the absolute maximum
ratings.
3. Concerning power supply-superim-
posed noise
1) Use a regulated power supply as the
power supply. Otherwise, power supply-
superimposed noise may cause the sen-
sors to malfunction. The levels of noise
which the sensor can withstand is given
below.
MA motion sensors: ±200 V (50ms, 1µs
wide square waves)
MP motion sensors: ±20 V (50ms, 1µs
wide square waves)
2) To maintain the power supply noise
performance, be certain to connect a
capacitor (33µF or more) to the sensor
power supply input terminal in order to
stabilize the power supply voltage.
4. Drop damage
If the sensor is dropped, damage can
occur resulting in incorrect operation. If
dropped, be sure to do a visual check of
the exterior for noticeable damage and
check the operation characteristics for
faulty operation.
5. Concerning the circuit sides
Since the circuit sides given in this cata-
log are not protected in terms of circuit
design, check out the performance and
reliability of the circuits prior to using the
sensors.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Head the following precautions to
prevent injury or accidents.
• Do not use these sensors under any
circumstances in which the range of
their ratings, environment conditions or
other specifications are exceeded.
Using the sensors in any way which
causes their specifications to be
exceeded may generate abnormally
high levels of heat, emit smoke, etc.,
resulting in damage to the circuitry and
possibly causing an accident.
• Before connecting a connector, check
the pin layout by referring to the con-
nector wiring diagram, specifications
diagram, etc., and make sure that the
connector is connected properly. Take
note that mistakes made in connection
may cause unforeseen problems in
operation, generate abnormally high
levels of heat, emit smoke, etc., result-
ing in damage to the circuitry.
• Do not use any motion sensor which
has been disassembled or remodeled.
• Protection circuit recommended
The possible failure mode is either
open or short of the output transistor.
An excess heat is the cause for short
mode failure. For any important and
serious application in terms of safety,
add protection circuit or any other pro-
tection method.
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