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June 2016

Toner Density/Quantity Sensors

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Toner Density/Quantity Sensors Product compatible with RoHS directive

Overview of the TS series

FEATURES
It is important for the toner (pigment powder) and carrier (magnetic powder) to always be mixed in the proper proportions so that PPCs and
laser beam printers can stably attain clear images.
The TDK programmable toner sensor has been developed to constantly maintain the correct mix ratio between these two. The correct ratio
can be maintained by using a DC output voltage that corresponds to the mix ratio.

A voltage control adjustment function has been built in with a programmable toner sensor under the differential transformer principle
using a high-performance ferrite core. Therefore, the operating point of the sensor can be changed over a wide range by applying a
direct current to the control line.
The sensor adjustment point can be installed at any location most convenient for operation because the control input line can be
adjusted to an arbitrary length.
Because it has such a wide control range, the operating point can be easily reset such as by changing the developer.
Automatic adjustments are made possible by controlling the control voltage with the CPU.
Fluctuations in operating points corresponding to each color can be easily corrected by changing the control voltage even with multi-
color devices. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to have different sensors in operating points for each color as one sensor is enough
to cover all colors.
The sensor can be easily mounted to a wide range of locations.

APPLICATION
Toner density sensors for two-component developers used for color copiers or color laser printers, residual quantity sensors for magnetic
one-component toners as well as proximity switches/counters for magnetic and conductive substances, microdisplacement measurement
devices, etc.

RoHS Directive Compliant Product: See the following for more details.https://product.tdk.com/info/en/environment/rohs/index.html

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Overview of the TS series

PART NUMBER CONSTRUCTION

TS 05 24 A N K □□□
Type code
Output voltage Driving voltage TDK internal
Series name Analog output Digital output [detection part diameter]
(V) (V)max. code
(mm)
05 5 05 5 A Yes D Yes A ø10
10 10 24 24 N No N No K ø8
Z ø6

PRODUCT LINEUP
Type Part No. Electrical characteristics Size
Driving voltage Output voltage Output signal Detection part Body width Body length
(V) (V)max. (mm) (mm) (mm)
TS0505ANA-XXX 5.0 5.0 Analog ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
TS0524ANA-XXX 24.0 5.0 Analog ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
TS1024ANA-XXX 24.0 10.0 Analog ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
A
TS0505ADA-XXX 5.0 5.0 Analog/Digital ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
TS0524ADA-XXX 24.0 5.0 Analog/Digital ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
TS1024ADA-XXX 24.0 10.0 Analog/Digital ø10 3.5 14.0 68.0
TS0505ANK-XXX 5.0 5.0 Analog ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
TS0524ANK-XXX 24.0 5.0 Analog ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
TS1024ANK-XXX 24.0 10.0 Analog ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
K
TS0505ADK-XXX 5.0 5.0 Analog/Digital ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
TS0524ADK-XXX 24.0 5.0 Analog/Digital ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
TS1024ADK-XXX 24.0 10.0 Analog/Digital ø8 4.0 11.0 63.5
TS0505ANZ-XXX 5.0 5.0 Analog ø6 4.0 9.0 55.0
Z TS0524ANZ-XXX 24.0 5.0 Analog ø6 4.0 9.0 55.0
TS1024ANZ-XXX 24.0 10.0 Analog ø6 4.0 9.0 55.0

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SHAPE & DIMENSIONS
A type Detection part: ø10mm
3.5 46 3.5 CN

14
6 6 Label 8
4 12
68
57 3.5
6.5
4.0
1.5

10
Detector surface CN : B4B-PH-K-S (JST)
Dimensions in mm

K type Detection part: ø8mm

66
4.0 10
Label 6
11

CN

3.5 32 3.2
6 max.

50.5
1.5
4 4

8
CN : B4B-PH-K-S (JST)
Detector surface
Dimensions in mm

Z type Detection part: ø6mm

(R1.6) Label 6.8

CN
9

3.5 8.5 3.2

36

55
43
1.5
2
4 4

6
CN : 53047-0410 (MOLEX)
Detector surface
Dimensions in mm

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS（TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS）
Power supply
Rated input voltage (V) 24±5%
Power supply input currentv(mA) 20max.
Control input
Rated control input voltage CNT(V) 7
Control input current(mA) 10max.
Control input voltage range (V) 2 to 24
Control input impedance(M:) 1±10%
Analog output characteristics
Output voltage B(V) 2±0.2 [at normal temperature and humidity]
Output voltage A(V) 2.5±0.3 [at normal temperature and humidity]
Output variable range 'B(V) 1min.[corresponding to changes of the control voltage 2V]
Output impedance(k:) 10±10% at DC
Output filter time constant(s) 0.1max.
Output rippleEP-P(mV) 20max.
Temperature change(V) ±0.5max. 0 to +50°C(change from 25°C)
Digital output characteristics
Digital output voltage:H(V) 4.5min.
Digital output voltage:L(V) 0.5max.
Level comparator
2.5±0.5 AnalogOutput voltage
threshold voltage(V)

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TONER DENSITY VS. TYPICAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC CONTROL VOLTAGE VS. TYPICAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC
5 5

4 4

3 3
Vout (V)

Vout (V)

2 2

CNT
5V 6V 7V 8V 9V
1 1

0 0
Toner density (Relative scale) Toner density (Relative scale)

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Handling Precautions

For TS series products of all types

Please request a delivery specification form containing more detailed information on characteristics and specifications so as to ensure correct and
safe use of the products.

[Storage Environment]
Check the standards concerning the storage conditions described in the delivery specifications of the products, and store them in accordance with
the standards.

[Usage Environment/Operating Conditions]

As for usage environment conditions and operating conditions of the products, check the standards concerning the usage environment conditions
and operating conditions described in the delivery specifications, and use the products in accordance with the standards.

[Precautions in Use]
Adhere to the following recommendations to ensure stable operation of the TS Series products.
Values shown here are indications for general designs. Detection sensitivity is slightly influenced by the material and shape of the developer container
that the product will be used with, and the mechanism for discharging the developer. Contact us if any special design specifications are necessary.

1. The quantity of the developer (toner & carrier) around the sensing surface

"he sensitivity of the sensing surface drops below sensitivity level that has been set when the quantity of developer around the sensing surface (D in
the diagram below) is low (5 mm or below). Therefore, set the minimum developer amount to 6 mm or more when designing the developer container
and the mechanism for discharging the developer.
Increasing the sensitivity of the sensor itself through the circuiting can compensate for decreased detection sensitivity. However, this leads to
decreased operational stability such as the deterioration of environment resistance and temperature resistance characteristics.

Developer

D Set to 6 mm or more

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2. Impact of an external magnetic field near the sensor

If the product is placed in an environment where a DC magnetic field is applied on the main body of the sensor (such as when there is a DC magnetic
field source near the sensor), the operating point set in advance in accordance with the intensity of the DC magnetic field will change.

External DC magnetic field H

If the intensity of the DC magnetic field differs by individual device, the operating point of the sensor will need to be reset in accordance with each
intensity of the DC magnetic field. As a general rule, an environment where there are no effects of a DC magnetic field is required. Please contact us
this is difficult due to design restrictions.

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3. Impact of conductive materials near the sensor

A conductive material placed near the product can also change the operating point that has been set ahead of time. If a certain distance is kept
between them, normal operation can be recovered by resetting the operating point. However, the adjustment range for the operating point may be
exceeded if the conductive material is extremely close to the product, as in the diagram below.

Conductors such as aluminum

5 mm or less

5 mm or less

If the sensor is installed directly on a conductor such as aluminum, as in the diagram below, it may not function at all since the driving power of the
sensor coil will be shorted with the aluminum plate.

Conductors such as aluminum

When installing the main body of the sensor on a conductor such as an aluminum plate, please do so after hollowing out the area around the projec-
tion of the detection part by at least ?30mm and loading an object such as a plastic plate, as shown in the diagram below. However, there may be fluc-
tuations in the operating point that has been set beforehand even after such a countermeasure has been implemented if there are large variations on
how the mounting is done.

Non-conductive material such as plastic

Conductors such as aluminum

φ30 mm or more

Other Requests/Notices
We do not assume any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of our products exceeding the scope or conditions defined in the delivery
specifications.
Specifications of the products in this catalog are subject to change without notice due to improvements or other reasons. In addition, supply of the
products may be cancelled without notice.

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