PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
M18 Plastic and Metal Housing Sensors
• Universal M18 cylindrical plastic or nickel-plated brass housing in straight
or 90° angled models
• Rugged IP67, IP69K housing withstands high-pressure and
high-temperature wash down
• High power red LED for easy sensor alignment and dependable outputs
in dusty environments
• Compact and robust housing for easy integration into machines
• Retro-reflective models are polarized to prevent false reads on mirrored surfaces
• High EMC protection and ambient light immunity for detection stability
in environments with excess noise or background light
Unrivaled Detection with Simplicity in Setup and Installation
The short body of the E3FA/E3RA fits in
tighter mounting spaces.
Visible red LED light for easy alignment.
Transparent object detection sensors utilize
Omron’s unique technology for detecting
objects with birefringent (double refraction)
properties.
Bright LED indicators for status visibility
and large sensor adjustors for use with a
standard size screwdriver.
Flush mounting option for quick and
easy installation.
High power LED to compensate for dirt
and misalignment.
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E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Ordering Information
E3FA/E3RA Plastic Housing Sensors
Sensor type
Sensing distance
Through-beam *1.
[Refer to Dimensions on page 14.]
Connection method
E3FA-TN21
E3FA-TP21
pre-wired
E3FA-RN11 2M
E3FA-RP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-RN21
E3FA-RP21
pre-wired
E3FA-RN12 2M
E3FA-RP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-RN22
E3FA-RP22
pre-wired
E3FA-DN11 2M
E3FA-DP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-DN21
E3FA-DP21
pre-wired
E3FA-DN12 2M
E3FA-DP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-DN22
E3FA-DP22
pre-wired
E3FA-DN13 2M
E3FA-DP13 2M
M12 connector
Coaxial Retro-reflective *2.
0 to 500 mm
with E39-R1S
Diffuse-reflective
100 mm
300 mm
1m
BGS
(background suppression)
100 mm
200 mm
Limited distance reflective
10 to 50 mm
Transparent detection with
P-opaquing function *2.
100 to 500 mm
with E39-RP1
Transparent detection with
P-opaquing function *2.
0.1 to 2 m
with E39-RP1
Through-beam *1.
M12 connector
E3FA-DN23
E3FA-DP23
pre-wired
E3FA-LN11 2M
E3FA-LP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-LN21
E3FA-LP21
pre-wired
E3FA-LN12 2M
E3FA-LP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-LN22
E3FA-LP22
pre-wired
E3FA-VN11 2M
E3FA-VP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-VN21
E3FA-VP21
pre-wired
E3FA-BN11 2M
E3FA-BP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-BN21
E3FA-BP21
pre-wired
E3FA-BN12 2M
E3FA-BP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FA-BN22
E3FA-BP22
E3RA-TN11 2M
E3RA-TP11 2M
E3RA-TN21
E3RA-TP21
pre-wired
E3RA-RN11 2M
E3RA-RP11 2M
M12 connector
E3RA-RN21
E3RA-RP21
pre-wired
E3RA-DN11 2M
E3RA-DP11 2M
M12 connector
E3RA-DN21
E3RA-DP21
pre-wired
E3RA-DN12 2M
E3RA-DP12 2M
M12 connector
E3RA-DN22
E3RA-DP22
pre-wired
E3RA-DN13 2M
E3RA-DP13 2M
M12 connector
E3RA-DN23
E3RA-DP23
pre-wired
15 m
M12 connector
Retro-reflective *2.
0.1 to 3 m
with E39-R1S
Diffuse reflective
100 mm
300 mm
700 mm
*1. Includes the emitter and receiver.
*2. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.
2
PNP output
E3FA-TP11 2M
20 m
0.1 to 4 m
with E39-R1S
Model
E3FA-TN11 2M
pre-wired
Retro-reflective *2.
NPN output
Red light
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
E3FB/E3RB Metal Housing Sensors
Sensor type
Sensing distance
[Refer to Dimensions on page 15.]
Connection method
Through-beam *1.
E3FB-TN21
E3FB-TP21
pre-wired
E3FB-RN11 2M
E3FB-RP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-RN21
E3FB-RP21
pre-wired
E3FB-RN12 2M
E3FB-RP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-RN22
E3FB-RP22
pre-wired
E3FB-DN11 2M
E3FB-DP11 2M
M12 connector
Coaxial Retro-reflective *2.
0 to 500 mm
with E39-R1S
Diffuse-reflective
100 mm
300 mm
1m
BGS
(background suppression)
100 mm
200 mm
Limited distance reflective
10 to 50 mm
Transparent detection with
P-opaquing function *2.
100 to 500 mm
with E39-RP1
Transparent detection with
P-opaquing function *2.
0.1 to 2 m
with E39-RP1
M12 connector
E3FB-DN21
E3FB-DP21
pre-wired
E3FB-DN12 2M
E3FB-DP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-DN22
E3FB-DP22
pre-wired
E3FB-DN13 2M
E3FB-DP13 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-DN23
E3FB-DP23
pre-wired
E3FB-LN11 2M
E3FB-LP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-LN21
E3FB-LP21
pre-wired
E3FB-LN12 2M
E3FB-LP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-LN22
E3FB-LP22
pre-wired
E3FB-VN11 2M
E3FB-VP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-VN21
E3FB-VP21
pre-wired
E3FB-BN11 2M
E3FB-BP11 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-BN21
E3FB-BP21
pre-wired
E3FB-BN12 2M
E3FB-BP12 2M
M12 connector
E3FB-BN22
E3FB-BP22
E3RB-TN11 2M
E3RB-TP11 2M
E3RB-TN21
E3RB-TP21
pre-wired
E3RB-RN11 2M
E3RB-RP11 2M
M12 connector
E3RB-RN21
E3RB-RP21
pre-wired
E3RB-DN11 2M
E3RB-DP11 2M
M12 connector
E3RB-DN21
E3RB-DP21
pre-wired
E3RB-DN12 2M
E3RB-DP12 2M
M12 connector
E3RB-DN22
E3RB-DP22
pre-wired
E3RB-DN13 2M
E3RB-DP13 2M
M12 connector
E3RB-DN23
E3RB-DP23
Through-beam *1.
pre-wired
15 m
M12 connector
Retro-reflective *2.
0.1 to 3 m
with E39-R1S
Diffuse reflective
100 mm
300 mm
700 mm
PNP output
E3FB-TP11 2M
20 m
0.1 to 4 m
with E39-R1S
NPN output
E3FB-TN11 2M
pre-wired
Retro-reflective *2.
Red light
Model
*1. Includes the emitter and receiver.
*2. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.
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E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Reflectors [Refer to Dimensions on page 16.]
Reflectors required for Retro-reflective Sensors: A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Reflector separately.
Sensor
E3FA-R 1
E3FB-R 1
Sensing distance
Model
Quantity
Remarks
0.1 to 4 m
E3FA-R 2
E3FB-R 2
0 to 500 mm
E3FA-B 1
E3FB-B 1
100 to 500 mm
E3FA-B 2
E3FB-B 2
Appearance
E39-R1S
1
for E3FA-R , E3RA-R ,
E3FB-R and E3RB-R
E39-RP1
1
for E3FA-B and E3FB-B
0.1 to 2 m
Mounting brackets [Refer to Dimensions on page 16.]
A Mounting Bracket is not enclosed with the Sensor. Order a Mounting Bracket separately if required.
Sensor
Appearance
Model (Material)
Quantity
Remarks
all types
E39-L183 (SUS304)
1
Mounting bracket
E3FA-
E3RA-
E39-L182 (POM)
1
Flush mounting bracket
Sensor I/O connectors
Models for Connectors: A Connector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Connector separately.
Sensor
Size
Cable
Appearance
Straight
M12 connector types
M12
Cable type
5m
Standard
2m
Angle
Model
XS2F-M12PVC4S2M
2m
4-wire
5m
XS2F-M12PVC4S5M
XS2F-M12PVC4A2M
XS2F-M12PVC4A5M
Model Number Legend
E3--()
–1 –2 –3 –4 –5 –6 –7
1. Series name
FA: Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing
RA: Cylindrical, Radial type, Plastic housing
FB: Cylindrical, Straight type, Metal housing
RB: Cylindrical, Radial type, Metal housing
2. Sensing method
T: Through-beam
R: Retro-reflective
D: Diffuse-reflective
L: Background suppression
V: Limited distance reflective
B: Transparent detection with P-opaquing function
3. Output
P: PNP
N: NPN
4. Connection
1: Cable
2: Connector, M12, 4-pin
4
5. Difference of Sensing distance
Sequential number
6. Emitter/Receiver
D: Receiver
L: Emitter
7. Cable length
Blank: Connector type
e.g., E3FA-TP11 2M;
Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing/ Through-beam/ PNP/
Cable/ Difference of Sensing distance/ Cable length of 2M
E3RA-TN12-D;
Cylindrical, Radial type, Plastic housing/ Through-beam/ NPN/
Connector, M12, 4-pin/ Difference of Sensing distance/
Receiver/ Connector type
E3FA-VP12;
Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing/ Limited distance
reflective/ PNP/ Connector, M12, 4-pin/ Difference of Sensing
distance/ Connector type
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Specifications
Straight type (E3FA/E3FB))
Coaxial Retroreflective
Pre-wired
E3F -TN11 2M E3F-RN11 2M E3F-RN12 2M
M12 Connector E3F -TN21
E3F -RN21
E3F -RN22
Pre-wired
E3F -TP11 2M E3F-RP11 2M E3F-RP12 2M
M12 Connector E3F -TP21
E3F -RP21
E3F -RP22
Sensing method
Model NPN
output
Through-beam Retro-reflective
Diffuse-reflective
E3F-DN11 2M E3F-DN12 2M E3F-DN13 2M
E3F -DN21
E3F -DN22
E3F -DN23
E3F-DP11 2M E3F-DP12 2M E3F-DP13 2M
PNP
output
Item
E3F -DP21
E3F -DP22
E3F -DP23
100 mm
300 mm
1m
0.1 to 4 m
0 to 500 mm
Sensing distance
20 m
(white paper:
(white paper:
(white paper:
(with E39-R1S) (with E39-R1S)
300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm)
40 × 45 mm
40 × 50 mm
120 × 150 mm
Spot diameter (typical)
—
—
—
Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance
of 1 m
of 100 mm
of 300 mm
Opaque:
Opaque:
Opaque:
Standard sensing object
—
—
—
7 mm dia.min.
75 mm dia.min. 75 mm dia.min.
Differential travel
—
—
—
20% max.
—
—
Directional angle
2° min.
2° min.
2° min.
—
—
—
Light source (wavelength)
Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage
10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
40 mA max.
(Emitter 25 mA
Current consumption
25 mA max.
max. Receiver
15 mA max.)
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Control output
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 3 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Operation mode
Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Indicator
Stability indicator (green)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
Protection circuits
protection
Response time
0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment
One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination (Receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range
Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no ice or condensation)
Ambient humidity range
Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance
20 M min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
Vibration resistance
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z directions
Shock resistance
Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection
IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
E3FA:
Approx. 110 g/
Approx. 50 g,
respectively,
E3FA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
Pre-wired cable (2M)
E3FB:
E3FB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
Approx. 175 g/
Approx. 65 g,
Weight
respectively
(packed
state/only
E3FA:
sensor)
Approx. 30 g/
Approx. 10 g,
respectively,
E3FA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
Connector
E3FB:
E3FB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Approx. 85 g/
Approx. 20 g,
respectively
Case
E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Lens and Display
PMMA
Material
Adjuster
POM
Nut
E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet Instruction sheet
Accessories
M18 nuts (4 pcs) M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.
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E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Straight type (E3FA/E3FB))
Limited distance
reflective
Model NPN
Pre-wired
E3F -LN11 2M
E3F -LN12 2M
E3F -VN11 2M
output
M12 Connector E3F -LN21
E3F -LN22
E3F -VN21
Pre-wired
E3F -LP11 2M
E3F -LP12 2M
E3F -VP11 2M
PNP
output
Item
M12 Connector E3F -LP21
E3F -LP22
E3F -VP21
100 mm
200 mm
10 to 50 mm
Sensing distance
(white paper:
(white paper:
(glass(t = 1.0 mm):
300 × 300 mm)
300 × 300 mm)
150 × 150 mm)
10 × 10 mm
10 × 15 mm
10 × 10 mm
Spot diameter (typical)
Sensing distance of Sensing distance of Sensing distance of
100 mm
200 mm
50 mm
Sensing method
Standard sensing object
Differential travel
Directional angle
Light source (wavelength)
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Control output
Operation mode
Indicator
Protection circuits
Response time
Sensitivity adjustment
Ambient illumination
(Receiver side)
Ambient temperature range
Ambient humidity range
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
Degree of protection
Weight
(packed
state/only
sensor)
Material
Pre-wired cable (2M)
Connector
Case
Lens and Display
Adjuster
Nut
Accessories
BGS (Background suppression)
—
—
—
Transparent detection with
P-opaquing function
E3F -BN11 2M
E3F -BN12 2M
E3F -BN21
E3F -BN22
E3F -BP11 2M
E3F -BP12 2M
E3F -BP21
E3F -BP22
100 to 500 mm
(with E39-RP1)
—
—
glass(t = 1.0 mm):
150 × 150 mm
—
—
glass(t = 1.0 mm):
150 × 150 mm
—
—
20% max.
—
—
—
—
Red LED (624 nm)
10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
25 mA max.
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 3 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Stability indicator (green)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
protection
0.5 ms
Fixed
O ne-turn adjuster
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
20 M min. at 500 VDC
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z directions
Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
E3FA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
E3FB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
E3FA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
E3FB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
PMMA
POM
E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet
M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.
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0.1 to 2 m
(with E39-RP1)
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Radial type (E3RA/E3RB))
Sensing method
Model NPN
Pre-wired
output
M12 Connector
Pre-wired
PNP
output
Item
M12 Connector
Through-beam
E3R -TN11 2M
E3R -TN21
E3R -TP11 2M
E3R -TP21
Retro-reflective
E3R -RN11 2M
E3R -RN21
E3R -RP11 2M
E3R -RP21
Sensing distance
15 m
0.1 to 3 m
(with E39-R1S)
Spot diameter (typical)
Standard sensing object
Differential travel
Directional angle
Light source (wavelength)
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Control output
Operation mode
Indicator
Protection circuits
Response time
Sensitivity adjustment
Ambient illumination
(Receiver side)
Ambient temperature range
Ambient humidity range
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
Degree of protection
Pre-wired cable (2M)
Weight
(packed
state/only
sensor)
Connector
Material
Case
Lens and Display
Adjuster
Nut
Accessories
—
—
E3R -DN11 2M
E3R -DN21
E3R -DP11 2M
E3R -DP21
100 mm
(white paper:
300 × 300 mm)
35 × 40 mm
Sensing distance
of 100 mm
Diffuse-reflective
E3R -DN12 2M
E3R -DN22
E3R -DP12 2M
E3R -DP22
300 mm
(white paper:
300 × 300 mm)
40 × 45 mm
Sensing distance
of 300 mm
E3R -DN13 2M
E3R -DN23
E3R -DP13 2M
E3R -DP23
700 mm
(white paper:
300 × 300 mm)
90 × 120 mm
Sensing distance
of 700 mm
Opaque:
Opaque:
—
—
—
7 mm dia.min.
75 mm dia.min.
—
—
20% max.
2° min.
2° min.
—
—
—
Red LED (624 nm)
10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
40mA max.
(Emitter 25 mA
25 mA max.
max. Receiver 15
mA max.)
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 2 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Stability indicator (green)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
protection
0.5 ms
One-turn adjuster
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
20 M min. at 500 VDC
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z directions
Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
E3RA:
Approx. 110 g/
Approx. 50 g,
respectively,
E3RA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
E3RB:
E3RB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
Approx. 175 g/
Approx. 65 g,
respectively
E3RA:
Approx. 30 g/
Approx. 10 g,
respectively,
E3RA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
E3RB:
E3RB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Approx. 85 g/
Approx. 20 g,
respectively
E3RA: ABS, E3RB: Nickel-brass
PMMA
POM
E3RA: ABS, E3RB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet
Instruction sheet
M18 nuts (4 pcs)
M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.
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E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Engineering Data (Typical)
E3F-T1
800
600
400
Distance Y (mm)
Distance Y (mm)
1000
Retro-reflective Models
E3F-R1, E3R-R1
Y
200
E3R-T1
−600
−800
−1000
0
5
10
15
150
20
25
30
35
40
Distance X (m)
Y
E3F-R1
X
100
40
Y
X
20
10
E3R-R1
0
−50
−10
−100
−20
−150
−30
−200
0
−40
0
2
Reflector: E39-R1S
30
0
−200
−400
E3F-R2
Reflector: E39-R1S
50
X
0
200
Distance Y (mm)
Parallel Operating Range
Through-beam Models
E3F-T, E3R-T
4
6
8
Distance X (m)
0.5
1
1.5
Distance X (m)
40
Distance Y (mm)
Distance Y (mm)
Transparent detection with P-opaquing function
E3F-B2
E3F-B1
Reflector: E39-RP1
30
20
10
Y
0
150
Reflector: E39-RP1
100
50
Y
0
X
−10
X
−50
−20
−100
−30
200
400
600
800
1000 1200
Distance X (mm)
30
Sensing object: white paper
20
E3F-D1
E3R-D1
E3F-D2
E3R-D2
10
40
E3R-D3
E3F-D3
−60
Y
X
100
200
300
400
500 600
Distance X (mm)
−100
0
X
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Distance X (mm)
Limited distance reflective
E3F-V
E3F-L2
Sensing object: white paper
30
20
40
20
10
0
0
−10
−10
−20
−20
Z
−30
X
100
150
200
250
Distance X (mm)
Sensing object: white paper
30
10
50
Y
−80
Distance Z (mm)
Distance Z (mm)
60
−40
BGS Models
E3F-L1
−40
0
Sensing object: 300 × 300 white paper
0
−20
8
80
−20
−10
40
100
20
0
−30
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Distance X (mm)
E3F-D3, E3R-D3
Distance Y (mm)
Distance Y (mm)
Operating Range
Diffuse-reflective Models
E3F-D1, E3F-D2
E3R-D1, E3R-D2
−150
0
Distance Y (mm)
−40
0
8
Sensing object: glass (t=1.0)
6
4
2
0
−2
−4
Z
−30
−40
0
10
X
50
100
150
200
250
Distance X (mm)
−6
Y
−8
−10
0
X
20
40
60
Distance X (mm)
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Excess Gain vs. Distance
Through-beam Models
E3F-T, E3R-T
Retro-reflective Models
E3F-R1, E3R-R1
10
7
5
E3F-T1
E3R-T1
Operating 1
level
0
10
20
30
40
50
3
60
E3R-R1
Operating 1
level
Operating 1
level
0.3
0
2
4
6
8
0.1
10
Distance (m)
0.5
1
1.5
2
Distance (m)
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
10
7
5
3
E3F-D3
E3R-D3
0.3
0
200
400
600
800
0.1
1000
Distance (mm)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Distance (m)
Transparent detection with P-opaquing function
E3F-B1
E3F-B2
Limited distance reflective
E3F-V
30
10
7
5
3
100
70 Sensing object: glass (t=1.0)
50
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
100
70 Reflector: E39-RP1
50
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
100
70 Reflector: E39-RP1
50
30
10
7
5
3
30
10
7
5
3
Operating 1
level
Operating 1
level
Operating 1
level
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.7
0.5
0.7
0.5
0.7
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Sensing Object Size vs. Distance
Diffuse reflective Models
E3F-D1, E3F-D2
E3R-D1, E3R-D2
Distance (mm)
700
Sensing object: White paper
600
E3F-D2
E3R-D2
500
400
d
2
3
4
Distance (m)
2000
1800
1600
1400
100
150
200
250
300
Length d of sensing object (mm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Distance (mm)
E3F-D3
E3R-D3
800
600
200
50
0.1
Sensing object: White paper
400
100
0
0
1
E3F-D3, E3R-D3
1000
E3F-D1
E3R-D1
200
0
1200
d
300
0.1
Distance (m)
Distance (mm)
0.1
0
30
0.7
0.5
0.3
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
3
0.7
0.5
Operating 1
level
E3F-D1
E3R-D1
0.7
0.5
10
7
5
100
70 Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper
50
E3F-D2
E3R-D2
3
30
E3F-D3, E3R-D3
30
10
7
5
0.1
70
Distance (m)
100
70 Sensing object: 100 × 100 (mm) white paper
50
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
E3F-R1
0.3
Diffuse reflective Models
E3F-D1, E3F-D2
E3R-D1, E3R-D2
0.1
10
7
5
0.7
0.5
0.3
0.1
30
Operating 1
level
0.7
0.5
100
70 Reflector: E39-R1S
50
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
30
3
E3F-R2
100
70 Reflector: E39-R1S
50
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
Excess gain ratio (multiple)
100
70
50
0
0
d
d
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Length d of sensing object (mm)
9
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
120
Sensing distance (mm)
Sensing distance (mm)
Sensing Distance vs. Sensing Object Material
BGS Models
E3F-L2
E3F-L1
100
80
250
200
150
60
100
40
50
20
0
0
White paper
Black paper
White paper
SUS
Black paper
SUS
Material
Material
2.5
250 mm
2.0
500 mm
1.5
1.0
Operating
level
2.5
2.0
1m
2m
1.5
1.0
Operating
level
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.0
No sensing
object
Empty
Filled with
water
Round, 500-ml
PET bottle
10
Relative amount of light received
Relative amount of light received
Dark Excess Gain vs. Sensing Object Characteristics
Transparent detection with P-opaquing function
E3F-B2
E3F-B1
Empty
Filled with
water
Square,500-ml
PET bottle
No sensing
object
Empty
Filled with
water
Round, 500-ml
PET bottle
Empty
Filled with
water
Square,500-ml
PET bottle
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Output circuit diagram
PNP Output
Model
Operation
mode
Light-ON
E3F-TP
E3F-RP
E3F-DP
E3F-VP
E3F-BP
E3R-TP
E3R-RP
E3R-DP
Dark-ON
Operation
selector
Timing charts
Light incident
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
ON
Output transistor
OFF
Operate
Load
(e.g., relay)
Reset
Light incident
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
ON
Output transistor
OFF
Load
Operate
(e.g., relay)
Reset
(Between blue
and black leads)
(Between blue
and black leads)
Output circuit
Through-beam Receivers, Retro-reflective Models,
Diffuse-reflective Models, Limited reflective Models.
Connect the
Transparent detection with P-opaquing function.
pink wire
10 to 30 VDC
Brown
(Pin(2)) to the
Stability
Operation
1
indicator
indicator
brown (Pin(1))
(Green)
(Orange)
Photoelectric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
blue (Pin(3))
or open the
pink wire
(Pin(2))
Photoelectric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
NEAR
Light-ON
Output transistor
Load
(e.g., relay)
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
E3F-LP
(Between blue
and black leads)
NEAR
FAR
Operation indicator ON
(oramge)
OFF
Dark-ON
Output transistor
Load
(e.g., relay)
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between blue
and black leads)
1
Black
Light-ON
Blue
Pink
100 mA max.
(Control output)
Load
(Relay)
Dark-ON
0V
Brown
10 to 30 VDC
3
Blue
Background suppression.
FAR
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
3
2
Through-beam Emitter
Power
indicator
(green)
4
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
brown (Pin(1))
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
blue (Pin(3))
or open the
pink wire
(Pin(2))
Operation
indicator
(Orange)
Stability
indicator
(Green)
Photoelectric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
1
4
3
2
Brown
Black
Blue
Pink
10 to 30 VDC
Light-ON
100 mA max.
(Control output)
Load
(Relay)
Dark-ON
0V
11
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
NPN Output
Model
E3F-TN
E3F-RN
E3F-DN
E3F-VN
E3F-BN
E3R-TN
E3R-RN
E3R-DN
Operation
mode
Timing charts
Light-ON
Light incident
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
ON
Output transistor
OFF
Operate
Load
(e.g., relay)
Reset
(Between brown
and black leads)
Dark-ON
Light incident
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
ON
Output transistor
OFF
Load
Operate
(e.g., relay)
Reset
Operation
selector
Output circuit
Through-beam Receivers, Retro-reflective Models,
Connect the
Diffuse-reflective Models, Limited reflective Models.
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the Transparent detection with P-opaquing function.
brown (Pin(1))
10 to 30 VDC
Brown
Stability
Operation
1
or open the
indicator
indicator
Light-ON
Load
(Green)
(Orange)
pink wire
(Relay)
Black
(Pin(2))
Photo100 mA max.
4
electric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
(Between brown
and black leads)
(Control output)
3
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
blue (Pin(3))
2
Blue
Dark-ON
Pink
0V
Through-beam Emitter
Power
indicator
(green)
Photoelectric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
NEAR
FAR
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
OFF
Light-ON
Output transistor
Load
(e.g., relay)
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
E3F-LN
(Between brown
and black leads)
NEAR
Dark-ON
Load
(e.g., relay)
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Brown
10 to 30 VDC
3
Blue
Background suppression.
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
brown (Pin(1))
Stability
Operation
or open the
indicator
indicator
(Green)
(Orange)
pink wire
(Pin(2))
Photoelectric
Sensor
Main
Circuit
FAR
Operation indicator ON
(oramge)
OFF
Output transistor
1
(Between brown
and black leads)
Connect the
pink wire
(Pin(2)) to the
blue (Pin(3))
1
Light-ON
4
3
2
Black
Pink
Connectors (Sensor I/O connectors)
M12 Connector Pin Arrangement
M12 4-wire Connectors
1
Pin No.
4
2
3
1
3
4
Classification
DC
12
100 mA max.
(Control output)
Dark-ON
0V
Wire color
Brown
White
Blue
Black
1
2
3
4
Wire color
Load
(Relay)
Blue
Connector Pin Arrangement
2
10 to 30 VDC
Brown
Connector pin No.
Application
Brown
Power supply (+V)
White
L/on · D/on selectable
Blue
Power supply (0 V)
Black
Output
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Nomenclature
Straight type, Plastic housing
with an adjuster:
E3FA-T-D
E3FA-R
E3FA-D
E3FA-V
E3FA-B
without an adjuster:
E3FA-T-L *
E3FA-L
Stability indicator
(Green)
Radial type, Plastic housing
with an adjuster:
E3RA-T-D
E3RA-R
E3RA-D
without an adjuster:
E3RA-T-L *
Sensitivity adjuster
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator
(Orange)
Stability indicator
(Green)
Operation indicator
(Orange)
* The Emitter has two Power indicators (Green) instead of the Stability indicator (Green) and the Operation indicator (Orange).
Straight type, Metal housing
with an adjuster:
E3FB-T-D
E3FB-R
E3FB-D
E3FB-V
E3FB-B
without an adjuster:
E3FB-T-L *
E3FB-L
Stability indicator
(Green)
Radial type, Metal housing
with an adjuster:
E3RB-T-D
E3RB-R
E3RB-D
without an adjuster:
E3RB-T-L *
Sensitivity adjuster
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator
(Orange)
Stability indicator
(Green)
Operation indicator
(Orange)
* The Emitter has two Power indicators (Green) instead of the Stability indicator (Green) and the Operation indicator (Orange).
Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
WARNING
This product is not designed or rated for directly or
indirectly ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it
for such a purpose.
CAUTION
Never use the product with an AC power supply.
Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the
rated voltage.
Do not use the product with incorrect wiring.
Otherwise, explosion, fire, malfunction may result.
Precautions for Safe Use
Be sure to follow the safety precautions below for added safety.
1. Do not use the sensor in an environment with explosive,
flammable or corrosive gas.
2. Do not use the sensor in an oil or chemical environment.
3. Do not use the sensor in the water, rain or outdoors.
4. Do not use the sensor in the environment where humidity is high
and condensation may occur.
5. Do not use the sensor in an environment with conditions
in excess of rated specifications.
6. Do not use the sensor in place that is exposed to direct sunlight.
7. Do not use the sensor in place where the sensor may receive
direct vibration or shock in excess of specifications.
8. Do not use thinner, alcohol, or other organic solvents on the sensor.
9. Never disassemble, repair nor tamper with the sensor.
10.Please process it as industrial waste.
Precautions for Correct Use
1. Laying Sensor wiring in the same conduit or duct as high-voltage
wires or power lines may result in malfunction or damage.
2. Do not pull on the cable with excessive force.
3. If a commercial switching regulator is used, ground the FG (frame
ground) terminal.
4. The sensor will be available 100 ms after the power supply is turned
ON. Start to use the sensor 100 ms or more after turning ON the
power supply. If the load and the sensor are connected to separate
power supplies, be sure to turn ON the sensor first.
5. Output pulses may be generated even when the power supply is
OFF. Therefore, it is recommended to first turn OFF the power
supply for the load or the load line.
6. The sensor must be mounted using the provided nuts. The proper
tightening torque range of E3FA/E3RA plastic housing series is
between 0.4 and 0.5 N•m. The proper tightening torque of E3FB/
E3RB metal housing series is 20 N •m max..
13
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.
Sensors (E3FA/E3RA Plastic housing)
E3FA series
Pre-wired Models
E3FA-T11
E3FA-R1
E3FA-D1
E3FA-L1
E3FA-V11
E3FA-B1
Front view
Left side view
Left side view
15
Emitter
Optical axis
Stability indicator (green)
23
30.5
Optical axis
* Suitable models
E3FA-T 11-D
E3FA-R 12
E3FA-D 1
E3FA-V 11
E3FA-B 12
Suitable models
E3FA-R 11
E3FA-D 1
E3FA-L 1
E3FA-V 11
E3FA-B 12
Left side view
15
34.5
2
7 dia.
M18 × 30.5 P=1
Receiver
15
Operation indicator (orange)
Stability indicator (green)
2
Mounting Holes
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
1
16.6 dia.
7
Emitter
Optical axis
Rear view
7
4
Terminal No.
Specification
1
+V
2
L/on · D/on selectable
3
0V
4
Output
Front view
Optical axis
Emitter
5.2
3
* Suitable models
E3FA-T 21-D
E3FA-R 22
E3FA-D 2
E3FA-V 21
E3FA-B 22
Suitable models
E3FA-R 21
E3FA-D 2
E3FA-L 2
E3FA-V 21
E3FA-B 22
Receiver
M12 × 4 P=1
23
30.5
Optical axis
Rear view
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
Right side view
Sensitivity adjuster *
45
Left side view
Optical axis
Mounting Holes
Vinyl insulated round cord 4 dia. 4 cores
(conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
/insulated outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
standard length 2 m
Front view
Suitable models
E3FA-T 21
E3FA-R 22
E3FA-B 21
E3RA series
Pre-wired Models
E3RA-T11
E3RA-R11
E3RA-D1
Operation indicator (orange)
7 dia.
M18 × 30.5 P=1
16.6 dia.
7
Suitable models
E3FA-T 11
E3FA-R 12
E3FA-B 11
E3FA series
M12 Connector Models
E3FA-T21
E3FA-R2
E3FA-D2
E3FA-L2
E3FA-V21
E3FA-B2
2
Receiver
15
Sensitivity adjuster *
41
34.5
14.1 dia.
M18 × 30.5 P=1
5.2
14.9
43.4
Mounting Holes
35.9
47.4
53.9
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
7 dia.
Stability
indicator (green)
Suitable models
E3RA-R 11
E3RA-D 1
Suitable models
E3RA-T 11
E3RA series
M12 Connector Models
E3RA-T21
E3RA-R21
E3RA-D2
Rear view
Vinyl insulated round cord 4 dia. 4 cores
(conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
/insulated outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
standard length 2 m
Rear view
Optical axis
Receiver
5.2
7
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
Front view
Optical axis
Emitter
14.1 dia.
M18 × 30.5 P=1
5.2
14.9
43.4
Mounting Holes
35.9
47.4
57.9
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
7 dia.
Stability
indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
M12 × 4 P=1
Suitable models
E3RA-T 21
14
Suitable models
E3RA-R 21
E3RA-D 2
Bottom view
3
2
4
1
Terminal No.
Specification
1
+V
2
L/on · D/on selectable
3
0V
4
Output
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Sensors (E3FB/E3RB Metal housing)
E3FB series
Pre-wired Models
E3FB-T11
E3FB-R1
E3FB-D1
E3FB-L1
E3FB-V11
E3FB-B1
Front view
Left side view
Stability indicator (green)
Mounting Holes
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
7
Emitter
Optical axis
Vinyl insulated round cord 4 dia. 4 cores
(conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
/insulated outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
standard length 2 m
23
29.9
Optical axis
* Suitable models
E3FB-T 11-D
E3FB-R 12
E3FB-D 1
E3FB-V 11
E3FB-B 12
Suitable models
E3FB-R 11
E3FB-D 1
E3FB-L 1
E3FB-V 11
E3FB-B 12
Front view
Left side view
Right side view
Sensitivity adjuster *
48
Left side view
37.5
7 dia.
M18 × 26.4 P=1
Receiver
Operation indicator (orange)
Stability indicator (green)
2
Mounting Holes
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
1
7
Emitter
Optical axis
Rear view
Optical axis
Receiver
7
4
Terminal No.
Specification
1
+V
2
L/on · D/on selectable
3
0V
4
Output
Front view
Optical axis
Emitter
5.2
3
* Suitable models
E3FB-T 21-D
E3FB-R 22
E3FB-D 2
E3FB-V 21
E3FB-B 22
Suitable models
E3FB-R 21
E3FB-D 2
E3FB-L 2
E3FB-V 21
E3FB-B 22
Rear view
M12 × 4 P=1
23
29.9
Optical axis
Suitable models
E3FB-T 21
E3FB-R 22
E3FB-B 21
E3RB series
Pre-wired Models
E3RB-T11
E3RB-R11
E3RB-D1
Operation indicator (orange)
7 dia.
M18 × 26.4 P=1
Receiver
Suitable models
E3FB-T 11
E3FB-R 12
E3FB-B 11
E3FB series
M12 Connector Models
E3FB-T21
E3FB-R2
E3FB-D2
E3FB-L2
E3FB-V21
E3FB-B2
Sensitivity adjuster *
44
37.5
Left side view
14.1 dia.
M18 × 26.4 P=1
5.2
13
42.8
Mounting Holes
35.9
50.4 56.9
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
7 dia.
Stability
indicator (green)
Suitable models
E3RB-T 11
E3RB series
M12 Connector Models
E3RB-T21
E3RB-R21
E3RB-D2
Rear view
Suitable models
E3RB-R 11
E3RB-D 1
Vinyl insulated ro und cord 4 dia. 4 cores
(conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
/insulated outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
standard length 2 m
Rear view
Optical axis
Receiver
5.2
7
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
Front view
Optical axis
Emitter
14.1 dia.
5.2
M18 × 26.4 P=1
13
42.8
Mounting Holes
35.9
50.4
60.9
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
7 dia.
Stability
indicator (green)
M12 × 4 P=1
Suitable models
E3RB-T 21
Suitable models
E3RB-R 21
E3RB-D 2
Bottom view
3
2
4
1
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
Terminal No.
Specification
1
+V
2
L/on · D/on selectable
3
0V
4
Output
15
E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
Attached nut
For E3FA/E3RA
For E3FB/E3RB
8
24 dia.
4
24 dia.
Three, 22
Three, 24
M18 × 7.5 P=1
M18 × 4 P=1
Accessories (Order Separately)
Reflectors
E39-R1S
E39-RP1
34
Two, 3.5 dia.
8.5
44
40.3
3
7.5
7
0.2
59.9
80
52
72 63.6
Reflector
8
2.7
1.6
Two, 3.5 dia.
Mounting brackets
E39-L183
Mounting brackets
E39-L182
42
4.3
Two, R15
22
Two, 30°
Two, 4.3
37
14.5 12.5
15
1.5
(R16.5)
15.1
36.5
20
16
27 dia.
90°
18.2 dia.
16.7 dia.
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03/13
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