NO:
DATE:
PH-169
November 2012
PRODUCT:
TYPE:
E3A2 Photoelectric Sensor
Discontinuation Notice
Photoelectric Sensor E3A2 and Fiber-Optic Model E3A2-X
will be Discontinued March 2013; Use E3JM and E3G
OR
E3A2
E3JM
E3G
The E3A2 Slim Photoelectric Sensors and E3A2-X Fiber-optic Amplifiers will be discontinued March
2013. Omron Industrial Automation recommends using E3JM and E3G Sensors as conditional
replacements for E3A2 models. There is no suggested replacement for E3A2-X fiber-optic models.
The discontinuation includes models with built-in timer, designated with “D” or “T” in the part number.
The unique feature of E3A2 is the plug-in replaceable output. This is not available on the
recommended replacements. The E3A2-X fiber-optic amplifier offered an AC/DC powered option to
industry standard DC power only models.
Discontinued Products/Suggested Replacements
Product discontinuation
Diffuse reflective models
E3A2-DS70M4
E3A2-DS70M4D
E3A2-DS70M4T
E3A2-DS70M4-G1
E3A2-DS70M4-G
E3A2-DS70M4D-G
E3A2-DS70M4T-G
Retro-reflective models
E3A2-R3M4
E3A2-R3M4-G
E3A2-R3M4D-G
E3A2-R3M4T-G1
E3A2-R3M4D
E3A2-R3M4T
E3A2-R3M4-GN
E3A2-R3M4-GN1
E3A2-R3M4D-GN
E3A2-R3M4D-GN1
E3A2-R3M4D-G1-31
E3A2-R3M4T-G
Recommended replacement
E3JM-DS70M4-US
E3JM-DS70M4T-US
E3JM-DS70M4T-US
E3G-ML79-G
E3JM-DS70M4-G
E3JM-DS70M4T-G
E3JM-DS70M4T-G
E3G-MR19
E3G-MR19-G
E3G-MR19-G
E3G-MR19T-G
E3G-MR19T
E3G-MR19T
E3G-MR19-G
E3G-MR19-G
E3G-MR19T-G
E3G-MR19T-G
E3G-MR19T-G
E3G-MR19T-G
1
Product discontinuation
Through-beam models
E3A2-10M4
E3A2-10M4D
E3A2-10M4T
E3A2-10M4-G
E3A2-10M4D-G
E3A2-10M4T-G
E3A2-10L
Fiber-optic amplifier models
E3A2-XCM4
E3A2-XCM4D
E3A2-XCM4T
E3A2-XCM4-G
E3A2-XCM4D-G
E3A2-XCM4T-G
Recommended replacement
E3JM-10M4-US
E3JM-10M4T-US
E3JM-10M4T-US
E3JM-10M4-G-N
E3JM-10M4T-G-N
E3JM-10M4T-G-N
E3JM-10L-US
None
None
None
None
None
None
Summary of Differences
The table below shows the key differences between E3A2 and replacement models E3JM and E3G:
Series Name
Wiring
Mounting holes
Timing
Functions
Response Time
E3A2
Terminals 3, 4, and 5 are
for output
36mm apart
Normal, ON-delay, OFFdelay, one-shot or equal
ON and OFF Delays
15 ms maximum
(ON and OFF)
E3JM
Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are
for output
42mm apart
ON-delay, OFF-delay,
and one-shot
E3G
Terminals 1, 2, and 3
are for output
37mm x 74mm apart
ON-delay, OFF-delay, or
one-shot
30 ms maximum
(ON and OFF)
30 ms maximum
(ON and OFF)
For a detailed comparison, see the following pages.
Reference Documentation
Please refer to the E3A2, E3JM, and E3G Sensor Datasheets for complete details.
Description
Media
Publication number
E3A2 Photoelectric Sensor Datasheet
PDF only
CEDSAX4 E3A2
E3A2-X Fiber-Optic Amplifier Datasheet
PDF only
CEDSAX4 E3A2-X
E3JM Datasheet
PDF only
CEDSAX4 E3JM
E3G Datasheet
PDF only
CEDSAX4 E3G
2
Body Color
Product discontinuation
Yellow+Black
Recommended replacement
Black
Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2-DS70□□□(-G) series
Model E3A2-DS70M4T-G1
Recommended replacement
Model E3G-ML79
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2-10□□□(-G) series
Model E3A2-R3□□(-G) series
Recommended replacement
Model E3G-MR19(T)(-G)
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2-XC type
Recommended replacement
None
Wire Connection
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2-10□□□(-G) Through-beam types
Model E3A2-DS70M4□/ R3M□
Retroflective and Diffuse Reflective Types
Recommended replacement
Model E3JM-10□4(T)-G-N/US
Model E3JM-DS70□4(T)-G/US
Model E3G-MR19(T)(-G)
Timing Chart
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2 series
Recommended replacement
E3JM series
E3G series
Models without timer
Models with timer
Mounting Dimensions
Product discontinuation
Model E3A2 series
Recommended replacement
Model E3JM-10□4(T)-G-N/US
Model E3JM-DS70□4(T)-G/US
Model E3G-MR19(T)(-G)
Characteristics
Item
Product discontinuation
E3A2-10(-G)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Sensing distance
Power supply voltage
Light source (wavelength)
Relay output
Power/Current
type
Consumption
DC solid-state
output
AC solid-state
output
Type
Control
output
Relay
Response
Time (ON
and OFF)
Relay output type
Max. load
Type
E3A2-T
Timer function
Type
E3A2-D
Range
Degree of protection
24 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
12 to 240 VDC
Infrared LED (950 nm)
Emitter: 0.82 W. max.
Receiver: 1.2 W max.
Emitter: 0.82 VA max.
Receiver: 1.2 VA max.
SPDT with G6C-2117P-DC8 output
module (standard)
Recommended replacement
E3JM-104(T)-G-N/US
10 m
12 to 240 VDC ±10%,
ripple (p-p): 10% max.
24 to 240 VAC ±10% at 50/60 Hz
Infrared LED (950 nm)
3 W max.
Emitter: 1.5 W max.
Receiver: 1.5 W max.
3 A, 250 VAC (p.f. = 1); 3 A, 30 VDC
Relay output (E3JM-M4 (T) model):
SPDT, 3 A at 250 VAC (cos =1)
10 mA min. at 5 VDC
15 ms max. with G6C-2117P-DC8
output module (standard)
E3JM-M4 (T) models)
Operate or reset: 30 ms max.
Normal, ON-delay, OFF-delay, one-shot
or equal ON- and OFF-delays, switch
ON-delay/OFF-delay/One-shot delay
selectable
switch selectable
(Only for E3JM-4T)
Independent ON- and OFF-delays
0.1 to 5 seconds
IEC 60529: IP66
0.1 to 5 seconds (adjustable),
only for E3JM-4T
IEC 60529: IP66
Item
Sensing distance
Power supply voltage
Product discontinuation
E3A2-DS70(-G)
70 cm (27.6 in)
with 10 x 10 cm (3.94 x .94 in)
90% reflectance white matte paper
24 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
12 to 240 VDC
Infrared LED (950 nm)
Light source (wavelength)
Relay output
Power/Current
type
1.5 W max.
Consumption
DC solid-state
output
AC solid-state
2 VA max.
output
SPDT with G6C-2117P-DC8 output
module (standard)
Control
Relay
output
3 A, 250 VAC (p.f. = 1); 3 A, 30 VDC
Response Relay output type
Time (ON
and OFF)
Timer function
15 ms max. with G6C-2117P-DC8
output module (standard)
Type
E3A2-T
Normal, ON-delay, OFF-delay, oneshot or equal ON- and OFF-delays,
switch selectable
Type
E3A2-D
Independent ON- and OFF-delays
Range
0.1 to 5 seconds
Degree of protection
IEC 60529: IP66
Recommended replacement
E3JM-DS704(T)-G/US
70 cm
with 20 x 20 cm white paper
12 to 240 VDC ±10%,
ripple (p-p): 10% max.
24 to 240 VAC ±10% at 50/60 Hz
Infrared LED (950 nm)
2 W max.
Relay output (E3JM-M4 (T) model):
SPDT, 3 A max. at 250 VAC (cos =1)
10 mA min. at 5 VDC
Operate or reset: 30 ms max.
ON-delay/OFF-delay/One-shot delay
switch selectable
(Only for E3JM-4T)
0.1 to 5 seconds (adjustable),
only for E3JM-4T
IEC 60529: IP66
Item
Product discontinuation
Recommended replacement
E3A2-R3(-G)
Sensing distance
3 m (9.8 ft)
with E39-R1 reflector (included)
Power supply voltage
24 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
12 to 240 VDC
Light source (wavelength)
Pulse modulated red LED, polarized
(680 nm)
Relay output
type
DC solidstate output
AC solidstate output
Power/Current
Consumption
Control
output
Relay
Red LED (650 nm)
2 W max.
2 VA max.
SPDT with G6C-2117P-DC8 output
module (standard)
Max. load
3 A, 250 VAC (p.f. = 1); 3 A, 30 VDC
Type
E3A2-T
10 m (500 mm)
when using E39-R2
12 to 240 VDC ±10%,
ripple (p-p): 10% max.
24 to 240 VAC ±10% at 50/60 Hz
1.5 W max.
Type
Response
Time (ON Relay output type
and OFF)
E3G-MR19(T)(-G)
15 ms max. with G6C-2117P-DC8
output module (standard)
Relay output: SPDT, 3 A (cos =1) max.
at 250 VAC or 3 A max. at 30 VDC
Light-ON/Dark-ON, selectable
Operate or reset: 30 ms max.
Normal, ON-delay, OFF-delay, oneshot or equal ON- and OFF-delays,
switch selectable
ON-delay/OFF-delay/One-shot delay;
0.1 to 5 seconds adjustable
(only for E3G-MR19T)
Timer function
Type
E3A2-D
Independent ON- and OFF-delays
Range
0.1 to 5 seconds
0.1 to 5 seconds
IEC 60529: IP66
IEC 60529: IP67 (with protective cover)
Degree of protection
Operation Ratings
Product discontinuation
Recommended replacement
Operation Methods
Product discontinuation
Sensitivity adjustment:
E3A2-10□□□:fixed
E3A2- R3□□□/DS70□□□: one-turn adjuster
Recommended replacement
Sensitivity adjustment:
E3JM-10M4(T): fixed
E3G-MR19(T)/E3JM-DS70M4(T): one-turn adjuster