Grooved-type Photoelectric Sensor
E3S-GS3E4
CSM_E3S-GS3E4_DS_E_3_1
A Grooved-type Sensor That Doesn't
Require Optical Axes Alignment
Be sure to read Safety Precautions
on page 2.
Ordering Information
Grooved-type Photoelectric Sensor
Sensing method Appearance
Sensing distance
Grooved-type
30 mm
Infrared light
Model
E3S-GS3E4 2M
Ratings and Specifications
Sensing method
Model
Item
Sensing distance
Standard sensing object
Minimum detectable object
Light source (wavelength)
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Grooved-type
E3S-GS3E4
30 mm
Opaque, 6-mm dia. min.
3-mm dia. min. (black mark on transparent sheet)
Infrared LED (950 nm)
12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max.
40 mA max.
Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., Load current: 80 mA max. (residual voltage: 2 V max.);
Control output
NPN voltage output; Light-ON/Dark-ON mode selector
Protection circuits
Power supply reverse polarity, Output short-circuit protection
Response time
Operate or reset: 1 ms max.
Sensitivity adjustment
One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max.
(Receiver side)
Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Operating: −25 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient temperature
Storage: −40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient humidity
Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance
20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance (destruction) 10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 h each in X, Y and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction)
500 m/s2, for 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection
IEC IP67
Connection method
Pre-wired (standard length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)
Approx. 330 g
Case
Zinc die-cast
Materials
Lens
Polycarbonate
Indicator window
Polycarbonate
Accessories
Adjustment screwdriver, Sensitivity adjuster, Instruction sheet
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E3S-GS3E4
I/O Circuit Diagrams
NPN Output
Model
Operation
mode
Connection
method
Timing charts
Output circuit
Incident light
No incident light
Light ON
ON
Light
indicator
OFF
(red)
ON
Output
OFF
transistor
Load 1 Operate
(e.g., relay) Reset
(Between brown and black)
H
Load 2
L
Brown cable: +V
Blue cable: 0 V
Brown *1
Light
indicator
(red)
(Between blue and black)
Stability
indicator
(green)
E3S-GS3E4
Photoelectric
Sensor
main
circuit
Incident light
No incident light
Dark ON
ON
Light
indicator
OFF
(red)
ON
Output
OFF
transistor
Load 1 Operate
(e.g., relay) Reset
Load 2
H
L
Load 1
(relay)
1.5 to
4 mA
Brown cable: 0 V
Blue cable: +V
12 to
24 VDC
Black
*2
Z
Load 2
0V
Blue *1
(Between blue and black)
(Between brown and black)
*1. Invert the connection to switch between Light ON and Dark ON.
*2. Voltage output (When connecting a transistor circuit, etc.)
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Precautions for Correct Use
This product is not designed or rated for
ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it for
such purpose.
Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that
exceed product ratings.
(Unit: mm)
Dimensions
Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance class IT16 is used for dimensions in this data sheet.
E3S-GS3E4
83.6
72
7
12.5
6
45
4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable
with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm2,
Insulator diameter: 1.2 mm),
Standard length: 2 m
Mounting Holes
Two, M6 holes
12.5
10
52
Light indicator
(red)
30
40
40
Stability indicator
(green)
Optical axis
20
11.3
Sensitivity adjuster
Two, 6.5 dia.
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In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2015.9
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