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E3S-DC/E3NX-CA Series
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Highly-reflective glossy packaging with Colorful packaging where there is little di erence Low-reflection packaging,
aluminum vapor deposition material in color between the mark and background such as film with fine asperities
Business Challenge
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OMRON’s New Color Mark Sensors
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OMRON’s New Color Mark Sensors
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Detection
Detection
Detection
of
of Both
Both Glossy
Glossy and
and
of Both Glossy
Colorful and
Packaging.
Colorful Packaging.
Colorful Packaging.
The Sensors can accurately detect color marks on glossy and colorful packaging, which have been troublesome for conventional systems.
They also help reduce the number of troubleshooting requests made to packaging machine manufacturers—without any decrease in the
The Sensors can
operations rateaccurately detect color
due to equipment marks on
stoppages glossy
caused byand colorful
false packaging, which have been troublesome for conventional systems.
detection.
They also help reduce the number of troubleshooting requests made to packaging machine manufacturers—without any decrease in the
The Sensorsrate
operations candue
accurately detect color
to equipment markscaused
stoppages on glossy
by and
falsecolorful packaging, which have been troublesome for conventional systems.
detection.
They also help reduce the number of troubleshooting requests made to packaging machine manufacturers—without any decrease in the
operations rate due to equipment stoppages caused by false detection.
NEW
Color
NEW Fiber Amplifier Unit
E3NX-CA
Color
NEW Fiber Amplifier Unit
E3NX-CA
Color Fiber Amplifier Unit
E3NX-CA
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“I want stable detection
of aluminum vapor
deposition material and
other glossy packaging.”
Saturated; unable to detect
Threshold
is too high, so there is not enough
Existing challenges
Glossy packaging
ackground Mark
Background
E3S-DC/E3NX-CA
The incident light range in which no The optimal light intensity—with just
saturation occurs—no adjustment required two button presses
The high luminance three-color LED drastically improves The high luminance white LED and Smart Noise Reduction
the light intensity. Meanwhile, Smart Noise Reduction technology work together to increase the light intensity and
technology is applied, resulting in a high dynamic range reduce the amount of noise. This makes it possible to
where the Sensor is not saturated even when detecting expand the light intensity adjustment range for the emitter
a mirror surface—without having to make any light and receiver to 1/100x and 1/3x respectively, resulting in a
intensity adjustments. high dynamic range four times that of conventional products.
You can automatically adjust the optimal intensity by just
pressing a button once with a mark and once without it.
Optical mirror
Intensity
decreases
Approx. 1.3x
Aluminum vapor
deposition 4x
Constant
material intensity
Intensity
Grayscale increases
Conventional Conventional
product E3ZM-V NEW E3S-DC product E3X-DAC-S NEW E3NX-CA
* Optical mirror and aluminum vapor deposition material measured at maximum incident level (13 mm); grayscale measured at
minimum incident level (7 mm or 13 mm).
Further Information
Coaxial fiber
Color Mark Photoelectric Sensor: Color Fiber Amplifier Unit:
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Receiver
Conventional Lens Light is reflected away from
product the lens due to the angle
E3ZM-V of the workpiece, which
Emitted
light reduces the incident level. 60°
Workpiece Emitter
Specular
The large lens easily gathers reflected light
NEW
Lens E32-C91N
the reflected light from the
E3S-DC narrow beam even if the
Emitted The coaxial Fiber Unit E32-C91N has an emission beam that covers a 60° area.
light
workpiece is tilted resulting
Workpiece Even if the workpiece is tilted, the Fiber Unit does not receive much of the
in no incident level fluctuation.
specular reflected light and mainly receives di usion light that carries color
information. Therefore, it stably detects color information even if the workpiece
has a glossy surface.
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“I want stable detection
of colorful packaging
E3S-DC/E3NX-CA
Color Mark Photoelectric Sensor (E3S-DC): Color Fiber Amplifier Unit (E3NX-CA):
Conventional Conventional
product E3ZM-V NEW E3S-DC product E3X-DAC-S NEW E3NX-CA
S/N ratio
S/N ratio improved
improved four times
nine times
Noise
Noise
Noise Incident level
Noise Incident level Incident level
Incident level
Background Mark Background Mark Background Mark Background Mark
Further Information
other colors cannot be detected with RGB single-color light source sensors (Fig. 2). For R
B G detect combinations of blue with green.
the new Color Mark Sensors, the Photoelectric Sensor uses RGB three-color LEDs as the
White *2. Based on degree to which brightness is felt
light source, and the Fiber Sensor uses a white LED that has a broad wavelength range.
for each wavelength when detecting light
Color sensing makes stable detection possible—even for those color combinations Ultraviolet light Infrared
ared light Wavelength
that would be di cult using single wavelengths. *2
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“I want stable detection
of packaging even if Lot C
the lot changes.”
Lot A
E3S-DC/E3NX-CA
Until now, setting the threshold during commissioning required the knowledge of an expert. Now it is
During commissioning
possible to get the optimal setting just by registering the RGB ratio of the packaging.
When a false detection occurs, RGB values can be checked to determine if there has been a color shift
During maintenance
between lots. Identifying the cause of the problem and resolving it just got easier.
Database HMI
Computer network
Controller (PLC)
Fieldbus network
Sen
Sensor Communications
Unit
NX Series E3NW-ECT
E3N
IO-Link
Master Unit
Meets COM3 NX-ILM400 I/O data and
(230.4 kbps) present value data: 5 ms
IO-Link standards
Color Mark Photoelectric Sensor E3S-DC Color Fiber Amplifier Unit E3NX-CA
Color Mark Photoelectric Sensor (E3S-DC): Color Fiber Amplifier Unit (E3NX-CA):
Examine values that can be detected based on RGB data, then provide feedback on the design.
RGB quantitative
The mark can be detected value database
if the G value is 1970, right?
Cookie Quantify RGB data Changing this color Modify by changing the G value
will be okay, since the
R: 2040 R: 2040
design won't suffer!
G: 2040 G: 1970
B: 1930 B: 1930
Production
engineer
Designer
*1
Made possible through using a function that transmits RGB data via IO-Link (for E3S-DS) or EtherCAT (for E3NX-CA)
to build a system that covers everything from Sensors to the computer network.
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Color Mark Photoelectric Sensor
E3S-DC
Color Mark Detection on Any Type of
Packaging.
• Narrow Beam and large lens for stable detection of
workpieces tilted at various angles.
• Detects subtle color differences.
• High luminance, three-element (RGB) LED light source for
greater light intensity.
• Highly efficient optics technology provides high power and
enables stable detection even of subtle color differences.
• Handles glossy workpieces.
• Thorough noise reduction.
• High dynamic range covers everything from black to mirror
surfaces.
• IoT compatible.
For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
• Models that support IO-Link also available. safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
• Sends RGB information to host with high-speed IO-Link
communications.
• Optimum threshold set to reduce false detection.
Ordering Information
Sensors (Refer to Dimensions on page 18.) Red light, Green light, Blue light
Connection
Sensing method Appearance Sensing distance Output Model Baud rate *
method
E3S-DCP21-IL2 COM2
Diffuse-reflective Push-pull
M12 connector E3S-DCP21-IL3 COM3
(mark detection)
10±3 mm
NPN E3S-DCN21 ---
Note: Download the IO-Link setup file (IODD file) from your OMRON website.
* Refer to Ratings and Specifications on page 13 for the baud rate.
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Ratings and Specifications
Sensing method Diffuse-reflective (mark detection)
Output Push-pull NPN
Item Model E3S-DCP21-IL2 E3S-DCP21-IL3 E3S-DCN21
Sensing distance 10 ±3 mm (White paper 10 ×10 mm)
Spot size (reference value) 1 × 4 mm
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (635 nm), Green LED (525 nm), Blue LED (465 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC±10% (Ripple (p-p) 10% max.)
Power consumption 960 mW max. (Reference: Power supply voltage 24 V, Current consumption 40 mA max.)
Control output Load current: 100 mA max. (30 VDC max.)
Operation indicator (orange), RUN indicator (green),
Indications 7-segment indicator (white), Key lock indicator (white),
Timer indicator (white), 1-point teaching mode indicator (white)
Operation mode High when ma rk is detected. ON when mark is detected.
Power supply reverse polarity protection, output short-circuit protection and output incorrect
Protection circuits
connection protection
Operate or reset: 50 µs max. for each (2-point teaching mode)
Response time Operate or reset: 150 µs max. for each (1-point teaching mode)
Sensitivity adjustment Teaching method
Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range Operating: −10 to 55°C; Storage: −25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operation: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz with double amplitude of 1.5 mm 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 60529 IP67
Connection method M12, 4-pin connector
Weight (packed
state/Sensor only) Model with connector Approx. 370 g/approx. 320 g
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Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Color vs. Detection Capability
E3S-DC
Teaching Capabilities
Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Red
White Red -red Yellow -green Green -green Blue -purple Purple -purple Black
White
Red
Yellow
-red
Yellow
Yellow
-green
Green
Blue
-green
Blue
Blue
-purple
Purple
Red
-purple
Black
Note: The above chart shows the combinations of colors for which teaching is possible at a sensing distance of 10 mm.
Detectable Ranges
E3S-DC
Background color: White Background color: Red Background color: Yellow-red
Teaching distance: 10 mm Teaching distance: 10 mm Teaching distance: 10 mm
15.0 15.0 15.0
Detectable range (mm)
Blue-green
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
White
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue-green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
Blue-green
White
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Background color: Yellow Background color: Yellow-green Background color: Green
Teaching distance: 10 mm Teaching distance: 10 mm Teaching distance: 10 mm
15.0 15.0 15.0
Detectable range (mm)
Detectable range (mm)
Green
Blue-green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Blue-green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue-green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Green
Blue-green
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue-green
Blue
Purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Black
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Blue-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Red-purple
Black
Yellow-green
Blue-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Black
Yellow-green
Blue-green
White
Red
Yellow-red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple
Red-purple
Excess Gain vs. Distance
E3S-DC
20 10
Incident light (%)
0
10
10
−20
−20
−30
−30
−40 −40
−50 −50
4 7 10 13 16 4 7 10 13 16
Distance (mm) Distance (mm)
−20
5
−30
0 −40
−50
−5
−60
−10
−70
Sensing object:
Aluminum vapor deposition film
−15 −80
−15 −10 −5 5 10 0 15 −15 −10 −5 5 10 0 15
Angle (°) Angle (°)
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I/O Circuit Diagrams
Push-Pull Output
NO/NC
Model Output mode setting Timing chart Output circuit
*4
Mark
Using Pin 2 as an external input * 1
Sensing object Background
(enabled by default)
Lighting
RUN indicator Brown +V
(Green) 1
Lighting NPN
Operation indicator Not Lighting
*2
Load
(Orange)
HIGH
NO * 5 Pin 4 output (NO) LOW Black C/Q
HIGH
4
Pin 2 output (NO) LOW External 10 to
input 30 VDC
ON EXT/
Load current OFF
White OUT2 PNP * 3
(PNP connection)
ON 2
Load current OFF
Load
mode Blue 0V
3
(SIO mode)
(Pin 2 Output Mark
Using Pin 2 with a control output * 1
Settings)
Sensing object Background
(set for IO-Link)
Lighting Brown
RUN indicator +V
(Green) 1
NPN
Operation indicator Lighting Not Lighting *2
Load
Load
(Orange)
Pin 4 output (NC) HIGH Black
NC LOW
4
C/Q
E3S-DCP21-IL2 Pin 2 output (NC) HIGH
LOW 10 to
E3S-DCP21-IL3 ON EXT/
30 VDC
Load current OFF White OUT2 PNP
(PNP connection) 2 *3
ON
Load current OFF
Load
Load
(NPN connection)
Blue
0V
3
Mark
Sensing object Background
RUN indicator Brown +V Brown +V
(Green) (1 sec 1 1
cycles Flashing)
NO * 5 Operation indicator Not Lighting Lighting
(Orange)
Black C/Q Black C/Q
Pin 4 output (NO) 4 4
(IO-Link
communications)
IO-Link mode Pin 2 output (NO)
LOW
HIGH
EXT/
(Pin 2 Output White OUT2 White DI/DO
2 2
Settings) Sensing object Background
Mark
RUN indicator
(Green) (1 sec
cycles Flashing) Blue 0V Blue 0V
NC Operation indicator Lighting Not Lighting 3 3
(Orange)
Pin 4 output (NC) IO-Link
(IO-Link
communications) Master
HIGH
Pin 2 output (NC) LOW
*1. Pin 2 input/output can be switched with the IO-Link communication command “Switchpoint Pin 2”.
*2. In case of NPN connection, please connect the load between Pin 1 and Pin 4.
*3. In case of PNP connection, please connect the load between Pin 3 and Pin 4.
*4. It can be switched in IO-Link.
*5. Factory default
Note: You can use IO-Link communications to reverse the operation logic, set an output delay, and change between an input and output.
NPN Output
Model Timing chart Output circuit
Brown +V
1
Load
Mark
Sensing object Background
Black Q
RUN indicator Lighting
4
(Green) 10 to
E3S-DCN21 Operation indicator Not Lighting Lighting
30 VDC
(Orange)
ON White EXT
Pin 4 output (NO) OFF 2
ON External
Load current OFF
input
Blue 0V
3
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E3S-DC
Nomenclature
Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the precautions for all models in the website at: http://www.ia.omron.com/.
Warning Indications
Warning level Precautions for Safe Use
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in minor or The following precautions must be observed to ensure safe operation
WARNING moderate injury, or may result in serious of the product.
injury or death. Additionally, there may be 1. Do not install the product in the following locations.
significant property damage. • Locations subject to direct sunlight
• Locations subject to condensation due to high humidity
Precautions Supplementary comments on what to do or • Locations subject to corrosive gas
for Safe Use avoid doing, to use the product safely. • In the place where vibration or shock is directly transmitted to
the product.
Precautions Supplementary comments on what to do or 2. Do not use the product in environments subject to flammable or
avoid doing, to prevent failure to operate,
for Correct malfunction or undesirable effect on product
explosive gases.
Use 3. Do not use the product in any atmosphere or environment that
performance.
exceeds the ratings.
4. Do not pull on the cable with excessive strength.
Meaning of Product Safety Symbols
5. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in
General prohibition any way.
Indicates the instructions of unspecified 6. Do not use the product with the main unit damaged.
prohibited action. 7. Be sure that before making supply the supply voltage is less than
the maximum rated supply voltage (30 VDC).
Caution, explosion
8. Do not apply any load exceeding the ratings.
Indicates the possibility of explosion under
specific conditions. 9. Do not short the load. Otherwise damage or fire may result.
10. Connect the load correctly.
Caution, fire 11. Do not use the product under a chemical or an oil environment
Indicates the possibility of fire under specific without prior evaluation.
conditions. 12. Though this is type IP67, do not use in the water, rain or outdoors.
13. Do not use thinner, alcohol, or other organic solvents. Otherwise,
General caution the optical properties and degree of protection may be degraded.
Indicates unspecified general alert. 14. When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.
15. These Sensors are certificated for the UL standard on the
assumption of usage in a Class 2 circuit. Use them with Class 2
WARNING power supplies in the United States or Canada. Use the OMRON
XS2F-D4-series or XS5F-D4-series Cables. Cables that have
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring wires less than AWG24 (0.2 mm2) are for connection to terminal
safety of persons either directly or indirectly. Do not blocks and are not for field splicing. External overcurrent
use it for such purpose. protection of 1 A for AWG26, 2 A for AWG24, or 3 A for AWG22
wire must be provided for cable protection.
Never use the product with an AC power supply.
Otherwise, explosion may result.
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Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.
Sensors
Diffuse-reflective Models
E3S-DCP21-IL2 The connector section can be
The optical axis can be changed by
E3S-DCP21-IL3 swapping the lens and cover.
revolved in a range of 90°.
Two, M5; Depth: 5.5
E3S-DCN21
16.3 M12 connector
25 0.5 When Lens or Cover Is Replaced
Optical axis
53.7 25
15 15
21 30
15
28 4.5 0.2
17.7 dia. (lens diameter)
56
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MEMO
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Color Fiber Amplifier Unit
E3NX-CA
High Color Discrimination Capability with the Same
Easy Operation as Previous Fiber Amplifier Units.
• Detects subtle color differences.
• The new white LED optic system increases the light intensity and
the low-noise circuit in the Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit provides
superb detection capability.
• Handles glossy workpieces.
• Smart Tuning lets you set the optimum sensitivity for detection
with one simple operation.
• IoT compatible.
• The detected RGB data can be displayed on the Amplifier Unit,
and the Amplifier Unit for communications can transfer this data
to the host in realtime.
• Connect an existing E32-Series general-purpose fiber unit,
over 100 to choose from. For the most recent information on models that have been
certified for safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
Ordering Information
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 30.
Standard models
2 outputs + 1
Advanced models P re-wired (2 m) E3NX-CA21 2M E3NX-CA51 2M
input
* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Fiber Amplifier Unit on a network.
Note: Refer to your OMRON website for details on models with wire-saving connectors.
Through-beam
Array 10 mm E32-G16 2M
(Grooved type)
Note: Refer to Fiber Units on your OMRON website or to the Fiber Sensor Best Selection Catalog (Cat. No. E418-E1) for details on Fiber Units.
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E3NX-CA
E3NX-CA
Master
3 E3X-CN11
Connector
E3NX-CA6
2m
E3NX-CA8
Slave
1 E3X-CN12
Connector
Note: Models are also available with a 5-m cable. The model names have the suffix 5M. Ask your OMRON representative for delivery times.
E39-L143 1
PFP-M 1
Related Products
Sensor Communications Units
Type Appearance Model
Sensor Communications
E3NW-ECT
Unit for EtherCAT
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E3NX-CA
E3NX-CA
Ratings and Specifications
Model for Sensor
Type Standard models Advanced models
Communications Unit *1
NPN output E3NX-CA11 E3NX-CA6 E3NX-CA21
E3NX-CA0
PNP output E3NX-CA41 E3NX-CA8 E3NX-CA51
Connecting Wire-saving Connector for Sensor
Item Pre-wired Pre-wired
method Connector Communications Unit
Outputs 1 output 2 outputs
I/O --- *3
External input --- 1 input *2
Light source (wavelength) White LED (420 to 700 nm)
Supplied from the connector
Supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (p-p) through the Sensor
Communications Unit.
At Power Supply Voltage of 24 VDC
Normal mode: 960 mW max. (Current consumption: 65 mA max.)
Power consumption *4
Eco function ON: 720 mW max. (Current consumption: 30 mA max.)
Eco function LO: 800 mW max. (Current consumption: 33 mA max.)
Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max., open-collector
output
Load current: Groups of 1 to 3 Amplifiers: 100 mA max.,
Control output Groups of 4 to 30 Amplifiers: 20 mA max. ---
( Residual voltage: At load current of less than 10 mA: 1 V max.
At load current of 10 to 100 mA: 2 V max. )
OFF current: 0.1 mA max.
7-segment displays (Sub digital display: green, Main digital display: white)
Display direction: Switchable between normal and reversed.
Indications
OUT indicator (orange), NO/NC indicator (orange), Smart Tuning indicator (blue), and
OUT selection indicator (orange, only on models with 2 outputs)
Power supply reverse polarity protection, output short-circuit Power supply reverse polarity
Protection circuits
protection, and output reverse polarity protection protection
Contrast Mode: Light intensity discrimination for RGB (initial state/after 2-point tuning)
Sensing method (R+G+B light intensity discrimination for 1-point tuning)
Color Mode: RGB ratio discrimination
Super-high-speed Mode (SHS) *5 Operate or reset: 50 μs (only in Contrast Mode)
*3. Two sensor outputs are allocated in the programmable logic controller (PLC) I/O table.
PLC operation via Communications Unit enables reading detected values and changing settings.
*4. Power consumption
At Power Supply Voltage of 10 to 30 VDC
Normal mode: 1,080 mW max. (Current consumption: 36 mA max. at 30 VDC, 74 mA max. at 10 VDC)
Eco function ON: 840 mW max. (Current consumption: 28 mA max. at 30 VDC, 50mA max. at 10 VDC)
Eco function LO: 930 mW max. (Current consumption: 31 mA max. at 30 VDC, 55 mA max. at 10 VDC)
*5. The mutual interference prevention function is disabled if the detection mode is set to Super-high-speed Mode.
*6. The tuning will not change the number of units.
The least unit count among the mutual interference prevention units of E3NX and E3NC.
Check the mutual interference prevention unit count and response speed of each model.
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E3NX-CA
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E3NX-CA
E3NX-CA
Sensing Distances
Specifications
Hex-shaped Models
Sensing distance (mm) Optical axis
Type diameter
Bending radius White paper 12-color discrimination
Appearance (mm) (minimum Model
Sensing Aperture of cable (mm)
Size GIGA ST HS SHS GIGA ST HS SHS sensing object)
method angle (mm)
24
32
Array 10 mm R5 10 E32-G16 2M
7
20
Installation Information
Installation Cable
Weight
Model Emitter/ (packed
Ambient Tightening Mounting Bending Unbendable Tensile Sheath Core
receiver state)
temperature torque hole radius (mm) length (mm) strength material material
differentiation
White line on
E32-C91N 2M –40 to 70°C 0.98 N·m 6.2 +0.5
0 dia. R4 0 29.4 N Polyethylene Plastic
emitter cable
36 g
E32-G16 2M –40 to 70°C 0.53 N·m --- R5 0* 29.4 N Polyethylene Plastic --- 51 g
Hex-shaped Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Sensing Aperture
Size Model Super-
method angle Super-
High- High- high-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard
speed speed speed
speed
*2
Through- 15° E32-LT11N 2M (Built-in Lens) 980 510 350 140 190 100 70 44
M4
beam E32-T11N 2M 300 150 100 45 60 31 21 13
M3 60° E32-C21N 2M 54 27 18 7 10 5 3.6 2.6
M4 E32-D21N 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
Reflective M6 15° E32-LD11N 2M (Built-in Lens) 88 44 29 13 17 8 5 4
M3 E32-C31N 2M 12 6 4 1.8 2.4 1.2 0.8 0.6
60°
E32-C11N 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
Retro-
reflective for M6 E32-LR11NP 2M (Built-in
transparent 15° Lens) + E39-RP1 (Reflector, 370 180 120 55 75 37 25 16
object sold separately)
detection
*1. These sensing distances are recommended to make the most of the detection capabilities of the Sensor.
*2. The Super-high-speed Mode for 12-color discrimination with a Reflective Sensor or for detection of translucent objects with a Through-beam
Sensor can be set only in Contrast Mode. The Super-high-speed Mode can not be set in Color Mode.
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E3NX-CA
E3NX-CA
Threaded Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Sensing Aperture
Size Model Super-
method angle Super-
High- High- high-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard
speed speed speed
speed
*2
60° E32-T11R 2M 300 150 100 45 60 31 21 13
Through-
M4 E32-LT11 2M (Built-in Lens) 1,150 600 410 170 230 120 82 52
beam
E32-LT11R 2M (Built-in Lens) 980 510 350 140 190 100 70 44
15°
E32-LD11 2M (Built-in Lens) 92 46 30 13 18 9 6 4
M6
E32-LD11R 2M (Built-in Lens) 88 44 29 13 17 8 5 4
Reflective M3 E32-C31 2M 37 18 12 5 7 3.8 2.5 1.8
60° E32-D11R 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
M6
E32-CC200 2M 150 75 50 22 30 15 10 7
Cylindrical Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Sensing Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Size Model
method direction Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
1.5 dia. E32-T22B 2M 110 64 37 16 22 12 7 5
Through- Top-view
E32-T12R 2M 300 150 100 45 60 31 21 13
beam 3 dia.
Side-view E32-T14LR 2M 190 100 68 29 38 20 13 8
1.5 dia. E32-D22B 2M 17 8 6 2.4 3 2 1.2 0.7
Reflective Top-view E32-D221B 2M 38 20 13 5 7 4 3 1.7
3 dia.
E32-D32L 2M 85 44 30 12 17 8 6 3.7
Flat Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Sensing Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Model
method direction Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
Flat-view E32-LT35Z 2M (Built-in Lens) 360 190 130 55 73 38 26 16
Through- Top-view E32-T15XR 2M 300 150 100 45 60 31 21 13
beam Side-view E32-T15YR 2M 190 100 68 29 38 20 13 8
Flat-view E32-T15ZR 2M 190 100 68 29 38 20 13 8
Top-view E32-D15XR 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
Reflective Side-view E32-D15YR 2M 21 10 7 3.1 4.2 2.1 1.4 1
Flat-view E32-D15ZR 2M 21 10 7 3.1 4.2 2.1 1.4 1
Sleeve Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Sensing Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Model
method direction Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
Through-
E32-TC200BR 2M 300 150 100 45 60 31 21 13
beam Top-view
Reflective E32-DC200BR 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
*1. These sensing distances are recommended to make the most of the detection capabilities of the Sensor.
*2. The Super-high-speed Mode for 12-color discrimination with a Reflective Sensor or for detection of translucent objects with a Through-beam
Sensor can be set only in Contrast Mode. The Super-high-speed Mode can not be set in Color Mode.
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*1. These sensing distances are recommended to make the most of the detection capabilities of the Sensor.
*2. The Super-high-speed Mode for 12-color discrimination with a Reflective Sensor or for detection of translucent objects with a Through-beam
Sensor can be set only in Contrast Mode. The Super-high-speed Mode can not be set in Color Mode.
*3. The sensing distances are given for Contrast Mode. The sensing distance cannot be set in Color Mode.
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Bending-resistant Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Size Model
method Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
1.5 dia. E32-T22B 2M 110 64 37 16 22 12 7 5
Through- M3 E32-T21 2M 100 57 33 14 20 11 6 4
beam M4 E32-T11 2M 380 200 130 58 77 40 27 17
Square E32-T25XB 2M 77 43 25 10 15 8 5 3.3
1.5 dia. E32-D22B 2M 17 8 6 2.4 3 2 1.2 0.7
M3 E32-D21 2M 17 8 6 2.4 3.4 1.8 1.2 0.7
3 dia. E32-D221B 2M 38 20 13 5 7 4 3 1.7
Reflective
M4 E32-D21B 2M 38 20 13 5 7 4 2.7 1.7
M6 E32-D11 2M 90 45 30 13 18 9 6 4
Square E32-D25XB 2M 27 14 9 3.9 5 3 2 1.2
Heat-resistant Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Heat-resistant Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Model
method temperature Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
150° E32-T51 2M 420 220 150 65 85 44 30 19
Through-
200° E32-T81R-S 2M 150 80 54 23 30 16 10 7
beam
350° E32-T61-S 2M 250 130 91 39 51 26 18 11
150° E32-D51 2M 120 60 40 17 24 12 8 5
200° E32-D81R-S 2M 42 21 14 6 8 4.3 2.9 1.9
Reflective
350° E32-D61-S 2M 42 21 14 6 8 4 2.9 1.9
400° E32-D73-S 2M 28 14 9 4 5 2.9 1.9 1.3
Vacuum-resistant Models
Sensing distance (mm)
Reflective: White paper, Reflective: 12-color discrimination,
Sensing Heat-resistant Through-beam: Opaque object Through-beam: Translucent object *1
Type Model
method temperature Super- Super-
High- High-
GIGA Standard high- GIGA Standard high-
speed speed
speed speed *2
E32-T51V 1M 110 57 39 16 22 11 7 5
Through- Vacuum 120°
E32-T51V 1M+E39-F1V 170 90 61 26 34 18 12 7
beam side
200° E32-T84SV 1M 270 140 97 41 54 28 19 12
*1. These sensing distances are recommended to make the most of the detection capabilities of the Sensor.
*2. The Super-high-speed Mode for 12-color discrimination with a Reflective Sensor or for detection of translucent objects with a Through-beam
Sensor can be set only in Contrast Mode. The Super-high-speed Mode can not be set in Color Mode.
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Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Color vs. Detection Capability
E3NX-CA + E32-CC200
Yellow/ Yellow/ Blue/ Blue/ Red/
White Red Yellow Green Blue Purple Black*
red green green purple purple
White ( )
Red
Yellow/
red
Yellow
Yellow/
green
Green
Blue/
green
Blue
Blue/
purple
Purple
Red/
purple
Black* ( )
High-speed Mode
Sensing distance: 10 mm (i.e., tuning distance)
: Detection possible, ×: Detection not possible.
* Use Contrast Mode to distinguish between white and black.
Sensing distance: 10 mm
(= tuning distance) Sensing distance: 10 mm
0 0 (= tuning distance)
−5 −5
−10 −10
X
−15 −15
Sensing Object Color Sensing Object Color
Red Red
−20 Sensing −20 +θ
object Green −θ Green
Sensing
Blue object Blue
−25 −25
−40 −30 −20 −10 0 10 20 30 40 −20 −15 −10 −5 0 5 10 15 20
Change in distance X (%) Angle of incline θ (°)
20
15
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Distance (mm)
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I/O Circuit Diagrams
NPN Output
Operation NO/NC
Model Timing chart Output circuit
mode indicator
Incident light
No incident light
Operation indicator ON
(orange)
NO OFF
Displays OUT1 indicator OUT2 indicator (orange)
Output ON ON Brown
(Light-ON) transistor OFF
(orange)
* The CA11 and CA6 have only control output 1. These models do not have control output 2 or an external input, so they do not have the OUT2
indicator.
PNP Output
Operation NO/NC
Model Timing chart Output circuit
mode indicator
Incident light
No incident light
Operation indicator ON
NO (orange) OFF
ON ON Displays OUT1 indicator OUT2 indicator (orange)
(Light-ON) Output (orange) Brown
transistor OFF
Operate External
Load Pink
input
E3NX-CA41 (e.g., relay) Reset
Photoelec- Control
(Between blue and black)
E3NX-CA51 tric Sensor Black output 1 10 to
Incident light main Control 30 VDC
E3NX-CA8 No incident light circuits Orange output 2* Load
Operation indicator ON Load
NC (orange) OFF Blue
(Dark-ON) Output ON ON
transistor OFF
Load Operate
(e.g., relay) Reset
(Between blue and black)
* The CA41 and CA8 have only control output 1. These models do not have control output 2 or an external input, so they do not have the OUT2
indicator.
Note: 1. Timing Charts for Timer Function Settings (T: Set Time)
ON-delay Timer OFF-delay Timer One-shot Timer ON/OFF-delay Timer
Holds the output ON for detection by Keeps the output ON for a specified
Sets both OFF-delay Timer and ON-
Delays the output ON after detection. PLC when the detection time is too time regardless of the workpiece size
delay Timer.
short. variations.
2. Timing Chart for Control Output (AND or OR) (T: Set Time)
ON
ch1
OFF
ON
ch2
OFF
OUT ON
(AND) OFF
OUT ON
(OR) OFF
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Nomenclature
Standard Models
E3NX-CA11/CA41/CA6/CA8
△ NO/NC Button
Used to set the external output polarity.
When NO (normally open) is set, the output is ON when
NO/NC Indicator (Orange) a workpiece is in the sensing area.
Indicates the current NO/NC setting status. When NC (normally closed) is set, the output is ON when
a workpiece is not in the sensing area.
OUT Indicator (Orange) ST Indicator (Blue)
Turns ON when the output is ON. Turns ON when Smart Tuning is in
progress.
TUNE Button
Executes Smart Tuning. Threshold level Incident level □MODE Button
(green digital display) (white digital Hold down for at least 3 seconds to change between Detection Mode and
display) Setting Mode. Hold down for 1 second to change between OUT1 and OUT2.
OUT1 Selection Indicator/OUT2 Selection Indicator
The indicator for the selected output channel is lit. +-UP/DOWN Button
Used to fine-tune the threshold or change set values.
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Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the precautions for all models in the website at: http://www.ia.omron.com/.
Warning Indications 10. Do not use the product if the case is damaged.
11. Burn injury may occur. The product surface temperature rises
Warning level
depending on application conditions, such as the ambient
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in minor or temperature and the power supply voltage. Attention must be
WARNING moderate injury, or may result in serious paid during operation or cleaning.
injury or death. Additionally, there may be 12. When setting the sensor, be sure to check safety such as by
significant property damage. stopping the equipment.
13. Be sure to turn off the power supply before connecting or
Precautions Supplementary comments on what to do or disconnecting wires.
for Safe Use avoid doing, to use the product safely. 14. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in
any way.
Precautions Supplementary comments on what to do or
15. When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.
avoid doing, to prevent failure to operate,
for Correct malfunction or undesirable effect on product 16. Do not use the Sensor in water, rain, or outdoors.
Use performance. 17. UL Standard Certification
Only the Sensors with the Enhanced UL Certification Mark are
Meaning of Product Safety Symbols certified by UL. They are intended to be supplied by a "Class 2
circuit". When used in United States and Canada, please use the
General prohibition same Class 2 source for input and output. The overcurrent
Indicates the instructions of unspecified protection current rating is 2 A max. They were evaluated as
prohibited action. Open type and shall be installed within a enclosure.
Caution, explosion
Indicates the possibility of explosion under Precautions for Correct Use
specific conditions.
1. Be sure to mount the unit to the DIN track until it clicks.
Caution, fire
2. When using the Amplifier Units with Wire-saving Connectors,
Indicates the possibility of fire under specific
conditions. attach the protective stickers (provided with E3X-CN-series
Connectors) on the unused power pins to prevent electrical shock
and short circuiting. When using Amplifier Units with Connectors
for Communications Units, attach the protective caps (provided
WARNING
with E3NW-series Sensor Communications Units).
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring Amplifier Unit with Wire-saving Amplifier Unit with Connector for
safety of persons either directly or indirectly. Connector Communications Unit
Do not use it for such purposes.
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(Unit: mm)
Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.
104.8
(max. value
with Two,
cover open) 2.4 dia.
fiber unit
4.5 holes 33.5 (16.5)
(5.7) 4.9
(37) 3.4
12.7
*2
1.5 0.25
5.7 4.8 (9.4) 16 3.4
Fiber Attachment 20.5 4.3
(E39-F9) attached 20.5
(37.9) (20.5) Optical communications
46.1
71.8
Two, 3.2 dia. (mounting holes) 71.8
Mounting Bracket (E39-L143) (sold separately)
[SUS304 stainless steel]
4.4
Mounting Holes 3.4
Two, M3 holes
16 (29.9) 16
10 6.9 E3X-CN22 2
4.0 dia.
E3X-CN11 3
5.2
OUT indicator
Incident level (white, digital)
Threshold level (green, digital)
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10 With Mounting Bracket Attached Standalone Product Diagram
5.1
147.1 (max. value with cover open)
170° (max. value with cover open)
104.8
(max. value Two,
with cover 2.4 dia.
open) fiber unit
holes (16.5)
4.5 (37) 33.5 (5.7) 4.9
3.4
(13)
*2
Wire-saving Connector 1.5 0.25
5.7 (9.4) 16 (sold separately) 3.4
4.8 Fiber Attachment 20.5 4.3
(E39-F9) attached 20.5
(37.9) (24) Optical communications 46.1
(75.3) 71.8
Two, 3.2 dia. (mounting holes) Mounting Bracket (E39-L143) (sold separately)
[SUS304 stainless steel]
4.4
3.4
Mounting Holes
Two, M3 holes
(29.9) 16
16
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10 6.9
4.2
OUT1 indicator Incident level (white, digital)
13.8
Mounted to DIN Track Standalone Product Diagram
11.5 5.1
10 140 (max. value with cover open)
104.8
(max. value Two, Connector (E3NX-CN30)
with cover 2.4 dia.
open) fiber unit
holes (37) 33.5 (16.5) 4.9
4.5 (5.7) 26 (29.9)
3.4
1.5 0.25
3.4
5.7 20.5
4.8 20.5
Fiber Attachment (37.9) (39.3)
(E39-F9) attached 46.1
90.8
PPE-N DIN Track Optical 71.8
(Sold separately.) communications
Fiber Units
Reflective Models 9.75
E32-C91N (5.6)
9.75
9.75
2,000 (standard length)
(45)
6
A A
20 12±0.1
(45)
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* 4-dia. cable with 3 conductors, Standard cable length: 2 m (Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm2 (AWG24), Insulator diameter: 1.1 mm)
Slave Connector
E3X-CN12 2,000+50
0
Edge of Amplifier Unit
(7)
* 2.6-dia. cable with 1 conductor, Standard cable length: 2 m (Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm2 (AWG24), Insulator diameter: 1.1 mm)
Mounting Bracket
E39-L143 34.8
22
(10.3) 2.5 16 3
Mounting Holes
5.3 7.3 Two, M3 holes
26.8 7
Two, 3.2 dia. holes
16±0.1
3 16 3
Four, Radius: 1.7
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DIN Tracks
PFP-100N
PFP-50N 7.3±0.15
4.5
35±0.3 27±0.15
15 25 25 25 25 15 (5) * 1
10 10
1,000 (500) *
* Dimensions in parentheses are for the PFP-50N.
Material: Aluminum
PFP-100N2
16
4.5
35±0.3 27 24 29.2
15 25 25 25 25 15 1 1.5
10 10
1,000
Material: Aluminum
End Plate
PFP-M M4×8
50
11.5 panhead screw
10
M4 spring washer
4.8 6.2
10
1
1.3
1.8
35.5 1.8
35.3
Materials: Iron, zinc plating
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