Sensor ( Basic/Advance )

Version 1.0
12th July 1999
 CONTENTS

Overview of Sensor...............................................................................................................................2
1. What is a sensor?...........................................................................................................................2
2. Control Sensor? .............................................................................................................................5
Proximity Sensor ................................................................................................................................10
1. What is a proximity sensor? ........................................................................................................10
2. Major Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 16
3. Attention to installation and wiring.............................................................................................20
4. Effective Use of Sensor............................................................................................................... 24
5. Other Sensors .............................................................................................................................. 26
6. Model Selection........................................................................................................................... 30
7. Terminology (to understand specification and performance) ..................................................... 34
Photo Electric Sensor ......................................................................................................................... 37
1. What is a photo electric sensor? ..................................................................................................37
2. Features by detection mode......................................................................................................... 45
3. Installation/ wiring ...................................................................................................................... 57
4. Effective Use of sensor ............................................................................................................... 61
5. Other Sensors .............................................................................................................................. 63
6. Model Selection........................................................................................................................... 67
7. Terminology (to understand functions/ performance)................................................................. 71
Maintenance of Sensor.......................................................................................................................73
1. Simple check on breakdown (of control output) ......................................................................... 73
2. Predict Breakdown ...................................................................................................................... 75
3. Noise Prevention ......................................................................................................................... 79
Common Information ........................................................................................................................ 82
1. Output Mode of Sensor ............................................................................................................... 82
2. Precautions to wiring................................................................................................................... 84
3. Protective structure...................................................................................................................... 86
4. Mode of Adjustment....................................................................................................................88
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 94
1. Measurement ............................................................................................................................... 94
2. Examples of Sensor PC Connection............................................................................................96
3. Omron Sensor Selection..............................................................................................................98

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Chapter 1

Overview of Sensor...............................................................................................................................2
1. What is a sensor?...........................................................................................................................2
2. Control Sensor? .............................................................................................................................5

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Overview of Sensor
1. What is a sensor?
A sensor is a device to detect changes in the environment such as energy, heat, light, magnet,
supersonic, etc. and convert them to electric signals.

Change in the external environment Detect/convert Output signal/data

SENSOR
Heat Temperature
Changed

Light Light volume

changed

•Instruct machine to do
fixed operation by signal
Electro
Magnetism Magnetic •Display data in the
field changed indicator

Alcohol Alcohol is
included

Drainag Heavy oil

e included

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(1) Applications

Disaster Environment Traffic

Disaster measures Pollution

Security Alarm Weather robot/ Air monitor Traffic Automobile
vibration sensor
for invader/ satellite/buoy Water quality Traffic control Electronic fuel
Gas/Smoke detector
destruction Telemeter system jet
New traffic system Exhaustion
Auto train control control
device Anti-collision

Medical

Bio measurement
Supersonic diagnosis device
Patient monitor device

Industry Housing/home Agriculture/Fishery

Production automation Life

Electric home appliances Air-conditioner
Automation Microwave oven Food
Chemical plant Color TV VCR Refrigerated food transparent
Auto washing machine
Hydroponics
Electric blanket
Fish Farming

SENSOR
Visual Smell Taste Touch Auditory
(Eye) (Nose) (Mouth) (Skin) (Ear)

(2) Sensor and human 5 senses

5 Senses Environment changes Sensor Others

Visual Light/ shade/ size/ shape/ TV Camera Ultraviolet rays

change/ far/ near/ color Photo-electric sensor Infrared rays

Touch Pressure/ temperature/ Thermometer Electro magnetic waves

pain/ itch/ contact Proximity sensor Static
SW, Vibration sensor

Taste Sweet/ hot/ sour/ Sugar measurer

bitter/salty

Auditory Air vibration/ loudness of Microphone Supersonic waves

sound/ high/ low/tone Supersonic sensor

Smell Chemical composition of Alcohol/ gas detector

gas

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2. Control Sensor?
A sensor as a control component is to capture correctly and speedy data of an environment
where a machine is installed and data of products that are being processed, and then convert
those data to controllable electric signals or information that human can easily confirm.

(1) Role of sensor in automation

• Flow of control
PC

Signal transmission
line

Product

Input Sensor Sensor detects product

Signal transmission line

Control PC PC receives the signal

that product is coming
and judges that conveyor
Signal transmission line has to be stopped

Output Conveyor Conveyor stops

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• Application in Factory
<Pudding Production Process>

d Limit switch (upper & lower
limit)
Mold goes up & down and
stops when it touches Limit
switch
f Level switch (surface level
of liquid)
It detects the amount of
hopper, and add the
necessary amount when
lower than required
g Photo-electric sensor
(marking detection)
It detects registered marking
and adjusts positions of cup
and printing.

Date Stamper
Filter No.1 Filter No.2 Scrap Cutter

Heater Marking Adjuster Sealing

Separator

Mold

c Photo-electric sensor
(Existence of film)
It detects the amount of
film left Pudding

e Photo-electric sensor h Proximity Switch

(Position Cup) (Existence of contents)
It detects the edge of a It detects the contents
cup and send a signal of thru a cup.
“Go Filling”.

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(2) Type of sensor

Energy used Intermediary Type of Sensor

Power Micro Switch (M/S) Limit Switch (L/S)
Machine
Fluid Pressure Sensor
Photo Electric Photo Micro Sensor
Light Visible Light
Rotary Encoder Visual recognition device
Infrared Rays
Displacement Measurement Sensor
Electro Magnetic Field Proximity Switch Linear Proximity Switch
Magnetism
Electro Field Capacitance Touch Sensor
Electric Electric current Electric conductor level switch
Heat Heat Thermometer
Supersonic Sound Supersonic (proximity) switch

(3) Use of sensor <basic function>

Used Function
Existence Detect existence of certain object in a specific area
Positioning Detect position in a specific point
Classification Differentiate length/size/shape/color by several criteria
Inspection Judge dimension/size/shape/color/shade etc/ according to inspection standard

(4) Sensor Output

• ON/OFF Output is ON or OFF when input value exceeds the value set (it may be
Called High/Low, 1/0)

• Digital Sensor input which changes itself continuously is output as digital value
such as BCD/BIN.

• Analog Sensor input which changes itself continuously is output as consecutive

value of voltage/electric current.

Select suitable sensor for your needs

Clarify
Install the sensor properly
Object
Real signal Correctly
Place
Establish inspection logic
Purpose
Implement in a good condition

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Proximity Sensor ................................................................................................................................10

1. What is a proximity sensor? ........................................................................................................10
2. Major Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 16
3. Attention to installation and wiring.............................................................................................20
4. Effective Use of Sensor............................................................................................................... 24
5. Other Sensors .............................................................................................................................. 26
6. Model Selection........................................................................................................................... 30
7. Terminology (to understand specification and performance) ..................................................... 34

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Proximity Sensor
1. What is a proximity sensor?
It is a device to detect object with no contact, making use of changes in a magnetic/ electric
field.

[Automobile detector in parking lot]

A big proximity sensor buried in the ground

near the entrance gate detects a car above and
sends a signal to the barricade

(1) Detection Mechanism

A proximity sensor create a net of electro/magnetic field and detects an object which enters the
field, just as a spider form its web and catches its prey.
The net is created by the magnetic lines originated from the oscillation circuit. When a
metallic object comes into the field, the magnetic lines get disordered, which is transmitted to
the oscillating circuit .The oscillating circuit will detect the object approaching and output the
decision.

Caught
it !

Sensor
Sensor

Magnetic field
Magnetic field

Detection
Object

Object

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(2) Working range

Approach from the Right Approach from the left

OFF OFF
ON ON

Detection
Detection

Detection Head * Working range of sensor depends

on a range of magnetic field.

(3) Classification

• Detection mode and principles

Mode Principles
Inductance of detection coil
Sensing Coil
High frequency depends on the distance between
Oscillation type detection object and detection
Sensing
Object
coil, which will be incorporated
in the oscillating circuit, thereby
starts/ends oscillation and detects
High frequency oscillation Elements
the object. Most frequently used.

Magnetic Sensing Coil

Same as above. It can detect a
Comparison Coil
field type Differential coil subtle difference because it sees
the difference between detection
Sensing coil and comparison coil, which
Object
enables long distance detection.

AC source Open/close element

It opens/closes Lead switch, haul

Magnet Type elements by magnetic power of
N
Permanent
permanent magnet. Need Careful
Magnet S attention to low cost steel powder.

Lead Switch

Changes in capacitance between

Capacitance electrode and earth are
Electric Sensing incorporated in the oscillation
Object
Field type Cx
circuit. It starts/ends oscillation
and detects an object. It reacts
High frequency Open/close element with anything other than fluid
oscillation

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• Composition

Sensor part Amp part Power/controller

coil, etc. (Amplifier) part

DC Power AC Power Amp separate

type

Non-contact output Amp built-in

+
type
Relay Contact output Power built-in
+ +
type

Features
Amp separate type Easy to install/adjust
Amp built-in type DC power can be used. Easy to connect with other electronic machinery
Power built-in type Built-in power. Easy to handle.

• Mode of output (See chapter 5.1)

• Shape

Classification Shape Features

Prism Type No adjustment for installation position.

Flat type Shield type can be mounted in metal.
Micro Switch

Cylinder type Install with nuts/screw.

Shield type can be mounted in metal.

Pierce type Pierced into detection loop head.

Gutter type Easy to adjust installation position.

Plan surface type A big sensor. Long detection distance.

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(4) Features of Proximity Sensor

1. Stable operation, unsusceptible to water, oil, dust, light, etc..

Be able to use for machine tools splashed with cutting oil or food processing machine washed
with water (magnetic type).

2. Resistant to vibration and shock

Anti-vibration/shock since the whole circuit can be coated with resin.

3. Able to detect without any contact

Detection distance is bout 0-30mm. No damage on an object.

4. Higher speed/performance compared with limit switch

Long life and quick response.

5. Magnetic type is for metal detection, capacitance is for everything except fluid
Liquid in a paper cup can be also detectable.

6. Susceptible to magnet effect

High possibility of malfunction in an area where large amount of electric current flows such as
welding or electro magnetism.

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2. Major Characteristics

(1) Effect according to materials of object

Steel
≅ 100%

Stainless ≅ 70%

Yellow copper ≅ 40%

Aluminum ≅ 30%

Copper ≅ 28%

(2) Size of object and detection distance (Model E2E-XIR5E1)

Detection
distance
x(mm)
Steel

Stainless

Yellow copper

Aluminum

(3) Thickness of object and detection distance (Model E2E-X10E1)

Working
distance Steel
(mm) Aluminum
Return
Working

Thickness of object

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<Reference>
✡ Surface effect Electric Distribution
Electric current flows equally in a conductor when
frequency is low (DC), but flows densely on the surface
and sparsely inside with high frequency. The higher the
magnetic transparent ratio is, the higher this tendency is.
High Frequency DC

✡ Whirling electric current in the object

✶ Steel
Whirling current flows densely on the very
surface due to high transparent ratio. Therefore,
large anti-magnetic bundle occurs on the surface.
As a result a proximity sensor can detect from
the distance.
✶ Aluminum
Whirling current flows deep inside of an object
due to low transparent ratio. Small anti-magnetic
bundle occurs from the surface and inside as well.
Therefore a proximity sensor can only detect an
object within a short distance.

Magnetic Anti-magnetic
bundle bundle Magnetic
bundle Anti-magnetic
bundle
Distance
Detection
Distance Detection

A
Thickness A
of plate Whirling Current
Whirling Current
A: Surface effect
Steel Area of whirling current flow
Aluminum

✡ Aluminum Case

✶ Thick Aluminum ✶ Thinner than surface effect

Whirling current flows deep inside an Whirling current tries to flow deep inside an object
Object and anti-magnetic bundle is small. but thickness of aluminum is quite limited, so that
(Surface effect) the current is stuck on the surface. The thinner a
plate is, the larger the current flows on the surface.
Detection distance is closer to that for magnetic
metal when it is less than 10m µ in thickness.

Magnetic Magnetic Anti-magnetic

bundle bundle bundle
Anti-magnetic
bundle

Distance Detection Distance

Detection

A Thickness of plate

Whirling Current
No place for Current
Aluminum
Aluminum Foil

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(4) Structure of sensor and detection distance

Shield (M30)

Detection
distance
10mm

UnShield (M30)

Detection distance
20mm

(5) Size of detection head and detection distance

M8

4mm

M12

8mm

M18

14mm

M30

20mm

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3. Attention to installation and wiring

(1) Effect of peripheral metal

When installing a proximity sensor, other metal than detection object itself will affect
detection performance of proximity sensor.

l
Shield

UnShield ∅d
m
n
m
m ↔
l

(Unit:mm)
Type Shield Type Unshield Type
Item E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E-
X2D1 X3D1 X7D1 X10D1 X4MD1 X8MD1 X14D1 X20MD1
l 0 0 0 0 12 15 22 30
d 8 12 18 30 24 40 70 90
D 0 0 0 0 12 15 22 30
m 4.5 8 20 40 8 20 40 70
n 12 18 27 45 24 40 70 90

(2) Mutual Interference

If more than 2 pcs of sensors are installed facing each other or side by side, they will induce
mutual interference against each other.

B
A

(Unit:mm)
Type Shield Type Unshield Type
E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E-
Item X2D1 X3D1 X7D1 X10D1 X4MD1 X8MD1 X14D1 X20MD1
A 20 30(20) 50(30) 100(50) 80 120(60) 200(100) 300(100)
B 15 20(12) 35(18) 70(35) 60 100(50) 110(60) 200(100)

Note: The figures in ( ) are values when a model with different frequency is used.

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(3) Protection structure (See Chapter 5.3)

(4) Wiring (See Chapter 5.2)

(5) Electric Leak

In case of 2-wire sensor, electricity is leaking even if the sensor is off. As a result, small
voltage remains in a load and failure for a load to return may happen

<Measures>
Connect a leakage resistance and bypass electric leakage that flows in a load, thereby make it
less prior to failure

Load

Vs ~
Leakage resistance R

DC 2-Wire type AC 2-Wire type

Vs Vs
Leakage R≤ (KΩ) R≤ (KΩ)
iR - i OFF iR - i OFF

Vs² Vs²
Permissible R≤ (mW) P> (mW)
iR - i OFF R

DC12V: 450mW≤ x ≤15KΩ AC100V: 500W≤ x ≤10KΩ

Reference
DC24V: 0.1K≤ x ≤30KΩ AC200V: 20W≤ x ≤20KΩ

iR : Electric leakage of sensor (mA)

iOFF: Electricity for load to return (mA)

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4. Effective Use of Sensor

(1) Accuracy In Repetitive Detection

For an application such as positioning, the closer a sensor is put to an object, the more accurate
will be the result.

Vibration of Divergence in
Machine operation point

Proximity Sensor
(2) Stable Detection
Set the distance within 80% of specified detection distance. The sensor is workable in all the
temperatures and voltage stated in the specifications.

Specified
detection distance

Detection Head

(3) Safe Installation

An object is detectable regardless of whether it is positioned vertically or horizontally to the
detection head of sensor. However, it is recommended that the detection object should flow
horizontally to the detection head in order to protect the main body.

Flow

Object Object Flow

Head
Head

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5. Other Sensors
(1) Capacitance Sensor
This is for indirect detection thru a container and detection of other object other
than fluid.

Example of Application

Surface of liquid inside a tank Poured milk inside a paper package

Install a glass bypass tube in a tank and detect a Detect existence of milk in an opaque paper
surface level in a tank. package.
(Upper
detection)
Capacitance
proximity sw Milk pack
Model no.
E2K-C25ME

Inferior
(W/O milk)
Bubble Model no.
E2K
Beer

(Lower Pump
detection) Glass
Model no. tube Tank Pusher OK
Discharge pipe
E2K-C25ME2

(2) Specializes Sensor

• For aluminum
For non magnetic metal such as
aluminum and copper. Steel is Container materials detection
detectable. Alumi
Model no. E2EY
Steel

Alumi

Alumi

• For all metals

Detection in a mixed line
Non magnetic metal such as
aluminum or copper can be detected
just like steel. Copper

Stainless

Alumi

Steel E2EV

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• Anti-spatter and -chemical sensor

Can be use in spatter or chemical Positioning in a welding workplace
environment due to a sensor head
fabricate with Teflon.
Teflon is a registered trademark of
fluorine resin of Dupont and Mitsui-
Dupont Photochemical

Model no.
E2EQ

• Anti-aluminum chips Multi-axes drill board

Prevent malfunction from aluminum or
Aluminu
chips attachment. m Blick Conveyor

Drill

E2EZ

Falling screws counting

• Metal Piercing Sensor
Pool tank
Suitable for small metal detection
F2LP-W50M

PC
P2LPWK4

Lid detection
• Resin case sensor E2F
Protective structure base on IP68 resin
case which is excellent in anti-
water/environment Washing
with hot
water

High humid
environment

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6. Model Selection
(1) Application
Conditions Review Points
Applications Flow of Intervals, speed Detection distance
object vibration Temperature voltage
Response (response frequency
Detection distance
Size, shape, plated or Shape of detection point
Object non-plated material (prism, cylinder, piercing or
gutter)
Temperature voltage
Detection Ununiform passing point surrounding metal( shield
distance Permissible error or unshield type)
Prism, cylinder, piercing or
Shape of part detected gutter
Distance to part detected,
Surrounding metal vertical/horizontal material Surrounding metal (shield or
of metal non-shield type)

(2) Environment/ installation

Conditions Review Points
Applications Anti-environment feature of proximity switch is superior to other switches. However, enough review is necessary for use in special
environment.

Temperature/ Highest/lowest, direct Temperature, for high/low

humidity Sunshine, etc temp, sunshade needed
Detection distance
Water, oil, steel chips, Shape of detection point
Surrounding special chemicals, etc (prism , cylinder, piercing or
gutter
Vibration/ Rigid type needed,
impact Size/ length (time) Installation method

Installation Installation method should be decide considering restriction from the machine, maintenance, and interaction with other sensors.
Wiring method/ conductor surge Cable used, type of cable, length, anti-oil code,
shielded type.
Connection Method Cable tube wiring, tact wiring Direct withdrawal,
terminal connection Easier maintenance
Installation method Metal fitting needed, direct installation Bolt or
screw installation Easier maintenance
Place to install Easier maintenance, Space for installation
Others
Price Duration of power-on
Delivery Economical Frequency
Economical Standard item
Semi-standard

(3) Electric Conditions

Conditions Review Points
Electric
O/P Load
Power Supply

Power Used DC (voltage fluctuations, electric current capacity) Choice of power mode
AC (voltage fluctuations, frequency, etc.) for DC
for DC+S3S, S3D2
for AC

Lead Resistance load…non contact control type Choice of power mode

Conductor load…Relay, Solenoid, etc. for DC
for DC+S3S, S3D2
•Regular current, rushed current for AC
•Working/return voltage (current) Lump load Control output
•Regular current, rushed current, Frequency of Max current (voltage)
open/close Lead current
Remained load voltage

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(4) Catalog Usage
Specifications/Performance
• DC 3- wire type (Model no. E2E-X[]E[])
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Shield Unshield Shield Unshield Shield Unshield Shield Unshield
Shield
Model E2E-X1R5E[] E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E- E2E-
X2ME[] X12E[] X5ME[] X5E[] X10ME[] X10E[] X18ME[]
1.5mm ±10% 2mm ±10% 2mm ±10% 5mm ±10% 5mm ±10% 10mm ±10% 10mm 18mm
Detection Distance
±10% ±10%
Current/voltage*1,2 DC12~24V Ripple (p-p) less than 10% (DC10~40V)
(Range of voltage used)
Electric current consumed Less than 13mA
Detection object Magnetic metal (See Characteristic data for non-magnetic metal)
Set distance 0~1.2mm 0~1.6mm 0~1.6mm 0~4.0mm 0~4.0mm 0~8.0mm 0~8.0mm 0~14.0m
m
Standard Object FE FE FE FE FE FE FE FE
8x8x1 12x12x1 12x12x1 15x15x1 18x18x1 30x30x1 30x30x1 54x54x1
Differential travel Less than 10% of detection distance

Respond frequency*3 2.0KHz 0.8KHz 1.5KHz 0.4KHz 0.6KHz 0.2KHz 0.4KHz 0.1KHz
Operation mode E1 type: load (working), E2 type: load (return)
Control output (open/close Max 200mA
capacity)
Circuit protection Reverse connection, surge absorption, load short circuit protection

Indicator Operation display (Red LED)

Surrounding temp. *2 -40 ~ +85°C (without frozen condition)
Surrounding humidity 35~95%RH (without frozen condition)
Temp. influence Within ±15% of detection distance at 23°C within a range of -40 ~ +85°C
Within ±10% of detection distance at 23°C within a range of -25 ~ +70°C
Voltage influence Within ±1% of detection distance at voltage/current specified within a range of
±15% of voltage/current specified
Residual voltage Less than 2.0V (under load current of 200 mA with 2m cable

Insulation resistance More than 50m Ω (at DC500V mega) between current carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength AC 1000 V at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current carrying parts and case

Vibration Durability: 1.5 mm total amplitude at 10 to 55 Hz for 2 hours max. in x, y, z direction

Shock Durability: 500/s2 Durability 1,000 m/s2 ( abt 100G ) 10 times max in any direction
(abt 50C)
Protective structure Pre-wired type : IEC IP67 [JEM IP67G (anti moisture/oil)], connector type: IEC IP67
Weight Pre-wired About 55 g About 65 g About 140 g About 190 g
Connector About 10 g About 20 g About 40 g About 90 g
Material is Case Stainless Yellow Copper
Surface for PBT
detection

*1. M18, M030 can be used at DC24V ±20% (Ave.) by uneven all-frequency commutator power.
*2. DC10~30V of voltage and less than 100mA of control output is recommended when M8 is used

Power: AC or DC
Sensing object: Confirm materials of object.
Setting distance: Suitable distance is to be set considering installation place.
Standard sensing object: Confirm size of object.
Control output: Confirm if it is matching the load capacity actually used.
Protective structure: Confirm if the sensor is suitable for the actual environment.

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7. Terminology (to understand specification and performance)

• Sensing distance/ detection distance

ON Proximity Sensor

Detecting
surface • A distance from a standard
Target

Position for a sensor to activate

Output when an object is moved in a
specified way.

Reference Position
Detecting distance

• Differential travel

OFF ON Proximity Sensor

Operating • Difference between a distance to

point activate and that to return.
Target

Output
Release
position

Differential Travel

• Set distance

OFF ON Proximity Sensor

Detecting • A distance between sensing

Surface surface without any errors due to
Target

temperature and voltage and an

position that sensing object passes
Output by.
Detecting
distance

Reference Position
Resetting distance

• Standard sensing object

Proximity Sensor

• Standard object to measure basic

Proximity Sensor
features. Shape, size and materials
are set
Standard target
(shape
Size
Quality of the material)

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• Response frequency

Output • Output frequency per second to

respond to continuous operation of a
Proximity sensor
sensor
• Measurement method as the left
figure
Detecting distance

Non Metallic

• Shielded

Proximity sensor • Magnetic bundle concentrate in

front and sides of sensing coil and
surrounded with metal
• Possible to be bury in metal

Target

• Unshield

• Magnetic bundle come about widely and

Proximity sensor sides of sensing coil are not covered with
metal
• Need attention to the ones installed in a
place where an influence by surrounding
metal is expected
Target

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Photo Electric Sensor ......................................................................................................................... 37

1. What is a photo electric sensor? ..................................................................................................37
2. Features by detection mode......................................................................................................... 45
3. Installation/ wiring ...................................................................................................................... 57
4. Effective Use of sensor ............................................................................................................... 61
5. Other Sensors .............................................................................................................................. 63
6. Model Selection........................................................................................................................... 67
7. Terminology (to understand functions/ performance)................................................................. 71
Maintenance of Sensor.......................................................................................................................73
1. Simple check on breakdown (of control output) ......................................................................... 73
2. Predict Breakdown ...................................................................................................................... 75
3. Noise Prevention ......................................................................................................................... 79

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Photo Electric Sensor

1. What is a photo electric sensor?
A device that uses transmitted light rays for detecting the existence of an object without
coming into contact with the object

<Application>
Counter

Motor
[Automatic door]
A floodlight light receiver is installed in
somewhere in front of a door where people
Photo electric are to pass. When someone comes, the
sensor
light will be blocked, thereby the receiver
detects some existence and sends a signal
to the motor to open the door.

1) Attributes of light

• Straight
Light travel straight in the air or water

• Reflection
Mirror or glass reflects directly the light White
just as surface of sea or lake. White paper Mirror paper
reflects the light in every direction, which
is called diffused reflection Direct reflection Diffuse reflection

• Refractiion
When the light is thrown slantly onto the
glass or water, some is reflected and some go Air
straight, in which case the direction would be
slightly changed.
Water

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(2) Light Source

Light
(light bundle)
<Direct > <Frequency modulated light> <Pulse modulated light>
Radiation bundle

(light bundle)
Radiation bundle

(light bundle)
Radiation bundle
0 0 0
Time Time Time

• Color and Type

Laser

Pre infrared ray

Red Light

Green Light

Wavelength
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1001 (nm)

X-ray Ultra-violet ray range Visible ray range Infrared ray range

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(3) Classification
• Mode of detection
Penetrating type

Floodlight Light
receiver

Retro reflective type

Object Recurring reflection board

Floodlight
receiver

Reflection type
• Diffused reflection type Object • Limited reflection type Object • Distance set type

Floodlight Floodlight Floodlight

receiver receiver receiver

• Structure
① ② ③
Sensor part Amp part Power / controller
(Amplifier) part
Lens
DC Power AC Power Amp separate type
①
Flood light
element

Oscillate
DC Power ①+② Amp built-in type

Non-contact output
Lens
Light receiving

Amplify
Relay ①+②+③
element

Power built-in type

Relay Contact output Others Optical fiber type

Features
Amp. Separate type Superior in minor change detection

Amp. Built in type Easily connect with other electronic devices using DC Power

Power built-in type Easy to handle, free power

Optical fiber type Detect minor change, can be installed anywhere.

• Output mode (Refer to Chapter 5.1)

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(4) Features

1. Long sensing distance

Detection is done with no contact, so an object is seldom affected by detection.

2. No limitation on detection object

Detection is done by surface reflection, penetrating light, etc., so not only metal but also
glass, plastic, lumber, liquid, etc. can be detected.

3. Quick response
Detection means itself is high speed without machine-like movement, the response speed
is also very quick.

4. High resolution
Light is linear and wavelength is short, so that resolution is quite high. Suitable for small
object detection and high accuracy.

5. Visible detection area (Visible rays)

Light is easily condensed, diffused or refracted by optical means such as lens to make
diffusion, refraction. A sensor with adequate detection area can be chosen according to
detection object or environment.

6. Optical fiber can be used

Light can be thrown or received by optical fiber, so that it can be installed even in a
limited or dangerous space using optical fiber.

7. No magnetic influence
The environment where a sensor is installed is most likely a place where heavily leaked
magnetic exists. This sensor is not susceptible to this magnetic leakage, so it can provide
stable operation.

8. Vulnerable to oil/dust attached to lens

If a lens gets dirty, a beam of light will be scattered or blocked. In case a sensor is used in
such an environment with oil, vapor, dust, etc. filled in the place, adequate protection is
required.

9. May be susceptible to strong surrounding light

Normal lighting seldom affects the function of this sensor, but a strong beam like sun
beam may cause malfunction or damage a sensor, if the light receiver is exposed to the
beam directly.

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2. Features by detection mode

(1) Penetrating type (Thru-beam type)

• Detection Mode
Install the floodlight and receiver face to face. The light from the floodlight is received in
the receiver. When a detection object blocks the light, the light received in the receiver
will change. Detection is done according to this change.

Indicator Indicator
Floodlight lens

Light axis Receiving Lens

Brown Brown
+ Slit +

Black Black
IN Oscillation circuit Light receiving circuit OUT

Blue
-Blue

LED Valid diameter of lens (D) Filter Photo-transistor Photo diode

-
External
Floodlight disturbance Receiver
rays

Focus distance Sensing distance (l) Focus distance

• Features
• Stable operation and long detection distance (3-4 cm to 30-40cm)
• Sensing position remains the same even if the position where an object
passes by changes
• Luster, color, slant of an object seldom affects the function.

• Adjusting mode (see chapter 5.5)

• Operation Attributes

<Excess gain - distance characteristics>

<Parallel operating range>
E3S-AT[]1 E3S-AT[]1
Excess Gain Ratio
Parallel Operating Range

distance (m)

distance (m)

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(2) Retro-reflective type

• Mode of detection
The floodlight and receiver in one unit. The light from the floodlight is reflected in the
reflection board installed in front of the floodlight and gets back to the receiver. When an
object blocks the light, the volume received by the receiver changes and thereby detection is
done.

Detection object
Indicator
Filter

Slit Light receiving lens

Brown
Receiving circuit
Black

Oscillation circuit
Blue Light receiving lens
Floodlight axis Light receiving axis
Floodlight and receiver Photo transistor Reflector
LED

• Features
• Sensing distance 3-4 cm to 3-4 m
• Easy wiring, easy adjustment of light axis (saving)
• No influence by color and slant of detection object
• Suitable for detection of minor change because the light go thru an
object twice
• If the surface of an object is a mirror type, the receiver will receive
reflected light from an object itself, which may cause the same status
for no object. This is prevented with MSR (Mirror surface Reflection)
function.

• Adjusting mode (see chapter 5.4)

• Operation attributes

<Reflector parallel operation > <Receiver output vs. Set distance characteristics>

E3S-AR[]1 E3S-AR[]1
(Attached reflector: E39-R1)
Parallel Operation Distance

Excess Gain

Detection object

distance (m)

distance (m)

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(3) Diffused reflective type

• Mode of detection
The floodlight and receiver in one unit. The floodlight emits light, which hits a detection
object. The reflected light in the object goes back to the receiver. The light volume changes
accordingly and he sensor detects the object.
Indicator Sensing distance (l)
Filter
Adjust sensitivity
Slit Light receiving lens

Receiving circuit
Detection object
Brown

Oscillation circuit
Blue Light receiving lens Light receiving axis
Floodlight axis
Floodlight and receiver Photo transistor

LED
Blind spot

• Features
• Sensing distance 3-4 cm to 10 cm
• Any kind of object is detectable
• Easy to install
• Ratio of reflection changes according to surface conditions (color or
uneven) of an object and then detection conditions also change

• Mode of adjustment

• Operation attributes
<Operation range > <Size of object-set distance characteristics >
E3S-AD[]1/AD[]2/AD[]3/AD[]8
E3S-AR[]1/AD[]2/AD[]3/AD[]8
Sensing distance (cm)
Operation position

Detection
object

distance
x(m)

<Receiver output-set distance characteristics

E3S-AR[]1/AD[]2/AD[]3/AD[]8 E3S-AD[]1/AD[]2/AD[]3/AD[]8
(White paper) (Black paper)
Excess Gain

Excess Gain

Detection object Detection object (black paper)

distance (m) distance (m)

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(4) Definite reflective type

• Mode of detection
The sensor detects an object by the reflected light in the detection object as diffused reflective
type does. The floodlight and receiver are so installed that only direct reflection light is
received by the receiver. Based on the triangulation principles, only an object at a fixed
distance from the sensor is detectable.

Operation indicator Sensitivity adjustment

Photo transistor

Sensitivity adjustment
Floodlight beam

Receiving circuit
Floodlight

Circuit adjust
dial Floodlight
Floodlight circuit

Angle adjustment mechanism Floodlight beam

LED Floodlight lens

• Features
• Detect subtle difference
• Detect an object in a fixed range
• No influence by color of detection object
• Susceptible to luster and slant of an object

• Operation attributes

<Operation range >

E3S-LS3R (ex.1) E3C-LS3R (ex.2)

Operation position Y (cm)
Operation position Y (cm)

Detection of object

Light axis Light axis

Light
axis

Detection distance Detection distance

X (mm) X (mm)

Direction of
object

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(5) Marking sensor

• Mode of detection
Light from floodlight is set to hit an object at 90° and the receiver is set to receive only
diffused light from the object. As a result, not influence by the luster but light/ shade can be
detected. Light source comes in red LED and green LED. It is necessary to choose one light
source according to an object and the color underneath it.

Indicator
Adjust sensitivity Light receiving lens
Receiving axis
Brown
Receiving circuit

Black

Oscillation circuit Floodlight

axis
Blue Light receiving lens

Photo transistor Marking

Floodlight / receiver

LED

• Features
• Detect registered marking
• No influence by luster of object

• Operation Characteristics

Ratio of reflection by color

Reflection ratio

Reflection ratio

Red source Green source

White Red Green Black White Red Green Black

Color
Color
Red Green
White - Red
White - Green
Red - Green
Black - Red
Black - Green
White - Black

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(6) Distance setting type (Definite type)

• Mode of detection
Basically same with marking sensor. Receiving elements of the receiver incorporate PSD
(positioning detection element) or photo diode with two parts. Set to detect an object within
fixed distance from a sensor Detectable according to light images from the floodlight.

Light receiving elements (photo diode with 2 parts)

N: Near
F: Far

Set distance Set distance

adjustable
Floodlight LED

Detection range

• Features
• Seldom influenced by surface condition and color of an object
• Not susceptible to background

• Operation characteristics

<Operation range characteristics > <Size of detection object-set distance characteristics >

E3S-CL1 E3S-CL1
Operation position

Operation position

Distance setting polium White paper

Black paper

Set distance

Set distance 200mm

Light beam

Standard detection object

(white paper)

Sensing distance X (mm) Sensing distance X (mm)

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3. Installation/ wiring
• Mutual interference
When more than 2 sets of sensors are used side by side, one may be affected by another, which
causes unstable output.
Preventio Concept
n
Use sensor with anti
1 intervention function
Attach anti-
2. intervention filter
3 Use sensor with anti-
invention function
4 Place floodlight and
receiver side by side
5 Change light axis
6 Adjust sensitivity
Chapter 3
Penetrating type Reflective type
Use sensor with anti-intervention function when sensors are used
closely each other
Up to 2 units can be closely
installed using polarizing filter
Confirm parallel operation Output may cause chattering just
distance characteristics stated in before or after detection. Set the
the catalog and set the distance distance between sensors 1.5
between sensors 1.5 times as far times as operation range.
as the parallel operation distance Sensors
range. Sensors
1.5 X L
Object
Up to 2 units can be closely
installed by placing floodlight and
receiver side by side
Floodlight Floodlight
Receiver Receiver
Object
Place the sensors as follow,
when sensors are to b put face to
face ( because chattering may be
caused even though they are
away more than detection
distance
Sensor
θ θ
Low sensitivity improve the Same as left
situation in general
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(2) Installation surface/ background / external disturbance light

• Installation surface
(Penetrating/retro-reflective type)

(a Sensing object

Floodlight Receiver

(b Sensing object
Floodlight Receiver

Change installation height Light block

(Diffused reflective type)

(a
Floodlight/receiver

(b Floodlight/receiver

Change installation height

• Background

Sensing object Background

Floodlight/receiver (Low reflection ratio)

Stay far
• External disturbance light

Receiver
Light
source

Change angle

Attach hood

(3) Protective structure (see chapter 5.3)

(4) Wiring (see chapter 5.2)

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(5) Sensing object and response speed
Response speed is the duration from the point when the sensor detects and object to the point
when it send a signal. Response speed of sensor is decided depending on the size of object and
movement speed.

<How to chose response speed>

Existence detection

80% of response time for detection

Size of object (mm)

= Movement duration (m/sec)
Movement speed of object (m/sec)

eg) Size of object 1mm Movement speed of object 1m/sec

Blocked duration 1msec

Sensor’s response speed 0.8~1 msec

• Positioning detection
• The faster the speed of the product that is to be detected, the higher
the accuracy the sensor must have
• The faster the response speed of the sensor is, the more vulnerable the
sensor is to noise.

• Relation with connected device

• If the response speed is too fast, the machine connected to it (such as
PLC may not be able to catch the signal.
• It is necessary to choose a sensor with adequate response speed to your
need and conditions

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4. Effective Use of sensor

(1) Detection of uneven surface

Tilt the sensor to avoid direct reflection in the film

Reflection in the film

Film

Reflection in
the object

(2) Detection of small object

Choose a sensor with small light spot.

(3) Detection of transparent object

Select retro-reflective type.

(4) Extend sensing distance of retro-reflective type

Use more than 2 pcs of retro-reflectors, which generate more volume of reflective light.

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5. Other Sensors

(1) Optical fiber sensor

It detects a small object. Installation place could be anywhere.

• Fiber structure

Clad
Core
Photo diode

Floodlight LED

Sensing object

• Fiber structure

Any extra pressure applied ? Locked already ?

Radius for bent within
specified range ?

Fiber unit

Inserted until Cross section at 90° reflective

the end ? surface ?

No stain nor scratch on the head?

• Adjusting method (see chapter 5.4)

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• Application

① Detect broken tooth of drill ② Inspect transparent food

Usable for oil/chemicals-filled environment. package
A thin drill teeth can be detected by teaching Detect wrinkles in package. Install the
without object. floodlight and receiver at a certain angle. The
light is diffused where there is wrinkle.

Receive refracted light from wrinkle

③ Detect water level of tube ④ Detect non-processed fiber wire

Set the floodlight and receiver at a certain Detect 1 mm diameter of transparent non-
angle and attach a lens only to the floodlight. processed fiber wire by wafer sensor
When the water level gets lower, the light is
blocked, thereby the accuracy is ±1mm

Give it some
Attach lens
angle
Upper Receiver
limit

Lower
limit

Sensing object: Non-processed fiber wire

⑤ Detect wafer ⑥ Detect screw hole

Detect an object within a certain range by Detect if aluminum dyecast part is tapped.
definite reflective sensor. It receives direct Fiber is set at certain angle. Quite a small
reflective light in the wafer screw hole can be detected.
Wafer cassette
Wafer conveyor arm

Wafer conveyor arm

Reflected light
Good in the screw
face

Wafer conveyor arm NG

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(2) Specialized sensors
• Tape detection
• Fiber luster sensor
Stable detection of subtle difference in luster

E3X-NL

• Anti-vacuum fiber unit

Usable in a vacuum tube. (Leakage: less than 1x10-10 Pa m3/S)

Vacuum tube Vacuum Outside

Lens unit condition

Vacuum fiber Outside fiber (2pcs/set) Amp. unit

(2pcs/set) Fringe

• Liquid lens fiber unit

Anti-sulphuric acid/high-temperature (up to 200°C)

• Detection principles

Air

Liquid
Air

E32-D82F
No difference in refraction
raito between teflon* and
the liquid in the liquid and
the light is emitted to the
liquid.
Liquid
Big difference in refraction
ratio between teflon and
the liquid in the air and the
light is reflected on the
surface of object and
returns to the receiver

* Teflon is a registered trademark of fluorine resin of Dupont

and Mitsu-Dupont Florochemical Co., Ltd.

• Inspect a segment
indicator
• LED /ON confirm sensor E3X-A11-8
The sensor only has the receiver and
catches the light from LED.
Use for indicator inspection

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• Transparent detection
For glass wafer, PET bottle
PET, transparent bottle detection
Transparent bottle
PET bottle
Reflector

E3S-R

Milk detection in package

• Paper package Milk package

Detect liquid contents in the paper package

Light is
Good blocked

Light is
NG
received

Detect broken drill teeth

(in oil/chemicals-filled environment)
• Anti-environment
Coated with Telfon superior in anti-oil/chemicals.
Round edge of lens fricks drops of water

*Telfon is registered trade mark of fluorine resin of

Dupont and Mitsui Dupont florochemical Co. Ltd.

E3HQ-CT11/CT12

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6. Model Selection

(1) Points for good selection

Penetrating type Reflective type
Sensing Object ① Size and shape Sensing object ① Size and shape
(length x depth x height)
(length x depth x height)
② Transparent ratio ② Color
(non-transparent, half-transparent,
full-transparent) ③ Materials (steel, lumber, paper,
etc).
③ Movement speed V (m/s or ④ Surface (rugged, luster)
pcs/ min)
⑤ Movement speed V (m/s or
pcs/min)
Sensor ① Sensing distance (L) Sensor ① Sensing distance (distance to
② Restriction on shape and size object) (L)
a) Sensor ② Restrictions on shape and size
b) Retro-reflector for retro-
reflective type ③ Use of several sensors
a) Quantity
③ Use of several sensors b) Installation pitch
a) Quantity
b) Installation pitch ④ Restrictions on installation
c) Alternate installation (Install at certain angle to object)

Restriction on installation (install

at certain angle to object)

Environment ① Surrounding temperature Background ① Color

② Use of water, oil, chemicals ② Material (Steel, lumber, paper, etc).

③ Others ④ Surface (rugged, luster)

Application Environment ① Surrounding temperature

② Use of water, oil, chemicals

④ Others
Retro-reflective type

or
Application
V

Sensing
object Background
V
Sensing
Sensor object
L

Sensor
Environment L
Environment

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(2) Catalog Usage
Specific function/ performance
Mode of detection Penetrating Type Retro-reflective (with MSR) Diffused reflective type
E3S-AT11, 16, 21, 31, 36, E3S-AR11, 16 , 21, 31, 36, 41, 61, E3S-AD E3S-AD E3S-AD E3S-AD
41, 61, 66, 71, 81, 86, 91 66, 71, 81, 86, 91 23, 43, 73, 93 13, 18, 33, 38, 63, 11, 16, 21, 31, 12, 17, 22, 32, 37,
68, 83, 88 36, 41, 61, 66, 42, 62, 67, 72, 82,
71, 81, 86, 91 87, 92
Current/ voltage DC10~30V including 10% of Ripple (p-p)
Electric current consumed Less than 40mA (floodlight Less than 30mA (abt 15mA Less than 35mA Less than 30mA Less than 35mA
+ receiver) (abt 15mA increases when turbo SW is on) (abt 15mA
increases when turbo SW is increases when
on) turbo SW is on)
Sensing White paper 0~7 m 0.1~2m 0~10cm ( wide range) 0.1~20cm 0~70cm
distance Black paper 0~7 m 0.1~2m 0.3~2.5 cm 0.3~2.3 cm 0 mm.15~33cm
Standard detection object More than 7mm More than 30mm 10x10cm 20x20cm
(white paper)
Installation angle 3 ~ 15° 3 ~ 10°

Margin of difference in Less than ±30%, -0%

sensing distance
Differential travel Less than 20% of sensing distance Less than 10% of Less than 20% of
sensing distance sensing distance
Sensing distance with 2.4m(E39-E6) 10~130° (E39-R3)
attachment 2.5m (2mm of slit) 7~60° (E39-R4)
1.1m (1mm of slit)
0.5m (0.5mm of slit)
Sensing distance with 2.4m(E39-E6) 10~130° (E39-R3)
attachment 2.5m (2mm of slit) 7~60° (E39-R4)
1.1m (1mm of slit)
0.5m (0.5mm of slit)
Smallest sensing object Less than ±2° (light receiving status at the specified distance on the Less than ±2°
extension of machine axis)
Response time Less than 0.5ms both for operation and return
Control output Less than DC 30V 100mA (less than1 V of remaining voltage), open corrector (less than 0.4V or remaining voltage at 16mA)

Self diagnosis output Less than DC 30V 50mA (less than1 V of remaining voltage), open corrector (less than 0.4V or remaining voltage at 16mA)
(only for those with self diagnosis output)
External Input voltage <NPN type>
diagnosis Floodlight OFF : Short circuit or less than 1.5 at OV (less than1mA
input of leaking current)
Floodlight ON : Open (less than 0.1mA of leaking current)

<PNP Type>
Floodlight OFF : Short circuit at + DC (+ side of power supply) or
less than –1.5 at +DC (less than 3mA of absorbed
current)
Floodlight ON : Open (less than 0.1mA of leaking current)
Response Less than 0.5ms
time
External Incandescent Illumination on the light receiving surface: less than 5,000 l x
diagnosis lamp
input Sun rays Illumination on the light receiving surface: less than 10,000 l x
Surrounding temp. -25~+55°(provided that it is not frozen)
Surrounding humidity 35~85% RH
Insulated resistance More than 20M l (at DC500V)
Anti-voltage AC 1,000V 50/60 Hz 1 min
Vibration Tolerance: 10~55Hz 1.5mm of double amplitude or 300m/S2 (abt 30G) 20hrs each in X,Y and Z direction
Shock Tolerance: 500m/S2 (abt 50G) 3 times each in X,Y and Z directions
Protective structure IEC spec. IP67, MemA4X (suitable for indoor use) R*2
*1. See M.S.R function and its effect on page 45.
*2. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) specification

① Power: AC or DC
② Sensing distance: confirm if it is sufficient considering actual installation place
③ Standard sensing object : confirm size of object
④ Standard sensing object : confirm if it suits the load capacity actually connected
⑤ Protective structure : confirm if the sensor is suitable for the actual environment

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Specifications
Type E3S-A type E3S-B type
No diagnosis Diagnosis (with timer/ turbo function Penetrating retro-
Penetrating retro- Diffused reflective type Penetrating Diffused reflective type reflective types (with
reflective types retro-reflective MSR), diffused
(with MSR 10cm *2 20cm 70cm types (with 10cm *2 20cm 70cm reflective type
function) *1 MSR)
NPN type E3S-AT11, AR11 E3S-AD13 E3S-AD11 E3S-AD12 E3S-AT21 E3S-AD23 E3S-AD21 E3S-AD22 E3S-BT11, BR11
E3S-AT16, AR16 E3S-AD63 E3S-AD16 E3S-AD17 E3S-AR21 E3S-AD73 E3S-AD71 E3S-AD72 E3S-BD11, BT11
E3S-AT61, AR61 E3S-AD18 E3S-AD61 E3S-AD62 E3S-AT71 E3S-BR61, BD61
E3S-AT66, AR66 E3S-AD68 E3S-AD66 E3S-AD67 E3S-AR71

Model E3S-AT31, AR11 E3S-AD33 E3S-AD31 E3S-AD32 E3S-AT41 E3S-AD43 E3S-AD41 E3S-AD42 E3S-BT31, BR31
PNP output E3S-AT36, AR36 E3S-AD83 E3S-AD36 E3S-AD37 E3S-AR41 E3S-AD93 E3S-AD91 E3S-AD92 E3S-BD31, BT81
E3S-AT81, AR81 E3S-AD38 E3S-AD81 E3S-AD82 E3S-AT91 E3S-BR81, BD81
E3S-AT86, AR86 E3S-AD88 E3S-AD86 E3S-AD87 E3S-AR91
Light source Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED Red LED
(70nm) (800nm) (700nm) (880nm) (700nm) (880nm) (700nm) (880nm) (770nm)
Sensitivity 2-turn endless polyum with indicator (see page 168)
Diagnosis function Self/ external Self diagnosis
diagnosis
Timer 0~100ms OFF-delay variable adjuster

Turbo function Yes (with turbo SW) see page 169

Connection mode Code/connector Code Code

Mass 2m code : about 60g connector type : about 11g about 60g about 56g

Control output SW mode Darn ON or Light ON ( switchable ) Dark ON or Light ON

(wire-selectable)

Output mode Open collector electric current output (NPN or PNP)

Protective circuit Load short circuit protection, reverse connection protection, mutual interference prevention functions (except penetrating type)

Operation indicator Light indicator (red) and stability indicator (green); emission indicator (red) for emitter of penetrating type

Materials Case: Polybutylene terephtalate

Lens/ indicator window: Denaturation polylyallylate

Mounting bracket: Stainless steel

Attachment Mounting bracket, sensitivity adjuster knob, screws , sensitivity adjuster cover, close-mounting place Mounting bracketing
(only for sensors with connector terminals) and reflector (E39-R1) (only for retro-reflective type) sensitivity adjuster
knob, screws,
sensitivity adjuster
cover, close-mounting
plate and reflector
(E39-R1 : only for
retro-reflective type)
*1. See M.S.R. function an its effect on page 45
*2. This is wide range type without turbo function

Light source: Choose the right source for stable detection

Timer: Confirm if it is necessary to make the signal longer for stable detection
when detection signal is short.

Several

Sensor The signal cannot be captured because it is

too short

Off-delay timer Extend the signal to Tsec so that the signal

can be received

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7. Terminology (to understand functions/ performance)

Illustration Explanation

Sensing distance • Penetrating, Retro-reflective

Distance that is guaranteed to be set
Thru-beam considering temp. fluctuation and
condition of each product.
Floodlight Receiver
• Diffused reflective
Guaranteed for stable operation
considering temp. fluctuations and
Sensing Retro- condition for each product when
Sensing distance
distance reflective standard object white paper is used

Reflector • Actual figures in a normal condition

Floodlight are longer for each type

Diffused
reflective Sensing distance

Object
Floodlight

Installation angle • Penetrating, retro-reflective, Range

of angle for operation possible as a
Floodlight
Receiver
photo-electric sensor

Angle

Differential Travel • Diffused reflective

Return Difference in distance between
Operation distance working point and return point. In
Object
general it is indicated as a ration to
specified sensing distance .
Floodlight
ON OFF

Non-sensing Zone • Diffused reflective, Retro-reflective

Floodlight area Non operation area away from
floodlight area and receiving area,
around the lens surface.
Non-
sensing Receiving area
zone

Response Time • Time lag between ON/OFF of light

Light input input and working/ return of control
output.
Control output

Operation Time to
time (Ton) return
(Toff)

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Illustration Explanation

No object
•
Object
Blocked Operation Blocked Operation (Dark ON)
Output when bundle of light is shut
Working Working
down.

Object
•
No object
Light receiving Light-receiving Operation (Light ON)
Operation Output when bundle if light increases
Working Working
(Light ON)

Operation limit distance

• It is indicated as illumination in the
Receiving
output 100%
Surrounding lighting receiver’s receiving surface and also as
200l x receiving surrounding illumination which
output
changes ± 20° % to 200 l of receiving
output. This is not operation limit lighting
until malfunction occurs.
Lighting (l)

Illumination on the receiving Reflector lamp

•
surface
White Illumination on the surface is measured as
paper (A) in the left figure. External disturbance
Surrounding Receiver light affects the receiver. Therefore, the
Floodlight
Illumination Illuminator measurement of (A) is the basis of external
light disturbance illumination.
Illumination on the
Reflector lamp
detection surface
White paper

Illuminator
Floodlight Receiver
• Illumination in (B) and (C) is
indefinite because the degree of
influence on the receiver changes
Background illumination
according to set distance D and
Illuminator Reflector lamp reflection ratio in the white paper
White
paper

Floodlight Receiver

Light receiving function from retro-

reflector, using built-in polarized filter and
features of retro-reflector.

Vertical polarized filter • The light which goes thru polarized

Vertical wave
filter at the floodlight side, changes
M.S.R Function into horizontal wave.
(Mirror Surface • The light which reflects in the
Retro-reflector
Reflection) Receiving
part triangular pyramid of the reflector,
Horizontal wave changes into vertical wave.
Horiztontal
Floodlight • That reflected light reaches receiving
polarized filter
element thru polarized filter at
receiving side.

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Maintenance of Sensor

1. Simple check on breakdown (of control output)

Output Mode and Check Method Diagnosis

• NPN open connector output *Normal condition :
Voltage measured changes from [L] to [H] when
no object passes by.

Install Resistance
Brown
R between Brown
Black
and Black and Output Mode Voltage
V measure voltage by
Tester between Output Transistor [L]…less than 1 V
Blue Tester
black and blue ON (remaining voltage)

[H]… Power
Output transistors source voltage
OFF

• NPN corrector voltage output w/ built in load

Brown
Black Measure voltage
between black and blue
V
Blue Tester

• Relay contact output *Normal condition

 measured changes from [L] to [H] when no
Measure Resistance object passes by.
Ω between contacts by
Tc Tester
Ta
Ω Object Mode 
Tb
Contact ON [L] …less than
30-40m Ω
Contact OFF
[H]…More
than 100m Ω

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2. Predict Breakdown

(1) Self-diagnosis function

In case of sensor with self-diagnosis function, it’s indicator or output indicates sensor’s
condition that changes according to environment or temperature fluctuations. Therefore,
preventive maintenance is possible.

• Photo electric sensor

* The light volume changes from
V3 left to right for penetrating type I : Stable reception level
V2 x 120% II : Unstable reception level
Operation level V2 III : Unstable blocking level
* The light volume
V2 x 80% V1 changes from right to IV : Stable blocking level
left for reflective type

Light reception indicator

Stable indicator
Self-diagnosis indicator

Light ON output

Light ON output
I I III IV
Receiving/ Excess gain to
Blocking temp. change Self-diagnosis
Status of Indicator status indicated by output Example of Diagnosis
indicated by Green indicator
Red indicator

Stable operation
(Excess gain:
I Green Red more than
10~20%) (Green:
indicator ON)

Operation Level x Light-

L~1.2 receiving (Red
indicator: ON) • Slight disturbance in light axis due to vibration

Green Red

II • Stain on the lens

Stain

Operation Level
• Leaking light from object (Penetrating retro-reflective
type)
Output signals Object
if this status
continue for a
given duration
• Reflective light for floor/background (Diffused
III Green Red
reflective)

Light-
blocking (Red
indicator: • Influence by external noise
OFF)

Operation Level x
0.8~0.9

IV Stable operation
(Excess gain:
Green Red more than
10~20%) (Green
Indicator: ON)

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• Proximity Sensor
Unstable
detectio Stable detection
Non-detection
n area area
area

Proximity Sensor

(% 100 80
Specified detection
distance ON Green Indicator
OFF

ON
Red Indicator
OFF

ON
Control Output
OFF

ON
Diagnosis Output*
OFF

(2) External diagnosis input function

It can be confirmed that sensor’s working properly, if control output changes when external
diagnosis output is turned ON/OFF. If control output remains ON or OFF, the sensor may be
out of order. Thus, sensor condition can be inspected before actual operation by external
diagnosis input function.

Brown (Red) Brown (Red)

Receiver Black
Receiver Black
(White) (White)
Load Load
Control Control
output output
Blue (Black) Blue (Black)

Floodlight Floodlight

Brown (Red)
Brown (Red)

Light Pink (Gray)

Light Pink (Gray)
External diagnosis
External diagnosis input
input Brown (Red)
Brown (Red)

Before
Before
movement
movement

External diagnosis input External diagnosis input: Stop emission Control

normal
: OFF ON (create blocked output ON
[Blue (Black)-light Pink Emit Light Control output OFF [Blue (Black)-light Pink status by object Control
(Gray) open] (Gray) short circuit] electrically) output OFF abnormal

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3. Noise Prevention
General prevention for each type of noise, as follows:

Influence Route and Prevention

Common mode noise Installation stand (metal) conducts noise from its source
(Inverter Noise)
Sensor +
Sensor +V Inverter motor 0 Inverter motor
-V Prevention

1M 1M
Installation Installation
stand (metal) Noise stand (metal) Noise
Insulator

① Earth inverter motor (class 3)

② Earth the source of noise and Power supply (OV) by condenser (Film condenser
0.22 µ F630V
③ Insert insulator between sensor and installation stand (metal) (Plastic, rubber, etc.)
Radiated Noise Noise reaches the sensor diffused in the air

Source of +V0 Source of +V0

noise Sensor V Prevention noise Sensor V

Shield board (copper0

1. Put shield board (copper) between sensor and noise source (Switching Power)
2. Keep the sensor way from the noise source as far a possible.

Power supply wire noise Noise comes from Power Supply wire

Condenser, etc.
Noise
Prevention
+V
Sensor +V Sensor
0V
0V
Noise

1. Insert condenser, noise filter, varistor, etc.

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Common Information
1. Output Mode of Sensor

• DC 2-wire • AC 2-wire
Brown Brown
Load Load
+V
Sensor Sensor
Main Main ~
Circuit Circuit

Brown Blue
Load
0V
*Load can be connected with
either side of +V.0

• DC 3-wire • AC 3-wire
(NPN open collector output) (NPN open collector output
Brown Brown
+V +V
Black
Sensor Output Load Sensor Black
Main Main Output
Circuit Circuit Load
Brown Brown
0V 0V

• DC 2-wire
• AC 3-wire
(NPN voltage output)
(PNP voltage output)
Brown Brown
+V +V
Load * Tri
Sensor Sensor Black
Main Black Main Output
Circuit Output Circuit
* Tri Load
Brown Brown
0V 0V

* When Tr circuit is connected * When Tr circuit is connected

• Contact Output

Red
Sensor main
Blue Power supply AC24-240V
circuit
DC12-240V

White

Black Contact
Output
Gray

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2. Precautions to wiring

Load short-circuit <AD 2-Wire>

<DC 3-wire>

Load
(Load short-circuit)
Load
Brown Brown
Black
Sensor + Sensor -
(Load short- - +
Blue circuit) Yellow

• Miss-wiring <Position of load>

<Polarity of power>
Load

Load
Brown Brown
Black
Sensor (white) - Sensor +
+ Blue -
Blue Yellow

• Connection without load

<DC 2-wire>

Without
Brown load
Sensor -
+
Blue

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3. Protective structure
The specifications provided by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is one of the
standards of sensor’s protective structure.
JEM (Japanese Electrical Membership)
IEC spec. (IEC529)
IP ____
IP ___ ___
Protection class against oil
Protection symbol (Int’l Protection)
Class Protective degree
Protection class against solid foreign object
Class Protection degree No harmful influence by
F Anti-oil oil drop/ bubble from
0 No protection any direction
Prevent solid object of No oil drop/ bubble can
1 ∅ 50mm
more than 50mm diameter G Oil-proof go inside
(eg. hand)

∅ 12.5mm
Prevent slid object of
2 more than 12.5mm
diameter (eg. Finger) NEMA (National electrical
Prevent wire/ solid object Manufacturers Association) Conversion
3 of more than 2.5mm table from NEMA enclosure to IE529
diameter
(Reverse conversion not possible)
Prevent wire/ solid object
4 of more than 1mm
diameter MENA250 ICE529 MENA250 ICE529

Prevent fine articles that 1 IP10 4, 4x IP56

2 IP11 5 IP52
5 may affect machine 3 IP54 6, 6p IP67
operation or safety 3R IP14 12, 12p IP52
3S IP54 13 IP54

6 No fine particles
∗ IP67 of proximity sensor. In addition to the following tests,
sensing distance, insulated resistance were confirmed to satisfy the
performance by repeating head shock cycle 5 times: 1 hr in 0 °C water
← → 1 hr in 70 °C hot water.
** Condition of Proximity sensor E2F: natural condition within 10m
from surface in water
Water protection class
Class Protection degree
0 No protection No protection in particular No testing

Rain No harmful influence by Spray water for 10mins by spray device

1 water drops from above 200mm

Rain No harmful influence by Install water spray device slant-wise by

15° and spray water for 15mins (2.5 min for
200mm
2 water drops from above; 15°

within 15° to vertical line each direction)

Rain No harmful influence by Spray water for the area of 60° from the 0.07 l /min

3 water drops from above; vertical line by the testing device shown right
within 60° to the vertical line
0.07 l /min
Splash No harmful influence by Spray water 10mins in every direction by
4 water splash from any the testing device show right.
direction
Spray water for 1 min/ 1 m2 of the surface
12.5 l /min
Water jet No harmful influence by 2.5 ~ 3m

5 direct strong water from area, at least more than 3mins total by
any direction the testing device shown right.

Stronger jet No harmful influence by Spray water for 1 min/ 1 m2 of the surface 100 l /min
2.5 ~ 3m
6 direct strong water from area, at least more than 3mins total by the
any direction testing device shown right

Soaked in the water No water invasion under Soaked it at 1m from the surface in the water
7 specified pressure and for 30mins 1m

duration

Submergence Usable in the water According to agreement between

8 manufacturer and user

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4. Mode of Adjustment

(3) Penetrating, retro-reflective type

Sequence ①Reading A ②Reading B ③Set-up

w/o object w/ object w/o object
Detection Operation Operation Operation
condition Reflector Reflector Reflector
w/ object
Operation Operation

(B) (B)
Volume for (A)

sensitivity
adjustment
OFF → ON OFF → ON ON → OFF → ON ON → OFF ON OFF → ON

Indicator
Stable level Operation ON Stable level Operation Stable level ON Operation
(Green) (Red) (Green) (Red) (Green) (Red)

Turn the volume to the right Put the object in the Right Then , remove the object and
Adjustment (Sensitivity up) Both Green place and turn the volume to confirm that both Red + Green
Procedures & Red indicators are on the left. Green indicator indicators go ON.
⇒(A) goes off and Red indictor
goes off and then green goes
ON again ⇒(B). (Optional
sensitivity setting)

(2) Diffused reflective type

Sequence ①Reading A ②Reading B ③Set-up

Photo-electric Photo-electric
Detection
condition Object
Background
Object

Volume for (A) (C) (A) (C)

sensitivity (B)
adjustment

ON → OFF OFF → ON ON → OFF ON → OFF ON ON → OFF

Indicator
Stable level Operation ON Stable level Operation Stable level ON Operation
(Green) (Red) (Green) (Red) (Green) (Red)

Turn the volume to the right Put the object in the Right Then, remove the object and
(Sensitivity up) Both Green place and turn volume to the confirm that both Red + Green
Adjustment & Red indicators are on left. Green indicator goes indicators go ON.
procedures ⇒(A) off and Red indicator goes
off then green goes ON
again ⇒(B). (Optional
sensitivity setting)

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(3) Fiber Sensor Auto-turning
• Set-up maximum sensitivity
Process Operation E3X-NT
1 Set fiber within sensing distance
TEACH

2 Select “Teach” mode

RUN

Super-flashing function works. Adjust the light axis so that

3 edge of the floodlight fiber is on. (Flashing and buzz when the
light axis is off the course
Press Teaching button (more than 3 seconds)(regardless of
object existence) TEACH
More than 3 sec

4 Teaching indicator…Red→Green ON
Buzz (built-in……….Once for Red ON continues for Green ON
Note: Buzz stops when teaching button is released

Set “Run” mode

5 Max sensitivity setting completed TEACH

Teaching indicator…OFF

Note: For this setting, sensitivity is automatically set regardless of the RUN
situation of light-blocked or receiving.
L
6 Set the desired logical output by (L.ON/D. ON) ON

D
ON

• Teaching Without Object

Process Operation E3X-NT
1 Set the fiber within detection distance
TEACH
2 Select “Teach” mode

RUN

Super-flashing function works. Adjust the light axis so that

3 edge of floodlight fiber is on. (Flashing and buzz when the
light axis is off the course
Press Teaching button without object (0.5~2.5 seconds)
4 TEACH
Once

Teaching indicator…Red ON

Buzz (built-in)………Buzz once

Note: Buzz stops when teaching button is released

Set “Run” mode TEACH

5 Teaching setting completes when the 1st object passes by.

Teaching indicator....Red ON→Green ON RUN

(Automatically off in one sec)
L
ON
6 Set the desired logical output by (L.ON /D. ON) switch
D
ON

Note:
1. To detect dark objects in front of bright backgrounds, set the operation mode selector to D.ON.
2. If the set distance is very short (i.e., 0 to 12mm for the E32-TC200 and 0 to 4mm for theE32-DC200), no object
teaching is impossible due to excessive light, in which case, perform with/ without object teaching.
3. If the teaching button is pressed for more than three seconds, the sensitivity of the E3X-N[] will be set to maximum,
at which time the green indicator will be lit.
4. The sensor will be ready to detect objects in approximately one second after the mode selector is set to

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• Teaching With and Without Object
Process Operation E3X-NT
1 Set fiber within sensing distance

TEACH
2 Select “Teach” mode
RUN

Super-flashing function works. Adjust the light axis so that

3 edge of floodlight fiber is on. (Flashing and buzz when the
light axis is off the course.)

Place the object in the right place and press the teaching
button (1st time)
Penetrating fiber Reflective fiber Reflective fiber TEACH
1st time
Marking

4
Blocked status Base

Teaching indicator…Red ON
Buzz (built-in)……….….Buzz (once)

Shift the object and press the teaching button (2nd time)

Penetrating fiber Reflective fiber Reflective fiber

Marking

Base
Blocked

TEACH
2nd time

5
Teaching Indicator…Red ON→Green ON
Teaching OK
Buzz (built-in) ……..Once

Teaching indicator….Red ON→Green ON

Teaching NG
Buzz (built-in) ……..Three times

Redo 1 to 5, the position object and set distance being changed

Set “Run” mode

Teaching with and without object completed TEACH
6
Teaching indicator…..Green ON→OFF
RUN

Set the desired logical output by (L.ON/ D. ON) switch L

ON
7
D
ON

Note:
1.Sensor memorizes the density that it learned in the teaching, even when power is off.

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(4) Luster Sensor Auto-tuning

• Two-point teaching
Process Operation E3X-NT
1 Set the head within the sensing distance
TEACH

2 Select “Teach” mode RUN

ON
TIMER OFF

Press the teaching button. The object should be there

TEACH
Object

3
Base

Teaching indicator…Red ON
Buzz (built-in)……..Once

Press Teaching button without object (2nd time)

Object

TEACH

Base
4
Teaching OK Teaching indicator…Red ON→Green ON
Buzz (built-in)……..Once

Teaching NG Teaching indicator…Red ON→Green flashing

Buzz (built-in)……..Three times

Redo 1 to 4, the position of object and set distance being changed

Set “Run” mode

Sensitivity setting completed TEACH
ON
5 RUN
TIMER
Teaching indictor…Green ON→OFF OFF

6 Set the desired logical output by (L.ON/ D. ON) SW L.ON

D.ON

• One-point Teaching
Process Operation E3X-NT
TEACH

1 Select “Teach” mode ON

RUN
TIMER OFF

Press the teaching button. Where you need to detect

TEACH
(Base or Object)

2 Teaching indicator …Red On

Buzz (built-in)……….Once

Set “Run” mode

Setting completes when the 1st object passes by TEACH
ON
3 RUN
TIMER OFF
Teaching indicator…Red On→Green ON

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4 Set the distance logical output (L. ON/ D.ON) L.ON
D.ON

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Appendix
1. Measurement
Classification Measurement
Machine Length, thickness, displacement, vibration, wind velocity, speed of current,
acceleration, revolving angle, rotation frequency, torque, moment, mass, weight,
size of current, power, pressure, vacuum degree.

Sound Noise, sound pressure.

Frequency Frequency, cycle, phase, wavelength, time.

Electricity Electric current/voltage/power/load, resistance inductance, capacity, impedance,

electric magnetism.

Magnet Magnetic bundle, magnetic field

Temperature Temperature, heat, specific heat.

Humidity Humidity, hydration ratio.

Light Lux, luminous intensity, color, ultra violet rays infrared ray, light displacement,
interference, polarized light.

Chemistry Purity, density , components, PH, stickness granular degree, specific gravity,
fluid, liquid, solid analysis

Information Analog, digital, calculation, transmission, correlation, shape.

Biology Heartbeat, blood pressure, blood current, brain waves, blood current impact,
blood current oxygen glut degree, blood gas partial pressure, fluid amount, body
temp., pulse wave, electrocardiogram, electromyogram, electro retinagram,
magnetic-cardiogram.

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2. Examples of Sensor PC Connection
Photo- Sensor PC Input unit (eg. 200H) Representative
electric Proximity output Sensor Card #
spec
Main Example

E2E-XD-N C200H-
E2EC-[]D IM211/212
Brown I
E2E-W[]D DC 2-wire C200H-

Internal Circuit
E2E-N[]D Main
Circuit
ID211/212
E2E-Q[]D CQM1-
DC24V
E2EZ-XD ID211/212/213
E2FQ-X[]D Blue COM

Main Example

E3C-A/C E2E-X[]E E2C- NPN open Brown

E3C-JC4P JC4AP E2E- collector I C200H-
E3C-A/B/C X[]C E2F type ID211/212

Internal Circuit
Main
E3X E2EC-[]C NPN Circuit Black C200H-
E3S-LS[]C TL-W[]C/E voltage IM211/212
DC
E3L-LS[]C TL-N[]E output 12~24 COM
CQM1-
Blue
E3L TL-Q[]C type ID221/211/212/
E3V 213

Main Example

E3C-A/C E2E-X[]E PNP open C200H-

E3C-JC4rP E2CJC4AP collector Brown ID211/212
E3C-A/B/C E2E-X[]C type I C200H-
E3X-N E2F PNP IM211/212

Internal Circuit
Main
E3X E2EC-[]C voltage Circuit Black CQM1-
E3S-LS[]C TL-W[]C/E output ID221/211/212/
DC
E3L TL-N[]E type Blue 12~24 COM
213
E3V TL-Q[]C

Main Example
C200H-
Brown
IA121/122
E3JM-[]M E2E-X[]Y C200H-
I
E3JK-[]M E2K-[]Y AC IA221/222
E3E2 TL-N[]Y 2-wire CQM1-IA121
E2F-X[]Y CQM1-IA221
Blue DC COM
12~24V

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3. Omron Sensor Selection

• Proximity sensor
Detection of Detection of
Presence output Metal
ON/ OFF Output eg. Iron, Steel, etc.

Detection of
E2EY
Non-metal
eg. Aluminum, Copper etc

Detection of all Small Size

Metal Cylinder Type E2EV

Adjustable sensitivity
Detection of General
Metal/ Non-metal Environment Cylinder Type E2K-C

eg. Resin, Paper, Carton etc.

Fix sensitivity
E2K-X

Fix sensitivity
Flat Type E2K-F

Adjustable sensitivity
Chemical E2KQ

Ring Detection E2LP

Ring Detection E2LP E2LP

Analog Output E2CA

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General Cylinder
Environment Type E2E

Compact Head
Unsusceptible to Built-in Small
Cutting or Amplifier E2EC
Drilling Chips E2EZ
Environment

Small Size
Adjustable
Sensing Range E2C

High
Temperature Flat type
E2FQ TL-W
Environment

Square Type TL-Q

Chemical
Environment E2FQ

TL-Q

Grove Type TL-G

Strong Magnetic
Field E2Q Built-in Amplifier
Environment

E2R

Low Cost

• Photo-electric Sensor
TYPES OF DETECTION

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Short Distance and Small E3X-NL+E32-S15L-1

Detection of Luster Spot

Long Distance E3X-NL+32-S15L-1/2

Detection of Mark E3X-NL_/E3X+E32 fiber

E3S-G

E3C-VS/ VM

E3MC

Detection of RGB E3MC

Color

Positioning E3X-N_+E32 fiber

E3S-A/B

E3V3

E3T

Detection of Difference Immune to Color change E3S-CL1

E3S-LS

Minute Difference E3X-N_E32-L25A/L25L

Connector Type Long Distance E3S-C[]-M1J

Small Size Type E3V3[]-M3J

E3S-A

RGB Color E3MC

Wire/Space Saving Multi-4 Channels E3X-NM+E32 fiber

E3MC

Special Environment Oil/Chemical E3X-N_+E32-T12F/D12F

E3S-C

E3S-CL2

High Temperature E3X-N_+E32-T51/T61/TD51/D61/D73

E3X-N_+E32-T84S
Diagnosis of Self diagnostic
Breakdown Function E3X+E32

E3S-A/B

E3C-JC4P
External Diagnostic
Input Function E3X+E32 fiber

E3S-A
General Purpose E3S-A

E3S-B

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E3V3

Long Distance DC Power Supply E3S-C

E3X-NH+E32-T17L

AC Power Supply E3JM/E3JK

Minute Object E3X-N_/E3X+E32 fiber

E3S-A

E3T

Small Size Type Space Saving E3X-N_/E3X+E32-T14/T14L/T24S

Separate Type
E3C-S

E3T
Diffuse Reflective
Type E3X-N/E3X+E32-DL14L/D24/L24L

ESC-DS

ESC-DS

Transparent/ E3S-R
Translucent Object
E3S-T

Immune to Detection Distance

Background of 50 cm or less E3S-CL2
High performance E3S-CL1

Small Size type

(Small Spot) E3S-LS

Movement Durability E3X-N/E3X+E32-T11/T12/D11/D12

E3C-S30
Detection of Liquid
Level Liquid Contact Type E32-D82F

Pipe Installation Type E32-L25T

Area Detection Z4LA

E3X-N/E3X+E32-T16P

Liquid Paper E3S-5E4S-45

Packaging

Liner Displacement Z4M

Z4LA

Z4D-F

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