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E3FA/E3FB

Features

High performance photoelectric sensor in compact M18 housing

E3FA/E3FB series represents a new generation of Omron photoelectric sensors with large varieties of reliable and easy-to use photoelectric sensors. Featuring many standard and special functions this line is addressing many kinds of industries such as packaging, ceramics and material handling.

  • Large variety of standard and special types
  • High power and visible red LED enabling easy alignment and long sensing distance
  • Compact and robust housing for easy integration into machines

Compact size and shape

e3favse3f2-sensor prod

Compact size and shape. Can be installed almost anywhere.

Visible LED light for easy alignment

e3fa high-power-led-02 prod

All models feature bright LED light for easy alignment and long sensing distance.

Background suppression

e3fa ceramic-03 prod

Background suppression types for the stable detection of different objects with various colours.

High housing protection

e3fa-waterprotection-02 prod

Tight IP67/IP69K housing construction for high-level water protection.

Specifications & ordering info

Ordering information

Straight types

Sensor type

Sensing distance

Connection method

Order code

 

 

 

 

E3FA (plastic housing)

E3FB (metal housing)

NPN output

PNP output

NPN output

PNP output

Through-beam (Red LED)

20 m

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-TN11 2M

E3FA-TP11 2M

E3FB-TN11 2M

E3FB-TP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-TN21

E3FA-TP21

E3FB-TN21

E3FB-TP21

Through-beam (Infrared LED)

15 m

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-TN12 2M

E3FA-TP12 2M

-

-

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-TN22

E3FA-TP22

-

-

Retro-reflective with MSR1

0.1 to 4 m
(with E39-R1S)

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-RN11 2M

E3FA-RP11 2M

E3FB-RN11 2M

E3FB-RP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-RN21

E3FA-RP21

E3FB-RN21

E3FB-RP21

Coaxial Retro-reflective with MSR1

0 to 500 mm
(with E39-R1S)

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-RN12 2M

E3FA-RP12 2M

E3FB-RN12 2M

E3FB-RP12 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-RN22

E3FA-RP22

E3FB-RN22

E3FB-RP22

Diffuse-reflective (Red LED)

100 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN11 2M

E3FA-DP11 2M

E3FB-DN11 2M

E3FB-DP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN21

E3FA-DP21

E3FB-DN21

E3FB-DP21

300 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN12 2M

E3FA-DP12 2M

E3FB-DN12 2M

E3FB-DP12 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN22

E3FA-DP22

E3FB-DN22

E3FB-DP22

1 m

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN13 2M

E3FA-DP13 2M

E3FB-DN13 2M

E3FB-DP13 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN23

E3FA-DP23

E3FB-DN23

E3FB-DP23

Diffuse-reflective (Infrared LED)

100 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN14 2M

E3FA-DP14 2M

-

-

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN24

E3FA-DP24

-

-

300 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN15 2M

E3FA-DP15 2M

-

-

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN25

E3FA-DP25

-

-

1 m

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-DN16 2M

E3FA-DP16 2M

-

-

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-DN26

E3FA-DP26

-

-

BGS

(background suppression)

100 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-LN11 2M

E3FA-LP11 2M

E3FB-LN11 2M

E3FB-LP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-LN21

E3FA-LP21

E3FB-LN21

E3FB-LP21

200 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3FA-LN12 2M

E3FA-LP12 2M

E3FB-LN12 2M

E3FB-LP12 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3FA-LN22

E3FA-LP22

E3FB-LN22

E3FB-LP22

Radial types

Sensor type

Sensing distance

Connection method

Order code

 

 

 

 

E3RA (plastic housing)

E3RB (metal housing)

NPN output

PNP output

NPN output

PNP output

Through-beam

15 m

-

-

2 m

-

E3RA-TN11 2M

E3RA-TP11 2M

E3RB-TN11 2M

E3RB-TP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3RA-TN21

E3RA-TP21

E3RB-TN21

E3RB-TP21

Retro-reflective with MSR1.

0.1 to 3 m
(with E39-R1S)

-

-

2 m

-

E3RA-RN11 2M

E3RA-RP11 2M

E3RB-RN11 2M

E3RB-RP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3RA-RN21

E3RA-RP21

E3RB-RN21

E3RB-RP21

Diffuse reflective

100 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3RA-DN11 2M

E3RA-DP11 2M

E3RB-DN11 2M

E3RB-DP11 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3RA-DN21

E3RA-DP21

E3RB-DN21

E3RB-DP21

300 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3RA-DN12 2M

E3RA-DP12 2M

E3RB-DN12 2M

E3RB-DP12 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3RA-DN22

E3RA-DP22

E3RB-DN22

E3RB-DP22

700 mm

-

-

2 m

-

E3RA-DN13 2M

E3RA-DP13 2M

E3RB-DN13 2M

E3RB-DP13 2M

-

¢

-

-

E3RA-DN23

E3RA-DP23

E3RB-DN23

E3RB-DP23

 

 

Specifications

Straight type

 

Sensing method

Through-beam
(Red LED)

Through-beam
(Infrared LED)

Retro-reflective

Coaxial
Retro-reflective

Diffuse-reflective

Model

NPN
output

Pre-wired

E3F_-TN11 2M

E3F_-TN12 2M

E3F_-RN11 2M

E3F_-RN12 2M

E3F_-DN11 2M

E3F_-DN12 2M

E3F_-DN13 2M

 

M12 Connector

E3F_-TN21

E3F_-TN22

E3F_-RN21

E3F_-RN22

E3F_-DN21

E3F_-DN22

E3F_-DN23

 

PNP
output

Pre-wired

E3F_-TP11 2M

E3F_-TP12 2M

E3F_-RP11 2M

E3F_-RP12 2M

E3F_-DP11 2M

E3F_-DP12 2M

E3F_-DP13 2M

Item

M12 Connector

E3F_-TP21

E3F_-TP22

E3F_-RP21

E3F_-RP22

E3F_-DP21

E3F_-DP22

E3F_-DP23

Sensing distance

20 m

15 m

0.1 to 4 m

0 to 500 mm

100 mm

300 mm

1 m

Light source (wavelength)

Red LED (624 nm)

Infrared LED (850 nm)

Red LED (624 nm)

Power supply voltage

10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)

Operation mode

Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring

Sensitivity adjustment

One-turn adjuster

Protection circuits

Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection

Response time

0.5 ms

Ambient temperature

Operating

-25 to 55°C

Storage

-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Degree of protection

IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K

Material

Case and Nut

E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass

Lens and Display

PMMA

Adjuster

POM

 

 

Sensing method

Diffuse-reflective

BGS (Background suppression)

Model

NPN
output

Pre-wired

E3F_-DN14 2M

E3F_-DN15 2M

E3F_-DN16 2M

E3F_-LN11 2M

E3F_-LN12 2M

 

M12 Connector

E3F_-DN24

E3F_-DN25

E3F_-DN26

E3F_-LN21

E3F_-LN22

 

PNP
output

Pre-wired

E3F_-DP14 2M

E3F_-DP15 2M

E3F_-DP16 2M

E3F_-LP11 2M

E3F_-LP12 2M

Item

M12 Connector

E3F_-DP24

E3F_-DP25

E3F_-DP26

E3F_-LP21

E3F_-LP22

Sensing distance

100 mm

300 mm

1 m

100 mm

200 mm

Light source (wavelength)

Infrared LED (850 nm)

Red LED (624 nm)

Power supply voltage

10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)

Operation mode

Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring

Sensitivity adjustment

One-turn adjuster

Fixed

Protection circuits

Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection

Response time

0.5 ms

Ambient temperature

Operating

-25 to 55°C

Storage

-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Degree of protection

IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K

Material

Case and Nut

E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass

Lens and Display

PMMA

Adjuster

POM

Radial type

 

Sensing method

Through-beam

Retro-reflective

Diffuse-reflective

Model

NPN
output

Pre-wired

E3R_-TN11 2M

E3R_-RN11 2M

E3R_-DN11 2M

E3R_-DN12 2M

E3R_-DN13 2M

 

M12 Connector

E3R_-TN21

E3R_-RN21

E3R_-DN21

E3R_-DN22

E3R_-DN23

 

PNP
output

Pre-wired

E3R_-TP11 2M

E3R_-RP11 2M

E3R_-DP11 2M

E3R_-DP12 2M

E3R_-DP13 2M

Item

M12 Connector

E3R_-TP21

E3R_-RP21

E3R_-DP21

E3R_-DP22

E3R_-DP23

Sensing distance

15 m

0.1 to 3 m

100 mm

300 mm

700 mm

Light source (wavelength)

Red LED (624 nm)

Power supply voltage

10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)

Operation mode

Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring

Sensitivity adjustment

One-turn adjuster

Protection circuits

Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection

Response time

0.5 ms

Ambient temperature

Operating

-25 to 55°C

Storage

-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Degree of protection

IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K

Material

Case and Nut

E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass

Lens and Display

PMMA

Adjuster

POM

1. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

1. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

Accessories

Cable connectors

 

Size

Shape

Type

Features

Material

Order code

Nut

Cable

Connector straight

Connector l-shaped

M8

 

 

3 pin

Brass (CuZn)

PVC 2 m

XS3F-M8PVC3S2M

XS3F-M8PVC3A2M

PUR 2 m

XS3F-M8PUR3S2M

XS3F-M8PUR3A2M

4pin

PVC 2 m

XS3F-M8PVC4S2M

XS3F-M8PVC4A2M

PUR 2 m

XS3F-M8PUR4S2M

XS3F-M8PUR4A2M

 

 

3 pin

Brass (CuZn)

PVC 2 m

XS3F-LM8PVC3S2M

XS3F-LM8PVC3A2M

4 pin

XS3F-LM8PVC4S2M

XS3F-LM8PVC4A2M

 

Detergent resistant
Wash-down

4 pin

Stainless steel (SUS316L)

PP1 2 m

Y92E-S08PP4S 2M-L

Y92E-S08PP4A 2M-L

 

Robotic
(drag chain)

4 pin

Brass (CuZn)

Robotic PVC 2 m

XS3F-M421-402-R

XS3F-M422-402-R

Robotic PUR 2 m

Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-L

Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-L

High robotic (drag chain & torsion)

High robotic PUR 2 m

Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-R

Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-R

M122

 

 

3 wire

Brass (CuZn)

PVC 2 m

XS2F-M12PVC3S2M

XS2F-M12PVC3A2M

PUR 2 m

XS2F-M12PUR3S2M

XS2F-M12PUR3A2M

4 wire

PVC 2 m

XS2F-M12PVC4S2M

XS2F-M12PVC4A2M

PUR 2 m

XS2F-M12PUR4S2M

XS2F-M12PUR4A2M

5 wire

PVC 2 m

XS2F-M12PVC5S2M

XS2F-M12PVC5A2M

PUR 2 m

XS2F-M12PUR5S2M

XS2F-M12PUR5A2M

 

 

3 wire

Brass (CuZn)

PVC 2 m

XS2F-LM12PVC3S2M

XS2F-LM12PVC3A2M

4 wire

XS2F-LM12PVC4S2M

XS2F-LM12PVC4A2M

 

LED
(power and output LED, PNP/NPN)

3 wire

Nickel plated brass

PVC 2 m

–

XS2F-M12PVC3A2MPLED

4 wire

–

XS2F-M12PVC4A2MPLED

3 wire

PUR 2 m

–

XS2F-M12PUR3A2MPLED

4 wire

–

XS2F-M12PUR4A2MPLED

 

Detergent resistant
Wash-down

4 wire

Stainless steel (SUS316L)

PP1 2 m

Y92E-S12PP4S 2M-L

Y92E-S12PP4A 2M-L

 

105°C
Heat resistant

4 wire

Stainless steel (SUS316L)

Heat resistant PVC 2 m

XS2F-E421-D80-E

XS2F-E422-D80-E

 

Twist & click

4 wire

Nickel plated Zinc

PVC 2 m

XS5F-D421-D80-F

XS5F-D422-D80-F

PUR 2 m

XS5F-D421-D80-P

XS5F-D422-D80-P

 

Robotic
(drag chain)

4 wire

Brass (CuZn)

Robotic PVC 2 m

XS2F-D421-D80-F

XS2F-D422-D80-F

Robotic PUR 2 m

Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-L

Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-L

High robotic
(drag chain & torsion)

High grade robotic PUR 2 m

Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-R

Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-R

 

 

8 pin

8 wire shielded cable

Brass (CuZn)

Shielded PUR 2m

Y92E-M12PURSH8S2M-L

–

Fiber amplifier (E3X) connector

 

Fiber
amplifier connectors

Special fiber
connector - 4 wire

PBT

PVC 2 m

E3X-CN21

 

Special fiber
connector + M8 plug

Plug: Zinc
diecast

PVC 30 cm with M8
4-pin plug

E3X-CN21-M3J-2 0.3M

Special
fiber
connector + M12 plug

PVC 30 cm with M12
4-pin plug

E3X-CN21-M1J 0.3M

 

Size

Shape

Type

Features

Material

Order code

Nut

Cable

Connector straight

Connector l-shaped

M8/M12

 

Confection-able

Plugs and connectors for self
assembly

Brass

n.a.

XS2C/G, XS5C/G
Y92E_conf

M12

 

Field I/0
boxes

Direct wiring or DeviceNet communication

–

XW3D

M8/M12

 

T-connectors, covers, accessories and extended wiring portfolio

n.a.

–

XS2R, XS3R, XY2F, ...

1. PP - polypropylene

2. For details on pin configuration refer to specifications

Mounting brackets

Shape

Type

Material

Features

Order code

 

M8 nuts

brass

100 pcs

ASMM0800

stainless steel

ASMM0801

M12 nuts

brass

ASMM1200

M18 nuts

ASMM1800

stainless steel

ASMM1802

plastic

1 pc

ASMK1802 (8 mm thickness)

100 pcs

ASMK1801 (4 mm thickness)

M30 nuts

brass

100 pcs

ASMM3000

 

M8 Washer

brass

1,000 pcs

ASZA0800

M12 Washer

ASZA1200

stainless steel

500pcs

ASZA1201

M18 Washer

brass

100 pcs

ASZA1801

stainless steel

200 pcs

ASZA1802

M30 Washer

brass

100 pcs

ASZA3001

E39/Y92E-B

Accessories

Mounting brackets

Shape

Type

Order code

 

Quick access - snap fix for cylindrical sensors; sizes M8, M12, M18, M30

Y92E-BC08

Y92E-BC12

Y92E-BC18

Y92E-BC30

 

 

Surface mounting for M18 cylindrical sensors (dia 18mm)

E39-L183

 

Standard-surface mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)

E39-L1041

 

Standard-backwall mounting

E39-L441

 

Protection-wall mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)

E39-L1421

 

Protection-surface mounting

E39-L981

 

Telescope mounting

E39-L93FH

 

3D rotation mounting

E39-EL4

1. The order references are examples for the E3Z sensor family. Refer to the sensor accessory datasheet E26E for the complete list of mounting brackets.

1. The order references are examples for the E3Z sensor family. Refer to the sensor accessory datasheet E26E for the complete list of mounting brackets.

Reflectors for retro-reflective photoelectric sensors

Shape

Type

Housing material

Features

Size in mm

Applicable Sensor

Order code

 

General purpose reflectors
  • ABS base
  • Acrylic surface

Surface screw mounting
(diagonal holes)

40 × 60 × 7.5
  • Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R

E39-R1S

 

Surface screw mounting
(holes on one side only)

35.4 × 42.3 × 8

E39-R9

 

51.4 × 60.3 × 8.5

E39-R42

 

Small size

Side screw mounting or surface selfadhesive

41.8 × 22.5 × 11

E39-R3

 

Surface screw mounting

23 × 13.7 × 4.9

E39-R4

 

Large size

100 × 100 × 9

E39-R8

 

84.5 × 84.5 × 8.7

E39-R40

 

High precision

Microtripel for improved
performance with fine beam sensors

52 × 40 × 4.8

Recommended for fine beam coaxial models (E3NC-LH03,
E3S-DB, E3T-SR4)

E39-R6

 

30 × 45

E39-R12

 

14 × 23 × 1

E39-R37-CA

 

12 × 24

E39-R13

 

Simple mounting

Round shape with centered mounting hole for simple screw mounting

Diameter: 84

Depth: 7.4

Photoelectric sensors with and
without M.S.R.

E39-R7

Note: the ambient operating temperature is -25°C to 55°C unless otherwise specified

 

Shape

Type

Housing material

Features

Size in mm

Applicable Sensor

Order code

 

Enhanced detergent resistance
  • PVC
  • Surface screw mounting
  • IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9

40 × 60 × 7.5

Recommended for harsh
environment sensors

E39-R50
  • PET
  • Surface screw mounting
  • IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9
  • Anti-fogging coating

E39-R50K

 
  • PVC
  • Surface screw mounting
  • IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9

20 × 60 × 6

E39-R51

 

Highest detergent resistance
  • SUS316L
  • Borosilicat
  • Surface screw mounting

43 × 30 × 5

E39-R16

 

Heat resistant
  • Borosilicat
  • Surface screw mounting
  • 450°C heat resistance
  • Suitable for vacuum environment

95 × 51 × 8

E39-R47

 

Non-fogging reflector
  • ABS
  • Acrylic surface

Anti-fogging coating

40 × 60 × 7.5

E39-R1K

 

Special polarizing
  • ABS base
  • PMMA surface

Special polarizing filter to PET

44 × 80 × 8.5

E3ZM-B, E3FA-B, E3FB-B, E3S-DB

E39-RP1

 

Oil-resistant Reflector
  • Methacrylate resin surface
  • Aluminium, Stainless steel screws

Resistant to cutting oil

65.4 × 106 × 11.5

E3ZR-C

E39-R1R

 

General purpose tape reflectors
  • Acrylic
  • Self adhesive
  • Pre cut

35 × 10 × 0.6

Photoelectric sensors with and
without M.S.R.

E39-RS1

 

Optimised for E3T-SR4

E39-RS1-CA

 

40 × 35 × 0.6

 

E39-RS2

Optimised for E3T-SR4

E39-RS2-CA

 

80 × 70 × 0.6

 

E39-RS3

Optimised for E3T-SR4

E39-RS3-CA

 
  • Self adhesive
  • Cut-to-length, roll material

25 mm × 5 m

 

E39-RS25 5 m

25 mm × 22.8 m

 

E39-RS25 22.8 m

 

50 mm × 5 m

 

E39-RS50 5 m

50 mm × 22.8 m

 

E39-RS50 22.8 m

 

High precision tape reflectors
  • Self adhesive
  • Pre cut

195 × 22

Recommended for fine beam and
laser sensors (E3NC-LH03, E3Z-LR, E3S-DB_2)

E39-RS4

 

108 × 46

E39-RS5

Note: Note: the ambient operating temperature is -25°C to 55°C unless otherwise specified

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