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Ratings and Specifications

Sensing methodNarrow-beam reflective
ModelNPN outputE3Z-L61E3Z-L66
PNP outputE3Z-L81E3Z-L86
Sensing distanceWhite paper (100 × 100 mm): 90±30 mm
Spot diameter (typical)2.5-mm dia. min. (at sensing distance of 90 mm)
Minimum detectable object (typical)0.1-mm dia. (copper wire)
Differential travel (typical)Refer to Datasheet.
Light source (wavelength)Red LED (650 nm)
Power supply voltage12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption30 mA max.
Control outputLoad power supply voltage: 26.4 V max.; Load current: 100 mA max.
Residual voltage:
Load current of less than 10 mA: 1 V max.
Load current of 10 to 100 mA: 2 V max.
Open collector output (NPN or PNP depending on model)
Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable
Protection circuitsPower supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, Mutual interference prevention, Reverse output polarity protection
Response timeOperate or reset: 1 ms max.
Sensitivity adjustmentOne-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination
(Receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max., Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature rangeOperating: -25 to 55°C, Storage: -40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating: 35 to 85%, Storage: 35 to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 M Ω min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength1,000 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz , 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions.
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500m/s2 3 times each in the X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIP67 (IEC 60529)
Connection methodPre-wired
(standard length: 2 m and 0.5 m)
Connector (M8, 4 pins)
IndicatorsOperation indicator (orange), Stability indicator (green)
Weight (packed state)Pre-wired type, 2 m: Approx. 65 gApprox. 20 g
MaterialCasePBT (polybutylene terephthalate)
LensModified polyarylate
AccessoriesInstruction manual (Mounting Brackets must be ordered separately.)

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.