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Ratings and Specifications

Sensing method
Model
Through-beam
F3W-E032A6/A8F3W-E032B6/B8
Sensing distance30 to 300 mm
Beam gap25 mm
Number of beams3
Sensing width50 mm
Standard sensing objectOpaque, 28-mm dia. min.
Light source
(emission wavelength)
Infrared LED (860 nm)
Power supply voltage12 to 24 VDC ±10% (ripple (p-p): 10% max.)
Current consumptionEmitter: 40 mA max., Receiver: 40 mA max.
Control outputNPN or PNP open collector output
Load power supply: 30 VDC, Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 1.8 V max.)
Dark-ON or Light-ON (selectable)
Picking instruction
indicator input
Relay or open collector input
NPN input
Indicator ON: Input voltage of 0 to 2 V
Indicator OFF: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
PNP input
Indicator ON: Input voltage: (+DC - 2 V) to +DC *
Indicator OFF: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
Emission stop inputRelay or open collector input
NPN input
Emission stop input voltage: 0 to 2 V
Emission input voltage: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
PNP input
Emission stop input voltage: (+DC - 2 V) to +DC *
Emission input voltage: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
Protection circuitsReverse-connection protection, output short protection, and mutual interference prevention function (set with frequency switch)
Response timeOperate/Reset: 100 ms max.
IndicatorsReceiverOperation indicator (orange), stability indicator (green), and picking indicators (orange)
EmitterPower indicator (green), emission stop indicator (orange), and picking indicators (orange)
Ambient temperatureOperating: -10 to 55 ° C, Storage: -25 to 70 ° C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidityOperating/storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient illuminationSunlight: 10,000 lx at light-receiving surface, Incandescent light: 3,000 lx at light-receiving surface
Insulation resistance20 M Ω min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 50 Hz, 1.5-mm double-amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
(destruction)
500 m/s2, 3 times in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIP62 (IEC60529)
Connection methodPre-wired
Standard cable length: 2 m
Pre-wired connector
Standard cable length: 0.3 m (M12, 4-pin connector)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 125 gApprox. 85 g
MaterialsCaseABS resin
LensAcrylic resin
CableOil-resistant PVC
AccessoriesInstruction manual

*+DC is the power supply voltage.

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