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Mark Sensor with Stainless Steel Housing (Compact, Photoelectric Sensor with Built-in Amplifier and Teaching Function)

E3ZM-V

E3ZM-V

Color Mark Detection in a World-standard Size (11 × 21 × 32 mm), with High-speed Response (50 μs) and Accuracy in Spite of Sensing Object Movement

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Ratings and Specifications

Sensing methodDiffuse reflective (mark detection)
ModelNPN outputE3ZM-V61/-V66
PNP outputE3ZM-V81/-V86
Sensing distance12±2 mm *1
Sensing rangeDepends on the combination of colors. Refer to Data Sheet.
Spot diameter2-mm dia. max.
Light source (wavelength)White LED (450 to 700 nm)
Power supply voltage10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (p-p)
Power consumption600 mW max. (current consumption for a 30-V power supply voltage: 20 mA max.)
Control outputLoad power supply voltage: 30 VDC max., Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 2 V max.)
Open-collector output (NPN/PNP output depending on model)
Remote control inputNPN output ON: Short-circuit to 0 V, or 1.5 V max. (source current: 1 mA max.)
NPN output OFF: Open or Vcc - 1.5 V to Vcc (leakage current: 0.1 mA max.)
PNP output ON: Vcc - 1.5 V to Vcc (sink current: 1 mA max.)
PNP output OFF: Open or 1.5 V max. (leakage current: 0.1 mA max.)
Operating modesSet in the order of the teaching operation. *2
Protection circuitsReversed power supply polarity, Load short-circuit protection, and Reversed output polarity protection
Response timeOperate or reset: 50 μs max.
Sensitivity adjustmentTeaching method
Ambient illumination(Receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max., Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature rangeOperating: -40 to 60°C (*3), 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 at 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 h each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
(destruction)
500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K
Connection methodPre-wired cable (standard length: 2 m) or M8 4-pin connector
IndicatorOperating indicator (yellow), Stability indicator (green), and Teaching indicator (red)
Weight (packed state)Pre-wired models (2-m cable): Approx. 85 g
Connector models: Approx. 35 g
MaterialsHousingSUS316L
LensPMMA (polymethylmethacrylate)
IndicationPES (polyethersulfone)
ButtonsFluoro rubber
CablePVC (polyvinyl chloride)
AccessoriesInstruction sheet Note: Mounting Brackets are purchased separately.

*1.A deviation of ±2 mm (typical value) can be handled for combinations of white, yellow, and black. Refer to page 7 for the detection capabilities for other colors.

*2.Mark Sensor output switching: When teaching, specify the ON color first and the OFF color second.

*3.Do not bend the cable in temperatures of -25°C or lower.

Standard Sensing Object for the Mark Sensor

ColorMunsell color notation
WhiteN9.5
Red4R 4.5/12.0
Yellow-red4YR 6.0/11.5
Yellow5Y 8.5/11.0
Yellow-green3GY 6.5/10.0
Green3G 6.5/9.0
Blue-green5BG 4.5/10.0
Blue3PB 5.0/10.0
(Black)(N2.0)

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