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Compact Head Amplifier-separated Photoelectric Sensor

E3C

E3C

Thin, Compact Head Saves Space and Mounts Closely. Built-in Interference Protection Provided.

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Ratings and Specifications

Sensors

Sensing method
Model
Through-beam
E3C-S10E3C-S20WE3C-S50E3C-S30T
E3C-S30W
E3C-1E3C-2
Sensing distance100 mm200 mm500 mm300 mm1 m2 m
Standard sensing
object
Opaque, 2-mm dia. min.Opaque, 3-mm dia. min.Opaque, 1.5-mm dia. min.Opaque, 4-mm dia. min.Opaque, 8-mm dia. min.
Directional angleEmitter/Receiver: 10 to 60° eachEmitter/Receiver: 10 to 40° eachEmitter/Receiver: 3 to 20° eachEmitter/Receiver: 3 to 15° each
Light source
(wavelength)
Infrared LED (950 nm)Infrared LED (940 nm)Infrared LED (950 nm)
Ambient illuminance
(Receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max., Sunlight 10,000 lx max.
Ambient
temperature range
Operating/Storage: -25°C to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP64
Limited to indoor use
IEC 60529 IP50
Limited to indoor use
IEC 60529 IP64
Limited to indoor use
IEC 60529 IP60
Limited to indoor use
IEC 60529 IP66
Limited to indoor use
Connection methodPre-wired models (standard length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 50 gApprox. 24 gApprox. 60 gApprox. 120 g
MaterialCasePolycarbonateABSPolycarbonateZinc die-cast
LensPolycarbonateAcrylicsPolycarbonate
Mounting
Brackets
---Steel
AccessoriesInstruction manualPhillips screw M2×8, spring washer, flat washer, M2 nut, instruction manualInstruction manualPhillips screw M2×8, spring washer, flat washer, nut M2, instruction manualMounting
Bracket
(with screws),
instruction manual
Mounting
Bracket
(with screws),
instruction manual

Sensing method
Model
Diffuse-reflectiveConvergent-reflective
E3C-DS5WE3C-DS10TE3C-DS10E3C-LS3R
Sensing distance50 mm (White paper
100 × 100 mm)
100 mm (White paper 100 × 100 mm)100 mm (White paper 50 × 50 mm)30 ± 3 mm (White paper 10 × 10 mm)
Differential travel20% max. of sensing distance10% max.±3% max.
Light source
(wavelength)
Infrared LED (950 nm)Infrared LED (950 nm)Red LED (680 nm)
Ambient illuminance
(Receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max., Sunlight 10,000 lx max.
Ambient
temperature range
Operating/Storage: -25°C to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP50 (Limited to indoor use)IEC 60529 IP64 (Limited to indoor use)
Connection methodPre-wired models (standard length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 50 gApprox. 55 g
MaterialCasePolycarbonate
LensPolycarbonate
AccessoriesPhillips screw M2×8,
spring washer, flat washer, M2 nut, instruction manual
Instruction manual

Amplifier Units

ModelE3C-AE3C-CE3C-JC4PE3C-GE4E3C-WE4E3C-WH4F
Power supply
voltage
100 to 240 VAC±10%, 50/60 Hz12 to 24 VDC ± 10%, ripple (p-p): 1 V max.
Power (current)
consumption
3 W max.50 mA max.
Control
output
Transistor
output
Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., load current: 80 mA max., voltage output type, output current: 1 to 4 mA (residual voltage: 1.2 V max.)
Light-ON/Dark-ON switch selectable
Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., load current: 100 mA max., NPN open collector output type (residual voltage: 1 V max.)
Light-ON/Dark-ON switch selectable
Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., load current: 80 mA max., voltage output type, output current: 1 to 4 mA (residual voltage: 0.7 V max.)
Light-ON/Dark-ON switch selectable
Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., load current: 80 mA max., voltage output type, output current: 1 to 4 mA (residual voltage: 0.7 V max.)
Light-ON/Dark-ON switch selectable
Load power supply voltage: 40 VDC max., load current: 100 mA max., NPN/PNP open collector output type (simultaneously usable) (residual voltage: 0.7 V max.)
Light-ON/Dark-ON switch selectable
Relay output220 VAC 1 A cosΦ =1
(resistive load)
SPDT contact only
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External
synchronous input
---H = 6 to 30 V
L = 0 to 2 V
When L, turns OFF the control output forcibly.
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Timer function---ON/OFF, oneshot delay (selectable): 1 or 10 s max.OFF-delay 0/40 ms (switch selectable)---
Ambient
temperature range
Operating: -10° to 55°C, Storage: -25° to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 300 ms2 three times in each of X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC IP20
(limited to indoor use)
IEC IP60
(limited to indoor use)
IEC IP20
(limited to indoor use)
ProtectionReverse polarity protection, output short-circuit protection, mutual interference prevention
Response
time
No
contact
Operate or reset: 1 ms max./2 ms max. each (switch selectable)Operate or reset: 1 ms max.Operate or reset: 1 ms max./2 ms max. each (switch selectable)
RelayOperate or reset: 20 ms max.---
Connection methodTerminal blockTerminal block input cable pullout
(standard cable length: 2 m)
Terminal block
Weight
(packed state)
Approx. 200 gApprox. 80 gApprox. 15 gApprox. 100 g
MaterialCaseABSPolycarbonate
Mounting
Brackets
Stainless steel---Iron---
AccessoriesConnection Socket (PF113A)
Instruction manual
Mounting Bracket, Adjustment screwdriver, Caution label, Instruction manualInstruction manualTerminal Pin *
(E99-C)
Instruction manual

*The terminal pins are used for connection between amplifiers for synchronous operation.

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