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Compact Head Amplifier-separated Photoelectric Sensor
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-S10 | E3C-S20W | E3C-S50 | E3C-S30T E3C-S30W | E3C-1 | E3C-2 | ||
| Sensing distance | 100 mm | 200 mm | 500 mm | 300 mm | 1 m | 2 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 angle | Emitter/Receiver: 10 to 60° each | Emitter/Receiver: 10 to 40° each | Emitter/Receiver: 3 to 20° each | Emitter/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 resistance | 20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC | ||||||
| Dielectric strength | 500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute | ||||||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours 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 protection | IEC 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 method | Pre-wired models (standard length: 2 m) | ||||||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 50 g | Approx. 24 g | Approx. 60 g | Approx. 120 g | |||
| Material | Case | Polycarbonate | ABS | Polycarbonate | Zinc die-cast | ||
| Lens | Polycarbonate | Acrylics | Polycarbonate | ||||
| Mounting Brackets | --- | Steel | |||||
| Accessories | Instruction manual | Phillips screw M2×8, spring washer, flat washer, M2 nut, instruction manual | Instruction manual | Phillips screw M2×8, spring washer, flat washer, nut M2, instruction manual | Mounting Bracket (with screws), instruction manual | Mounting Bracket (with screws), instruction manual | |
| Sensing method Model | Diffuse-reflective | Convergent-reflective | |||
| E3C-DS5W | E3C-DS10T | E3C-DS10 | E3C-LS3R | ||
| Sensing distance | 50 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 travel | 20% max. of sensing distance | 10% 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 resistance | 20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC | ||||
| Dielectric strength | 500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute | ||||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours 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 protection | IEC 60529 IP50 (Limited to indoor use) | IEC 60529 IP64 (Limited to indoor use) | |||
| Connection method | Pre-wired models (standard length: 2 m) | ||||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 50 g | Approx. 55 g | |||
| Material | Case | Polycarbonate | |||
| Lens | Polycarbonate | ||||
| Accessories | Phillips screw M2×8, spring washer, flat washer, M2 nut, instruction manual | Instruction manual | |||
Amplifier Units
| Model | E3C-A | E3C-C | E3C-JC4P | E3C-GE4 | E3C-WE4 | E3C-WH4F | |
| Power supply voltage | 100 to 240 VAC±10%, 50/60 Hz | 12 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 output | 220 VAC 1 A cosΦ =1 (resistive load) SPDT contact only | --- | |||||
| External synchronous input | --- | H = 6 to 30 V L = 0 to 2 V When L, turns OFF the control output forcibly. | --- | ||||
| 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 resistance | 20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC | ||||||
| Dielectric strength | 500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute | ||||||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | ||||||
| Shock resistance | Destruction: 300 ms2 three times in each of X, Y and Z directions | ||||||
| Degree of protection | IEC IP20 (limited to indoor use) | IEC IP60 (limited to indoor use) | IEC IP20 (limited to indoor use) | ||||
| Protection | Reverse 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) | |||
| Relay | Operate or reset: 20 ms max. | --- | |||||
| Connection method | Terminal block | Terminal block input cable pullout (standard cable length: 2 m) | Terminal block | ||||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 200 g | Approx. 80 g | Approx. 15 g | Approx. 100 g | |||
| Material | Case | ABS | Polycarbonate | ||||
| Mounting Brackets | Stainless steel | --- | Iron | --- | |||
| Accessories | Connection Socket (PF113A) Instruction manual | Mounting Bracket, Adjustment screwdriver, Caution label, Instruction manual | Instruction manual | Terminal 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.