E3X
E3X
Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensor
High Performance Amplifier Has Fast
Response Time, Longer Sensing
Distance and Self-Diagnostic Functions
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Ultra fast 20
µsec.
response time (E3X-F)
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Extended sensing distance (E3X-H)
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User friendly features:
- 8-turn sensitivity with position indicator
- IP66 enclosure rating
- Slim body mounts on DIN rail
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Set-mode blinking light source aids
alignment
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Ordering Information
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AMPLIFIERS
Part number
Type
Self-diagnostic function
Off-delay timer
Light source
NPN output
PNP output
E3X-A11
E3X-A41
None
None
Red LED
E3X-A21
E3X-A51
Provided
Provided
E3X-F21
E3X-F51
High-speed
Provided
Provided
E3X-VG11
—
Mark sensing
None
None
Green LED
Provided
Provided
E3X-VG21
—
General-purpose
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HIGH GAIN AMPLIFIERS
Part number
Type
Self diagnostic function
Off-delay timer
Light source
NPN output
E3X-H11
High sensitivity
None
Provided
Red LED
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FIBER-OPTIC CABLES
Use E32-series fiber-optic cables. Refer to E32 data sheet in this catalog for specifications.
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ACCESSORIES
Description
Cover with adjustment knob
Replacement cover
Clear cover with gray knob allows sensitivity adjustment without
removing cover. Enclosure rating is reduced to IP50.
Smoked gray plastic like original cover
Part number
E39-G3
E39-G4
Note: Neither cover has any printing, such as part number, voltage or wiring information.
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Specifications
Part number
Supply voltage
Current consumption
Required fiber optic cables
Light source
Operation mode
Sensitivity
Mutual interference protection
Control
output
DC
solid-
state
Type
Max. load
Max. ON-state
voltage drop
Response time
Timing functions
NPN
PNP
E3X-A11
E3X-A41
10-30 VDC
10% ripple max.
35 mA max.
All E32-series
Pulse-modulated red LED (660 nm)
Light-ON, Dark-ON or SET modes (switch selectable)
8-turn potentiometer with clutch and indicator
Not provided
NPN — open collector
PNP — open collector
100 mA, 30 VDC max.
1 VDC max. at 100 mA
200
µs
max.
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OFF-delay,
0.01 to 0.1 sec,
adjustable;
switch selectable
50 mA,
30 VDC max.
Light OFF:
1.5 V max.
ON: 20
µs
max.
OFF: 30
µs
max.
200
µs
max.
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OFF-delay,
0.01 to 0.1 sec,
adjustable;
switch selectable
50 mA,
40 VDC max.
Light OFF:
1.5 V max.
100 mA, 40 VDC max.
Pulse-modulated green LED (565 nm)
E3X-A21
E3X-A51
E3X-F21
E3X-F51
12-24 VDC±10%
10% ripple max.
40 mA max.
E3X-VG11
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10-30 VDC
10% ripple max.
E3X-VG21
—
Alarm output
Check input
Circuit protection
Indicators
Materials
Mounting
Connections
Prewired
Case
Cover
Input voltage
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—
—
—
Output short circuit protection, DC power reverse polarity protection
Light received (red LED) and output stability (green LED)
Heat-resistant ABS
Polycarbonate
DIN rail track, or on flat surface through holes in bracket (provided)
3 conductor
cable,
2 m (6.5 ft)
5 conductor
cable,
2 m (6.5 ft)
3 conductor
cable,
2 m (6.5 ft)
5 conductor
cable,
2 m (6.5 ft)
Weight
Enclosure rating
Ambient
temperature
IEC
Operating
Storage
100 g (3.5 oz.) with 2 m cable
IP66 (with cover on)
-25° to 55°C with no ice buildup (-13° to 131°F)
-40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
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HIGH GAIN AMPLIFIER
Part number
Supply voltage
Current consumption
Required fiber optic cables
Light source
Operation mode
Sensitivity
Control
output
DC
solid-
state
Type
Max. load
Max. ON-state
voltage drop
E3X-H11
10 - 30 VDC
10% ripple max.
35 mA max.
All E32 series
Pulse modulated Red LED (660 nm)
Light ON, Dark ON
8 turn potentiometer
NPN - Open collector
100 mA, 30 VDC
1 VDC max. at 100 mA
1 m sec max.
OFF DELAY
40 ms Fixed
Switch selectable
Output short-circuit protection, DC power reverse polarity protection
Light received (Red LED) and output stability (Green LED)
Case
Cover
Mounting
Connections
Weight
Enclosure ratings
Ambient temperature
IEC
Operating
Storage
Prewired
Heat resistant ABS
Polycarbonate
DIN rail track, or on flat surface through holes in bracket (provided)
3 conductor cable
2 m (6.5 ft)
100g (3.5 oz) with 2 m cable
IP66 (with cover on)
-25° to -55°C with no icing build-up (-13° to 131°F)
-40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
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Response time
Timing functions
Circuit protection
Indicators
Materials
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Nomenclature
E3X-H11
Stable Operation
Indicator
(Green Indicator)
Sensitivity Indicator
The position of the indicator
can be checked.
E3X-A11/-A41
E3X-VG11
Light Reception
Indicator
(Red Indicator)
Stable Operation
Indicator
(Green Indicator)
Light Reception
Indicator
(Red Indicator)
Sensitivity Indicator
Sensitivity adjustment
can be checked visually.
8-turn Sensitivity
Adjuster
Hysteresis Adjuster
Timer Switch
Mode Selector
SET:
The light source
flashes. Set to this
mode to adjust the
light axis.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is received.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is not received.
ON:
Timer function
is ON.
8-turn Sensitivity
Adjuster
Mode Selector
SET:
The light source
flashes. Set to this
mode to adjust the
light axis.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is received.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is not received.
OFF: Timer function
is OFF.
L-ON:
L-ON:
D-ON:
Light Reception
Monitoring Terminal
Monitoring is used with
the E39-VX Beam Checker
D-ON:
Light Reception
Monitoring Terminal
Monitoring is used with
the E39-VX Beam Checker
Note:
Set the mode selector to L-ON or D-ON after
the light axis is adjusted.
E3X-A21/-A51
E3X-F21/-F51
E3X-VG21
Stable Operation
Indicator
(Green Indicator)
Sensitivity Indicator
Timer Sensitivity
Adjuster
Light Reception
Indicator
(Red Indicator)
Timer Switch
Mode Selector
SET:
The light source
flashes. Set to this
mode to adjust the
light axis.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is received.
Output transistor
is ON when light
is not received.
ON:
Timer function
is ON.
OFF: Timer function
is OFF.
L-ON:
D-ON:
Light Reception
Monitoring Terminal
Monitoring is used with
the E39-VX Beam Checker
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Operation
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OUTPUT CIRCUITS
Type
NPN
Model
E3X-H11
E3X-A11
E3X-VG11
Mode
switch
Light ON
Output
transistor
ON when light
is received.
Light
(red)
Stability
(green)
Main
circuit
Z
D
Brown
Load
Black
100 mA max.
Blue
Output circuit
Dark ON
E3X-A21
E3X-VG21
E3X-F21
Light ON
ON when light
is not received.
ON when light
is received.
Light
(red)
Stability
(green)
ZD: V
Z
= 39 V
Brown
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
Black
Z
Control
output
Orange
Z
10 K
Pink
Load
(relay)
Self-
diagnosis
output
External-
check
input
Blue
Dark ON
PNP
E3X-A41
Light ON
ON when light
is not received.
ON when light
is received.
Light
(red)
Stability
(green)
Z
D
Main
circuit
ZD (Zener diode): V
Z
= 39 V
Brown
Black
100 mA max.
Load
Blue
Dark ON
E3X-A51
E3X-F51
Light ON
ON when light
is not received.
ON when light
is received.
ZD: V
Z
= 39 V
Brown
10 K
Z
Orange
Main
circuit
Z
Black
Pink
Light
(red)
Stability
(green)
External-
check input
Self-diagnosis
output
Control
output
Load
(relay)
Blue
Load
(relay)
Dark ON
ON when light
is not received.
ZD (Zener diode): V
Z
= 39 V
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