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E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB Photoelectric Sensors Datasheet

High performance photoelectric sensor in compact M18 housing

E3FA/E3FB series represents a new generation of Omron photoelectric sensors with large varieties of reliable and easy-to use photoelectric sensors. Featuring many standard and special functions this line is addressing many kinds of industries such as packaging, ceramics and material handling.

Large variety of standard and special types
High power and visible red LED enabling easy alignment and long sensing distance
Compact and robust housing for easy integration into machines

Compact size and shape

Compact size and shape. Can be installed almost anywhere.

Visible LED light for easy alignment

All models feature bright LED light for easy alignment and long sensing distance.

Background suppression

Background suppression types for the stable detection of different objects with various colours.

High housing protection

Tight IP67/IP69K housing construction for high-level water protection.

Specifications & ordering info

Ordering information

Straight types

Sensor type	Sensing distance	Connection method				Order code
						E3FA (plastic housing)		E3FB (metal housing)
						NPN output	PNP output	NPN output	PNP output
Through-beam (Red LED)	20 m	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-TN11 2M	E3FA-TP11 2M	E3FB-TN11 2M	E3FB-TP11 2M
Through-beam (Red LED)	20 m	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-TN21	E3FA-TP21	E3FB-TN21	E3FB-TP21
Through-beam (Infrared LED)	15 m	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-TN12 2M	E3FA-TP12 2M	-	-
Through-beam (Infrared LED)	15 m	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-TN22	E3FA-TP22	-	-
Retro-reflective with MSR1	0.1 to 4 m (with E39-R1S)	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-RN11 2M	E3FA-RP11 2M	E3FB-RN11 2M	E3FB-RP11 2M
Retro-reflective with MSR1	0.1 to 4 m (with E39-R1S)	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-RN21	E3FA-RP21	E3FB-RN21	E3FB-RP21
Coaxial Retro-reflective with MSR1	0 to 500 mm (with E39-R1S)	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-RN12 2M	E3FA-RP12 2M	E3FB-RN12 2M	E3FB-RP12 2M
Coaxial Retro-reflective with MSR1	0 to 500 mm (with E39-R1S)	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-RN22	E3FA-RP22	E3FB-RN22	E3FB-RP22
Diffuse-reflective (Red LED)	100 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN11 2M	E3FA-DP11 2M	E3FB-DN11 2M	E3FB-DP11 2M
	100 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN21	E3FA-DP21	E3FB-DN21	E3FB-DP21
	300 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN12 2M	E3FA-DP12 2M	E3FB-DN12 2M	E3FB-DP12 2M
	300 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN22	E3FA-DP22	E3FB-DN22	E3FB-DP22
	1 m	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN13 2M	E3FA-DP13 2M	E3FB-DN13 2M	E3FB-DP13 2M
	1 m	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN23	E3FA-DP23	E3FB-DN23	E3FB-DP23
Diffuse-reflective (Infrared LED)	100 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN14 2M	E3FA-DP14 2M	-	-
	100 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN24	E3FA-DP24	-	-
	300 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN15 2M	E3FA-DP15 2M	-	-
	300 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN25	E3FA-DP25	-	-
	1 m	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-DN16 2M	E3FA-DP16 2M	-	-
	1 m	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-DN26	E3FA-DP26	-	-
BGS (background suppression)	100 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-LN11 2M	E3FA-LP11 2M	E3FB-LN11 2M	E3FB-LP11 2M
	100 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-LN21	E3FA-LP21	E3FB-LN21	E3FB-LP21
	200 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3FA-LN12 2M	E3FA-LP12 2M	E3FB-LN12 2M	E3FB-LP12 2M
	200 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3FA-LN22	E3FA-LP22	E3FB-LN22	E3FB-LP22

Radial types

Sensor type	Sensing distance	Connection method				Order code
						E3RA (plastic housing)		E3RB (metal housing)
						NPN output	PNP output	NPN output	PNP output
Through-beam	15 m	-	-	2 m	-	E3RA-TN11 2M	E3RA-TP11 2M	E3RB-TN11 2M	E3RB-TP11 2M
Through-beam	15 m	-	¢	-	-	E3RA-TN21	E3RA-TP21	E3RB-TN21	E3RB-TP21
Retro-reflective with MSR1.	0.1 to 3 m (with E39-R1S)	-	-	2 m	-	E3RA-RN11 2M	E3RA-RP11 2M	E3RB-RN11 2M	E3RB-RP11 2M
Retro-reflective with MSR1.	0.1 to 3 m (with E39-R1S)	-	¢	-	-	E3RA-RN21	E3RA-RP21	E3RB-RN21	E3RB-RP21
Diffuse reflective	100 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3RA-DN11 2M	E3RA-DP11 2M	E3RB-DN11 2M	E3RB-DP11 2M
	100 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3RA-DN21	E3RA-DP21	E3RB-DN21	E3RB-DP21
	300 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3RA-DN12 2M	E3RA-DP12 2M	E3RB-DN12 2M	E3RB-DP12 2M
	300 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3RA-DN22	E3RA-DP22	E3RB-DN22	E3RB-DP22
	700 mm	-	-	2 m	-	E3RA-DN13 2M	E3RA-DP13 2M	E3RB-DN13 2M	E3RB-DP13 2M
	700 mm	-	¢	-	-	E3RA-DN23	E3RA-DP23	E3RB-DN23	E3RB-DP23

Specifications

Straight type

	Sensing method		Through-beam (Red LED)	Through-beam (Infrared LED)	Retro-reflective	Coaxial Retro-reflective	Diffuse-reflective
Model	NPN output	Pre-wired	E3F_-TN11 2M	E3F_-TN12 2M	E3F_-RN11 2M	E3F_-RN12 2M	E3F_-DN11 2M	E3F_-DN12 2M	E3F_-DN13 2M
	NPN output	M12 Connector	E3F_-TN21	E3F_-TN22	E3F_-RN21	E3F_-RN22	E3F_-DN21	E3F_-DN22	E3F_-DN23
	PNP output	Pre-wired	E3F_-TP11 2M	E3F_-TP12 2M	E3F_-RP11 2M	E3F_-RP12 2M	E3F_-DP11 2M	E3F_-DP12 2M	E3F_-DP13 2M
Item	PNP output	M12 Connector	E3F_-TP21	E3F_-TP22	E3F_-RP21	E3F_-RP22	E3F_-DP21	E3F_-DP22	E3F_-DP23
Sensing distance			20 m	15 m	0.1 to 4 m	0 to 500 mm	100 mm	300 mm	1 m
Light source (wavelength)			Red LED (624 nm)	Infrared LED (850 nm)	Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage			10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Operation mode			Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Sensitivity adjustment			One-turn adjuster
Protection circuits			Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection
Response time			0.5 ms
Ambient temperature		Operating	-25 to 55°C
Ambient temperature		Storage	-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protection			IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K
Material	Case and Nut		E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass
	Lens and Display		PMMA
	Adjuster		POM

	Sensing method		Diffuse-reflective			BGS (Background suppression)
Model	NPN output	Pre-wired	E3F_-DN14 2M	E3F_-DN15 2M	E3F_-DN16 2M	E3F_-LN11 2M	E3F_-LN12 2M
	NPN output	M12 Connector	E3F_-DN24	E3F_-DN25	E3F_-DN26	E3F_-LN21	E3F_-LN22
	PNP output	Pre-wired	E3F_-DP14 2M	E3F_-DP15 2M	E3F_-DP16 2M	E3F_-LP11 2M	E3F_-LP12 2M
Item	PNP output	M12 Connector	E3F_-DP24	E3F_-DP25	E3F_-DP26	E3F_-LP21	E3F_-LP22
Sensing distance			100 mm	300 mm	1 m	100 mm	200 mm
Light source (wavelength)			Infrared LED (850 nm)			Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage			10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Operation mode			Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Sensitivity adjustment			One-turn adjuster			Fixed
Protection circuits			Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection
Response time			0.5 ms
Ambient temperature		Operating	-25 to 55°C
Ambient temperature		Storage	-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protection			IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K
Material	Case and Nut		E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass
	Lens and Display		PMMA
	Adjuster		POM

Radial type

	Sensing method		Through-beam	Retro-reflective	Diffuse-reflective
Model	NPN output	Pre-wired	E3R_-TN11 2M	E3R_-RN11 2M	E3R_-DN11 2M	E3R_-DN12 2M	E3R_-DN13 2M
	NPN output	M12 Connector	E3R_-TN21	E3R_-RN21	E3R_-DN21	E3R_-DN22	E3R_-DN23
	PNP output	Pre-wired	E3R_-TP11 2M	E3R_-RP11 2M	E3R_-DP11 2M	E3R_-DP12 2M	E3R_-DP13 2M
Item	PNP output	M12 Connector	E3R_-TP21	E3R_-RP21	E3R_-DP21	E3R_-DP22	E3R_-DP23
Sensing distance			15 m	0.1 to 3 m	100 mm	300 mm	700 mm
Light source (wavelength)			Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage			10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Operation mode			Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Sensitivity adjustment			One-turn adjuster
Protection circuits			Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection
Response time			0.5 ms
Ambient temperature		Operating	-25 to 55°C
Ambient temperature		Storage	-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protection			IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K
Material	Case and Nut		E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel brass
	Lens and Display		PMMA
	Adjuster		POM

1. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

Accessories

Cable connectors

Size	Shape	Type	Features	Material		Order code
Size	Shape	Type	Features	Nut	Cable	Connector straight	Connector l-shaped
M8			3 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-M8PVC3S2M	XS3F-M8PVC3A2M
			3 pin		PUR 2 m	XS3F-M8PUR3S2M	XS3F-M8PUR3A2M
			4pin		PVC 2 m	XS3F-M8PVC4S2M	XS3F-M8PVC4A2M
			4pin		PUR 2 m	XS3F-M8PUR4S2M	XS3F-M8PUR4A2M
			3 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-LM8PVC3S2M	XS3F-LM8PVC3A2M
			4 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-LM8PVC4S2M	XS3F-LM8PVC4A2M
		Detergent resistant Wash-down	4 pin	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	PP1 2 m	Y92E-S08PP4S 2M-L	Y92E-S08PP4A 2M-L
		Robotic (drag chain)	4 pin	Brass (CuZn)	Robotic PVC 2 m	XS3F-M421-402-R	XS3F-M422-402-R
		Robotic (drag chain)			Robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-L	Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-L
		High robotic (drag chain & torsion)			High robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-R	Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-R
M122			3 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC3S2M	XS2F-M12PVC3A2M
			3 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR3S2M	XS2F-M12PUR3A2M
			4 wire		PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC4S2M	XS2F-M12PVC4A2M
			4 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR4S2M	XS2F-M12PUR4A2M
			5 wire		PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC5S2M	XS2F-M12PVC5A2M
			5 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR5S2M	XS2F-M12PUR5A2M
			3 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-LM12PVC3S2M	XS2F-LM12PVC3A2M
			4 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-LM12PVC4S2M	XS2F-LM12PVC4A2M
		LED (power and output LED, PNP/NPN)	3 wire	Nickel plated brass	PVC 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PVC3A2MPLED
			4 wire		PVC 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PVC4A2MPLED
			3 wire		PUR 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PUR3A2MPLED
			4 wire		PUR 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PUR4A2MPLED
		Detergent resistant Wash-down	4 wire	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	PP1 2 m	Y92E-S12PP4S 2M-L	Y92E-S12PP4A 2M-L
		105°C Heat resistant	4 wire	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	Heat resistant PVC 2 m	XS2F-E421-D80-E	XS2F-E422-D80-E
		Twist & click	4 wire	Nickel plated Zinc	PVC 2 m	XS5F-D421-D80-F	XS5F-D422-D80-F
		Twist & click	4 wire	Nickel plated Zinc	PUR 2 m	XS5F-D421-D80-P	XS5F-D422-D80-P
		Robotic (drag chain)	4 wire	Brass (CuZn)	Robotic PVC 2 m	XS2F-D421-D80-F	XS2F-D422-D80-F
		Robotic (drag chain)			Robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-L	Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-L
		High robotic (drag chain & torsion)			High grade robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-R	Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-R
		8 pin	8 wire shielded cable	Brass (CuZn)	Shielded PUR 2m	Y92E-M12PURSH8S2M-L	–
Fiber amplifier (E3X) connector		Fiber amplifier connectors	Special fiber connector - 4 wire	PBT	PVC 2 m	E3X-CN21
			Special fiber connector + M8 plug	Plug: Zinc diecast	PVC 30 cm with M8 4-pin plug	E3X-CN21-M3J-2 0.3M
			Special fiber connector + M12 plug	Plug: Zinc diecast	PVC 30 cm with M12 4-pin plug	E3X-CN21-M1J 0.3M

Size	Shape	Type	Features	Material		Order code
Size	Shape	Type	Features	Nut	Cable	Connector straight	Connector l-shaped
M8/M12		Confection-able	Plugs and connectors for self assembly	Brass	n.a.	XS2C/G, XS5C/G Y92E_conf
M12		Field I/0 boxes	Direct wiring or DeviceNet communication	–		XW3D
M8/M12		T-connectors, covers, accessories and extended wiring portfolio	n.a.	–		XS2R, XS3R, XY2F, ...

1. PP - polypropylene

2. For details on pin configuration refer to specifications

Mounting brackets

Type	Material	Features	Order code
M8 nuts	brass	100 pcs	ASMM0800
M8 nuts	stainless steel		ASMM0801
M12 nuts	brass		ASMM1200
M18 nuts	brass		ASMM1800
	stainless steel		ASMM1802
	plastic	1 pc	ASMK1802 (8 mm thickness)
	plastic	100 pcs	ASMK1801 (4 mm thickness)
M30 nuts	brass	100 pcs	ASMM3000
M8 Washer	brass	1,000 pcs	ASZA0800
M12 Washer	brass	1,000 pcs	ASZA1200
M12 Washer	stainless steel	500pcs	ASZA1201
M18 Washer	brass	100 pcs	ASZA1801
M18 Washer	stainless steel	200 pcs	ASZA1802
M30 Washer	brass	100 pcs	ASZA3001

E39/Y92E-B

Accessories

Mounting brackets

Shape	Type	Order code
	Quick access - snap fix for cylindrical sensors; sizes M8, M12, M18, M30	Y92E-BC08 Y92E-BC12 Y92E-BC18 Y92E-BC30
	Surface mounting for M18 cylindrical sensors (dia 18mm)	E39-L183
	Standard-surface mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)	E39-L1041
	Standard-backwall mounting	E39-L441
	Protection-wall mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)	E39-L1421
	Protection-surface mounting	E39-L981
	Telescope mounting	E39-L93FH
	3D rotation mounting	E39-EL4

1. The order references are examples for the E3Z sensor family. Refer to the sensor accessory datasheet E26E for the complete list of mounting brackets.

Reflectors for retro-reflective photoelectric sensors

Type	Housing material	Features	Size in mm	Applicable Sensor	Order code
General purpose reflectors	ABS base Acrylic surface	Surface screw mounting (diagonal holes)	40 × 60 × 7.5	Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R	E39-R1S
		Surface screw mounting (holes on one side only)	35.4 × 42.3 × 8		E39-R9
		Surface screw mounting (holes on one side only)	51.4 × 60.3 × 8.5		E39-R42
Small size		Side screw mounting or surface selfadhesive	41.8 × 22.5 × 11		E39-R3
Small size		Surface screw mounting	23 × 13.7 × 4.9		E39-R4
Large size			100 × 100 × 9		E39-R8
Large size			84.5 × 84.5 × 8.7		E39-R40
High precision		Microtripel for improved performance with fine beam sensors	52 × 40 × 4.8	Recommended for fine beam coaxial models (E3NC-LH03, E3S-DB, E3T-SR4)	E39-R6
			30 × 45		E39-R12
			14 × 23 × 1		E39-R37-CA
			12 × 24		E39-R13
Simple mounting		Round shape with centered mounting hole for simple screw mounting	Diameter: 84 Depth: 7.4	Photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R.	E39-R7

Note: the ambient operating temperature is -25°C to 55°C unless otherwise specified

Shape	Type	Housing material	Features	Size in mm	Applicable Sensor		Order code
	Enhanced detergent resistance	PVC	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9	40 × 60 × 7.5	Recommended for harsh environment sensors		E39-R50
		PET	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9 Anti-fogging coating	40 × 60 × 7.5			E39-R50K
		PVC	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9	20 × 60 × 6			E39-R51
	Highest detergent resistance	SUS316L Borosilicat	Surface screw mounting	43 × 30 × 5			E39-R16
	Heat resistant	Borosilicat	Surface screw mounting 450°C heat resistance Suitable for vacuum environment	95 × 51 × 8			E39-R47
	Non-fogging reflector	ABS Acrylic surface	Anti-fogging coating	40 × 60 × 7.5			E39-R1K
	Special polarizing	ABS base PMMA surface	Special polarizing filter to PET	44 × 80 × 8.5	E3ZM-B, E3FA-B, E3FB-B, E3S-DB		E39-RP1
	Oil-resistant Reflector	Methacrylate resin surface Aluminium, Stainless steel screws	Resistant to cutting oil	65.4 × 106 × 11.5	E3ZR-C		E39-R1R
	General purpose tape reflectors	Acrylic	Self adhesive Pre cut	35 × 10 × 0.6	Photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R.		E39-RS1
				35 × 10 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS1-CA
				40 × 35 × 0.6			E39-RS2
				40 × 35 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS2-CA
				80 × 70 × 0.6			E39-RS3
				80 × 70 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS3-CA
			Self adhesive Cut-to-length, roll material	25 mm × 5 m			E39-RS25 5 m
				25 mm × 22.8 m			E39-RS25 22.8 m
				50 mm × 5 m			E39-RS50 5 m
				50 mm × 22.8 m			E39-RS50 22.8 m
	High precision tape reflectors		Self adhesive Pre cut	195 × 22	Recommended for fine beam and laser sensors (E3NC-LH03, E3Z-LR, E3S-DB_2)		E39-RS4
	High precision tape reflectors		Self adhesive Pre cut	108 × 46			E39-RS5