PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS

E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB
A new generation in sensing performance
• Simplicity
• Simple selection
• Simple installation
• One family for all
• All standard applications covered
• A wide variety of models
• Models designed for special applications
• Non-stop detection
• High quality and reliability
• High EMC protection
• High light immunity
• Robust and waterproof housing

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 15.

For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.

Features
Simplicity
Omron’s compact E3FA series of photoelectric sensors is simple and quick to mount, as well as easy and intuitive to set-up.
The large and robust adjuster makes life much easier for installers to adjust the sensor, as does the bright, high-power red LED, which is clearly
visible for easy alignment, even over longer distances. Similarly, the sensor’s LED status indicator can be viewed from long distances and wide
angles.

Compact size and shape. Can be in- Visible LED light for easy alignment. Bright LED indicators for the easy Flush mounting option for smooth in-
stalled almost anywhere. operational status checking. stallation.

One family for all Application specific models

Typically installed in industrial plants ranging
from food and beverage, textiles, ceramics
and brick production, through to logistics,
there’s always an E3FA model to fit your
application.
This extensive photoelectric sensor series
with high reliability and enhanced
performance includes through-beam,
retroreflective and diffuse-reflective types in
straight and radial versions. Straight versions
are also available with background-
suppression, limited-reflective detection, and Limited-reflective types suitable Transparent object detection Background suppression types
transparent object detection types for special for detecting transparant film to types utilising Omron’s unique for the stable detection of differ-
applications. shiny, mirror film. technology for detecting objects ent objects with various colours.
with birefringent (double refrac-
tion) properties.

Non-stop detection
Especially designed for machines that never stop, the rugged E3FA series offers completely reliable sensing in a robust and waterproof housing
that can withstand even high-pressure cleaning. Exceeding market standards, this series also has high EMC protection and light immunity. In
addition, there is the added benefit of the high-power LED, which contributes to high sensing stability even in environments with dust or vibrations.

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Ordering Information

Sensors (E3FA Plastic housing) [Refer to Dimensions on page 16.] Red light Infrared light

Model
Sensor type Sensing distance Connection method
NPN output PNP output
Through-beam *1. set E3FA-TN11 2M set E3FA-TP11 2M
pre-wired Emitter E3FA-TN11-L 2M Emitter E3FA-TP11-L 2M
Receiver E3FA-TN11-D 2M Receiver E3FA-TP11-D 2M
20 m
set E3FA-TN21 set E3FA-TP21
M12 connector Emitter E3FA-TN21-L Emitter E3FA-TP21-L
Receiver E3FA-TN21-D Receiver E3FA-TP21-D
set E3FA-TN12 2M set E3FA-TP12 2M
pre-wired Emitter E3FA-TN12-L 2M Emitter E3FA-TP12-L 2M
Receiver E3FA-TN12-D 2M Receiver E3FA-TP12-D 2M
15 m
set E3FA-TN22 set E3FA-TP22
M12 connector Emitter E3FA-TN22-L Emitter E3FA-TP22-L
Receiver E3FA-TN22-D Receiver E3FA-TP22-D
Retro-reflective with MSR
pre-wired E3FA-RN11 2M E3FA-RP11 2M
function *2.
0.1 to 4 m
with E39-R1S M12 connector E3FA-RN21 E3FA-RP21
Coaxial Retro-reflective with
pre-wired E3FA-RN12 2M E3FA-RP12 2M
MSR function *2.
0 to 500 mm
with E39-R1S M12 connector E3FA-RN22 E3FA-RP22
Diffuse-reflective pre-wired E3FA-DN11 2M E3FA-DP11 2M
100 mm
M12 connector E3FA-DN21 E3FA-DP21
pre-wired E3FA-DN12 2M E3FA-DP12 2M
300 mm
M12 connector E3FA-DN22 E3FA-DP22
pre-wired E3FA-DN13 2M E3FA-DP13 2M
1m
M12 connector E3FA-DN23 E3FA-DP23
pre-wired E3FA-DN14 2M E3FA-DP14 2M
100 mm
M12 connector E3FA-DN24 E3FA-DP24
pre-wired E3FA-DN15 2M E3FA-DP15 2M
300 mm
M12 connector E3FA-DN25 E3FA-DP25
pre-wired E3FA-DN16 2M E3FA-DP16 2M
1m
M12 connector E3FA-DN26 E3FA-DP26
BGS pre-wired E3FA-LN11 2M E3FA-LP11 2M
(background suppression) 100 mm
M12 connector E3FA-LN21 E3FA-LP21
pre-wired E3FA-LN12 2M E3FA-LP12 2M
200 mm
M12 connector E3FA-LN22 E3FA-LP22
Limited distance reflective
pre-wired E3FA-VN11 2M E3FA-VP11 2M
10 to 50 mm
M12 connector E3FA-VN21 E3FA-VP21
Transparent detected with
P-opaquing function *2. pre-wired E3FA-BN11 2M E3FA-BP11 2M
100 to 500 mm
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FA-BN21 E3FA-BP21

Transparent detected with

P-opaquing function *2. pre-wired E3FA-BN12 2M E3FA-BP12 2M
0.1 to 2 m
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FA-BN22 E3FA-BP22

*1. The set type includes the emitter and receiver.

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

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Sensors (E3RA Plastic housing) [Refer to Dimensions on page 16.] Red light
Model
Sensor type Sensing distance Connection method
NPN output PNP output
Through-beam *1. set E3RA-TN11 2M set E3RA-TP11 2M
pre-wired Emitter E3RA-TN11-L 2M Emitter E3RA-TP11-L 2M
Receiver E3RA-TN11-D 2M Receiver E3RA-TP11-D 2M
15 m
set E3RA-TN21 set E3RA-TP21
M12 connector Emitter E3RA-TN21-L Emitter E3RA-TP21-L
Receiver E3RA-TN21-D Receiver E3RA-TP21-D
Retro-reflective with MSR
function *2. pre-wired E3RA-RN11 2M E3RA-RP11 2M

0.1 to 3 m
with E39-R1S
M12 connector E3RA-RN21 E3RA-RP21

Diffuse-reflective pre-wired E3RA-DN11 2M E3RA-DP11 2M

100 mm
M12 connector E3RA-DN21 E3RA-DP21
pre-wired E3RA-DN12 2M E3RA-DP12 2M
300 mm
M12 connector E3RA-DN22 E3RA-DP22
pre-wired E3RA-DN13 2M E3RA-DP13 2M
700 mm
M12 connector E3RA-DN23 E3RA-DP23
*1. The set type includes the emitter and receiver.
*2. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

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Sensors (E3FB/E3RB Metal housing) [Refer to Dimensions on page 17.] Red light
Model
Sensor type Sensing distance Connection method
NPN output PNP output
Through-beam *1. set E3FB-TN11 2M set E3FB-TP11 2M
pre-wired Emitter E3FB-TN11-L 2M Emitter E3FB-TP11-L 2M
Receiver E3FB-TN11-D 2M Receiver E3FB-TP11-D 2M
20 m
set E3FB-TN21 set E3FB-TP21
M12 connector Emitter E3FB-TN21-L Emitter E3FB-TP21-L
Receiver E3FB-TN21-D Receiver E3FB-TP21-D
Retro-reflective with MSR
pre-wired E3FB-RN11 2M E3FB-RP11 2M
function *2.
0.1 to 4 m
with E39-R1S M12 connector E3FB-RN21 E3FB-RP21
Coaxial Retro-reflective with
pre-wired E3FB-RN12 2M E3FB-RP12 2M
MSR function *2.
0 to 500 mm
with E39-R1S M12 connector E3FB-RN22 E3FB-RP22
Diffuse-reflective pre-wired E3FB-DN11 2M E3FB-DP11 2M
100 mm
M12 connector E3FB-DN21 E3FB-DP21
pre-wired E3FB-DN12 2M E3FB-DP12 2M
300 mm
M12 connector E3FB-DN22 E3FB-DP22
pre-wired E3FB-DN13 2M E3FB-DP13 2M
1m
M12 connector E3FB-DN23 E3FB-DP23
BGS pre-wired E3FB-LN11 2M E3FB-LP11 2M
(background suppression) 100 mm
M12 connector E3FB-LN21 E3FB-LP21
pre-wired E3FB-LN12 2M E3FB-LP12 2M
200 mm
M12 connector E3FB-LN22 E3FB-LP22
Limited distance reflective
pre-wired E3FB-VN11 2M E3FB-VP11 2M
10 to 50 mm
M12 connector E3FB-VN21 E3FB-VP21
Transparent detected with
P-opaquing function *2. pre-wired E3FB-BN11 2M E3FB-BP11 2M
100 to 500 mm
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FB-BN21 E3FB-BP21

Transparent detected with

P-opaquing function *2. pre-wired E3FB-BN12 2M E3FB-BP12 2M
0.1 to 2 m
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FB-BN22 E3FB-BP22

Through-beam *1. set E3RB-TN11 2M set E3RB-TP11 2M

pre-wired Emitter E3RB-TN11-L 2M Emitter E3RB-TP11-L 2M
Receiver E3RB-TN11-D 2M Receiver E3RB-TP11-D 2M
15 m
set E3RB-TN21 set E3RB-TP21
M12 connector Emitter E3RB-TN21-L Emitter E3RB-TP21-L
Receiver E3RB-TN21-D Receiver E3RB-TP21-D
Retro-reflective with MSR
function *2. pre-wired E3RB-RN11 2M E3RB-RP11 2M

0.1 to 3 m
with E39-R1S
M12 connector E3RB-RN21 E3RB-RP21

Diffuse-reflective pre-wired E3RB-DN11 2M E3RB-DP11 2M

100 mm
M12 connector E3RB-DN21 E3RB-DP21
pre-wired E3RB-DN12 2M E3RB-DP12 2M
300 mm
M12 connector E3RB-DN22 E3RB-DP22
pre-wired E3RB-DN13 2M E3RB-DP13 2M
700 mm
M12 connector E3RB-DN23 E3RB-DP23
*1. The set type includes the emitter and receiver.
*2. The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

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Reflectors [Refer to Dimensions on page 18.]

Reflectors required for Retro-reflective Sensors: A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Reflector separately.
Sensor Sensing distance Appearance Model Quantity Remarks

E3FA-R@1
0.1 to 4 m
E3FB-R@1
for E3FA-R@, E3RA-R@,
E39-R1S 1
E3FB-R@ and E3RB-R@
E3FA-R@2
0 to 500 mm
E3FB-R@2

E3FA-B@1
100 to 500 mm
E3FB-B@1
E39-RP1 1 for E3FA-B@ and E3FB-B@
E3FA-B@2
0.1 to 2 m
E3FB-B@2

Mounting brackets [Refer to Dimensions on page 18.]

A Mounting Bracket is not enclosed with the Sensor. Order a Mounting Bracket separately if required.
Sensor Appearance Model (Material) Quantity Remarks

all types E39-L183 (SUS304) 1 Mounting bracket

E3FA-@
E39-L182 (POM) 1 Flush mounting bracket
E3RA-@

Sensor I/O connectors

Models for Connectors: A Connector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Connector separately.
Sensor Size Cable Appearance Cable type Model
2m XS2F-M12PVC4S2M
Straight
5m XS2F-M12PVC4S5M
M12 connector types M12 Standard 4-wire
2m XS2F-M12PVC4A2M
Angle
5m XS2F-M12PVC4A5M

Model Number Legend

E3@-@@@@-(@)@
–1 –2 –3 –4 –5 –6 –7
1. Series name 6. Emitter/Receiver
FA: Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing D: Receiver
RA: Cylindrical, Radial type, Plastic housing L: Emitter
FB: Cylindrical, Straight type, Metal housing
7. Cable length
RB: Cylindrical, Radial type, Metal housing
Blank: Connector type
2. Sensing method
e.g., E3FA-TP11 2M;
T: Through-beam
R: Retro-reflective with MSR function Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing/ Through-beam/ PNP/
D: Diffuse-reflective Cable/ Difference of Sensing distance/ Cable length of 2M
L: Background suppression E3RA-TN21-D;
V: Limited distance reflective Cylindrical, Radial type, Plastic housing/ Through-beam/ NPN/
B: Transparent detected with P-opaquing function Connector, M12, 4-pin/ Difference of Sensing distance/
Receiver/ Connector type
3. Output E3FA-VP21;
P: PNP Cylindrical, Straight type, Plastic housing/ Limited distance
N: NPN reflective/ PNP/ Connector, M12, 4-pin/ Difference of Sensing
distance/ Connector type
4. Connection
1: Cable
2: Connector, M12, 4-pin

5. Difference of sensing distance, difference of light source

Sequential number

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Ratings and Specifications
Straight type (E3FA/E3FB)
Retro-reflective with Coaxial Retro-reflective
Sensing method Through-beam
MSR function with MSR function
Model NPN Pre-wired E3F@-TN11 2M E3FA-TN12 2M E3F@-RN11 2M E3F@-RN12 2M
output M12 Connector E3F@-TN21 E3FA-TN22 E3F@-RN21 E3F@-RN22
PNP Pre-wired E3F@-TP11 2M E3FA-TP12 2M E3F@-RP11 2M E3F@-RP12 2M
Item output M12 Connector E3F@-TP21 E3FA-TP22 E3F@-RP21 E3F@-RP22
0.1 to 4 m 0 to 500 mm
Sensing distance 20 m 15 m
(with E39-R1S) (with E39-R1S)
Spot diameter (reference value) —
Standard sensing object Opaque: 7 mm dia.min. Opaque: 75 mm dia.min.
Differential travel —
Directional angle 2° min.
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.)
40 mA max.
Current consumption 25 mA max.
(Emitter 25 mA max. Receiver 15 mA max.)
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Control output
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 3 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Operation mode Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Indicator Stability indicator (green)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, and Output reverse polarity protection
Response time 0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination (Receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -40 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 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
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 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
Weight E3FA: Approx. 110 g/ Approx. 50 g, respectively, E3FA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
Pre-wired cable (2M)
(packed E3FB: Approx. 175 g/ Approx. 65 g, respectively E3FB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
state/only E3FA: Approx. 30 g/ Approx. 10 g, respectively, E3FA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
sensor) Connector
E3FB: Approx. 85 g/ Approx. 20 g, respectively E3FB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Case E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut E3FA: POM, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet Instruction sheet
Accessories
M18 nuts (4 pcs) M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.

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Straight type (E3FA/E3FB)

Sensing method Diffuse-reflective
Model NPN Pre-wired E3F@-DN11 2M E3F@-DN12 2M E3F@-DN13 2M E3FA-DN14 2M E3FA-DN15 2M E3FA-DN16 2M
output M12 Connector E3F@-DN21 E3F@-DN22 E3F@-DN23 E3FA-DN24 E3FA-DN25 E3FA-DN26
PNP Pre-wired E3F@-DP11 2M E3F@-DP12 2M E3F@-DP13 2M E3FA-DP14 2M E3FA-DP15 2M E3FA-DP16 2M
Item output M12 Connector E3F@-DP21 E3F@-DP22 E3F@-DP23 E3FA-DP24 E3FA-DP25 E3FA-DP26
100 mm 300 mm 1m 100 mm 300 mm 1m
Sensing distance (white paper: (white paper: (white paper: (white paper: (white paper: (white paper:
300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm)
40 × 45 mm 40 × 50 mm 120 × 150 mm 40 × 45 mm 40 × 50 mm 120 × 150 mm
Spot diameter (reference value) Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance
of 100 mm of 300 mm of 1 m of 100 mm of 300 mm of 1 m
Standard sensing object —
Differential travel 20% max.
Directional angle —
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (624 nm) Infrared LED (850 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Current consumption 25 mA max.
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Control output
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 3 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Operation mode Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Indicator
Stability indicator (green)
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, and Output reverse polarity protection
Response time 0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination (Receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -40 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 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
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 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
Weight E3FA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
Pre-wired cable (2M)
(packed E3FB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
state/only E3FA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
sensor) Connector
E3FB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Case E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut E3FA: POM, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet
Accessories
M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.

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Straight type (E3FA/E3FB)

Limited distance Transparent detected with
Sensing method BGS (Background suppression)
reflective P-opaquing function
Model NPN Pre-wired E3F@-LN11 2M E3F@-LN12 2M E3F@-VN11 2M E3F@-BN11 2M E3F@-BN12 2M
output M12 Connector E3F@-LN21 E3F@-LN22 E3F@-VN21 E3F@-BN21 E3F@-BN22
PNP Pre-wired E3F@-LP11 2M E3F@-LP12 2M E3F@-VP11 2M E3F@-BP11 2M E3F@-BP12 2M
Item output M12 Connector E3F@-LP21 E3F@-LP22 E3F@-VP21 E3F@-BP21 E3F@-BP22
100 mm 200 mm 10 to 50 mm
100 to 500 mm 0.1 to 2 m
Sensing distance (white paper: (white paper: (glass(t = 1.0 mm):
(with E39-RP1) (with E39-RP1)
300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 150 × 150 mm)
10 × 10 mm 10 × 15 mm 10 × 10 mm
Spot diameter (reference value) Sensing distance of Sensing distance of Sensing distance of —
100 mm 200 mm 50 mm
Standard sensing object — glass(t = 1.0 mm): 150 × 150 mm
Differential travel 20% max. —
Directional angle —
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Current consumption 25 mA max.
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Control output
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 3 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Operation mode Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Indicator
Stability indicator (green)
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, and Output reverse polarity protection
Response time 0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment Fixed One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
(Receiver side)
Ambient temperature range Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -40 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 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
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 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
Weight E3FA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
Pre-wired cable (2M)
(packed E3FB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
state/only E3FA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
sensor) Connector
E3FB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Case E3FA: ABS, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut E3FA: POM, E3FB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet
Accessories
M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.

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Radial type (E3RA/E3RB)

Retro-reflective
Sensing method Through-beam Diffuse-reflective
with MSR function
Model NPN Pre-wired E3R@-TN11 2M E3R@-RN11 2M E3R@-DN11 2M E3R@-DN12 2M E3R@-DN13 2M
output M12 Connector E3R@-TN21 E3R@-RN21 E3R@-DN21 E3R@-DN22 E3R@-DN23
PNP Pre-wired E3R@-TP11 2M E3R@-RP11 2M E3R@-DP11 2M E3R@-DP12 2M E3R@-DP13 2M
Item output M12 Connector E3R@-TP21 E3R@-RP21 E3R@-DP21 E3R@-DP22 E3R@-DP23
100 mm 300 mm 700 mm
0.1 to 3 m
Sensing distance 15 m (white paper: (white paper: (white paper:
(with E39-R1S)
300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm) 300 × 300 mm)
35 × 40 mm 40 × 45 mm 90 × 120 mm
Spot diameter (reference value) — Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance
of 100 mm of 300 mm of 700 mm
Opaque: Opaque:
Standard sensing object —
7 mm dia.min. 75 mm dia.min.
Differential travel — 20% max.
Directional angle 2° min. —
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
40mA max.
(Emitter 25 mA
Current consumption 25 mA max.
max. Receiver 15
mA max.)
NPN/PNP (open collector)
Control output
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 2 V max.), Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max.
Operation mode Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Operation indicator (orange)
Indicator Stability indicator (green)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, and Output reverse polarity protection
Response time 0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment One-turn adjuster
Ambient illumination
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max./ Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
(Receiver side)
Ambient temperature range Operating: -25 to 55°C/ Storage: -40 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 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min. between current-carrying parts and case
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 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC: IP67, DIN 40050-9: IP69K *
E3RA:
Approx. 110 g/
Approx. 50 g,
respectively, E3RA: Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g,
Pre-wired cable (2M)
E3RB: E3RB: Approx. 95 g/ Approx. 65 g
Approx. 175 g/
Weight Approx. 65 g,
(packed respectively
state/only E3RA:
sensor) Approx. 30 g/
Approx. 10 g,
respectively, E3RA: Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g,
Connector
E3RB: E3RB: Approx. 50 g/ Approx. 20 g
Approx. 85 g/
Approx. 20 g,
respectively
Case E3RA: ABS, E3RB: Nickel-brass
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut E3RA: POM, E3RB: Nickel-brass
Instruction sheet Instruction sheet
Accessories
M18 nuts (4 pcs) M18 nuts (2 pcs)
* IP69K Degree of Protection Specifications
IP69K is a protection specification stipulated by DIN 40050 Part 9 of the German standards.
The test item is sprayed with 80°C water from a nozzle of a specified shape at a water pressure of 80 to 100 bar. The amount of water
is 14 to 16 liters per minute.
The distance between the test item and the nozzle is 10 to 15 cm. The water is discharged at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° from
the horizontal plane for 30 seconds at each angle while the test item is rotated horizontally.

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Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Parallel Operating Range
Through-beam Models Retro-reflective Models (with MSR function)
E3F@-T@, E3R@-T@ E3F@-R@1, E3R@-R@1 E3F@-R@2
1000 200 40
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)
E3F@-T@@1 Reflector: E39-R1S Reflector: E39-R1S
800 Y Y
150 30
E3F@-R@@1
600
X X
100 20
400

200 50 E3R@-R@@1 10
Y
0 E3FA-T@@2 0 0
X
−200
−50 −10
−400 E3R@-T@@1
−100 −20
−600
−150 −30
−800

−1000 −200 −40

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 2 4 6 8 0 0.5 1 1.5
Distance X (m) Distance X (m) Distance X (m)

Transparent detected with P-opaquing function

E3F@-B@1 E3F@-B@2
40 150
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Reflector: E39-RP1 Reflector: E39-RP1

30
100

20
50
10

Y Y
0 0

X X
−10
−50
−20

−100
−30

−40 −150
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm)

Operating Range
Diffuse-reflective Models
E3F@-D@1, E3F@-D@2 E3F@-D@3, E3R@-D@3 E3FA-D@4, E3FA-D@5
E3R@-D@1, E3R@-D@2
30 100
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

100
Distance Y (mm)

Sensing object: white paper Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper Sensing object: white paper
80 80
20 E3F@-D@@1
60 60
E3R@-D@@1
E3FA-D@@4
E3F@-D@@2 40 E3R@-D@@3 40 E3FA-D@@5
10 E3R@-D@@2
20 20

0 0 E3F@-D@@3 0

−20 −20
−10
−40 −40

Y −60 Y −60 Y
−20
−80 −80
X X X
−30 −100 −100
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm)

BGS Models Limited distance reflective

E3FA-D@6 E3F@-L@1, E3F@-L@2 E3F@-V@
Distance Z (mm)

100 40 10
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper Sensing object: white paper Sensing object: glass (t=1.0 mm)
80 8
30
60 6
20
40 4
E3F@-L@2
20 10 2

0 0 0

−20 −2
−10
E3F@-L@1
−40 −4
−20
−60 Y Z −6 Y
−30
−80 −8
X X X
−100 −40 −10
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 20 40 60
Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm)

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Excess Gain vs. Distance

Through-beam Models Retro-reflective Models (with MSR function)
E3F@-T@, E3R@-T@ E3F@-R@1, E3R@-R@1 E3F@-R@2
Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

100 100 100
70 70 Reflector: E39-R1S 70 Reflector: E39-R1S
50 50 50
30 30 30

10 10 10
7 7 7
5 5 E3F@-R@@1 5
3 3 3
E3F@-T@@1
E3R@-R@@1
Operating 1 Operating 1 Operating 1
level level level
0.7 E3FA-T@@2 0.7 0.7
0.5 0.5 0.5
0.3 0.3 0.3
E3R@-T@@1

0.1 0.1 0.1

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 0.5 1 1.5 2
Distance (m) Distance (m) Distance (m)

Diffuse-reflective Models
E3F@-D@1, E3F@-D@2 E3F@-D@3, E3R@-D@3 E3FA-D@4, E3FA-D@5
E3R@-D@1, E3R@-D@2
Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

100 100 100
70 Sensing object: 100 × 100 (mm) white paper 70 Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper 70 Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper
50 50 50
30 30 30

10 10 10
7 7 7
5 5 5
3 E3F@-D@@2 3 3
E3R@-D@@2 E3FA-D@@5
E3F@-D@@3

Operating 1 E3F@-D@@1 Operating 1 Operating 1

level level level E3FA-D@@4
0.7 E3R@-D@@1 0.7 E3R@-D@@3 0.7
0.5 0.5 0.5
0.3 0.3 0.3

0.1 0.1 0.1

0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Distance (mm) Distance (m) Distance (mm)

Transparent detected with P-opaquing function Limited distance reflective

E3FA-D@6 E3F@-B@1, E3F@-B@2 E3F@-V@
Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

100 100 100

70 Sensing object: 300 × 300 (mm) white paper 70 Reflector: E39-RP1 70 Sensing object: glass (t=1.0 mm)
50 50 50
30 30 30

10 10 10
7 7 7
5 5 5
3 3 E3F@-B@2 3

Operating 1 Operating 1 Operating 1

level level level
0.7 0.7 0.7
0.5 0.5 0.5
0.3 0.3 E3F@-B@1 0.3

0.1 0.1 0.1

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 1 2 3 4 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance (m) Distance (m) Distance (mm)

Sensing Object Size vs. Distance

Diffuse-reflective Models
E3F@-D@1, E3F@-D@2 E3F@-D@3, E3R@-D@3
E3R@-D@1, E3R@-D@2
Distance (mm)

Distance (mm)

700 2000
Sensing object: White paper Sensing object: White paper
1800
600
1600
E3F@-D@@2 E3F@-D@@3
500 E3R@-D@@2 1400

1200
400
d E3R@-D@@3
1000
300 d
800
E3F@-D@@1
200 E3R@-D@@1 600

400
d
100
200
d
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Length d of sensing object (mm) Length d of sensing object (mm)

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E3FA-D@4, E3FA-D@5 E3FA-D@6

Distance (mm)

Distance (mm)
1000 1600
Sensing object: White paper Sensing object: White paper
900
1400
800
d 1200
700
d 1000
600

500 800
E3FA-D@5
400 d
600
300 d
E3FA-D@4 400
200
200
100

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Length d of sensing object (mm) Length d of sensing object (mm)

Sensing Distance vs. Sensing Object Material

BGS Models
E3F@-L@1 E3F@-L@2
Sensing distance (mm)

Sensing distance (mm)

120 250

100
200

80
150

60

100
40

50
20

0 0
White paper Black paper SUS White paper Black paper SUS
Material Material

Dark Excess Gain vs. Sensing Object Characteristics

Transparent detected with P-opaquing function
E3F@-B@1 E3F@-B@2
Relative amount of light received

Relative amount of light received

2.5 2.5

250 mm
2.0 2.0 1m
500 mm 2m

1.5 1.5

1.0 1.0
Operating Operating
level level

0.5 0.5

0.0 0.0
No sensing Empty Filled with Empty Filled with No sensing Empty Filled with Empty Filled with
object water water object water water
Round, 500-ml Square,500-ml Round, 500-ml Square,500-ml
PET bottle PET bottle PET bottle PET bottle

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Object Surface Color vs. Sensing Distance
Diffuse-reflective Models
E3FA-D@1 E3FA-D@2 E3FA-D@3

Sensing distance (mm)

Sensing distance (mm)

Sensing distance (mm)

180 700 1800

160 1600
600
140 1400
500
120 1200

100 400 1000

80 300 800

60 600
200
40 400
100
20 200

0 0 0
White Red Green Blue Black White Red Green Blue Black White Red Green Blue Black
paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper

E3FA-D@4 E3FA-D@5 E3FA-D@6

Sensing distance (mm)

Sensing distance (mm)

Sensing distance (mm)

180 700 1600

160 1400
600
140
1200
500
120
1000
100 400
800
80 300
600
60
200
400
40
100 200
20

0 0 0
White Red Green Blue Black White Red Green Blue Black White Red Green Blue Black
paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper

Output circuit diagram

PNP Output
Operation Operation
Model Timing charts Output circuit
mode selector
Light incident Through-beam Receivers, Retro-reflective Models,
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON Connect the Diffuse-reflective Models, Limited reflective Models.
(orange) OFF
pink wire Transparent detected with P-opaquing function.
Light-ON Output transistor
ON
OFF (Pin(2)) to the Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Load Operate Operation Stability 1
(e.g., relay) Reset
brown (Pin(1)) indicator indicator
(Between blue (Orange) (Green) Light-ON
100 mA max.
and black leads) Black
Photo-
(Control output)
4
E3F@-TP@ Light incident Connect the electric
Sensor Load
Light interrupted
E3F@-RP@ Operation indicator ON
pink wire Main
Circuit 3
Blue (Relay)

E3F@-DP@ (orange) OFF (Pin(2)) to the Dark-ON

0V

Dark-ON ON blue (Pin(3)) Pink

E3F@-VP@ Output transistor
OFF 2
E3F@-BP@ Load Operate or open the
(e.g., relay)
E3R@-TP@ Reset
(Between blue
pink wire
E3R@-RP@ and black leads) (Pin(2))
E3R@-DP@
Through-beam Emitter
Power Brown
1
indicator
(green)
Photo-
electric 10 to 30 VDC
Sensor
Main
Circuit Blue
3

NEAR FAR
Background suppression.
Operation indicator ON
(orange) OFF
Connect the
ON pink wire
Light-ON Output transistor
OFF (Pin(2)) to the Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Load Operate Operation Stability
(e.g., relay) Reset
brown (Pin(1)) indicator indicator
1

(Between blue (Orange) (Green) Light-ON

and black leads) 100 mA max.
E3F@-LP@ Connect the Photo- 4
Black (Control output)
NEAR FAR electric
Load
Operation indicator ON pink wire Sensor
Main Blue (Relay)
(oramge) OFF (Pin(2)) to the Circuit 3
0V
ON
Dark-ON Output transistor
OFF
blue (Pin(3)) Pink
Dark-ON
2
Load Operate or open the
(e.g., relay) Reset pink wire
(Between blue
and black leads) (Pin(2))

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NPN Output
Operation Operation
Model Timing charts Output circuit
mode selector
Light incident
Connect the Through-beam Receivers, Retro-reflective Models,
Light interrupted
Operation indicator ON pink wire Diffuse-reflective Models, Limited reflective Models.
(orange) OFF
ON
(Pin(2)) to the Transparent detected with P-opaquing function.
Output transistor
Light-ON OFF brown (Pin(1)) Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Operation Stability 1
Load Operate or open the indicator indicator Light-ON
(e.g., relay) Reset
(Between brown pink wire (Orange) (Green) Load
(Relay)
and black leads)
(Pin(2)) Photo- 4
Black
100 mA max.
electric
Sensor (Control output)
E3F@-TN@ Light incident
Main Blue
Light interrupted Circuit 3
E3F@-RN@ Operation indicator ON 0V
E3F@-DN@ (orange) OFF Connect the Pink
Dark-ON

E3F@-VN@ Output transistor

ON pink wire 2
Dark-ON OFF
E3F@-BN@ Load Operate (Pin(2)) to the
E3R@-TN@ (e.g., relay) Reset blue (Pin(3))
(Between brown
E3R@-RN@ and black leads)
E3R@-DN@
Through-beam Emitter
Power Brown
1
indicator
(green)
Photo-
electric 10 to 30 VDC
Sensor
Main
Circuit Blue
3

NEAR FAR
Connect the Background suppression.
Operation indicator ON
(orange) OFF
pink wire
ON (Pin(2)) to the
Output transistor
Light-ON OFF brown (Pin(1)) Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Load Operate Operation Stability 1
(e.g., relay) Reset
or open the indicator indicator Light-ON
(Between brown pink wire (Orange) (Green) Load
(Relay)
and black leads)
(Pin(2)) Photo- 4
Black
100 mA max.
E3F@-LN@ NEAR FAR
electric
Sensor (Control output)
Main Blue
Operation indicator ON Circuit 3
(oramge) OFF
0V
Connect the Pink
Dark-ON
ON
Output transistor
OFF pink wire 2
Dark-ON
Load Operate (Pin(2)) to the
(e.g., relay) Reset
(Between brown blue (Pin(3))
and black leads)

Connector Pin Arrangement Connectors (Sensor I/O connectors)

M12 Connector Pin Arrangement M12 4-wire Connectors

1 Pin No.
2 4 Wire color
3 2 1 Brown
2 White
1 3 3 Blue
4 4 Black

Classification Wire color Connector pin No. Application

Brown ➀ Power supply (+V)
White ➁ L/on · D/on selectable
DC
Blue ➂ Power supply (0 V)
Black ➃ Output

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Nomenclature
Straight type, Plastic housing Radial type, Plastic housing
with an adjuster: with an adjuster:
E3FA-T@-D E3RA-T@-D
E3FA-R@ E3RA-R@
E3FA-D@ E3RA-D@
E3FA-V@ without an adjuster:
E3FA-B@ E3RA-T@-L *
without an adjuster:
E3FA-T@-L *
Sensitivity adjuster Sensitivity adjuster
E3FA-L@
Stability indicator Operation indicator Stability indicator Operation indicator
(Green) (Orange) (Green) (Orange)

* The Emitter has two Power indicators (Green) instead of the Stability indicator (Green) and the Operation indicator (Orange).

Straight type, Metal housing Radial type, Metal housing

with an adjuster: with an adjuster:
E3FB-T@-D E3RB-T@-D
E3FB-R@ E3RB-R@
E3FB-D@ E3RB-D@
E3FB-V@ without an adjuster:
E3FB-B@ E3RB-T@-L *
without an adjuster:
E3FB-T@-L * Sensitivity adjuster
Sensitivity adjuster
E3FB-L@
Stability indicator Operation indicator Stability indicator Operation indicator
(Green) (Orange) (Green) (Orange)

* The Emitter has two Power indicators (Green) instead of the Stability indicator (Green) and the Operation indicator (Orange).

Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
5. Do not use the sensor under the environment under the other
WARNING conditions in excess of rated.
This product is not designed or rated for directly or 6. Do not use the sensor in place that is exposed by direct sunlight.
indirectly ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it 7. Do not use the sensor in place where the sensor may receive
for such a purpose. direct vibration or shock.
8. Do not use the thinner, alcohol, or other organic solvents.
9. Never disassemble, repair nor tamper with the sensor.
10.Please process it as industrial waste.
CAUTION
Never use the product with an AC power supply.
Precautions for Correct Use
Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the
rated voltage. 1. Laying Sensor wiring in the same conduit or duct as high-voltage
wires or power lines may result in malfunction or damage due to
conduit or use shielded cable.
Do not use the product with incorrect wiring. 2. Do not pull on the cable with excessive force.
Otherwise, explosion, fire, malfunction may result. 3. If a commercial switching regulator is used, ground the FG (frame
ground) terminal.
4. The sensor will be available 100 ms after the power supply is tuned
ON. Start to use the sensor 100 ms or more after turning ON the
Precautions for Safe Use power supply. If the load and the sensor are connected to separate
power supplies, be sure to turn ON the sensor first.
Be sure to follow the safety precautions below for added safety. 5. Output pulses may be generated even when the power supply is
OFF. Therefore, it is recommended to first turn OFF the power
1. Do not use the sensor under the environment with explosive, supply for the load or the load line.
flammable or corrosive gas. 6. The sensor must be mounted using the provided nuts. The proper
2. Do not use the sensor under the oil or chemical environment. tightening torque range of E3FA/E3RA plastic housing series is
3. Do not use the sensor in the water, rain or outdoors. between 0.4 and 0.5 N•m. The proper tightening torque of E3FB/
4. Do not use the sensor in the environment where humidity is high E3RB metal housing series is 20 N•m max..
and condensation may occur.

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(Unit: mm)
Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.

Sensors (E3FA/E3RA Plastic housing)

E3FA series Front view
Sensitivity adjuster *
Pre-wired Models 41
Left side view Left side view 34.5 Operation indicator (orange) Mounting Holes
E3FA-T@1@ 2 7 dia.
Stability indicator (green) 18.5+0.5
E3FA-R@1@ 15 15 Receiver M18 × 30.5 P=1 0 dia.

E3FA-D@1@
E3FA-L@1@ 7 16.6 dia.
E3FA-V@11
Emitter
E3FA-B@1@ 23
Vinyl insulated round cable 4 dia. 4 cores
Optical axis Optical axis (conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
30.5 /insulation outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
Suitable models Suitable models * Suitable models standard length 2 m
E3FA-T@1@ E3FA-R@11 E3FA-T@1@-D
E3FA-R@12 E3FA-D@1@ E3FA-R@12
E3FA-B@11 E3FA-L@1@ E3FA-D@1@
E3FA-V@11 E3FA-V@11
E3FA-B@12 E3FA-B@12

E3FA series Front view Right side view

Sensitivity adjuster *
M12 Connector Models 45
Left side view Left side view 34.5 Operation indicator (orange) Mounting Holes
E3FA-T@2@ 2 7 dia.
Stability indicator (green) 18.5+0.5
E3FA-R@2@ 15 15 Receiver M18 × 30.5 P=1 0 dia.

2 1
E3FA-D@2@
E3FA-L@2@ 7 16.6 dia.
E3FA-V@21
E3FA-B@2@ Emitter M12 × 4 P=1 3 4
23
Optical axis Optical axis
30.5

Suitable models Suitable models * Suitable models

Terminal No. Specification
E3FA-T@2@ E3FA-R@21 E3FA-T@2@-D
1 +V
E3FA-R@22 E3FA-D@2@ E3FA-R@22
2 L/on · D/on selectable
E3FA-B@21 E3FA-L@2@ E3FA-D@2@
E3FA-V@21 E3FA-V@21 3 0V
E3FA-B@22 E3FA-B@22 4 Output

E3RA series Rear view Rear view Front view

Pre-wired Models Optical axis Receiver Optical axis 14.1 dia. M18 × 30.5 P=1
7
E3RA-T@11 Emitter
5.2 5.2
E3RA-R@11
14.9
E3RA-D@1@
Mounting Holes
35.9
43.4
47.4
53.9 18.5+0.5
0 dia.

7 dia.

Stability
indicator (green) Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
Vinyl insulated round cable 4 dia. 4 cores
(conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
Suitable models Suitable models /insulation outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
E3RA-T@11 E3RA-R@11 standard length 2 m
E3RA-D@1@

E3RA series Rear view Rear view Front view

M12 Connector Models Optical axis Receiver Optical axis 14.1 dia. M18 × 30.5 P=1
7 Emitter
E3RA-T@21
5.2 5.2
E3RA-R@21
14.9
E3RA-D@2@
35.9
Mounting Holes
43.4
47.4
18.5+0.5
0 dia.
57.9

7 dia.

Stability
indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjuster
M12 × 4 P=1
Operation indicator (orange)
Bottom view
Suitable models Suitable models
E3RA-T@21 E3RA-R@21 Terminal No. Specification
3 2
E3RA-D@2@ 1 +V
2 L/on · D/on selectable
3 0V
4 1 4 Output

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Sensors (E3FB/E3RB Metal housing)

E3FB series Front view
Sensitivity adjuster *
Pre-wired Models 44

E3FB-T@11 Left side view Left side view 37.5 Operation indicator (orange) Mounting Holes
7 dia.
Stability indicator (green) 18.5+0.5
E3FB-R@1@ Receiver M18 × 26.4 P=1 0 dia.

E3FB-D@1@
E3FB-L@1@ 7
E3FB-V@11
Emitter
E3FB-B@1@ 23
Vinyl insulated round cable 4 dia. 4 cores
Optical axis Optical axis (conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
29.9 /insulation outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
Suitable models Suitable models * Suitable models standard length 2 m
E3FB-T@11 E3FB-R@11 E3FB-T@11-D
E3FB-R@12 E3FB-D@1@ E3FB-R@12
E3FB-B@11 E3FB-L@1@ E3FB-D@1@
E3FB-V@11 E3FB-V@11
E3FB-B@12 E3FB-B@12

E3FB series Front view Right side view

Sensitivity adjuster *
M12 Connector Models 48
Left side view Left side view 37.5 Operation indicator (orange) Mounting Holes
E3FB-T@21 7 dia.
Stability indicator (green) 18.5+0.5
E3FB-R@2@ Receiver M18 × 26.4 P=1 0 dia.

2 1
E3FB-D@2@
E3FB-L@2@ 7
E3FB-V@21
E3FB-B@2@ Emitter M12 × 4 P=1 3 4
23
Optical axis Optical axis
29.9

Suitable models Suitable models * Suitable models Terminal No. Specification

E3FB-T@21 E3FB-R@21 E3FB-T@21-D
1 +V
E3FB-R@22 E3FB-D@2@ E3FB-R@22
2 L/on · D/on selectable
E3FB-B@21 E3FB-L@2@ E3FB-D@2@
E3FB-V@21 E3FB-V@21 3 0V
E3FB-B@22 E3FB-B@22 4 Output

E3RB series Rear view Rear view Front view

Pre-wired Models
E3RB-T@11 Optical axis Receiver
7
Optical axis 14.1 dia. M18 × 26.4 P=1
Emitter
E3RB-R@11 5.2 5.2
E3RB-D@1@ 13
Mounting Holes
35.9
42.8
50.4 56.9 18.5+0.5
0 dia.

7 dia.

Stability
indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orange)
Suitable models Suitable models Vinyl insulated round cable 4 dia. 4 cores
E3RB-T@11 E3RB-R@11 (conductor cross sectional area:0.128 mm2 (AWG26)
/insulation outside diameter:0.85 dia.)
E3RB-D@1@ standard length 2 m

E3RB series Rear view Rear view Front view

M12 Connector Models Optical axis Receiver Optical axis 14.1 dia. M18 × 26.4 P=1
7 Emitter
E3RB-T@21
5.2 5.2
E3RB-R@21 13
E3RB-D@2@
35.9 Mounting Holes
42.8
50.4 18.5+0.5
0 dia.

60.9

7 dia.

Stability
indicator (green)

M12 × 4 P=1 Sensitivity adjuster

Operation indicator (orange)
Suitable models Suitable models Bottom view
E3RB-T@21 E3RB-R@21 3 2 Terminal No. Specification
E3RB-D@2@ 1 +V
2 L/on · D/on selectable
3 0V
4 1 4 Output

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 E3FA/E3RA/E3FB/E3RB

Attached nut
4
24 dia.

Three, 24

Material:POM(for E3FA/E3RA)
M18 4 P=1 Nickel-brass(for E3FB/E3RB)

Accessories (Order Separately)

Reflectors
E39-R1S E39-RP1
8.5
44
40.3 3
Two, 3.5 dia. 34
7.5
7
0.2

59.9 52 80 72 63.6

Reflector

1.6 2.7
Material, Two, 3.5 dia.
reflective surface: acrylic
Rear surface: ABS

Mounting brackets Mounting brackets

E39-L183 E39-L182

42
4.3
Two, R15

22
Two, 30°
37 Two, 4.3
14.5 12.5

15

1.5
(R16.5) 27 dia.
90°
18.2 dia. 15.1

16.7 dia.
36.5

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