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Industrial Automation

E3X-HD

Smart Fiber Sensor

E3X-HD

Surprisingly Stable Detection with Your Finger tip. Exceptionally easy operation and stabilizing technology reduce maintenance cost.

Ratings and Specifications

Type Standard Model for
Sensor Communications
Unit *1
NPN output E3X-HD11 E3X-HD6 E3X-HD14 E3X-HD0
PNP output E3X-HD41 E3X-HD8 E3X-HD44
Connecting method Pre-wired Wire-saving
Connector
*2
M8
connector
Communications
Unit connector
Light source (wavelength) Red, 4-element LED (625 nm)
Power supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (P-P) 10% max. Supplied from the connector
through the Sensor
Communications Unit
Power
consump
tion
Normal mode 720 mW max.
(Current consumption: 30 mA max. at 24 VDC, 60 mA max. at 12 VDC)
Eco ON 530 mW max.
(Current consumption: 22 mA max. at 24 VDC, 44 mA max. at 12 VDC)
Eco LO 640 mW max. (Current consumption: 26 mA max. at
24 VDC, 53 mA max.at 12 VDC)
-
Control output Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC max., open-
collector output
Load current:
Groups of 1 to 3 Amplifier Units: 100mA max.,
Groups of 4 to 16 Amplifier Units: 20mA max.
Residual voltage:
At load current of less than 10 mA: 1 V max.,
At load current of 10 to 100 mA: 2 V max.
OFF current: 0.1 mA max.
-
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, output
short-circuit protection and output reverse
polarity protection
Power supply reverse polarity
protection and output short-
circuit protection
Response
time
Super-high-speed
mode (SHS) *3
NPN outputs: Operate or reset: 50 μs
PNP outputs: Operate or reset: 55 μs
-
High-speed Mode
(HS)
Operate or reset: 250 μs (default setting)
Standard Mode
(STND)
Operate or reset: 1 ms
Giga-power Mode
(GIGA)
Operate or reset: 16 ms
Maximum connectable Units 16 units with E3X-CRT: 16 units
with E3X-ECT: 30 units
Mutual interference
prevention
Possible for up to 10 units (optical communications sync) *3
Auto power control (APC) Always ON
Other functions Power tuning, differential detection, DPC, timer (OFF-delay, ON-delay, or one-shot),
zero reset, resetting settings, and Eco mode
Ambient illumination
(Receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 20,000 lx max., Sunlight: 30,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range OOperating:
Groups of 1 to 2 Amplifiers: -25 to 55°C,
Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifiers: -25 to 50°C,
Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifiers: -25 to 45°C
Storage: -30 to 70°C
(with no icing or condensation)
Operating:
Groups of 1 to 2 Amplifiers:
0 to 55°C,
Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifiers:
0 to 50°C,
Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifiers:
0 to 45°C,
Groups of 17 to 30 Amplifiers:
0 to 40°C
Storage: -30 to 70°C
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for
2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
10 to 150 Hz with a 0.7-mm
double amplitude for 80 minutes
each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
(destruction)
500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z
directions
150 m/s2 for 3 times each in
X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP50
(with Protective Cover attached)
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Weight
(packed state/unit only)
Approx. 105 g/
Approx. 65 g
Approx. 60 g/
Approx. 20 g
Approx. 70 g/
Approx. 25 g
Approx. 65 g/Approx. 25 g
Materials Case Polycarbonate (PC) Heat-resistant ABS
(connector: PBT)
Cover Polycarbonate (PC)
Cable PVC -
Accessories Instruction Manual

*1. The E3X-ECT EtherCAT Sensor Communications Unit and the E3X-CRT CompoNet Sensor Communications Unit can be used.
*2. Use either the E3X-CN11 (master connector, 3 conductors) or the E3X-CN12 (slave connector, 1 conductor).
*3. The communications function and mutual interference prevention function are disabled when the detection mode is set to Super-high-speed mode (SHS).
     When including E3X-DA-S with activated power tuning, mutual interference prevention is possible for up to 6 units.
     When including E3X-MDA with activated power tuning, mutual interference prevention is possible for up to 5 units.
     E3X-DA[]-S Series in this catalog have been discontinued at the end of March 2017 and end of March 2019.
     E3X-MDA Series will be accepted until the end of August 2021.

Sensing Distances

Threaded Models

Sensing
method
Sensing
direction
Size Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard mode High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam Right-angle M4 E32-T11N 2M 2,000 1,000 700 280
E32-LT11N 2M 4,000 * 3,500 2,300 920
Straight E32-T11R 2M 2,000 1,000 700 280
E32-LT11 2M 4,000 * 4,000 * 2,700 1,080
E32-LT11R 2M 4,000 * 3,500 2,300 920
Reflective Right-angle M3 E32-C31N 2M 110 50 46 14
E32-C21N 2M 290 130 90 39
M4 E32-D21N 2M 840 350 240 100
M6 E32-C11N 2M 780 350 320 100
E32-LD11N 2M 840 350 240 100
Straight M3 E32-D21R 2M 140 60 40 16
E32-C31 2M 330 150 100 44
E32-C31M 1M
M4 E32-D211R 2M 140 60 40 16
M6 E32-D11R 2M 840 350 240 100
E32-CC200 2M 1,400 600 400 180
E32-LD11 2M 860 360 250 110
E32-LD11R 2M 840 350 240 100

* The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.

Cylindrical Models

Sensing
method
Size Sensing
direction
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-
beam
1 dia. Top-view E32-T223R 2M 450 250 150 60
1.5 dia. E32-T22B 2M 680 400 220 90
3 dia. E32-T12R 2M 2,000 1,000 700 280
Side-view E32-T14LR 2M 750 450 260 100
Reflective 1.5 dia. Top-view E32-D22B 2M 140 60 40 16
1.5 dia. + 0.5 dia. E32-D43M 1M 28 12 8 4
3 dia. E32-D22R 2M 140 60 40 16
E32-D221B 2M 300 140 90 40
E32-D32L 2M 700 300 200 90
3 dia. + 0.8 dia. E32-D33 2M 70 30 20 8

Flat Models

Sensing
method
Sensing direction Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam Top-view E32-T15XR 2M 2,000 1,000 700 280
Side-view E32-T15YR 2M 750 450 260 100
Flat-view E32-T15ZR 2M
Reflective Top-view E32-D15XR 2M 840 350 240 100
Side-view E32-D15YR 2M 200 100 52 24
Flat-view E32-D15ZR 2M

Sleeve Models

Sensing
method
Sensing direction Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam Side-view E32-T24R 2M 170 100 50 20
E32-T24E 2M 450 250 150 60
Top-view E32-T33 1M 150 90 50 20
E32-T21-S1 2M 510 300 170 68
E32-TC200BR 2M 2,000 1,000 700 280
Reflective Side-view E32-D24R 2M 70 30 20 8
E32-D24-S2 2M 120 53 45 14
Top-view E32-D43M 1M 28 12 8 4
E32-D331 2M 14 6 4 2
E32-D33 2M 70 30 20 8
E32-D32-S1 0.5M 63 24 18 7
E32-D31-S1 0.5M
E32-DC200F4R 2M 140 60 40 16
E32-D22-S1 2M 250 110 72 30
E32-D21-S3 2M
E32-DC200BR 2M 840 350 240 100
E32-D25-S3 2M 250 110 72 30

Small-spot, Reflective Models

Type Spot
diameter
Center
distance
(mm)
Models Sensing distance (mm)
Giga
mode
Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Variable
spot
0.1 to 0.6 dia. 6 to 15 E32-C42 1M+E39-F3A Spot diameter of 0.1 to 0.6 mm at 6 to 15 mm.
0.3 to 1.6 dia. 10 to 30 E32-C42 1M+E39-F17 Spot diameter of 0.3 to 1.6 mm at 10 to 30 mm.
Parallel
light
4 dia. 0 to 20 E32-C31 2M+E39-F3C Spot diameter of 4 mm max. at 0 to 20 mm.
E32-C31N 2M+E39-F3C
Integrated
lens
0.1 dia. 5 E32-C42S 1M Spot diameter of 0.1 mm at 5 mm.
6 dia. 50 E32-L15 2M Spot diameter of 6 mm at 50 mm.
Small-
spot
0.1 dia. 7 E32-C41 1M+E39-F3A-5 Spot diameter of 0.1 mm at 7 mm.
0.5 dia. E32-C31 2M+E39-F3A-5 Spot diameter of 0.5 mm at 7 mm.
E32-C31N 2M+E39-F3A-5
0.2 dia. 17 E32-C41 1M+E39-F3B Spot diameter of 0.2 mm at 17 mm.
0.5 dia. E32-C31 2M+E39-F3B Spot diameter of 0.5 mm at 17 mm.
E32-C31N 2M+E39-F3B
3 dia. 50 E32-CC200 2M+E39-F18 Spot diameter of 3 mm at 50 mm.
E32-C11N 2M+E39-F18

High-power Beam Models

Type Sensing
direction
Aperture
angle
Models Sensing distance (mm)
Giga
mode
Standard
mode
High-
speed
mode
Super-
high-
speed
mode
Through-beam
models with
integrated
lens
Right-angle 15° E32-LT11N 2M 4,000 *2 3,500 2,300 920
Top-view 10° E32-T17L 10M 20,000 *1 20,000 *1 20,000 *1 8,000
15° E32-LT11 2M 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 2,700 1,080
E32-LT11R 2M 4,000 *2 3,500 2,300 920
Side-view 30° E32-T14 2M 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 1,800
Through-beam
models with
lenses
Right-angle 12° E32-T11N 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 2,000
E32-T11N 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 3,600
Top-view 12° E32-T11R 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 2,000
E32-T11R 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 3,600
Side-view 60° E32-T11R 2M+E39-F2 1,450 800 500 200
Top-view 12° E32-T11 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 1,860
E32-T11 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2
Side-view 60° E32-T11 2M+E39-F2 2,300 1,320 860 320
Top-view 12° E32-T51R 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 3,900 1,500
E32-T51R 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2
Side-view 60° E32-T51R 2M+E39-F2 1,400 720 500 200
Top-view 12° E32-T81R-S 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 2,700 1,000
E32-T81R-S 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 1,800
Side-view 60° E32-T81R-S 2M+E39-F2 1,000 550 360 140
Top-view 12° E32-T61-S 2M+E39-F1 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 1,800
E32-T61-S 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 3,100
Side-view 60° E32-T61-S 2M+E39-F2 1,680 900 600 240
Top-view 12° E32-T51 2M+E39-F1-33 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 2,300 1,400
E32-T51 2M+E39-F16 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2 4,000 *2
Reflective
models with
integrated lens
Top-view E32-D16 2M 40 to
2,800
40 to
1,400
40 to 900 40 to 480

*1. The fiber length is 10 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 20,000 mm.
*2. The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.

Narrow View Models

Sensing
method
Sensing
direction
Aperture
angle
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam Side-view 1.5° E32-A03 2M 3,220 1,780 1,200 500
E32-A03-1 2M
3.4° E32-A04 2M 1,280 680 450 200
E32-T24SR 2M 4,000 * 2,200 1,460 580
E32-T24S 2M 4,000 * 2,600 1,740 700
E32-T22S 2M 4,000 * 3,800 2,500 1,000

* The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.

Models for Detection without Background Interference

Sensing
method
Sensing
direction
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard mode High-speed
mode
Super-high-speed
mode
Limited-
reflective
Flat-view E32-L16-N 2M 0 to 15 0 to 12
E32-L24S 2M 0 to 4
Side-view E32-L25L 2M 5.4 to 9 (center 7.2)

Transparent Object Detection (Retro-reflective Models)

Sensing
method
Feature Size Models Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Retro-
reflective
Film detection M3 E32-C31 2M
+E39-F3R
+E39-RP37
250 200 ---
Square --- E32-R16 5M 150 to 1,500
Threaded M6 E32-R21 2M 10 to 250
Hex-shaped E32-LR11NP 2M
+E39-RP1
1,350 1,200 1,000 550

Transparent Object Detection (Limited-reflective Models)

Sensing
method
Feature Sensing
direction
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga
mode
Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Limited-
reflective
Small size Flat-view E32-L24S 2M 0 to 4
Standard E32-L16-N 2M 0 to 15 0 to 12
Glass substrate
alignment, 70°C
E32-A08 2M 10 to 20 ---
Standard/long-distance E32-A12 2M 12 to 30 ---
Side-view form Side-view E32-L25L 2M 5.4 to 9 (center 7.2)
Glass substrate
mapping, 70°C
Top-view E32-A09 2M 15 to 38 ---

Chemical-resistant, Oil-resistant Models

Sensing
method
Type Sensing
direction
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-
beam
Oil-resistant Right-angle E32-T11NF 2M 4,000 *1 4,000 *1 4,000 *1 2,200
Chemical/
oil-resistant
Top-view E32-T12F 2M 4,000 *1 4,000 *1 4,000 *1 1,600
E32-T11F 2M 4,000 *1 4,000 *1 2,600 1,000
Side-view E32-T14F 2M 1,400 800 500 200
Chemical/
oil-resistant at
150°C
Top-view E32-T51F 2M 4,000 *1 2,800 1,800 700
Reflective Semiconductors:
Cleaning,
developing, and
etching; 60°C
Top-view E32-L11FP 5M 8 to 20 mm from tip of lens (Recommended sensing
distance: 11 mm),
19 to 31 mm from center of mounting hole A
(Recommended sensing distance: 22 mm)
Semiconductors:
Resist stripping;
85°C
E32-L11FS 5M 8 to 20 mm from tip of lens (Recommended sensing
distance: 11 mm),
32 to 44 mm from center of mounting hole A
(Recommended sensing distance: 35 mm)
Chemical/
oil-resistant
E32-D12F 2M --- *2 190 130 60
Chemical-
resistant cable
E32-D11U 2M 840 350 240 100

*1. The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.
*2. Even if there is no sensing object, the Sensor will detect light that is reflected by the fluororesin.

Bending-resistant Models

Sensing
method
Size Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard mode High-speed
mode
Super-high-speed
mode
Through-beam 1.5 dia. E32-T22B 2M 680 400 220 90
M3 E32-T21 2M
M4 E32-T11 2M 2,500 1,350 900 360
Square E32-T25XB 2M 500 300 170 70
Reflective 1.5 dia. E32-D22B 2M 140 60 40 16
M3 E32-D21 2M
3 dia. E32-D221B 2M 300 140 90 40
M4 E32-D21B 2M
M6 E32-D11 2M 840 350 240 100
Square E32-D25XB 2M 240 100 60 30

Heat-resistant Models

Sensing
method
Size Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard mode High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam 100°C E32-T51R 2M 1,600 800 560 225
150°C E32-T51 2M 2,800 1,500 1,000 400
200°C E32-T81R-S 2M 1,000 550 360 140
350°C E32-T61-S 2M 1,680 900 600 240
Reflective 100°C E32-D51R 2M 670 280 190 80
150°C E32-D51 2M 1,120 450 320 144
200°C E32-D81R-S 2M 420 180 120 54
300°C E32-A08H2 2M 10 to 20 ---
E32-A09H2 2M 20 to 30 (center 25) ---
350°C E32-D611-S 2M 420 180 120 54
E32-D61-S 2M
400°C E32-D73-S 2M 280 120 80 36

Area Detection Models

Sensing
method
Type Sensing width Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam Area 11 mm E32-T16PR 2M 3,100 1,700 1,120 440
E32-T16JR 2M 2,750 1,500 960 380
30 mm E32-T16WR 2M 4,000 2,600 1,700 680
Reflective Array 11 mm E32-D36P1 2M 700 300 200 90

* The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.

Liquid-level Detection Models

Sensing
method
Tube
diameter
Feature Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Tube-
mounting
3.2, 6.4, or
9.5 dia
Stable
residual
quantity
detection
E32-A01 5M Applicable tube: Transparent tube with a diameter of 3.2,
6.4, or 9.5 mm, Recommended wall thickness: 1 mm
8 to 10 dia Mounting at
multiple
levels
E32-L25T 2M Applicable tube: Transparent tube with a diameter of 8
to 10 mm, Recommended wall thickness: 1 mm
No
restrictions
Large tubes E32-D36T 5M Applicable tube: Transparent tube
(no restrictions on diameter)
Liquid contact
(heat-resistant
up to 200°C)
--- --- E32-D82F1 4M Liquid-contact type

Vacuum-resistant Models

Sensing
method
Heat-resistant
temperature
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Through-beam 120 °C E32-T51V 1M 720 400 260 100
E32-T51V 1M+E39-F1V 2,000 * 2,000 * 1,360 520
200 °C E32-T84SV 1M 1,760 950 640 260

* The fiber length is 1 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 2,000 mm.

Models for FPD, Semiconductors, and Solar Cells

Sensing
method
Application Operating
temperature
Model Sensing distance (mm)
Giga mode Standard
mode
High-speed
mode
Super-high-
speed mode
Limited-
reflective
Glass presence
detection
70°C E32-L16-N 2M 0 to 15 0 to 12
E32-A08 2M 10 to 20 ---
Glass substrate
alignment
300°C E32-A08H2 3M
70°C E32-A12 2M 12 to 30 ---
Glass substrate
mapping
E32-A09 2M 15 to 38 ---
300°C E32-A09H2 2M 20 to 30 (center 25) ---
Wet processes:
Cleaning, Resist
developing and
etching
60°C E32-L11FP 5M 8 to 20 mm from tip of lens
(Recommended sensing distance: 11 mm),
19 to 31 mm from center of mounting hole A
(Recommended sensing distance: 22 mm)
Wet process:
Resist stripping
85°C E32-L11FS 5M 8 to 20 mm from tip of lens
(Recommended sensing distance: 11 mm),
32 to 44 mm from center of mounting hole A
(Recommended sensing distance: 35 mm)
Through-
beam
Wafer mapping 70°C E32-A03 2M 3,220 1,780 1,200 500
E32-A03-1 2M
E32-A04 2M 1,280 680 450 200
E32-T24SR 2M 4,000 * 2,200 1,460 580
E32-T24S 2M 4,000 * 2,600 1,740 700

* The fiber length is 2 m on each side, so the sensing distance is given as 4,000 mm.