Cylindrical M18 photoelectric sensor for AC power supply

E3F2-@Z
• 24 to 240 VAC power supply
• UL and CSA approved

Selection Guide

Housing material: Plastic

Appearance Connection Sensing Model
Sensing method
method distance Light-ON Dark-ON
Through-
pre-wired 3m E3F2-3Z1 E3F2-3Z2
beam axial
0.1 - 2 m
Retro- Non-polarizing (with
reflective pre-wired E3F2-R2Z1-E E3F2-R2Z2-E
(without MSR function) reflector
axial E39-R1)

Diffuse Fixed sensing distance

reflective pre-wired 0.1 m E3F2-DS10Z1-N E3F2-DS10Z2-N
Wide-beam characteristics
axial

Note: Standard cable length is 2 m. Models provided with a 5 m long cable are available. When ordering, specify the cable length by adding the length of the cable
(e.g. E3F2-R2Z1 2M or E3F2-R2Z1 5M). For other cable length please contact your OMRON sales representative.

Ordering Information: type list

Sensing method, Connection Control
Model Appearance Comments
sensing range (cable-length) output
E3F2-3LZ 2M Through-beam, 3 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* N.A. Emitter only
E3F2-3DZ1 2M Through-beam, 3 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Light-ON Receiver only
E3F2-3DZ2 2M Through-beam, 3 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Dark-ON Receiver only
E3F2-3Z1 2M Through-beam, 3 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Light-ON Receiver and Emitter
E3F2-3Z2 2M Through-beam, 3 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Dark-ON Receiver and Emitter
E3F2-R2Z1 2M Retroreflective, 2 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Light-ON Non-polarizing, incl. E39-R1
E3F2-R2Z2 2M Retroreflective, 2 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Dark-ON Non-polarizing, incl. E39-R1
E3F2-R2Z1-E 2M Retroreflective, 2 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Light-ON Non-polarizing, including reflector
E3F2-R2Z2-E 2M Retroreflective, 2 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Dark-ON Non-polarizing, including reflector
E3F2-DS10Z1-N 2M Diffuse reflective, 0.1 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Light-ON Wide-beam characteristic
E3F2-DS10Z2-N 2M Diffuse reflective, 0.1 m axial Pre-wired (2 m)* Dark-ON Wide-beam characteristic

* Standard cable length is 2 m. Models provided with a 5 m long cable are available. When ordering, specify the cable length by adding the length of the cable
(e.g. E3F2-R2Z1 2M or E3F2-R2Z1 5M). For other cable length please contact your OMRON sales representative.

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Specifications
Ratings / Characteristics of AC Switching Models
E3F2-3Z1 E3F2-R2Z1 E3F2-DS10Z1
Item
E3F2-3Z2 E3F2-R2Z2 E3F2-DS10Z2
Diffuse reflective
Sensing method Through-beam Non-polarizing Retroreflective (wide-beam characteristic)
Power supply voltage 24 to 240 VAC ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz
Current consumption 10 mA max. 5 mA max.
*1 0.1 - 2 m 0.1 m
Rated sensing distance 3m
(with reflector E39-R1) (5 x 5 cm white mat paper)
E39-R1: 3,4 m
Typical sensing distance for dif-
– E39-R7: 3,9 m –
ferent reflector types *2
E39-R8: 5,2 m
Detectable object Opaque object: 11 mm min. Opaque object: 56 mm min. Opaque objects
Directional angle 3° to 20° –
Differential travel – 20 % max.
Response time 30 ms max.
Control output AC solid state (SCR) 200 mA max.; residual voltage: 5 V max. at 200 mA
Power reset time 100 ms
Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp: 3000 lx max. Sunlight: 10000 lx max.
Ambient temperature*3 Operating: -25 to 55 °C / Storage: -30 to 70 °C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85% / Storage: 35% to 95% (without condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M min. at 500 V DC between energized parts and case
Dielectric strength 1500 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz for 1 min between energized parts and case
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hrs each direction (X, Y, Z)
Shock resistance 500 m/sqr (approx. 50 g) for each direction (X, Y, Z)
Enclosure rating IP67 *4; NEMA 1, 2, 4; IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9
Light source Infrared LED (880 nm)
Indicators Light incident/power indicator for light source (red)
Sensitivity adjustment Fixed
Connection method 2 m, 5 m pre-wired cable (PVC dia. 4 mm (14 / 0.15) *5)
Operation mode Light-ON or Dark-ON (fixed)
Circuit protection None
Weight (approx.) 110 g (pre-wired 2 m cable)
Housing materials Plastic (case: ABS; lens: PMMA)
*1
For stable sensing distance in detail, please refer to ”Engineering Data”
*2 Typical sensing distance corresponds to 80 % of the max. sensing distance.
*3
*4
The enclosure rating IP67 of OMRON internal standards correspond to stricter test requirements than the standard IEC 60529 (refer to chapter “Precautions”)
*5 For other cable materials (e.g. PUR) please contact your OMRON sales representative.

2 Standard Photoelectric Sensors

Engineering Data (Typical)
Operating Range (typical)
Through-beam Models (axial) Retroreflective Models (axial) Diffuse reflective Models (axial)
E3F2-3Z# E3F2-R2Z# (non polarizing) and reflectors E3F2-DS10Z-# (wide-beam type)
300 300 typical sensing distances:
typical sensing distance: 3.8 m 30
E39-R1: 3.4 m
E39-R7: 3.9 m
200 200 E39-R8: 5.2 m
20

Distance Y (mm)
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)
100 100
10

0 0 white paper
0
(50 x 50 mm)

–100 –100
–10

–200 –200
–20
Reflector Object
Y Y Y
X X X
–300 –300
–30
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Distance X (m) Distance X (m) Distance X (mm)

Excess Gain Ratio vs. Distance (typical)

Through-beam Models (axial) Retroreflective Models (axial) Diffuse reflective Models (axial)
E3F2-3Z# E3F2-R2Z# (non polarizing) and reflectors E3F2-DS10Z-# (wide-beam type)
100 100 100

Sensing object:
50 x 50 mm

10 10 10

Excess gain
Excess gain

Excess gain

White paper
reflector E39-R1 (90% reflectivity)

1 1 reflector E39-R7 1

Grey paper
(18% reflectivity)

reflector E39-R8

0.1 0.1 0.1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 50 100 150 200

Distance X (m) Distance X (m) Distance X (mm)

Operation
Output Connection
Model transistor status Timing chart method Output circuit

Through-beam emitter
Brown
Power
indicator
(red)

E3F2-3LZ – – – Main 24 to 240 VAC

circuit

Blue

Incident
Interrupted
Output
E3F2-3Z1 ON when light is indicator
ON
OFF
E3F2-R2Z1 incident. (red) –
Output ON
E3F2-DS10Z1-N (Light-ON) transistor OFF Light
Brown
indicator
200 mA
Load Operate max. Load
Red
(relay) Release Black

Main
circuit 24 to 240 VAC
Blue
Incident
Interrupted
Output
E3F2-3Z2 ON when light is indicator
ON
OFF
E3F2-R2Z2 interrupted. (Dark- (red) –
ON) Output ON
E3F2-DS10Z2-N transistor OFF

Load Operate
(relay) Release

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Dimensions
Cable type
Without potentiometer
E3F2-3Z# 90
E3F2-R2Z#
67.3
E3F2-DS10Z#-N 62
8 5 dia.
M18 x 1 6g

24

3.1
Light indicator 16.8 dia.

22

3.1 optical zone

Precautions
The E3F2 Photoelectric Sensor is not a safety component for ensur- When using the photoelectric sensor in the vicinity of an inverter
ing the safety of people which is defined in EC directive (91/368/ motor, ensure to connect the protective earth ground wire of the
EEC) and covered by separate European standards or by any other motor to earth. Failure to ground the motor may result in malfunction
regulations or standards. of the sensor.
Degree of protection When you use the photoelectric sensor at temperatures exceeding
45 °C, the load current must be within the described values as
The E3F2 photoelectric sensors have a degree of protection rated shown in the figure below.
with IP67. In this case, the sensors have passed the OMRON heat
shock test before the IP67-test of IEC 60529 (submersion at 1m
water depth for 30 min). Afterwards the sensors have been tested 200
according to the OMRON waterproof test.
Load current (mA)

Heat shock: Alternating, fast temperature changes between -25 °C

and +55 °C are executed for 5 cycles and 1 hour for 130
each temperature. Function and isolation are checked.
Water proof:The sensors are submerged alternating in water of
+2 °C and +55 °C. 20 cycles with 1 hour for each tem-
perature are executed. Function, water tightness and
electrical isolation are checked.
Do not expose the photoelectric sensor to excessive shock during 0
installation, keeping within IP 67 standards. 45 55

Wiring Operating temperature (˚C)

If the input/output lines of the photoelectric sensor are placed in the
same conduit or duct as power lines or high-voltage lines, the photo- Installation
electric sensor could be induced to malfunction, or even be damaged Do not exceed a torque of
by electrical noise. Separate the wiring, or use shielded lines as • 2.0 Nm ( 20 kgf cm) when tightening mounting nuts for plastic mod-
input/output lines to the photoelectric sensor. els
Do not connect the black wire to the brown wire without a load. Direct • 20.0 Nm (200 kgf cm) when tightening mounting nuts for metal mod-
connection of these wires may damage the photoelectric sensor (AC els
switching type).
Brown

Load

Sensor 24 to 240 VAC

Black

Blue

Cat. No. E43E-EN-01 In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

OMRON EUROPE B.V.

Wegalaan 67-69,
NL-2132 JD, Hoofddorp,
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 23 568 13 00
Fax: +31 23 568 13 88
www.eu.omron.com

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