Fiber Sensors
Best Selection Catalog
OMRON's Fiber Sensors continue to support
an increasing range of applications.
This catalog brings you the latest information on our Fiber Units.
E32-series Fiber Units
Amplifier Units
E3X-DA-S/-MDA Series
E3X-NA Series
Standard Models
First, Our Standard Lineup
P6
These Fibers Units can be used in a variety of applications, such as detecting the presence of workpieces
and positioning.
A Wide Variety of Shapes for
Adapting to Different Installation
Locations
Choose the model that suits the installation space from a
wide variety of shapes and sizes (7 shapes, in standard
or small sizes).
Space Savings and Simple Mounting
Flat Models
Flat models that allow simple
screw mounting and
straightforward wiring have
been added to the lineup. Using
these models eliminates the
problem of fibers getting caught
on surrounding objects.
Flat model
Detect Workpieces in Tight Spaces
Custom-produced Sleeves
Screw-shaped
Cylindrical
Flat
Equipped with sleeve
Models with sleeves allow
detection in tight spaces. We
will perform the time-consuming
task of fashioning the sleeve,
with a length and bends to suit
the space (except for ultrafine
sleeves).
Models with sleeves
Flexible, Pliable Fiber
That Can Be Handled Like Wire
We have developed a broad range of fibers to meet a wide
variety of needs. Multicore (flexible) fiber is a new type of
standard fiber that can be used like wire without worrying
about the bending radius. We have also produced fiber that
will not break when used in moving parts and fiber that is
not degraded by contact with oil.
Length Can Be Specified in 1-m Units
Saving Energy and Work
We will produce fiber of the required length (in meter
units). For large-scale installations, specifications of up
to 20 m can be handled. (Specifications of 0.3 m and
0.5 m are also possible.)
Conventional fiber
Flexible fiber
You will certainly appreciate the ease of use that flexible fiber ensures.
Special-beam Models
Detection with Increased
Reliability
P10
A variety of heads incorporating the latest optical technology makes it possible to solve common problems
related to detection and to increase reliability.
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Resistant to dust and dirt
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Capable of detecting small
workpieces
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Resistant to workpiece vibration
Use these models to handle
unstable detection conditions.
Small-spot models
E32-C42+
E39-F3A
Area-sensing models
E32-T16J
Limited-reflective
models
E32-L24L
High-power models
E32-T17L
Environment-
resistive Models
High Resistance to External
Conditions with Fiber
P14
We have developed model variations for adapting to a variety of environmental conditions.
These models enable detection in high-temperature environments and vacuums.
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Heat-resistant models
Chemical-resistant models
High-temperature environments
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Environments subject to the
splattering of chemicals
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Vacuums
Use these models to handle
applications in special
environments.
Application-
specific Models
Fiber Units for the Food-packaging,
Semiconductor, and FPD Industries
P16
These models, which were developed for specific applications, offer top-quality detection performance.
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Label detection
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Liquid-level detection
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Alignment and mapping of
glass substrates
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Wafer mapping
Use these models for
specific applications.
Label-detection models
E32-G14
Alignment-check models
E32-L16
Liquid-level detection models
E32-D36T
Selection Guide
Fiber Units
We have developed
model variations for
handling a broad
range of applications.
Amplifier Units
Fiber Units
Detection
conditions
Environmental
conditions
Standard environments
Standard Models
Standard
detection
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Workpiece presence
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Positioning
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Level differences and marks
Special environments
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High-temperature environ-
ments (up to 400ºC)
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Environments subject to scat-
tering of chemicals and oil
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Vacuum environments
P.6
Environment-resistive Models
P.14
Workpiece
presence
Positioning
Level
differences
Marks
Workpiece
presence
Positioning
Level
difference
Special-beam Models
Special-
beam
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Long-distance sensing, resistance to
dust and dirt
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Small beam, resistance to rattling
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Detection of transparent objects
P.10
High power
Small spot
Area sensing Retroreflective
sensing
Application-specific Models
Application-
specific
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Labels
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Liquid level
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Alignment and mapping of glass sub-
strates
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Wafer mapping
P.16
Labels
Liquid level
Alignment
Mapping
Amplifier Units
Type
Digital
Manual
Appearance
2-channel
models
100
µs,
1 ms, or 4 ms
48 µs, 1 ms, or 4 ms
(2-output models: 80 µs, 1 ms, or 4 ms)
200 µs
(high-speed models: 20 µs)
Red or green LED
LED bar display (5 levels)
8-turn sensitivity adjuster
OFF delay timer (fixed at 40 ms)
Water-resistant models are available.
E3X-MDA@
E3X-NA@
E3X-NA@F (high-speed model)
E3X-NA@V (water-resistant model)
Response
time
Light source Red, green, blue, or infrared LED
Dual display (including digital, bar, percent, and hold display functions)
Threshold adjustment performed manually or by teaching
OFF-delay, ON-delay, one-shot timer (adjustable from 1 ms to 5 s)
Advanced-function models are
available (2-output/input models).
E3X-DA@-S
E3X-DA@TW-S (2-output model)
E3X-DA@RM-S (input model)
Function
Models
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CONTENTS
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Selection Guide
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Overview of Features, Applications, and Variations
Standard Models
Flexible (New Standard)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P6
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P6
Break-resistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P6
Fluorine Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P7
Special-beam Models
Long Distance, High Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . P10
Ultracompact, Ultrafine Sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P10
Coaxial, Small Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P11
Fine Beam (Narrow Vision Field) . . . . . . . . . . . . P12
Area Sensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P12
Retroreflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P13
Limited-reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P13
Environment-resistive Models
Heat-resistant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P14
Chemical-resistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P14
Vacuum-resistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P15
Application-specific Models
Label Detection
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Liquid-level Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P16
Glass-substrate Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P17
Glass-substrate Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P17
Water Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P18
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Ordering Information
Through-beam Fiber Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P19
Fiber Units with Reflective Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P25
Application-specific Fiber Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P30
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Ratings/Characteristics
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Dimensions
P34
Through-beam Fiber Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P36
Fiber Units with Reflective Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P42
Application-specific Fiber Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P47
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Precautions
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P51
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