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Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation

E3S-R

Transparent Object Detection Sensor

E3S-R

Ideal for Detecting Glass Wafers and Other Transparent Objects

Sensors

Compact Models with Plastic Housing

Sensing
method
Appearance Connection
method
Sensing distance Model Recommended application
*2
Flat object Cylindrical
object
NPN PNP Detecting
glass wafers
and LCD
glass
circuit
boards
Detecting
plastic
bottles
and other
transparent
containers
Retro-
reflective
Pre-wired
(2 m)
300 mm [100 mm] *1
(Infrared light)
E3S-R12 2M --- Ideal Ideal
1 m [100 mm] *1
(Red light)
E3S-R11 2M E3S-R31 2M Ideal ---
Standard
M12
Connector
300 mm [100 mm] *1
(Infrared light)
E3S-R17 --- Ideal Ideal
1 m [100 mm] *1
(Red light)
E3S-R16 E3S-R36 Ideal ---
Pre-wired
(2 m)
300 mm [100 mm] *1
(Infrared light)
E3S-R62 2M --- Ideal Ideal
1 m [100 mm] *1
(Red light)
E3S-R61 2M E3S-R81 2M Ideal ---
Standard
M12
Connector
300 mm [100 mm] *1
(Infrared light)
E3S-R67 --- Ideal Ideal
1 m [100 mm] *1
(Red light)
E3S-R66 E3S-R86 Ideal ---
*1. Values in parentheses indicate the minimum required distance between the Sensor and Reflector.
*2. The E3S-R may not detect some glass wafer materials or plastic bottle shapes. Before using the E3S-R, be sure to
       test it on samples to make sure it can detect the items reliably.

Models with Metal Housing

Sensing
method
Appearance Connection
method
Sensing
distance
Model Recommended application *
Flat object Cylindrical object
Detecting
glass wafers
and LCD
glass circuit
boards
Detecting
plastic bottles
and other
transparent
containers
Retro-
reflective
Pre-wired 300 mm
(Infrared light)
E3S-RS30E4 2M --- Ideal
1 m
(Infrared light)
E3S-R1E4 2M --- Applicable
300 mm
(Infrared light)
E3S-RS30E42 2M --- Ideal
1 m
(Infrared light)
E3S-R1E42 2M --- Applicable
* The E3S-R may not detect some glass wafer materials or plastic bottle shapes. Before using the E3S-R, be sure to test
    it on samples to make sure it can detect the items reliably.

Accessories (Order Separately)

Sensitivity Adjuster/Screwdriver

Name Model Quantity Remarks
Sensitivity adjuster E39-G1 1 Provided with the E3S-RS30E4[] and E3S-R1E4[].
Screwdriver for sensitivity
adjustment
E39-G2 1 Provided with the E3S-R1[], E3S-R3[], E3S-R6[], and E3S-R8[].

Reflector

Name Sensing distance Model Quantity Remarks
Reflector Refer to Datasheet E39-R1 1 Provided with the E3S-R.
Note: Refer to Reflectors on E39-L/F39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details.

Mounting Brackets and Other Products

Appearance Model Quantity Remarks
E39-L69 1 Provided with the E3S-R1[] and E3S-R3[].
E39-L70 1 Provided with the E3S-R6[] and E3S-R8[].
E39-L6 1 Provided with the E3S-RS30E4[] and E3S-R1E4[].
E39-L2 1 Can be used with the E3S-RS30E4[] and E3S-R1E4[].
E39-L97 1 Horizontal protective cover bracket
Can be used for compact models with plastic housing.
E39-L98 1 Vertical protective cover bracket
Can be used for compact models with plastic housing.
E39-L60 1 Close Mounting Plate
Provided with the E3S-R[]6 and E3S-R[]7.
Note: 1. When using through-beam models, order one bracket for the Receiver and one for the Emitter.
           2. Refer to Mounting Brackets on E39-L/F39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details.

Sensor I/O Connectors (M12)

Cable Appearance Cable type Model
Standard Straight
1157_lu_6_1
2 m 3-wire XS2F-D421-DC0-F
5 m XS2F-D421-GC0-F
L-shape
1157_lu_6_2
2 m XS2F-D422-DC0-F
5 m XS2F-D422-GC0-F
Note: For details on Sensor I/O Connectors and cables such as vibration-proof robot cables, refer to Introduction to
          Sensor I/O Connectors/Sensor Controllers.