Photoelectric sensor in compact M18 housing

E3FA/E3RA
• Large variety of standard and special types
• High power and visible red LED enabling easy alignment and long
sensing distance
• Compact and robust housing for easy integration into machines
• Reliable operation in all industrial environments

Ordering Information
E3FA - Straight types [Refer to Dimensions on page 12.] Red light
Model
Sensor type Sensing distance Connection method
NPN output PNP output
Through-beam*1 pre-wired E3FA-TN11 2M E3FA-TP11 2M
20 m
M12 connector E3FA-TN21 E3FA-TP21
Retro-reflective*2 pre-wired E3FA-RN11 2M E3FA-RP11 2M
0.1 to 4 m
with E39-R1S M12 connector E3FA-RN21 E3FA-RP21
*2
Coaxial Retro-reflective pre-wired E3FA-RN12 2M E3FA-RP12 2M
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
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
pre-wired E3FA-BN11 2M E3FA-BP11 2M
P-opaquing function*2
100 to 500 mm
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FA-BN21 E3FA-BP21
Transparent detected with
pre-wired E3FA-BN12 2M E3FA-BP12 2M
P-opaquing function*2
0.1 to 2 m
with E39-RP1 M12 connector E3FA-BN22 E3FA-BP22
*1
Includes the emitter and receiver.
*2
The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

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E3RA - Radial types [Refer to Dimensions on page 12.] Red light

Model
Sensor type Sensing distance Connection method
NPN output PNP output
Through-beam*1
pre-wired E3RA-TN11 2M E3RA-TP11 2M
15 m
M12 connector E3RA-TN21 E3RA-TP21

Retro-reflective*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
Includes the emitter and receiver.
*2
The Reflector is sold separately. Select the Reflector model most suited to the application.

Reflectors [Refer to Dimensions on page 13.]

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

E39-R1S 1 for E3FA-R@ and E3RA-R@

E3FA-R@2 0 to 500 mm

E3FA-B@1 100 to 500 mm

E39-RP1 1 for E3FA-B@

E3FA-B@2 0.1 to 2 m

Mounting brackets [Refer to Dimensions on page 13.]

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

E39-L183 (SUS304) 1 Mounting bracket

all types

E39-L182 (POM) 1 Flush mounting bracket

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-EU
Straight
5m XS2F-M12PVC4S5M-EU
M12 connector types M12 Standard 4-wire
2m XS2F-M12PVC4A2M-EU
Angle
5m XS2F-M12PVC4A5M-EU

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Specifications
Straight type
Coaxial Retro-
Sensing method Through-beam Retro-reflective Diffuse-reflective
reflective
Model Pre-wired E3FA-TN11 2M E3FA-RN11 2M E3FA-RN12 2M E3FA-DN11 2M E3FA-DN12 2M E3FA-DN13 2M
NPN
output M12
E3FA-TN21 E3FA-RN21 E3FA-RN22 E3FA-DN21 E3FA-DN22 E3FA-DN23
Connector
Pre-wired E3FA-TP11 2M E3FA-RP11 2M E3FA-RP12 2M E3FA-DP11 2M E3FA-DP12 2M E3FA-DP13 2M
PNP
output M12
E3FA-TP21 E3FA-RP21 E3FA-RP22 E3FA-DP21 E3FA-DP22 E3FA-DP23
Item Connector
100 mm 300 mm 1m
0.1 to 4 m 0 to 500 mm
Sensing distance 20 m (white paper: (white paper: (white paper:
(with E39-R1S) (with E39-R1S)
300  300 mm) 300  300 mm) 300  300 mm)
40  45 mm 40  50 mm 120  150 mm
Spot diameter (typical) — — — Sensing distance Sensing distance Sensing distance
of 100 mm of 300 mm of 1 m
Opaque: Opaque: Opaque:
Standard sensing object — — —
7 mm dia.min. 75 mm dia.min. 75 mm dia.min.
Differential travel — — — 20% max. — —
Directional angle 2° min. 2° min. 2° min. — — —
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
40 mA 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: 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
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
Protection circuits
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: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M 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 *
Approx. 110 g/
Weight Pre-wired cable (2M) Approx. 50 g, Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g
(packed respectively
state/only Approx. 30 g/
sensor) Connector Approx. 10 g, Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g
respectively
Case ABS
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut ABS
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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Limited distance Transparent detected with

Sensing method BGS (Background suppression)
reflective P-opaquing function
Model Pre-wired E3FA-LN11 2M E3FA-LN12 2M E3FA-VN11 2M E3FA-BN11 2M E3FA-BN12 2M
NPN
output M12
E3FA-LN21 E3FA-LN22 E3FA-VN21 E3FA-BN21 E3FA-BN22
Connector
Pre-wired E3FA-LP11 2M E3FA-LP12 2M E3FA-VP11 2M E3FA-BP11 2M E3FA-BP12 2M
PNP
output M12
E3FA-LP21 E3FA-LP22 E3FA-VP21 E3FA-BP21 E3FA-BP22
Item Connector
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 (typical) Sensing distance of Sensing distance of Sensing distance of — —
100 mm 200 mm 50 mm
glass(t = 1.0 mm): glass(t = 1.0 mm):
Standard sensing object — — —
150  150 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)
Power indicator (green): only Emitter of Through-beam
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
Protection circuits
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: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M 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 Pre-wired cable (2M) Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g
(packed
state/only
sensor) Connector Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g
Case ABS
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut ABS
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
Sensing method Through-beam Retro-reflective Diffuse-reflective
Model Pre-wired E3RA-TN11 2M E3RA-RN11 2M E3RA-DN11 2M E3RA-DN12 2M E3RA-DN13 2M
NPN
output M12
E3RA-TN21 E3RA-RN21 E3RA-DN21 E3RA-DN22 E3RA-DN23
Connector
Pre-wired E3RA-TP11 2M E3RA-RP11 2M E3RA-DP11 2M E3RA-DP12 2M E3RA-DP13 2M
PNP
output M12
E3RA-TP21 E3RA-RP21 E3RA-DP21 E3RA-DP22 E3RA-DP23
Item Connector
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 (typical) — — 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. 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
Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity
Protection circuits
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: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating: 35 to 85%RH/ Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M 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 *
Approx. 110 g/
Weight Pre-wired cable (2M) Approx. 50 g, Approx. 60 g/ Approx. 50 g
(packed respectively
state/only Approx. 30 g/
sensor) Connector Approx. 10 g, Approx. 20 g/ Approx. 10 g
respectively
Case ABS
Lens and Display PMMA
Material
Adjuster POM
Nut ABS
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 (Typical)
Parallel Operating Range
Through-beam Models Retro-reflective Models
E3FA-T@, E3RA-T@ E3FA-R@1, E3RA-R@1 E3FA-R@2
1000 200 40
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)
E3FA-T@@1 Reflector: E39-R1S Reflector: E39-R1S
800 Y Y
150 30
E3FA-R@@1
600
X X
100 20
400
Y 50 E3RA-R@@1 10
200
X
0 0 0

−200
−50 −10
−400
E3RA-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

E3FA-B@1 E3FA-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
E3FA-D@1, E3FA-D@2 E3FA-D@3, E3RA-D@3
E3RA-D@1, E3RA-D@2
30 100
Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Sensing object: white paper Sensing object: 300 × 300 white paper
80
20 E3FA-D@@1
60
E3RA-D@@1
E3FA-D@@2 40 E3RA-D@@3
10 E3RA-D@@2
20

0 0 E3FA-D@@3

−20
−10
−40

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

BGS Models Limited distance reflective

E3FA-L@1 E3FA-L@2 E3FA-V@
Distance Z (mm)

Distance Z (mm)

40 40 10
Distance Y (mm)

Sensing object: white paper Sensing object: white paper Sensing object: 100 × 100 mm acryl plate
8
30 30
6
20 20
4
10 10 2

0 0 0

−2
−10 −10
−4
−20 −20
Z Z −6 Y
−30 −30
−8
X X X
−40 −40 −10
0 50 100 150 200 250 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
E3FA-T@, E3RA-T@ E3FA-R@1, E3RA-R@1 E3FA-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 E3FA-R@@1 5
3 3 3
E3FA-T@@1
E3RA-T@@1 E3RA-R@@1
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 0.3

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

E3FA-D@1, E3FA-D@2 E3FA-D@3, E3RA-D@3
E3RA-D@1, E3RA-D@2
Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

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

10 10
7 7
5 5
3 E3FA-D@@2 3
E3RA-D@@2 E3FA-D@@3

Operating 1 E3FA-D@@1 Operating 1

level E3RA-D@@1 level
0.7 0.7 E3RA-D@@3
0.5 0.5
0.3 0.3

0.1 0.1
0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Distance (mm) Distance (m)

Transparent detected with P-opaquing function Limited distance reflective

E3FA-B@1 E3FA-B@2 E3FA-V@
Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

Excess gain ratio (multiple)

100 100 100

70 Reflector: E39-RP1 70 Reflector: E39-RP1 70 Sensing object: 100 × 100 (mm) acryl plate
50 50 50
30 30 30

10 10 10
7 7 7
5 5 5
3 3 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 0.3

0.1 0.1 0.1

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 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
E3FA-D@1, E3FA-D@2 E3FA-D@3, E3RA-D@3
E3RA-D@1, E3RA-D@2
Distance (mm)

Distance (mm)

700 2000
Sensing object: White paper Sensing object: White paper
1800
600
1600
E3FA-D@@2 E3FA-D@@3
500 E3RA-D@@2 1400

1200
400
d E3RA-D@@3
1000
300 d
800
E3FA-D@@1
200 E3RA-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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Sensing Distance vs. Sensing Object Material

BGS Models
E3FA-L@1 E3FA-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
E3FA-B@1 E3FA-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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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 Diffuse-reflective Models, Limited reflective Models.
(orange) OFF Connect the Transparent detected with P-opaquing function.
Output transistor
ON pink wire
Light-ON OFF Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Load Operate
(Pin(2)) to the 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
electric
Sensor Load
E3FA-TP@ Light incident
Connect the Main Blue (Relay)
Light interrupted Circuit 3
E3FA-RP@ Operation indicator ON pink wire 0V
Dark-ON
E3FA-DP@ (orange) OFF
(Pin(2)) to the Pink
ON 2
E3FA-VP@ Dark-ON Output transistor
OFF blue (Pin(3))
E3FA-BP@ Load Operate or open the
(e.g., relay) Reset
E3RA-TP@ (Between blue pink wire
E3RA-RP@ and black leads)
(Pin(2))
E3RA-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
Output transistor pink wire
Light-ON OFF
Brown 10 to 30 VDC
Load Operate (Pin(2)) to the Operation Stability 1
(e.g., relay) Reset brown (Pin(1)) indicator indicator
(Between blue (Orange) (Green) Light-ON
and black leads) 100 mA max.
Black (Control output)
Photo- 4
E3FA-LP@ NEAR FAR
electric
Sensor Load
Connect the Main
Circuit
Blue (Relay)
Operation indicator ON 3
(oramge) OFF pink wire 0V
Dark-ON
Output transistor ON (Pin(2)) to the 2
Pink
OFF
Dark-ON blue (Pin(3))
Load Operate
(e.g., relay) Reset or open the
(Between blue pink wire
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)
E3FA-TN@ Light incident
Main Blue
Light interrupted Circuit 3
E3FA-RN@ Operation indicator ON 0V
E3FA-DN@ (orange) OFF Connect the Pink
Dark-ON

E3FA-VN@ Output transistor

ON pink wire 2
Dark-ON OFF
E3FA-BN@ Load Operate (Pin(2)) to the
E3RA-TN@ (e.g., relay) Reset blue (Pin(3))
(Between brown
E3RA-RN@ and black leads)
E3RA-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.
E3FA-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 Radial
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 *
E3FA-L@ Sensitivity adjuster Sensitivity adjuster

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.
WARNING Precautions for Safe Use
This product is not designed or rated for directly or Be sure to follow the safety precautions below for added safety.
indirectly ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it
for such a purpose. 1. Do not use the sensor under the environment with explosive,
flammable or corrosive gas.
2. Do not use the sensor under the oil or chemical environment.
3. Do not use the sensor in the water, rain or outdoors.
CAUTION
4. Do not use the sensor in the environment where humidity is high
Never use the product with an AC power supply. and condensation may occur.
Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the 5. Do not use the sensor under the environment under the other
rated voltage. conditions in excess of rated.
6. Do not use the sensor in place that is exposed by direct sunlight.
7. Do not use the sensor in place where the sensor may receive
Do not use the product with incorrect wiring. direct vibration or shock.
Otherwise, explosion, fire, malfunction may result. 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.

Precautions for Correct Use

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.
2. Do not pull on the cable with excessive force.
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
power supply. If the load and the sensor are connected to separate
power supplies, be sure to turn ON the sensor first.
5. Output pulses may be generated even when the power supply is
OFF. Therefore, it is recommended to first turn OFF the power
supply for the load or the load line.
6. The sensor must be mounted using the provided nuts. The proper
tightening torque range is between 0.4 and 0.5 N·m.

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

Sensors
E3FA series Front view
Sensitivity adjuster *
Pre-wired Models 41
Left side view Left side view 34.5 Operation indicator (orenge) Mounting Holes
E3FA-T@11 2 7 dia.
Sensitivity indicator (green)
E3FA-R@1@ 15 15 Receiver M18 × 30.5 P=1 18.5+0.5
0 dia.

E3FA-D@1@
E3FA-L@1@ 7 16.6 dia.
E3FA-V@11
Emitter
E3FA-B@1@ 23
Vinyl insurated round cord 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@11 E3FA-R@11 E3FA-T@11-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

E3FA-T@21 Left side view Left side view 34.5 Operation indicator (orenge) Mounting Holes
2 7 dia.
Sensitivity indicator (green)
E3FA-R@2@ 15 15 Receiver M18 × 30.5 P=1 18.5+0.5
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@21 E3FA-R@21 E3FA-T@21-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.

Sensitivity
indicator (green) Sensitivity adjuster
Operation indicator (orenge)
Vinyl insurated round cord 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.

Sensitivity
indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjuster
M12 × 4 P=1
Operation indicator (orenge)
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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Attached nut

8
24 dia.

Three, 22

M18 × 7.5 P=1

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
Two, 3.5 dia.

Mounting brackets Mounting brackets

E39-L183 E39-L182

42
4.3
Two, R15

16
Two, 30°
37 Two, 4.3
14.5 12.5

23

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

16.7 dia.
36.5

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comments.

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from date of sale by OMRON.

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IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
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SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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SUITABILITY FOR USE

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer's
application or use of the products.

At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the
products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product,
machine, system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this catalog.

• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles,
safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.

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SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof.

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CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made.
However, some specifications of the products may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or
establish key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual
specifications of purchased products.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown.

PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this catalog is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the
result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical,
typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

Cat. No. E93E-EN-01 In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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