Advanced Sensors

OMRON's F-series vision sensors give you accuracy and functionality in a compact package and at a competitive price. The visual inspection solutions we offer include Gray Scale, Binary or Colour processing with many other features.

Model	E3NC-S/E3NC-L	E3NW
Type	Laser / CMOS series sensors	Sensor communication unit
Features	E3NC-S • Dynamic range of 500,000 times for stable detection without influence from changes in workpieces. • The industry’s smallest CMOS laser head* for installation into small spaces. • Distance discrimination enables stable detection of level differences as small as 1.5 mm. E3NC-L • Product variations with variable spot and pinpoint spot for stable detection of your workpieces • Laser Class 1 for safe application • White on black display characters for high visibility • Smart Tuning for stable detection with easy setup	• Programless transmission of ON/OFF signals and detected quantities to host PLC (PDO communications) • Reading and writing threshold values and function settings, teaching, and other operations are possible (SDO communications) • Wire saving: simply connect the communications cable and power cable, and slide the Amplifier Units from the side • Up to 30 Sensor Amplifier Units can be connected • E3NW-ECT EtherCAT interface: User's Manual • E3NW-CRT CompoNet interface: User's Manual • E3NW-CCL CC-Link interface: User's Manual
Sensing Distance	30 to 100mm 35 to 250mm 70 ± 15mm 0 to 1200mm	-
Outputs / Network interfaces	NPN, PNP	EtherCAT, CompoNet and CC-Link
Power supply voltage	10 - 30 VDC	24 VDC
Current consumption	65 to 80mA max	80 to 100mA max
IP Rating	IP65 - IP67 (Sensor head)	-
Datasheets	E3NC-S / E3NC-L	E3NW
Model	E3MC	E2C/E2C-H and E2C-EDA
Type	Full RGB colour sensor	High-resolution digital proximity sensor
Features	• RGB colour sensor discriminates minute differences in colour • Optical fibre or integral amplifier options • Single, four channel or analogue output • Easy-to-see bar graph detection and threshold indicators • Teach function is standard on all models	• Wide variety of sensor heads for various applications • Flexible cables provided as a standard feature • Mutual Interference Prevention • Heat resistive sensors, capable of ranges up to 200°C
Sensing Distance	Focal range: 60 ± 10mm (Integral) Focal range: 20 ± 4mm (Fibre) Focal range: 5mm (E32 fibre optic)	0.6mm - 2mm (see datasheet for sensor head)
Inputs / Outputs	NPN, PNP or analogue	NPN/PNP
Light source	Red, Green and Blue LEDs	-
Power supply voltage	12 to 24VDC +/- 10%	12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption	200mA max. (100mA max. for analogue models)	-
IP Rating	IP66	IEC60529 IP67 / IEC60529 IP67 (E2C-EM02H )
Manuals		Datasheet
Model	E3C-LDA, E3C	E4C-UDA
Type	Long-range laser sensor	Ultra sonic sensor
Datasheets	E338-E1-06	E4C-UDA
Features	• Photo resolution down to 0.25mm • Separate amplifier with programmable digital display • Multi-mode teach functions • Range of diffuse and through beam heads available • Optional calculation unit for automatic differential measurement between two sensors	• Side by side mounting of sensor with no interference. • Compact with a broad selection including side-view heads. • High stability not influenced by colour or material. • One touch teaching on the E4C-UDA controller.
Sensing Distance	30 to 250/700/1000mm(Diffuse reflective) 700/1300/1700mm(Coaxial Retro-reflective) 400/700/900mm(Coaxial Retro-reflective )	50 to 300 mm 70 to 800 mm 90 to 1000 mm
Inputs / Outputs	NPN, PNP open collector outputs	NPN /PNP, Analogue Output
Power supply voltage	12-24VDC	24VDC
Current consumption	1080mW	80mA max
IP Rating	Enclosure rating IP50 (regular reflective heads are IP40)	IP65
Manuals		Instruction Manual
Model	ZX-L, ZX-LT030 / ZX-L-N	ZX-E
Type	High-accuracy laser sensor	Inductive displacement Sensor
Features	• Measurement resolution down to 0.25mm • Separate amplifier with programmable digital display and configuration/monitoring software • Multi-mode teach functions • Range of diffuse and through beam heads available • Optional calculation unit for automatic differential measurement between two sensors	• Inductive measurement resolution down to 1mm • Separate amplifier with programmable digital display and monitoring/configuration software • Averaging function for more stable readings • Heads available in numerous shapes for various applications • Heat-resistive heads handle temperatures up to 200°C
Sensing Distance	(See data sheet)	(See data sheet)
Inputs / Outputs	NPN/PNP	NPN/PNP
Power supply voltage	12 to 24VDC +/- 10%	12 to 24VDC +/- 10%
Current consumption	200mA max. (with sensor connected)	140mA max. (with sensor connected)
IP Rating	IP50 (diffuse reflective); IP40(Regular reflective)	All heads IP67 except ZX-EDR5T (IP65) and ZX-EM02HT (IP60)
Manuals	Datasheet: E325-E1-04 Operation: Z157-E1-02 User's Manual for "-N": Z197-E1-04	Datasheet: E331-E1 Operation: Z166-E1-05
Model	ZX-T	ZJ / ZJ-BAS / ZJ-FA20
Type	High-accuracy contact displacement sensor	Static sensor and ionizers
Features	• High accuracy • No Need to Calculate or Reset the Origin • Auto Scale Function • Long Product Life • Pressing Force Alarm • Multiple Actuators	• pin-point to wide-area ionization • Bar-type Ionizer uses the dual-mixing variable-DC method to enable stable, large volume ion supply • Easy cleaning on various units.
Sensing Distance	1 mm 4 mm 10 mm	-
Inputs / Outputs	NPN / PNP	-
Resolution	0.1 μm / 0.4 μm	-
Power supply voltage	24VDC	-
Current consumption	140mA max	-
IP Rating	Sensor Head: IP50 / IP65 /IP40(amplifier)	-
Manuals	Datasheet: E345-E1-04 User's Manual: E346-E1-06	Brochure: E374-E1-04 Manual Bar type: Z235-E1-01 Manual for Sensor: Z237-E1-02 ZJ-BAS Instruction Sheet
Model	ZX1	ZX2
Type	Displacement laser sensor with built-in amplifier	High Accuracy displacement sensor with CMOS technology
Features	• A resolution of 0.002 mm that’s suitable for simple measurements. • Stable measurements for any type of workpiece. • Models available with four different distance specifications. • Long-distance model for up to 1,000 mm.	• Sensor head with CMOS technology with high dynamics sensing range for measuring black rubber, plastic • Cycle time: 30 to 500 microsecond (changeable) • Measurement resolution down to 1.5um • Separate amplifier with programmable digital display • Optional calculation unit for automatic differential measurement between two sensors • compact size
Sensing Distance	40mm-1000mm	40-60mm or 65-135mm
Inputs / Outputs	NPN / PNP, Analog Output (4-20mA)	NPN/PNP, Analog: 4-20mA, 1-5V, +-5V
Power supply voltage	10-30VDC	10-30VDC
IP Rating	IP67	IP67 on Sensor head
Manuals	ZX1 Instruction Sheet	User's Manual: Z310-E1-09
Model	ZG / ZG2	ZS Series
Type	2D Profile Measuring Sensor	High-precision Laser Displacement Sensor
Datasheets	ZG2	ZS
Features	• A wide laser beam captures entire shapes with ease • High speed and high precision Modes • Teaching enables simple shape distinguishing and positioning • A Compact, All-in-one Controller with LCD Monitor • The Inspection Status Is Immediately Visible	• Connect and expand up to 9 controllers • Connect Multi-calculation controller for advanced calculations like evenness or flatness • Connect Data storage module for process-data logging • Connect PC software for easy system set-up and signal monitoring • Sensor head with 2D-CMOS technology with high dynamics sensing range for measuring black rubber, plastic, shiny, glass and mirror surfaces • 1.5m sensing distance for ZS-H
Sensing Distance	20mm -210mm (depending on sensor head)	20mm-350mm (depending on sensor head)
Inputs / Outputs	RS232, NPN / PNP, Analog Output	RS232, NPN / PNP, Analog Output
Power supply voltage	24VDC	24VDC
IP Rating	IP66	IP67
Manuals	ZG User's Manual: Z250-E1-01 ZG2 User's Manual: Z288-E1-05 Data Storage Unit Manual: Z289-E1-02	ZS-L User's Manual: Z208-E1-04 ZS-MDC User's Manual: Z209-E1-03 ZS-DSU User's Manual: Z210-E1-03 ZS-HL User's Manual: Z236-E1-07 ZS Series CompoWay/F Reference Manual

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