E3FA/E3RA PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
The next generation in sensing performance
»Simplicity in setup & installation
»Standard & special applications
»Robust waterproof housing
M18
Plastic
Housing
Key Features
»»Universal»M18»cylindrical»plastic»housing»in»straight»
or»90°»angled»(radial)»models
»»Rugged»IP67,»IP69K»housing»withstands»high-
pressure»and»high-temperature»wash»down
»»Bright»LED»indicators»provide»status»visibility»from»
almost»any»angle
»»High»power»red»LED»for»easy»sensor»alignment»and»
dependable»outputs»in»dusty»environments
»»High»EMC»protection»and»ambient»light»immunity»
for»detection»stability»in»environments»with»excess»
noise»or»background»light
»»Compact»size»and»shape»for»increased»
installation»flexibility
E3FA/E3RA Series — The All-Application Sensor
Omron’s next generation of photoelectric sensors represents one of the largest varieties of dependable and
easy-to-use photoelectric sensors on the market. Regardless of your industry or application, the E3FA/E3RA
series is the right sensor for the job.
The»short»body»of»the»E3FA/E3RA»fits»in»
tighter»mounting»spaces.
Flush,»snap»mounting»option»for»quick»
and»easy»installation.
Bright»LED»indicators»for»status»visibility»
and»large»sensor»adjustors»for»use»with»a»
standard»size»screwdriver.»
Visible»red»LED»light»for»easy»alignment. Transparent»object»detection»sensors»utilize»
Omron’s»unique»technology»for»detecting»objects»
with»birefringent»(double»refraction)»properties.
Unrivaled Detection with Simplicity in Setup and Installation
Full line-up of sensors to
increase mounting flexibility
and meet the needs of a wide
range of applications.
High»power»LED»to»compensate»for»dirt»
and»misalignment.»
One Family for All Applications
Special Models
The»E3FA»series»includes»
special»models»to»solve»
challenging»applications.
»»Background»Suppression
»»Limited»Distance»Detection
»»Transparent»Object»Detection
Ordering Information
Setup Sensor type Sensing
distance
PNP NPN
Pre-wired (2m) M12 connector
Pre-wired (2m) M12 connector
Straight Through-beam *1 20m E3FA-TP11 2M E3FA-TP21 E3FA-TN11 2M E3FA-TN21
Retro-reective
(using reector E39-R1S
sold separately.)
0.1 to 4m E3FA-RP11 2M E3FA-RP21 E3FA-RN11 2M E3FA-RN21
Retro-reective (coaxial)
(using reector E39-R1S
sold separately.)
0 to 500mm E3FA-RP12 2M E3FA-RP22 E3FA-RN12 2M E3FA-RN22
Diffuse-reective 100mm E3FA-DP11 2M E3FA-DP21 E3FA-DN11 2M E3FA-DN21
300mm E3FA-DP12 2M E3FA-DP22 E3FA-DN12 2M E3FA-DN22
1m E3FA-DP13 2M E3FA-DP23 E3FA-DN13 2M E3FA-DN23
Special
Applications
BGS (Background
suppression)
100mm E3FA-LP11 2M E3FA-LP21 E3FA-LN11 2M E3FA-LN21
200mm E3FA-LP12 2M E3FA-LP22 E3FA-LN12 2M E3FA-LN22
Limited distance reective 10 to 50mm E3FA-VP11 2M E3FA-VP21 E3FA-VN11 2M E3FA-VN21
Transparent detection
(using reector E39-RP1 sold
separately.)
100 to 500mm E3FA-BP11 2M E3FA-BP21 E3FA-BN11 2M E3FA-BN21
0.1 to 2m E3FA-BP12 2M E3FA-BP22 E3FA-BN12 2M E3FA-BN22
Radial Through-beam *1 15m E3RA-TP11 2M E3RA-TP21 E3RA-TN11 2M E3RA-RN21
Retro-reective
(using reector E39-R1S
sold separately.)
0.1 to 3m E3RA-RP11 2M E3RA-RP21 E3RA-RN11 2M E3RA-RN21
Diffuse-reective 100mm E3RA-DP11 2M E3RA-DP21 E3RA-DN11 2M E3RA-DN21
300mm E3RA-DP12 2M E3RA-DP22 E3RA-DN12 2M E3RA-DN22
700mm E3RA-DP13 2M E3RA-DP23 E3RA-DN13 2M E3RA-DN23
*1 The set type includes the emitter and receiver.
Note: All sensors are 10-30 VDC. Light-On/Dark-On selectable by wiring.
Use this document as a guide to find the right E3FA/E3RA sensor for your
application. Enter the Quick Link Code in the Search Center of the Omron
website (www.omron247.com) to download comprehensive E3FA/E3RA
product documentation such as datasheets, brochures, manuals and CAD files.
Quick Link
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Background»suppression»sensors»for»stable»detection»independent»of»
color»or»background.
Accessories
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Sensor Sensing
distance
Appearance
Model Quantity Remarks
E3FA-R91
0.1 to 4 m
E39-R1S
1for E3FA-R9 and E3RA-R9
E3FA-R
9
20 to 500 mm
E3FA-B
9
1100 to 500 mm
E39-RP1 1
for E3FA-B
9
E3FA-B
9
20.1 to 2 m
Reflectors
Reflectors required for Retro-reflective Sensors: A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Reflector separately.
Sensor
Appearance
Model (Material) Quantity Remarks
All types
E39-L183 (SUS304) 1Mounting bracket
E39-L182 (POM) 1
Flush mounting bracket
Mounting Brackets
A Mounting Bracket is not included with the Sensor. Order a Mounting Bracket separately if required.
Sensor
Size
Cable
Appearance
Cable Type Remarks
All types
M12
Standard
Straight
2 m
4-wire
XS2F-M12PVC4S2M
5 m
XS2F-M12PVC4S5M
Angle
2 m XS2F-M12PVC4A2M
5 m XS2F-M12PVC4A5M
Sensor I/O connectors
Models for Connectors: A Connector is not provided with the Sensor. Be sure to order a Connector separately.
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E39-L180 E39-L181 E3FA-BN11 2M E3FA-BN12 2M E3FA-BN21 E3FA-BN22 E3FA-BP11 2M E3FA-BP12 2M
E3FA-BP21 E3FA-BP22 E3FA-DN11 2M E3FA-DN12 2M E3FA-DN13 2M E3FA-DN21 E3FA-DN22 E3FA-DN23
E3FA-DP11 2M E3FA-DP12 2M E3FA-DP13 2M E3FA-DP21 E3FA-DP22 E3FA-DP23 E3FA-LN11 2M E3FA-LN12
2M E3FA-LN21 E3FA-LN22 E3FA-LP11 2M E3FA-LP12 2M E3FA-LP21 E3FA-LP22 E3FA-RN11 2M E3FA-RN12
2M E3FA-RN21 E3FA-RN22 E3FA-RP11 2M E3FA-RP12 2M E3FA-RP21 E3FA-RP22 E3FA-TN11 2M E3FA-
TN21 E3FA-TP11 2M E3FA-TP21 E3FA-VN11 2M E3FA-VN21 E3FA-VP11 2M E3FA-VP21 E3RA-DN11 2M
E3RA-DN12 2M E3RA-DN13 2M E3RA-DN21 E3RA-DN22 E3RA-DN23 E3RA-DP11 2M E3RA-DP12 2M E3RA-
DP13 2M E3RA-DP21 E3RA-DP22 E3RA-DP23 E3RA-RN11 2M E3RA-RN21 E3RA-RP11 2M E3RA-RP21
E3RA-TN11 2M E3RA-TP11 2M E3RA-TP21 E3RA-TN21