E3SGS3E4
Photoelectric Sensor, Slot, E3S-GS Series, Grooved, 30 mm, NPN, 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc
- Manufacturer: OMRON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
- Product type:
- Sensor Output:NPN; Sensing Range Max:30mm; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:24V; Output Current:80mA; Product Range:E3S-GS Series; Current Consumption:40mA; Exter
- IP Rating: IP67
- Output Type: NPN Open Collector
- Sensor Type: Photoelectric Sensors
- Light Source: 950nm Infrared LED
- Product Range: E3S Series
- Qualification: -
- Sensing Method: Grooved-Type
- Connection Method: Cable
- Sensing Range Max: 30mm
- Sensor Output Type: NPN
- Supply Voltage Max: 24VDC
- Supply Voltage Min: 12VDC
- Sensing Distance Max: 30mm
- Supply Voltage DC Max: 24V
- Supply Voltage DC Min: 12V
- Operating Temperature Max: 55°C
- Operating Temperature Min: -25°C
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 50 |
| Price | 253.67 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
**Grooved-type Photoelectric Sensor E3S-GS3E4** CSM_E3S-GS3E4_DS_E_3_1 ## **A Grooved-type Sensor That Doesn't Require Optical Axes Alignment** Be sure to read _Safety Precautions_ on page 2. ~~a~~ ## **Ordering Information** ## **Grooved-type Photoelectric Sensor** = Infrared light **Sensing method Appearance Sensing distance Model** ~~ee ee~~ Grooved-type 30 mm **E3S-GS3E4 2M** ~~op.|~~ ## **Ratings and Specifications** |**Sensing method**<br>**Item**<br>**Model**|**Sensing method**<br>**Item**<br>**Model**|**Grooved-type**| |---|---|---| |||E3S-GS3E4| |**Sensing distance**||30 mm| |**Standard sensing object**||Opaque, 6-mm dia. min.| |**Minimum detectable object**||3-mm dia. min. (black mark on transparent sheet)| |**Light source (wavelength)**||Infrared LED (950 nm)| |**Power supply voltage**||12 to 24 VDC±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max.| |**Current consumption**||40 mA max.| |**Control output**||Load power supply voltage: 24 VDC max., Load current: 80 mA max. (residual voltage: 2 V max.);<br>NPN voltage output; Light-ON/Dark-ON mode selector| |**Protection circuits**||Power supply reverse polarity, Output short-circuit protection| |**Response time**||Operate or reset: 1 ms max.| |**Sensitivity adjustment**||One-turn adjuster| |**Ambient illumination**<br>**(Receiver side)**||Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max.<br>Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.| |**Ambient temperature**||Operating:−25 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)<br>Storage:−40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)| |**Ambient humidity**||Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)<br>Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)| |**Insulation resistance**||20 MΩmin. (at 500 VDC)| |**Dielectric strength**||1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min| |**Vibration resistance (destruction)**||10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 h each in X, Y and Z directions| |**Shock resistance (destruction)**||500 m/s2, for 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions| |**Degree of protection**||IEC IP67| |**Connection method**||Pre-wired (standard length: 2 m)| |**Weight (packed state)**<br>~~Pp~~||Approx. 330 g<br>| |**Materials**<br>~~Pp~~|**Case**<br>~~Pp~~|Zinc die-cast<br>| ||**Lens**<br>~~Pp——~~|Polycarbonate<br>~~——~~| ||**Indicator window**<br>~~——~~|Polycarbonate<br>~~——~~| |**Accessories**||Adjustment screwdriver, Sensitivity adjuster, Instruction sheet| **1** omrRon ~~a~~ **E3S-GS3E4** **I/O Circuit Diagrams** ## **NPN Output** **==> picture [511 x 226] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Operation Connection<br>Model Timing charts Output circuit<br>mode method<br>Incident light<br>No incident light<br>Light ON<br>indicator OFF<br>(red) ON Brown cable: +V<br>Output<br>Light ON transistor OFF Blue cable: 0 V<br>Load 1 Operate<br>12 to<br>(e.g., relay)Reset(Between brown and black) Brown *1 24 VDC<br>Load 2 HL Lightindicator Stabilityindicator<br>(Between blue and black) (red) (green) Load 1<br>(relay)<br>E3S-GS3E4 Photo- 1.5 to<br>electric 4 mA Black<br>Incident light Sensor<br>No incident light maincircuit *2<br>Light ON Z Load 2<br>indicator OFF<br>(red) ON Brown cable: 0 V Blue *1 0 V<br>Dark ON Outputtransistor OFF Blue cable: +V<br>Load 1 Operate<br>(e.g., relay)Reset<br>(Between blue and black)<br>H<br>Load 2<br>L<br>(Between brown and black)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> - *1. Invert the connection to switch between Light ON and Dark ON. - *2. Voltage output (When connecting a transistor circuit, etc.) ## **Safety Precautions** **WARNING This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it for such purpose.** **Precautions for Correct Use** Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that exceed product ratings. (Unit: mm) **Dimensions** Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance class IT16 is used for dimensions in this data sheet. ## **E3S-GS3E4** **==> picture [335 x 169] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 83.6 4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable<br>72 7 with 3 conductors<br>12.5 (Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm [2] , Mounting Holes<br>Insulator diameter: 1.2 mm),<br>45 6 Standard length: 2 m Two, M6 holes<br>12.5<br>Light indicator<br>10 (red)<br>52 30 40 40<br>Stability indicator<br>(green)<br>Optical axis Sensitivity adjuster Two, 6.5 dia.<br>20<br>11.3 14<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.** **2** ## Terms and Conditions Agreement ## Read and understand this catalog. Please read and understand this catalog before purchasing the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments. ## Warranties. 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NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM. ## Programmable Products. Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product, or any consequence thereof. ## Performance Data. Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials 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 user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability. ## 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 part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product. ## Errors and Omissions. Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions. **In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.** ## **OMRON Corporation** ## **Industrial Automation Company** 2015.9 **http://www.ia.omron.com/** (c)Copyright OMRON Corporation 2015 All Right Reserved.
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