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E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
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Super Dual Fiber Sensors
E3X-MDA
The remarkable, new-dimension
2-channel amplifiers
• The thinnest profile in the industry, at only 5 mm per
channel.
• AND/OR control output.
• Flexible control from the Mobile Console.
Please read and understand this catalog before purchasing
the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if
you have any questions or comments.
Ordering Information
■ Amplifier Units
Amplifier Units with Cables
Amplifier Units with Connectors
■ Amplifier Unit Connectors (Order Separately)
Item
Appearance
Functions
Model
NPN output
PNP output
2-channel models
AND/OR output
E3X-MDA11
E3X-MDA41
Item
Appearance
Functions
Model
NPN output
PNP output
2-channel models
AND/OR output
E3X-MDA6
E3X-MDA8
Item
Appearance
Cable length
No. of conductors
Model
Master Connector
2 m
3
E3X-CN11
4
E3X-CN21
Slave Connector
1
E3X-CN12
2
E3X-CN22
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Combining Amplifier Units and Connectors
Amplifier Units and Connectors are sold separately. Refer to the following tables when placing an order.
When Using 5 Amplifier Units
■ Mobile Console (Order Separately)
Note:Use the E3X-MC11-S Mobile Console for the E3X-DA-S/MDA-series Amplifier Units. Other Mobile Consoles cannot be used.
■ Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Bracket
End Plate
Amplifier Unit
Applicable Connector (Order Separately)
Model
NPN output
PNP output
Master Connector
Slave Connector
2-channel models
E3X-MDA6
E3X-MDA8
+
E3X-CN21 (4-wire)
E3X-CN22 (2-wire)
Amplifier Units (5 Units)
+
1 Master Connector + 4 Slave Connectors
Appearance
Model
Remarks
E3X-MC11-S
(model number of set)
Mobile Console with Head, Ca-
ble, and AC adapter provided as
accessories
E3X-MC11-C1-S
Mobile Console
E3X-MC11-H1
Head
E39-Z12-1
Cable (1.5 m)
Appearance
Model
Quantity
E39-L143
1
Appearance
Model
Quantity
PFP-M
1
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
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Specifications
■ Ratings/Characteristics
Amplifier Units
*1: When differential output is selected for the output setting, the second channel output is 200 µs for operation and reset respectively.
*2: Communications are disabled if the detection mode is selected during super-high-speed mode, and the communications functions for mutual
interference prevention and the Mobile Console will not function.
*3: Mutual interference prevention can be used for up to 5 Units (10 channels) if power tuning is enabled.
Type
2-channel models
Model NPN output
E3X-MDA11
E3X-MDA6
Item
PNP output
E3X-MDA41
E3X-MDA8
Light source (wavelength)
Red LED (635 nm)
Supply voltage
12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p) 10% max.
Power consumption
1,080 mW max.
(current consumption: 45 mA max. at power supply voltage of 24 VDC)
Control output
Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC; open collector;
load current: 50 mA max.; residual voltage: 1 V max.
Circuit protection
Reverse polarity for power supply connection, output short-circuit
Response
time
Super-
high-
speed
mode
NPN
130 µs*1 for operation and reset respectively
PNP
Standard mode
1 ms for operation and reset respectively
High-resolution mode
4 ms for operation and reset respectively
Sensitivity setting
Teaching or manual method
Functions
Power tuning
Light emission power and reception gain, digital control method
Timer function
Select from OFF-delay, ON-delay, or one-shot timer.
1 ms to 5 s (1 to 20 ms set in 1-ms increments, 20 to 200 ms set in 10-ms increments,
200 ms to 1 s set in 100-ms increments, and 1 to 5 s set in 1 s-increments)
Automatic power control
(APC)
High-speed control method for emission current
Zero-reset
Display can be reset to zero when required (negative values can be displayed).
Initial reset
Settings can be returned to defaults as required.
Mutual interference
prevention
Possible for up to 9 Units (18 channels)*2, *3
I/O settings
Output setting (Select from channel 2 output, AND, OR, leading edge sync, falling edge sync, or differ-
ential output)
Display
Operation indicator for channel 1 (orange), Operation indicator for channel 2 (orange)
Digital display
Select from the following: Incident level for channel 1 + incident level for channel 2, Incident level +
threshold, incident level percentage + threshold, incident light peak level + no incident light bottom level,
minimum incident light peak level + maximum no incident light bottom level, long bar display, incident
level + peak hold, incident level + channel
Display orientation
Switching between normal/reversed display is possible.
Ambient illumination
(receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 10,000 lux max.
Sunlight:
20,000 lux max.
Ambient temperature
Operating: Groups of 1 to 2 Amplifiers: −25°C to 55°C
Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifiers: −25°C to 50°C
Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifiers: −25°C to 45°C
(with no icing or condensation)
Storage:
−30°C to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance
20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Vibration resistance (destruction)
10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hrs each in X, Y and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction)
500 m/s2, for 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Enclosure rating
IEC 60529 IP50 (with Protective Cover attached)
Connection method
Prewired cable
Standard connector
Weight (packed state)
Approx. 100 g
Approx. 55 g
Materials
Case
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Cover
Polycarbonate (PC)
Accessories
Instruction sheet
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Amplifier Unit Connectors
Mobile Console
Item
E3X-CN11/21/22
E3X-CN12
Rated current
2.5 A
Rated voltage
50 V
Contact resistance
20 mΩ max. (20 mVDC max., 100 mA max.)
(The figure is for connection to the Amplifier Unit and the adjacent Connector. It does not include the conductor resistance
of the cable.)
No. of insertions
(destruction)
50 times
(The figure for the number of insertions is for connection to the Amplifier Unit and the adjacent Connector.)
Materials
Housing
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Contacts
Phosphor bronze/gold-plated nickel
Weight (packed state)
Approx. 55 g
Approx. 25 g
Item
E3X-MC11-S
Supply voltage
Charged with AC adapter
Connection method
Connected via adapter
Weight (packed state) Approx. 580 g (Console only: 120 g)
Refer to Operation Manual provided with the Mobile Console for de-
tails.
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
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Ordering Information: Fiber Units
■ Through-beam Fiber Units
Note 1.
Indicates models that allow free cutting. Models without this mark do not allow free cutting.
2. The size of standard sensing object is the same as the fiber core diameter (lens diameter for models with lens).
3. The values for the minimum sensing object are representative values that indicate values obtained in standard mode with the sensing dis-
tance and sensitivity set to optimum values.
Long-distance Fiber Units
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
M4
E3X-MDA
1.4-mm dia.
(0.01-mm dia.)
E32-T11L
25 mm
3-mm dia.
E3X-MDA
E32-T12L
M3
E3X-MDA
0.9-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T21L
10 mm
2-mm dia.; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
E32-T22L
M14; with lens; ide-
al for explosion-
proof applications
E3X-MDA
10-mm dia.
E32-T17L
25 mm
: High-resolution mode
: Super-high-speed mode
: Standard mode
M4 screw
350 (840)
1,100 (2,600)*1
870 (2,000)
3-mm dia.
350
1,100
870
M3 screw
340
260
100
2-mm dia.
340
260
100
M14 screw
13,000
10,000
4,000
Conventional Fiber
Flexible Fiber
Conventional fiber uses just one core and
one cladding section. Bending the fiber
may break it or reduce the light intensity.
Flexible fiber contains multiple independent cores
all surrounded by cladding. The fiber can be bent
without breaking or reducing the light intensity.
Core
Cladding
Flexible fiber models are indicated by an
"R" at the end of the model number.
Flexible fiber contains multiple cores.
These cores are all surrounded by cladding,
giving a minimum bending radius of 1 mm.
The fiber can be bent at right angles without
affecting the light intensity. Handle it just like
any other cable.
A Wide Range of Flexible Fibers for Easy Installation without Loss of Light Intensity
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
General-purpose Fiber Units
* The optical fiber is 2 m long on each side, so the sensing distance is 4,000 mm.
Fiber Units with Thin Heads
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
M4
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-TC200
25 mm
M4
E3X-MDA
E32-T11R
1 mm
M4
Fiber sheath mate-
rial: fluororesin
E3X-MDA
E32-T11U
4 mm
3-mm dia.
E3X-MDA
E32-T12R
1 mm
M3
Possible to mount
the E39-F5 Reflec-
tive Side-view Con-
version Attachment
E3X-MDA
E32-TC200A
25 mm
M3; for detecting
minute sensing ob-
jects
E3X-MDA
0.5-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-TC200E
10 mm
M3
E3X-MDA
E32-T21R
1 mm
M4 screw
500 (3,700)
200 (1,500)
650 (4,000)*
M4 screw
140 (970)
350 (2,400)
450 (3,100)
M4 screw
180 (930)
580 (3,000)*
450 (2,300)
3-mm dia.
140
350
450
M3 screw
180
450
580
M3 screw
50
130
170
M3 screw
75
100
30
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
2-mm dia.; for de-
tecting minute
sensing objects
E3X-MDA
0.5-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T22
10 mm
2-mm dia.; for de-
tecting minute
sensing objects
E3X-MDA
E32-T22R
1 mm
1.2-mm dia.; with
sleeve
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-TC200B
E32-TC200B4
25 mm
0.9-mm dia.; with
sleeve
E3X-MDA
0.5-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-TC200F
E32-TC200F4
10 mm
2-mm dia.
50
130
170
2-mm dia.
75
100
30
1.2-mm dia.
M4 screw
90 mm (40 mm) ( ): E32-
TC200B4
200
500
650
M3 screw
0.9-mm dia.
90 mm (40 mm) ( ): E32-
TC200F4
50
130
170
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Flexible Fiber Units (Resists Breaking) (R4)
* The optical fiber is 2 m long on each side, so the sensing distance is 4,000 mm.
Side-view Fiber Units
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Ideal for mounting
on moving sections
(R4)
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T11
4 mm
E3X-MDA
0.5-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T21
E3X-MDA
E32-T22B
M4 screw
180 (930)
580 (3,000)
450 (2,300)
M3 screw
45
110
150
1.5-mm dia.
45
110
150
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Long distance;
space-saving
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T14L
25 mm
Space-saving
E3X-MDA
E32-T14LR
1 mm
Suitable for detect-
ing minute sensing
objects; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
0.5-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T24
10 mm
Suitable for detect-
ing minute sensing
objects; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
E32-T24R
1 mm
Screw-mounting
type
E3X-MDA
4-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T14
25 mm
3-mm dia.
120
300
390
3-mm dia.
50
130
170
1-mm dia.
70
100
30
1-mm dia.
35
27
10
2,900
2,200
900
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Chemical-resistant Fiber Units
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Fluororesin-cov-
ered; round head
that resists water
drops
E3X-MDA
4-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T11F
4 mm
Fluororesin-cov-
ered; withstands
chemicals and
harsh environ-
ments
(operating ambient
temperature:
−30°C to 70°C)
E3X-MDA
4-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T12F
40 mm
Fluororesin-cov-
ered; withstands
chemicals and
harsh environ-
ments; side-view
(operating ambient
temperature:
−30°C to 70°C)
E3X-MDA
3-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T14F
Fluororesin; with-
stands chemicals
and harsh environ-
ments
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 200°C)
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T81F-S
10 mm
7.2-mm dia.
1,600
1,300
520
5-mm dia.
2,600
2,000
800
5-mm dia.
320
250
100
6-mm dia.
600
460
190
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Heat-resistant Fiber Units
*1: For continuous operation, use the products within a temperature range of −40°C to 130°C.
*2: Indicates the heat-resistant temperature at the fiber tip.
Fiber Unit with Slot Sensor
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Resists 150°C*1; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: fluororesin
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 150°C)
E3X-MDA
1.5-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T51
35 mm
Resists 200°C; flex-
ible (R10); fiber
sheath material:
fluororesin
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 200°C)
E3X-MDA
1.0-mm dia.
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-T81R-S
10 mm
Resists 350°C*2,
with spiral tube;
high mechanical
strength; fiber
sheath material:
stainless steel
(operating ambient
temperature:
−60°C to 350°C)
E3X-MDA
E32-T61-S
25 mm
Side-view; resists
150°C*1; suitable
for detecting minute
sensing objects; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: fluororesin
(operating ambient
temperature:
–40°C to 150°C)
E3X-MDA
E32-T54
35 mm
Resists 200°C*2; L-
shaped; fiber
sheath material:
stainless steel
E3X-MDA
1.7-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T84S-S
25 mm
M4 screw
650
500
200
M4 screw
230 (1,700)
180 (1,300)
70 (520)
M4 screw
390 (3,000)
300 (2,200)
120 (900)
2-mm dia.
190
150
60
3-mm dia.
1,100
870
350
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Suitable for film
sheet detection; no
optical axis adjust-
ment required;
easy to mount
E3X-MDA
4-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-G14
25 mm
10
10
10
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Fiber Units with a Narrow Vision Field
Area-sensing Fiber Units
*1: These figures are for a sensing distance of 300 mm. (Figures for the diameter of sensing objects are in the still state.)
*2: These figures are ones for which detection is possible in each sensing area at a digital incident level of 1,000.
(Figures for the diameter of sensing objects are in the still state.)
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Suitable for detect-
ing wafers
E3X-MDA
1.7-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T22S
25 mm
Side-view; suitable
for detecting wafers
E3X-MDA
2-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-T24S
10 mm
3-mm dia.
1,600
1,250
500
3.5 × 3-mm dia.
1,100
870
350
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
(Parentheses: With E39-F1 Lens
Unit)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object)
(Parentheses:
Opaque object)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Multi-point detec-
tion (4-head)
E3X-MDA
2-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-M21
25 mm
Detects in a 30-mm
area
E3X-MDA
(0.3-mm dia.)*1
E32-T16W
10 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-T16WR
1 mm
Side-view; suitable
for applications with
limited spatial
depth
E3X-MDA
(0.2-mm dia.)*1
E32-T16J
10 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-T16JR
1 mm
Suitable for detect-
ing over a 10-mm
area; long distance
E3X-MDA
(0.6-mm dia.)*2
E32-T16
25 mm
Stable for detecting
minute sensing ob-
jects in a wide area
E3X-MDA
(0.2-mm dia.)*1
E32-T16P
10 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-T16PR
1 mm
M3 screw
470
360
140
30 mm
1,400
1,100
450
30 mm
1,100
860
340
11 mm
800
650
260
11 mm
600
480
190
10 mm
2,400
1,800
740
11 mm
970
750
300
11 mm
730
560
220
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■ Fiber Units with Reflective Sensors
Note 1.
Indicates models that allow free cutting. Models without this mark do not allow free cutting.
2. The values for the minimum sensing object are representative values that indicate values obtained in standard mode with the sensing dis-
tance and sensitivity set to optimum values.
3. When set to the maximum sensitivity setting, internal light reflection may cause the sensor to detect incident light. In such case, use adjust
the threshold either manually or using teaching.
Long-distance Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
General-purpose Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
M6
E3X-MDA
500×500
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D11L
25 mm
3-mm dia.; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
300×300
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D12
M4
E3X-MDA
200×200
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D21L
10 mm
3-mm dia.; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
E32-D22L
Square head, su-
per-long distance
E3X-MDA
300×300
E32-D16
4 mm
M6 screw
400
270
110
3-mm dia.
230
160
70
M4 screw
130
85
35
3-mm dia.
130
85
35
17.5 mm
40 to 490
40 to 600
40 to 240
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
M6
E3X-MDA
400×400
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-DC200
25 mm
M6
E3X-MDA
300×300
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D11R
1 mm
M6
Fiber sheath mate-
rial: fluororesin
E3X-MDA
E32-D11U
4 mm
3-mm dia.
E3X-MDA
E32-D12R
1 mm
M3; small diameter
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-DC200E
10 mm
M3; small diameter
E3X-MDA
50×50
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D21R
1 mm
3-mm dia.; small di-
ameter
E3X-MDA
E32-D22R
M6 Screw
300
210
90
M6 screw
300
170
50
M6 screw
170
125
50
3-mm dia.
170
120
50
M3 screw
80
55
22
M3 screw
30
22
8
3-mm dia.
30
22
8
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Fiber Units with Thin Heads
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Flexible Fiber Units (Resists Breaking) (R4)
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
2.5-mm dia.; with
sleeve
E3X-MDA
400×400
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-DC200B
E32-DC200B4
25 mm
1.2-mm dia.; with
sleeve
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-DC200F
E32-DC200F4
10 mm
0.8-mm dia.; for de-
tecting minute
sensing objects
E3X-MDA
25×25
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D33
4 mm
0.5-mm dia.; for de-
tecting very minute
sensing objects
E3X-MDA
E32-D331
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Ideal for
mounting
on moving
sections
(R4)
E3X-MDA
300×300
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D11
4 mm
E3X-MDA
50×50
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D21
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D21B
E3X-MDA
50×50
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D22B
2.5-mm dia.
M6 screw
90 mm (40 mm)
( ): E32-
DC200B4
300
210
90
1.2-mm dia.
M3 screw
90 mm (40 mm)
( ): E32-
DC200F4
80
55
22
3-mm
dia.
0.8-mm
dia.
16
10
4
2-mm
dia.
0.5-mm
dia.
3
2
0.8
M6 screw
170
125
50
M3 screw
30
22
8
M4 screw
70
50
20
1.5-mm dia.
30
22
8
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Coaxial Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Side-view Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Chemical-resistant Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
M6 coaxial; high-
precision positioning
E3X-MDA
500×500
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-CC200
25 mm
3-mm dia.; small di-
ameter; coaxial;
high-precision posi-
tioning
E3X-MDA
300×300
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D32L
M3 coaxial; high-
precision positioning
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-C31
M3 coaxial; high-
precision positioning
E3X-MDA
50×50
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-C41
2-mm dia. coaxial;
high-precision posi-
tioning
E3X-MDA
E32-C42
2-mm dia. coaxial;
high-precision posi-
tioning
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D32
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
6-mm dia.; long dis-
tance
E3X-MDA
200×200
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D14L
25 mm
6-mm dia.
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D14LR
1 mm
2-mm dia.; small di-
ameter; space-sav-
ing
E3X-MDA
50×50
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D24
10 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-D24R
1 mm
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Fluororesin-cov-
ered; withstands
chemicals and harsh
environments (oper-
ating ambient tem-
perature:
−30°C to 70°C
E3X-MDA
200×200
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D12F
40 mm
M6 screw
300
210
90
3-mm dia.
150
100
45
M3 screw
75
50
22
M3 screw
35
22
8
2-mm dia.
35
22
8
2-mm dia.
75
52
22
6-mm dia.
110
80
36
6-mm dia.
45
33
14
2-mm dia.
30
22
8
2-mm dia.
15
10
4
6-mm dia.
95
70
30
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Heat-resistant Fiber Units
*1: Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
*2: For continuous operation, use the products within a temperature range of −40°C to 130°C.
*3: Indicates the heat-resistant temperature at the fiber tip.
Area-sensing Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Retroreflective Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*1
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Resists 150°C*2; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: fluororesin
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 150°C)
E3X-MDA
200×200
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D51
35 mm
Resists 200°C*3; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: fluororesin
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 200°C)
E3X-MDA
E32-D81R-S
10 mm
Resists 350°C*3; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: stainless steel
(operating ambient
temperature:
−60°C to 350°C)
E3X-MDA
E32-D61-S
25 mm
Resists 400°C*3; fi-
ber sheath materi-
al: stainless steel
(operating ambient
temperature:
−40°C to 400°C)
E3X-MDA
100×100
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D73-S
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Side-view; detec-
tion over wide ar-
eas
E3X-MDA
300×300
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-D36P1
25 mm
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing ob-
ject: Gold wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Transparent object
detection
E3X-MDA
35-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-R21
+
E39-R3
(Attachment)
10 mm
Transparent object
detection (operat-
ing ambient tem-
perature: −25°C to
55°C); degree of
protection:
IEC60529 IP66
E3X-MDA
35-mm dia.
(0.2-mm dia.)
E32-R16
+
E39-R1
(Attachment)
25 mm
M6 screw
230
165
72
M6 screw
90
63
27
M6 screw
90
60
27
M4 screw 1.25-mm
dia.
60
40
18
150
100
45
M6 screw Reflector
E39-R3
10 to 250
10 to 250
10 to 250
Reflector
E39-R1
150 to 1,500
150 to 1,500
150 to 1,500
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Limited-reflective Fiber Units
* Values are sensed for white paper (standard sensing object).
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)*
Standard object
(min. sensing ob-
ject: Gold wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Suitable for posi-
tioning liquid crystal
glass
E3X-MDA
100×100
Soda glass with re-
flection factor of 7%
E32-L16
25 mm
Suitable for posi-
tioning liquid crystal
glass
E3X-MDA
E32-L56E1
E32-L56E2
35 mm
Suitable for posi-
tioning liquid crystal
glass (Resists
300°C)
E3X-MDA
E32-L66
25 mm
Liquid crystal glass,
mounting detec-
tion, small
E3X-MDA
25×25
(0.005-mm dia.)
E32-L24S
10 mm
Detects wafers and
small differences in
height; (operating
ambient tempera-
ture: −40°C to
105°C); degree of
protection:
IEC60529 IP50
E3X-MDA
E32-L24L
10 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-L25L
Detects wafers and
small differences in
height; degree of
protection:
IEC60529 IP50
E3X-MDA
E32-L25
25 mm
E3X-MDA
E32-L25A
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
4 to 12
4 to 12
4 to 12
5 to 18
5 to 18
5 to 18
0 to 4
0 to 4
0 to 4
4±2
4±2
4±2
7.2±1.8
7.2±1.8
7.2±1.8
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Fluid-level Detection Fiber Units
Mapping Sensors (Through-beam)
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Fluid contact type:
unbendable section
L 150 mm, 350 mm
(two types); (oper-
ating ambient tem-
perature: −40°C to
200°C)
E3X-MDA
---
Pure water at
25°C
E32-D82F1
E32-D82F2
40 mm
Tube-mounting
type; Light ON
when fluid is
present; minimal in-
fluence from bub-
bles and water
drops
E3X-MDA
Applicable tube: Transparent tube
Tube diameter: 3.2, 6.4, or 9.5 mm
(Tube must be FEP or material with
equivalent transparency; recom-
mended wall thickness: 1 mm)
E32-A01
4 mm
Tube-mounting
type; light ON when
fluid is present;
minimal influence
from bubbles and
water drops
E3X-MDA
Applicable tube: Transparent tube
Tube diameter: 6 to 13 mm
(Tube must be FEP or material with
equivalent transparency; recom-
mended wall thickness: 1 mm)
E32-A02
Tube-mounting
type; dense mount-
ing to detect level
differences of 4 mm
E3X-MDA
Applicable tube: Transparent tube
Tube diameter: 8 to 10 mm
(Tube must be FEP or material with
equivalent transparency; recom-
mended wall thickness: 1 mm)
E32-L25T
10 mm
Tube-mounting
type; unlimited tube
diameter; minimal
influence from bub-
bles and water
drops
E3X-MDA
Applicable tube: Transparent tube
Tube diameter: No restriction
(Tube must be FEP or material with
equivalent transparency)
E32-D36F
4 mm
Features
Appearance
Applicable
Amplifier Unit
Sensing distance (mm)
Standard object
(min. sensing
object: Gold
wire)
Model
Permissi-
ble bend-
ing radius
Super-narrow vi-
sion field; side-
view; opening an-
gle: 1.5°; simple
adjustment
E3X-MDA
2-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-A03
1 mm
Super-narrow vi-
sion field; small;
side-view; opening
angle: 3°; simple
adjustment
E3X-MDA
1.2-mm dia.
(0.1-mm dia.)
E32-A04
10 mm
L
3-mm dia.
750
580
250
2-mm dia.
300
220
100
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Output Circuits
NPN Output
Note 1. Time Charts for Timer Settings (T: Set Time)
2. Control Output (AND, OR, Sync) and Time Chart for Timer Settings (T: Set Time)
Model
Mode se-
lector
Timing chart
Mode
selector
Output circuit
E3X-MDA11
E3X-MDA6
LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Light ON
DARK ON
(D/ON)
Dark ON
Incident light
No incident light
Operation
indicator (orange)
ON
OFF
Output
transistor
ON
OFF
Load (relay)
Operate
Release
(Between brown
and black)
CH1/
CH2
Display
Operation indicator
(orange) ch 2
Photo-
electric
Sensor
main
circuit
Brown
Black
Load
Control
output 1
Blue
12 to
24 VDC
Operation indicator
(orange)
ch 1
Load
Control
output 2
Orange
Incident light
No incident light
Operation
indicator (orange)
ON
OFF
Output
transistor
ON
OFF
Load (relay)
Operate
Release
(Between brown
and black)
CH1/
CH2
ON delay
OFF delay
One-shot
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L-ON
D-ON
T
T
Incident light
No incident light
L-ON
D-ON
T
T
Incident light
No incident light
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L-ON
D-ON
T
T
Incident light
No incident light
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
CH1
CH2
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OUT
(sync)
OUT
(OR)
OUT
(AND)
T
CH1
CH2
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
(AND)
OFF delay
(AND)
ON delay
(AND)
T
T
T
One-shot
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
PNP Output
Note 1. Time Charts for Timer Settings (T: Set Time)
2. Control Output (AND, OR, Sync) and Time Chart for Timer Settings (T: Set Time)
Model
Mode se-
lector
Timing chart
State of
output
transistor
Output circuit
E3XMDA41
E3X-MDA8
LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Light ON
DARK ON
(D/ON)
Dark ON
CH1/
CH2
Incident light
No incident light
Operation
indicator (orange)
ON
OFF
Output
transistor
ON
OFF
Load (relay)
Operate
Release
(Between blue
and black)
Photo-
electric
Sensor
main
circuit
Brown
Black
Load
Control
output 1
Blue
12 to
24 VDC
Load
Control
output 2
Orange
Display
Operation indicator
(orange) ch 2
Operation indicator
(orange)
ch 1
CH1/
CH2
Incident light
No incident light
Operation
indicator (orange)
ON
OFF
Output
transistor
ON
OFF
Load (relay)
Operate
Release
(Between blue
and black)
ON delay
OFF delay
One-shot
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L-ON
D-ON
T
T
Incident light
No incident light
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L-ON
D-ON
T
T
Incident light
No incident light
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L-ON
D-ON
T
Incident light
No incident light
T
CH1
CH2
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OUT
(sync)
OUT
(OR)
OUT
(AND)
T
CH1
CH2
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
(AND)
OFF delay
(AND)
ON delay
(AND)
T
T
T
One-shot
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Nomenclature
■ Amplifier Units
Adjustment Methods
1. Setting the Operation Mode
The operation mode is set in SET mode. Refer to 5. Setting Func-
tions in SET Mode on page 21.
Set the Channel Selector to the desired channel before making any
adjustments or settings. This is true for all adjustments and settings.
2. Adjusting the Power (RUN Mode)
The current incident light level can be adjusted to near the power
tuning target value (default: 2,000).
Confirm that the MODE key setting is PTUN (power tuning). The
default setting is PTUN. Refer to 5. Setting Functions in SET Mode
on page 21.
* Setting Errors
An error has occurred if one of the following displays appears after
the progress bar is displayed.
Note:Press the DOWN key right after pressing the MODE key.
3. Setting Thresholds Manually
(RUN Mode)
A threshold can be set manually. A threshold value can also be fine-
tuned using manual setting after teaching.
* Even if the display method for display switching is changed, the
threshold will appear on the sub-display when the key is pressed.
UP
DOWN
MODE
Lock Button
Locks the fiber.
Operation Keys
Function setting operations
Channel Selector
Mode Selector
Use to select SET or RUN mode.
ON when output is ON.
OFF when output is OFF.
Sub-Display (Green)
Threshold, function
settings, etc.
Main Display (Red)
Incident level,
function, etc.
E3X-MDA@
Operation Indicator
for Channel 2
(orange)
Operation Indicator
for Channel 1
(orange)
ON when output is ON.
OFF when output is OFF.
3 s
MODE
RUN
Release the key after
the progress bar
is displayed.
The Power Tuning indicator
will light when the adjustment
has been completed.
Light level
Threshold (default)
PTUN
Progress bar
Display changes after
specific time.
Power tuning
target value
Light level
Threshold
Set the Mode Se-
lector to RUN.
(Factory-set to RUN)
Display
Error
Action
Over Error
The incident light
level is too low for
the power tuning
target value.
The power will not be
tuned. The power can
be increased up to ap-
proximately 5 times
the incident light value.
Bottom Error
The incident light
level is too high
for the power tun-
ing target value.
The power will be
tuned to the minimum
level. The power can
be decreased down to
approximately 1/25th
the incident light value.
DOWN
MODE
3 s
The Power Tuning indicator
will go out when the default
setting has been restored.
"OFF" will flash twice.
To restore the default
power settings:
PTUN
OFF
Light level
Threshold
Press together (see note).
PTUN
OVER
Flashes twice
PTUN
BOTM
Flashes twice
UP
DOWN
Light level
Increases threshold.
Decreases threshold.
Threshold (default)
RUN
Set the Mode Se-
lector to RUN.
(Factory-set to RUN)
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
4. Teaching the Threshold Value
(SET Mode)
* There are four methods that can be used for teaching, as described
below. Use the method most suitable for the application.
* An error has occurred if OVER, LO, or NEAR is displayed on the
sub-display. Repeat the operation from the beginning.
4-1. Setting the Threshold at Maximum
Sensitivity
The threshold can be set at the maximum sensitivity. This method is
ideal when using a Through-beam Fiber Unit to detect workpieces
so that detection is not influenced to any great degree by dust and
other environmental factors.
4-2. Teaching a Through-beam Fiber Unit
without a Workpiece
A value about 6% less than the incident light level can be set as the
threshold value. This method is ideal when detecting very small dif-
ferences in light level, such as when detecting very fine workpieces
or transparent workpieces like transparent fibers.
4-3. Teaching a Reflective Fiber Unit without
a Workpiece
A value about 6% greater than the incident light level can be set as
the threshold value. This method is ideal when using a Reflective
Fiber Unit to detect workpieces so that detection is not influenced to
any great degree by dust and other environmental factors.
4-4. Teaching With and Without a Workpiece
Teaching can be performed twice, once with and once without a
workpiece, and the value between the two measured value can be
set as the threshold.
UP
DOWN
SET
The threshold value that
was set will flash twice.
Light level
Threshold
FULL
Threshold
The previous display will
return when the setting
has been completed.
Light level
Threshold
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
Either for 3 s
UP
DOWN
RUN
"- - - -" will be displayed.
With no workpiece:
The previous display will
return when the setting
has been completed.
The set threshold
value will flash twice.
Threshold
TECH
- - - -
Light level
Threshold
THRU
Threshold
Either for 1 s
To RUN
Light level
SET
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
SET
"- - - -" will be displayed.
With no workpiece:
The previous display will
return when the setting
has been completed.
The set threshold
value will flash twice.
Light level
Threshold
TECH
- - - -
Light level
Threshold
RFCH
Threshold
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
Either for 1 s
Either for 3 s
UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
Workpiece
SET
"- - - -" will be displayed.
With a workpiece:
The previous display will
return when the setting
has been completed.
The set threshold
value will flash twice.
Light level
Threshold
TECH
- - - -
Light level
Threshold
RFCH
Threshold
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
With no workpiece:.
Either for 1 s
Either for 1 s
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5. Setting Functions in SET Mode
* The default settings are shown in the transition boxes between functions.
UP
DOWN
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
*1
MODE Key
UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
MODE
L-PE
D-BT
L-BT
D-PE
PEAK
CH1 light level
UP
DOWN
MODE
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
SET
Dark ON
Light ON
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
Light Level and Threshold Display
Switch to desired
function.
Detection
Changes the setting.
Operation
mode
Standard mode
Super-high-speed mode
High-resolution mode
Timer
(To use the timer function)
OFF-delay timer
Timer disabled
ON-delay timer
One-shot timer
Time
Enables the timer.
20 to 200 ms
200 ms to 1 s
5-ms increments
1 to 20 ms 1-ms increments
100-ms increments
1 to 5 s
1-s increments
Setting range: 1 to 5,000 ms
Display
switch
(To change the display method)
(To change the function of the MODE key during operation)
Executes a zero reset.
Executes power tuning.
Power tuning
target value
Setting range: 100 to 3,900 (increments of 100)
Maximum power
Display
orientation
(To reverse the orientation of the display.)
Up/down reversed display
Normal display
*1 The display will be switched as shown below.
Light levels for channels 1 and 2
Light level
Threshold
The incident light level and the threshold value.
% light level Threshold
The incident light level as a percentage of the
threshold value and the threshold value.
The incident light peak level and no incident light
bottom level.
(Refreshed when output turns ON or OFF.)
Detection status
Analog bar display. The current detection status is
displayed as an analog bar. The bar will lengthen
from the right as ON status is reached.
(ON: Red; OFF: Green)
The current incident light level and the peak
incident light level.
Light level
Light level Peak light level
The incident light level and the channel.
Light level
Channel
CH2 light level
The min. incident light peak level and max. incident
light bottom level, showing min. width of light level
change. (Refreshed when output turns ON/OFF
ten times.)
Fixed
interval
Teaching: Refer to 4. Teaching the Threshold Value (SET Mode) on page 20.
Refer to 1. Setting the Operation Mode on page 19.
Refer to 2. Adjusting the Power
(RUN Mode) on page 19.
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
UP
DOWN
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
UP
DOWN
MODE
Timer
5-ms increments
1 to 20 ms
1-ms increments
100-ms increments
1 to 5 s
1-s increments
Setting range: 1 to 5,000 ms
Output
setting
(To change the output content of channel 2)
Timer disabled
Timer enabled
Timer time
Sets the timer for the output of
either AND or OR, depending
Timer disabled
OFF delay timer
ON delay timer
is selected, the one-shot timer is automati-
cally set, i.e., the timer function cannot be
selected.
Output for each channel
Output when the output is ON for
both channels 1 and 2.
Output when the output is ON for
either channel 1 or channel 2.
Rising edge sync. Output if channel
1 is ON when channel 2 changes
from OFF to ON.
Falling edge sync. Output if
channel 1 is ON when channel 2
changes from ON to OFF.
Operates according to the differ-
ence between channels (channel 1
- channel 2). The difference value
is used for both threshold and out-
put judgement execution.
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‘6. Convenient Functions
6-1. Zeroing the Digital Display
The incident light level on the digital display can be set to 0.
* Change the function to 0rst (zero reset) with the MODE key. The
default setting is PTUN.
6-2. Locking the Keys
All key operations can be disabled.
Note:Press the DOWN or UP key right after pressing the MODE key.
6-3. Initializing Settings
All settings can be returned to their original default settings.
3 s
MODE
3 s
MODE
DOWN
MODE
RUN
To reset to 0 again:
To return to original value
for incident light level:
Set the Mode Selector
to RUN
Factory setting
3 s
Press together (see note).
MODE
MODE
UP
UP
RUN
"OFF" will flash twice and
key operations will be
enabled.
To release the lock:
"ON" will flash twice and
key operations will be
disabled.
LOC
ON
LOC
OFF
Set the Mode Selector
to RUN.
Factory setting
* If a key is pressed while key operations are locked, "LOC" will flash
twice on the display to indicate that
key operations have been disabled.
3 s
Press together (see note).
3 s
Press together (see note).
MODE
MODE
UP
DOWN
SET
Settings initialized.
Operation canceled.
INIT
NO?
Set the Mode Selector
to SET.
INIT
YES?
UP
DOWN
3 s
Press together (see note).
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Safety Precautions
Note:In addition to the following precautions, please read and ob-
serve the common precautions for the instructions included
with the product.
■ Precautions for Correct Use
Amplifier Unit
Installation
● Operation after Turning Power ON
The Amplifier Unit is ready to operate within 200 ms after the power
supply is turned ON. If the Sensor and load are connected to power
supplies separately, be sure to turn ON the power supply to the Sen-
sor first.
Mounting
● Connecting and Disconnecting Connectors
Mounting Connectors
1. Insert the Master or Slave Connector into the Amplifier Unit until it
clicks into place.
2. Attach the protector seals (provided as accessories) to the sides
of master and slave connectors that are not connected.
Note:Attach the seals to the sides with grooves
Removing Connectors
1. Slide the slave Amplifier Unit(s) for which the Connector is to be
removed away from the rest of the group.
2. After the Amplifier Unit(s) has been separated, press down on the
lever on the Connector and remove it. (Do not attempt to remove
Connectors without separating them from other Amplifier Units
first.)
● Joining and Removing Amplifier Units
Joining Amplifier Units
1. Mount the Amplifier Units one at a time onto the DIN track.
2. Slide the Amplifier Units together, line up the clips, and press the
Amplifier Units together until they click into place.
Separating Amplifier Units
Slide Amplifier Units away from each other, and remove from the
DIN track one at a time. (Do not attempt to remove Amplifier Units
from the DIN track without separating them first.)
Note 1. The specifications for ambient temperature will vary accord-
ing to the number of Amplifier Units used together. For de-
tails, refer to Ratings/Characteristics.
2. Always turn OFF the power supply before joining or separat-
ing Amplifier Units.
● Mounting the End Plate (PFP-M)
An End Plate should be used if there is a possibility of the Amplifier
Unit moving, e.g., due to vibration. If a Mobile Console is going to be
mounted, connect the End Plate in the direction shown in the follow-
ing diagram.
● Mounting the Mobile Console Head
Leave a gap of at least 20 mm between the nearest Amplifier Unit
and the Mobile Console head.
Insert
Seal
Seal
Press down
Remove
Lever
Click into place
End Plate
20 mm
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● Fiber Connection
The E3X Amplifier Unit has a lock button for easy connection of the
Fiber Unit. Connect or disconnect the fibers using the following pro-
cedures:
1. Connection
Open the protective cover, insert the fibers according to the fiber
insertion marks on the side of the Amplifier Unit, and lower the lock
button.
Fibers with E39-F9 Attachment
Fibers That Cannot Be Free-Cut (with Sleeves)
2. Disconnecting Fibers
Remove the protective cover and raise the lock button to pull out the
fibers.
Note 1. To maintain the fiber properties, confirm that the lock is re-
leased before removing the fibers.
2. Be sure to lock or unlock the lock button within an ambient
temperature range between −10°C and 40°C.
Adjustments
● Mutual Interference Protection Function
There may be some instability in the digital display values due to
light from other sensors. If this occurs, decrease the sensitivity (i.e.,
decrease the power or increase the threshold) to perform stable
detection.
● EEPROM Writing Error
If the data is not written to the EEPROM correctly due to a power fail-
ure or static-electric noise, initialize the settings with the keys on the
Amplifier Unit. ERR/EEP will flash on the display when a writing error
has occurred.
● Optical Communications
Several Amplifier Units can be slid together and used in groups. Do
not, however, slide the Amplifier Units or attempt to remove any of
the Amplifier Units during operation.
Other Precautions
● Protective Cover
Always keep the protective cover in place when using the Amplifier
Unit.
● Mobile Console
Use the E3X-MC11-S Mobile Console for the E3X-DA-S-series and
the E3X-MDA series Amplifier Units. Other Mobile Consoles, such
as the E3X-MC11, cannot be used.
Lock button
Fiber
Fiber insertion
mark
Locked
Unlocked
Insertion position
Protective cover
9 mm
Fiber Unit
9 mm
13 mm
9 mm
13 mm
Locked
Unlocked
Protective cover
E3X-MDA Super Dual Fiber Sensors
Dimensions
■ Amplifier Units
Amplifier Units with Cables
E3X-MDA11
MDA41
CH1
CH2
E3X-MDA11
E3X-MDA41
Main display
Sub-display
Vinyl-insulated round cable
Standard length: 2 m*
*Cable Specifications
A 4-dia., 2-conductor (conductor cross-sectional
area: 0.2 mm2; insulation diameter: 1.1 mm)
Second operation indicator
First operation indicator
4.5
10
7
5.65
4.5
3.4
10
Two, 2.4 dia.
4.5
5.65
3.9 x 3
=11.7
12.15
15.1
32.8
3.25
29.8
3.9 x 3 = 11.7
4.3
70
32
12.5
9.9
16
3.4
4.4
34.8
28.1
16
28.1
16
18.7
44.3
Two, M3
The Mounting Bracket can also be used on
this side.
Holes for optical communications
E39-L143 Mounting Bracket (order separately)
(SUS304 stainless)
Two, 3.2-dia. mounting holes
Mounting Holes
With Mounting Bracket Attached
Four, 2.4 dia.
E3X-DA@-S
E3X-MDA@
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Amplifier Units with Connectors
CH1
CH2
E3X-MDA6
E3X-MDA8
Main display
Sub-display
*1 The Mounting Bracket can also be
used on this side.
*2 Cable Diameters
E3X-CN11 (3 conductors)
E3X-CN21 (4 conductors)
E3X-CN22 (2 conductors)
4.0-mm dia.
E3X-CN12 (1 conductor)
2.6-mm dia.
First operation indicator
Second operation indicator
7
4.5
10
5.65
4.5
Four, 2.4 dia.
3.4
3.9 x 3
=11.75
12.15
15.1
32.8
3.25
29.8
3.9 x 3=11.7
4.3
70
8.1
32
12.95
9.9
16
34.8
28.1
18.7
44.3
Holes for optical communications
3.4
4.4
16
Two, M3
10
Two, 2.4 dia.
4.5
5.65
Connector
Dia. A*2
16
28.1
*1
E39-L143 Mounting Bracket (order separately)
(SUS304 stainless)
Two, 3.2-dia. mounting holes
Mounting Holes
With Mounting Bracket Attached
E3X-DA@-S
E3X-MDA@
■ Amplifier Unit Connectors
Master Connectors
Slave Connectors
s
14.4
2.6
6
2.9
10
0.8
8.4
6.8
10.7
30±2
4 dia.
10±2
4
15.1
6
*
*E3X-CN11: A 4-dia., 3-conductor, vinyl-insulated round cable (conductor cross-
sectional area: 0.2 mm2; insulation diameter: 1.1 mm) is used.
E3X-CN21: A 4-dia., 4-conductor, vinyl-insulated round cable (conductor cross-
sectional area: 0.2 mm2; insulation diameter: 1.1 mm) is used.
2000
E3X-CN11
E3X-CN21
+50
0
50+5
0
14.4
2.6
3
6
2.9
10
0.8
8.4
6.8
10.7
2,000
50
30±2
E3X-CN12: 2.6 dia.
E3X-CN22: 4 dia.
10±2
4
15.1
6
*
+5
0
+50
0
E3X-CN12
E3X-CN22
*E3X-CN12: A 2.6-dia., single-conductor, vinyl-insulated round cable (conductor cross-
sectional area: 0.2 mm2; insulation diameter: 1.1 mm) is used.
E3X-CN22: A 4-dia., 2-conductor, vinyl-insulated round cable (conductor cross-
sectional area: 0.2 mm2; insulation diameter: 1.1 mm) is used.
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■ Mobile Console
136
50
52.8
22
Optical communications connection indicator
Sensor
operation
indicator
Main display
Sub-display
RIGHT key
ESC/PWR
key
Operation keys
ENT
key
LEFT
key
UP key
DOWN
key
20
28.8
13.2
31.2
9.9
27.7
17.3
1.2
5.1
12.3
36.7
51.3
5.6
24.3
30.3
31.8
16.3
13.1
(38.2)
10
AC adapter jack
Communications jack
Menu indicators
Channel indicator
M5 ball plunger
Battery
indicators
Channel
buttons
Optical communi-
cations position
Communications jack
E3X-MC11-S
Mobile Console
Mobile Console Head
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