R
2
Distance-setting Photoelectric Sensor E3G-L1/L3
Pin-point Beam, Adjustable Focus
Point and Teach Mode for Reliable
Detection
HTeach mode speeds accurate setup
HSmallest pin-point beam in the industry
allows detection of minute objects
HOptical system achieves stable detection
of objects regardless of glossiness,
color, material, surface irregularities, or
inclination
HConnector and cabled models
HRugged IP67, NEMA 4 enclosure
HSelectable Light-ON/Dark-ON operation
Ordering Information
JSENSORS
Appearance Supply
l
Light source Connection
h
d
Sensing/Setting range Part number
p
p
p
p
y
voltage
g
method
g
/
g
g
NPN PNP
10-30 VDC Red Pre-leaded
Setting range:
3
0
t
o
5
0
m
m
M
a
x
s
e
t
t
i
n
g
Min. setting
5mm 30 mm 50 mm
20 mm E3G-L11 E3G-L12
Connector
Sensing range:
5to50mm
g
g
30 to 50 mm
Max. setting
E3G-L15 E3G-L16
Infrared Pre-leaded
Setting range:
White paper 50 to 200 mm
Min. setting
5mm 50 mm 200 mm
M
a
x
s
e
t
t
i
n
g
30 mm E3G-L31 E3G-L32
Connector
Sensing range:
White paper 5 to 200 mm
Max. setting
E3G-L35 E3G-L36
JCONNECTOR CORDSETS
Shape Description Cable length Part number
S
t
r
a
i
g
h
t
Four-wire, vibration-proof, single-ended
b
l
2 m (6.56 ft) XS3F-M421-402-R
Straight
,
p
,
g
cable 5 m (16.40 ft) XS3F-M421-405-R
R
i
h
t
l
2 m (6.56 ft) XS3F-M422-402-R
Right angle 5 m (16.40 ft) XS3F-M422-405-R
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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JREPLACEMENT PARTS
Mounting brackets Remarks Part number
Provided with E3G-Lj1/-Lj2E39-L139
Provided with E3G-Lj5/-Lj6E39-L140
Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
Sensing method Diffuse
Part number NPN output E3G-L11 E3G-L15 E3G-L31 E3G-L35
PNP output E3G-L12 E3G-L16 E3G-L32 E3G-L36
Setting range 30 to 50 mm (1.18 to 1.97 in)
(Kodak white paper, black paper: 50 x 50 mm)
50 to 200 mm (1.97 to 7.87 in)
(Kodak white paper 50 x 50 mm)
50 to 150 mm (1.97 to 5.91 in)
(black paper 50 x 50 mm)
Sensing range 5 to 50 mm (0.20 to 1.97 in)
(Kodak white paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 50 mm)
5to200mm(0.20to7.87in)
(Kodak white paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 200 mm)
5to150mm(0.20to5.91in)
(black paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 150 mm)
Differential travel 4% max. of sensing distance 10% of sensing distance (typical)
Reflectivity characteristics
(black/white differential)
4% max. of sensing distance 10% max. of sensing distance
(at 50 to 150 mm setting distance)
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (670 nm) Infrared LED (860 nm)
Spot size 1 mm dia. max. (at 38 mm sensing distance) 15 mm dia. max. (at 150 mm sensing distance)
Supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC max. 10% (p-p) ripple
Stabilization on powerup 100 ms
Current consumption 55 mA max. 65 mA max.
Control output 100 mA max. at 30 VDC
Residual voltage: NPN output: 1.2 V max. PNP output: 2.0 V max.
Open collector output (NPN/PNP, differs depending on models)
Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable
Circuit protection Protection from reversed power supply connection, load short--circuit, and mutual interference
Response time Operation or reset: 1.5 ms max. Operation or reset: 2.5 ms max.
Distance setting Teaching (in NORMAL or ZONE mode)
Fine distance adjustment Manual fine threshold adjustment (NORMAL mode: 13 levels/ZONE mode: 5 levels)
Indicator Operation indicator (orange LED), distance indicator (green LED: 8 levels),
threshold indicator (red LED, NORMAL mode: 13 levels/ZONE mode: 5 levels)
Ambient light immunity
(receiver side)
Incandescent lamp: 3,000 !x max./Sunlight: 10,000 !xmax.
Ambient Operating -- 2 5 _Cto55_C(--13_F to 131_F) with no icing or condensation
temperature Storage -- 3 0 _Cto70_C(--22_F to 158_F) with no icing or condensation
Relative
h
i
d
i
Operating 35% to 85% with no condensation
humidity Storage 35% to 95% with no condensation
Insulation resistance 20 M!min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min.
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z axes
Shock resistance 500m/s2, 3 times each in X, Y and Z axes
Degree of protection IEC60529 IP67 (with protective cover) in place
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Specifications Table -- continued from previous page
Sensing method Diffuse
Part number NPN output E3G-L11 E3G-L15 E3G-L31 E3G-L35
PNP output E3G-L12 E3G-L16 E3G-L32 E3G-L36
Connection method Pre-leaded
(standard length: 2 m)
M8 connector Pre-leaded
(standard length: 2 m)
M8 connector
Weight (packed state) Approx. 64 g Approx. 21 g Approx. 64 g Approx. 21 g
Material Case: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate). Lens: Acrylic (PMMA).
Mounting bracket: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Accessories included Mounting bracket (with screws) and instruction sheet
Operation
JOUTPUT CIRCUITS
Output
configuration
NPN PNP
Part number E3G-L11
E3G-L15
E3G-L31
E3G-L35
E3G-L12
E3G-L16
E3G-L32
E3G-L36
Output operation Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON
Timing chart
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
Incident
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
ON
OFF
Incident
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between blue and black)
Incident
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between blue and black)
ON
OFF
Incident
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Mode selector L-ON (Light-ON) D-ON (Dark-ON) L-ON (Light-ON) D-ON (Dark-ON)
Output circuit
JCONNECTOR WIRING
XS3F-M421-402-R
XS3F-M421-405-R
XS3F-M422-402-R
XS3F-M422-405-R
Classification Wire color Connector
pin number
Use
DC Brown 1 Power supply
(+ V)
White 2Pin2isnot
used.
Blue 3Power supply
(0 V)
Black 4Output
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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Engineering Data
JOPERATING RANGE
Distance X (mm)
Operating position Y (mm)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-- 0 . 5
-- 1 . 0
-- 1 . 5
-- 2 . 0
-- 2 . 5
55
30 35 40 45 5025
Setting distance: 30 mm,
40 mm,
50 mm
30 mm
40 mm
50 mm
Operating position Y (mm)
3
2
1
0
-- 1
-- 2
-- 3
10 20 30 40 50 60
Settingdistance: 30mm,40mm,50mm
Target object: Whitepaper50"50mm
40 mm
30 mm
50 mm
X
Y
E3G-L1j(inNORMALMode) E3G-L1j(in ZONE Mode)
Distance X (mm)
Distance X (mm)
4
3
2
1
0
-- 1
-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
250
50 100 150 200
Setting distance: 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
50 mm
100 mm
200 mm
Distance X (mm)
Operating position Y (mm)
5
4
3
2
1
0
-- 1
-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
-- 5
50 100 150 200
Settingdistance: 50mm,100mm,200mm
Target object: White paper 50"50mm
X
Y
100 mm
200 mm
50 mm
E3G-L3j(in ZONE Mode)
E3G-L3j(inNORMALMode)
Operating position Y (mm)
Spot diameter (mm)
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Distance (mm)
30 35 40 45 50
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Distance (mm)
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E3G-L1/L3E3G-L1/L3
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JANGLE CHARACTERISTICS
5
4
3
2
1
0
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-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
-- 5
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Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:30 mm
5
4
3
2
1
0
-- 1
-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
-- 5 -- 4 0 -- 3 0 -- 2 0 -- 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0
Sensing distance variation (%)
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:30 mm
Sensing object
Inclination
angle
Sensing distance variation (%)
Inclination angle "(#)
Sensing object
#"
–"
Inclination
angle
E3G-L1j(Up and Down) E3G-L1j(Left and Right)
Inclination angle "(#)
(Up and Down)
–"
#"
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4
3
2
1
0
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-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
-- 5
-- 4 0 -- 3 0 -- 2 0 -- 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0
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4
3
2
1
0
-- 1
-- 2
-- 3
-- 4
-- 5--40 --30 -- 2 0 -- 1 0 010203040
Inclination angle "(#)
Sensing distance variation (%)
(Left and Right)
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:50 mm
Sensing object
Inclination angle "(#)
#"
–"
Inclination
angle
E3G-L1j(Up and Down) E3G-L1j(Left and Right)
Sensing distance variation (%)
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:50 mm
(Up and Down)
Inclination
angle
#"
–"
Sensing object
Sensing distance variation (%)
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8
6
4
2
0
-- 2
-- 4
-- 6
-- 8
-- 1 0
-- 4 0 -- 3 0 -- 2 0 -- 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:50 mm
Sensing object
10
8
6
4
2
0
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-- 4
-- 6
-- 8
-- 1 0
--40 --30 --20 --10 0 10 20 40
30
Sensing distance variation (%)
Inclination angle "(#)Inclination angle "(#)
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:50 mm
(Up and Down)
Sensing object
Inclination
angle
(Left and Right)
#"
–"
#"
–"
E3G-L3j(Up and Down) E3G-L3j(Left and Right)
Inclination
angle
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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JANGLE CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
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6
4
2
0
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-- 4
-- 6
-- 8
-- 1 0
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8
6
4
2
0
-- 2
-- 4
-- 6
-- 8
-- 1 0
--40 --30 --20 --10 0 10 20 30 40
Sensing distance variation (%)
Sensing distance variation (%)
Inclination angle "(#)Inclination angle "(#)
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:150 mm
Target object: White paper 50 "50 mm
Sensing distance:150 mm
Sensing object
Sensing object
#"
–"
(Up and Down)
Inclination
angle
E3G-L3j(Up and Down) E3G-L3j(Left and Right)
(Left and Right)
Inclination
angle
#"
–"
JTARGET OBJECT SIZE VS. SETTING DISTANCE
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0.3
0.2
0.1
0
30 35 40 45 50
Target object: White paper
Setting distance: 50 mm
Distance (mm)
E3G-L1j
Min. sensing object dia. (mm)
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Target object: White paper
Setting distance: 200 mm
Distance (mm)
E3G-L3j
Min. sensing object dia. (mm)
White paper
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Setting distance: 30 mm
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Setting distance: 50 mm
JCLOSE-RANGE CHARACTERISTICS
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Material
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Material
Sensing distance (mm)
White paper Black paper Black paper
Setting distance: 50 mm
Setting distance: 200 mm
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JSENSING DISTANCE VS. SENSING OBJECT MATERIAL
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FiberboardVeneer Mirror
Sensing distance (mm)
Material
E3G-L3j(at 50 mm Setting Distance)
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120
90
60
30
0
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White
paper
Black
paper
Black
rubber
FiberboardVeneer Mirror
Sensing distance (mm)
Sensing distance (mm)
White
paper
Black
paper
Black
rubber
FiberboardVeneer Mirror
Material
E3G-L3j(at 150 mm Setting Distance)E3G-L3j(at 100 mm Setting Distance)
Material
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
9
Nomenclature
UP/DOWN selector
Selects the switching
direction at threshold.
Operation indicator (Orange)
ON when output is ON.
Distance indicator (Green)
Display the distance relative
to the threshold.
Threshold indicator (Red)
Indicates threshold level.
For teaching or for threshold
adjustment
Operation mode selector
Selects L-ON or D-ON.
NORMAL/ZONE selector
Selects the detection mode.
Mode selector
Selects the mode.
NORM L
ZONE D
ADJ
FAR
SET TEACH
OUT
RUN
SET button
NEAR
Installation
JMOUNTING DIRECTIONS
Non-shiny Targets
Make sure the sensing side of the sensor is parallel with the
surface of the target object. Do not tilt the sensor towards the
target object.
Sensing side
Surface of target object
Shiny Targets
If the target object has a glossy surface, incline the sensor by 5#
to 10#as shown below, provided that the sensor is not influenced
by any background objects.
Glossy object
If there is a mirror--like object below the sensor, the sensor may
not be in stable operation. Tilt the sensor or keep the sensor far
enough away from the mirror--like object to avoid interfering
reflections as shown below.
Target
object
Mirror--like object
Make sure not to install the sensor in the incorrect direction.
Refer to the following.
Target object
Moving direction
Target object
Target object
Moving
directionMoving direction
Correct
Incorrect
Install the sensor as shown in the following if the target object
greatly differs in color or material.
Moving direction Moving direction
Correct Incorrect
E3G-L1/L3E3G-L1/L3
10
JADJUSTMENTS
If the sensor is not in stable operation due to color differences, make a fine adjustment of the threshold level and confirm that the sensor
operates in stable state. Refer to Manual Teaching (Fine Distance Setting.
Adjustment Steps
1Install, wire, and turn on the sensor.
2Perform distance setting (teaching). Refer to Distance Setting (Teaching) below.
3Make a fine adjustment of the threshold, if necessary.
Refer to Manual Teaching (Fine Distance Setting)
4Check that the mode selector is set to RUN.
Distance Setting (Teaching)
Select the most appropriate teaching method in reference to the following descriptions.
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Application
$Teaching without sensing
objects (i.e., Teaching the
background).
$
$
Detection of slight differences
in surface level.
Setting a threshold in the
middle between the
background and sensing object
for operation.
$Detection of glossy objects in
front of the background.
Teaching 1Normal one-point teaching 2Normal two-point teaching 3Zone one-point teaching
Setting method
Press the TEACH button with
the background object.
present.
Sensor
Background
Press the TEACH button with
the background object and
with the target object.
Sensor
Background Background
Sensor
Object
Press the TEACH button with
the background object
(conveyor, etc.).
Background
Sensor
Set threshold
Threshold (a) is set immediately in
front of the background.
Threshold (a) is set approximately
in the middle between the
background and target object.
A pair of thresholds, (a) and (b),
are set.
O
u
t
p
u
t
O
N
r
a
n
g
e
The output is ON between the
sensor and La.
E3G-L
The output is ON between the
sensor and La.
E3G-L
O
b
j
e
c
t
The output is ON between La and
Lb.
E3G-L
ON OFF
D-ON L-ON
O
utput
O
N
range
Threshold a (La)
Background
ON
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ON
Threshold a (La)
Background
Object
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Threshold a (La)
ON Background
Threshold b (Lb)
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ON OFF
OFF
La: Distance equivalent to threshold (a)
Lb: Distance equivalent to threshold (b)
The following settings are also possible:
Setting the maximum sensing distance of the sensor: Maximum distance setting.
Setting the minimum differential travel of the sensor: Minimum distance setting.
Distance from sensor to background must not exceed the values shown below during
normal one-point or zone one-point teaching.
Part number Distance from sensor to background
E3G-L1j32 mm (1.26 in) min.
E3G-L3j55 mm (2.17 in) min.
Maximum sensing distance of E3G-L3 type may differ by color of the target object
when setting distance is more than 150 mm (5.91 in).
Confirm the operation of the sensor before actual operation.
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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JADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
Normal One-point Teaching
Sensor
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Threshold a (La)
E3G-L
Background
ON
Procedure Operation Panel status
1Set the mode selector to TEACH.
N
O
R
M
L
2Set the NORMAL/ZONE mode selector to NORMAL. OUT NORM L
3Press the SET button with the background. The threshold
indicator (red) will turn ON. Threshold indicator
(red) turns ON.
TEACH
ZONE D
NEAR
SET
4Set the mode selector to RUN.
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d
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n
s
O
N
.
ADJ
5Set to L-ON or D-ON mode with the operation mode selector.
L-ON: Output ON between background and sensor.
D-ON: Output OFF between background and sensor. Press
RUN
FAR
Application Example 1
Adjusting the sensor differential travel to the minimum distance.
OUT NORM L
1Set the mode selector to TEACH.
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E
A
C
H
ZONE D
NEAR
SET
2Set the NORMAL/ZONE mode selector to NORMAL. ADJ
T
E
A
C
H
S
E
T
3Set the UP/DOWN selector to down. RUN
FAR
4Press the SET button for 3 s or more. The threshold indicator
(red) will turn ON. Press Press the SET
button for 3 s
Set the
mode selec-
5
The distance indicator (green) will turn ON. This means that
teaching is successful. Set the mode selector to RUN to
complete the teaching operation.
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s
or more.
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tor to RUN.
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6Set to L-ON or D-ON mode with the operation mode selector.
Threshold indicator
(red) turns ON.
Distance indicator
(green) turns ON.
Application Example 2
Setting the sensor to the maximum distance. OUT NORM L
1Set the mode selector to TEACH. ZONE D
NEAR
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E
T
2Set the NORMAL/ZONE mode selector to NORMAL. ADJ
TEACH
SET
3Set the UP/DOWN selector to up. RUN
A
D
J
FAR
4Press the SET button for 3 s or more. The threshold indicator
(red) will turn ON. Press
Press the SET
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f
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r
3
s
Set the mode
s
e
l
e
c
t
o
r
t
o
F
A
R
5
The distance indicator (green) will turn ON. This means that
teaching is successful. Set the mode selector to RUN to
complete the teaching operation.
button for 3 s
or more.
selector to
RUN.
6Set to L-ON or D-ON mode with the operation mode selector. Threshold indicator
(red) turns ON.
Distance indicator
(green) turns ON.
La: Distance equivalent to threshold (a)
E3G-L1/L3E3G-L1/L3
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JADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
Normal Two-point Teaching
Sensor
Background Background
Sensor
Object
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ON
E3G-L
Threshold a (La)
Background
Object
Procedure Operation Panel status
1Set the mode selector to TEACH. Object
2Set the NORMAL/ZONE mode selector to NORMAL. OUT NORM L
3
Press the SET button with a sensing object located at sensing
position.
The threshold indicator (red) will turn ON.
Threshold indicator
(red) turns ON.
ADJ
TEACH
ZONE D
NEAR
SET
4
Move the sensing object and press the SET button with the
background.
If the teaching is successful, the distance indicator (green) will
turn ON.
If the teaching is not successful, the threshold indicator (red) will
start to flash.
Background
Press
Distance indicator
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.
RUN
FAR
OUT NORM L
5
If the teaching is successful, set the mode selector to RUN to
complete the teaching operation.
If the teaching is not successful, change the position of the object
and setting distance that have been set and repeat the procedure
from step 3 above.
OK
NG
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e
e
n
)
t
u
r
n
s
O
N
.
Threshold indicator
(red) starts to flash.
RUN
ADJ
TEACH
ZONE D
NEAR
FAR
SET
6Set to L-ON or D-ON mode with the operation mode selector. Press
F
A
R
La: Distance equivalent to threshold (a)
Sensor
Background
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OFF
E3G-L
Threshold a (La)
OFF
ON Background
Threshold b (Lb)
JADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
Zone One-point Teaching
Procedure Operation Panel status
1Set the mode selector to TEACH.
2Set the NORMAL/ZONE mode selector to ZONE.
3
Press the SET button with the background.
All threshold indicators (Red) will turn ON while the SET button is
pressed. When the SET button is released:
$If the teaching is successful, the distance indicator (green) will
turn ON.
$If the teaching is not successful, the threshold indicator (red) will
start to flash.
OK
NG
Distance indicator
(green) turns ON.
Threshold indicator
(red) starts to flash.
OUT
RUN
ADJ
TEACH
ZONE D
NORM L
NEAR
F
A
R
SET
4Set the mode selector to RUN.
P
FAR
5
Set to L-ON or D-ON mode with the operation mode selector.
L-ON: Output ON with the background.
D-ON: Output OFF with the background.
Press
La: Distance equivalent to threshold (a)
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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JADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
Manual Teaching (Fine Distance Setting)
Procedure Operation Panel status
Fine adjustment of the threshold is possible after teaching. SET pressed
with UP/
DOWN se-
l
e
c
t
o
r
s
e
t
t
o
Threshold increases
OUT NORM L
1
Set the mode selector to ADJ.
l
e
c
t
o
r
s
e
t
t
o
UP.
SET pressed
with UP/
DOWN se-
lector set to
DOWN.
Threshold decreases
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n
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RUN
ADJ
TEACH
ZONE D
NEAR
FAR
SET
Press
2
Set the adjustment direction in the ADJ mode with the
UP/DOWN selector.
The threshold changes each time the SET button is pressed.
The setting can be made in up to 13 levels (for normal
one--point or two--point teaching).
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Max. 13 adjustment levels for normal teaching
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After the adjustment is complete, set the mode selector to
RUN.
Five adjustment levels for zone teaching
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Threshold and Distance Indicator Displays
Display for Distance Setting with Normal One-point or Two-
point Teaching
UP
UP
Control output: ON
DOWN
DOWN Control output: ON
The distance indicators show the distance level. The distance
indicators show distances relative to the threshold.
The threshold can be shifted using the UP/DOWN selector and
SET button. The differential travel is fixed.
Display for Distance Setting with Zone Teaching
The distance indicators show the current distance band. The
distance indicators show distances relative to the threshold.
The ON range can be shifted using the UP/DOWN selector and
SET button. The differential travel is fixed.
UP
UP Control output: ON
DOWN
(No change)
E3G-L1/L3E3G-L1/L3
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Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
JSENSORS
Preleaded Models
E3G-L11/L31 Shown with mounting bracket E39-L139 (included)
E3G-L12/L32
Two, M4
Mounting bracket can
be attached to this side.
Two, R2.2
25.4
(1.00)
18.4
(0.72)
17.5
(0.69)
Two,
3.2 dia.
Two, M3
Six,
R1.6
56.1
(2.21)
19.1
(0.75)
Operation indicator
(orange)
Distance
indicator
(green) Threshold
indicator (red)
Two, M3
through holes
18.4
(0.72)
Two, 8-dia. lens
Emitter
Optical
axis
Receiver
Vinyl--insulated
round cable
with three
conductors
4OD(18x
0.12 dia.)
40
(1.57)
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B
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Model
E3G--L1j
E3G--L3j
14.5 (0.57)
16.0 (0.63)
A
10.35 (0.41)
B
Model
E3G-L1j
E3G-L3j
14.5 (0.57)
16.0 (0.63)
A
11.88 (0.47)
B
See table
below.
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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Connector Models
E3G-L15/L35 Shown with mounting bracket E39-L140 (included)
E3G-L16/L36
A
B
Mounting holes
Distance indicator
(green) Threshold indicator
(red)
Operation indicator
(orange)
Mounting bracket can
be attached to here.
Two, M3
Six, R1.6
Two, 3.2--dia.
Two, M3
through holes
Two, 8-dia. lens
Emitter
Optical axis
Receiver
Two, R2.2
M8 connector
Two, M4
10_
40
(1.57)
18.4
(0.72)
25.4
(1.00)
Model
E3G-L1j
E3G-L3j
14.5 (0.57)
16.0 (0.63)
A
11.88 (0.47)
10.35 (0.41)
B
See table
below.
73.1
(2.88)
36.1
(1.42)
E3G-L1/L3E3G-L1/L3
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JMOUNTING BRACKETS
E39-L139
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
10#
Note: Provided with E3G-Lj1/-Lj2
E39-L140
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
10#
Note: Provided with E3G-Lj5/-Lj6
JCONNECTOR CORDSETS
Straight
XS3F-M421-402-R (L = 2 m)
XS3F-M421-405-R (L = 5 m)
4dia.
Right Angle
XS3F-M422-402-R (L = 2 m)
XS3F-M422-405-R (L = 5 m)
E3G-L1/L3
E3G-L1/L3
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Precautions
JDESIGNING
High-voltage Lines
Do not place sensor power supply or signal lines within the same
conduit as high-voltage power lines.
Voltage Ratings
Do not exceed rated supply voltage, ripple percent (for DC
models), or load current limits.
Ambient Lighting
Do not install the sensor in direct sunlight or other sources of
strong ambient light.
Environmental Conditions
Do not install the sensor in areas
$With high humidity, or where condensation would result
$With corrosive gas.
$With high vibration or shock.
Power Supply
If a switching power supply is used, or when using an inverter or
servomotor, you must ground the FG (frame ground) and G
(ground) terminals on the power supply for proper operation and
to avoid damaging the sensor.
Water Exposure
Although conforming to IP67, do not use the sensor where it may
be immsersed, is outdoors, or is exposed to rain.
To ensure the water resistance of the sensor, tighten the screws
of the operation panel cover to a torque of 0.2 to 0.3 N Sm.
Cable
$The bending radius of the cable should be at least 25 mm.
$When using extended power and signal cable, total length
must not exceed 100 m, with a minimum wire size of
0.3 mm2(22 AWG).
$Do not apply tensile force exceeding 50 N to cable (pre-
leaded and connector models).
Avoiding Malfunctions
If using the photoelectric sensor with an inverter or servomotor,
be sure to ground the FG (frame ground) and G (ground)
terminals, otherwise the sensor may malfunction.
Proper Mounting Screws
Use M3 screws and washers to mount the sensor and bracket.
Mechanical Shock
Avoid mechanical shock during installation which may amage the
housing (see Shock specifications)
Short--circuit Protection
If the load short--circuits, the output will be turned off. Disconnect
power and check the wiring. After correcting the shorted
condition, turn power back on. The sensor will reset the
short-circuit protection function. The short-circuit protection is
activated when the current flow is at least 2.4 times the rated
load current. When using an inductive load, the inrush current
must not exceed this factor.
Connector
$When connecting or disconnecting the connector, hold the
connector cover to avoid tension on the housoing.
$Tighten the connector by hand only. Do not use tools which
may damage the connector.
$Always disconnect power before connecting or disconnecting
the connector.
$Be sure that the connector is tightened securely. The sesnor
enclosure rating may be reduced or the connector may get
loosened.
JMAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Cleaning
$Solvents damage the casing of the sensor. Do not use
solvents to clean the sensor.
EEPROM Writing Error
$If a teaching data error occurs with the operation indicator
flashing due to a power failure or static noise, perform the
teaching operation of the sensor again.
E3G-L1/L3 E3G-L1/L3
Cat. No. CEDSAX4 11/0 1 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS. To convert millimeters to inches divide by 25.4.
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