E3MC-A81 - Omron Automation and Safety

E3MC RGB Color Sensor

RGB Color Sensor Discriminates

Delicate Differences in Color.

Best Color Sensor in the Industry.

■Built-in LED light source ensures long service life

and maintenance-free operation.

■Discriminates differences in color without being

influenced by changes in ambient temperature,

brightness of sensing objects, or positioning of

sensing objects.

■Models with built-in amplifiers for long-distance

sensing and those with fiber heads for tiny spot

sensing are available.

■Incorporates easy-to-see detection level and

threshold level indicators.

■Degree of protection to IP66 and easy to main-

tain.

■4-color registration/4-output models are also

available.

Ordering Information

■RGB Color Sensor

Note: 1. Refer to Specifications on page 3.

2. Eleven colors are discriminated at this distance. For a typical example, nine colors are discriminated at a sensing distance of 12

mm. Refer to page 6 for the definition of sensing distance.

Type Model Appearance Sensing distance Spot

diameter

No. of

outputs

Output

Built-in

Amplifier

Type

E3MC-A11 12 mm 1 NPN

E3MC-A41 PNP

E3MC-MA11 4NPN

E3MC-MA41 PNP

Optical

Fiber Type

E3MC-X11 3 mm 1 NPN

E3MC-X41 PNP

E3MC-MX11 4NPN

E3MC-MX41 PNP

General-

purpose

Optical

Fiber Type

E3MC-Y11 Varies with

the recom-

mended fi-

ber.

1NPN

E3MC-Y41 PNP

E3MC-MY11 4NPN

E3MC-MY41 PNP

(

See note 1

)

The shape of the

amplifier section is

the same as for the

E3MC-(M)A@@.

(

See note 1

)

E32-CC200

E32-T16

Standard sensing distance

(See note 2

)

5 mm

200 mm

E3MCE3MC

■Accessories (Order Separately)

Application Examples

Name Sensor I/O Connector

Use A replacement or cord extension for a total of

5 m.

Model E39-C1 2M (2 m)

(Included)

E39-C1 5M (5 m)

(Separately sold)

Appearance

Name Sensor Mounting

Bracket

DIN-track Mounting

Bracket

Use When mounting the

E3MC. (Can be inclined

to 15°)

When mounting to the

DIN track.

Model E39-L114 E39-L115

Appearance

Detection of internal yellow resin plates of battery Pattern positioning

Discrimination of front and back sides of objects Discrimination of the color order of tissue paper boxe

Red

Black

Yellow

Green

E3MCE3MC

Specifications

■Ratings/Characteristics

Item Built-in amplifier type Optical fiber type General-purpose optical fiber

type

E3MC-A@1, E3MC-MA@1E3MC-X@1, E3MC-MX@1E3MC-Y@1, E3MC-MY@1

Light source Red (680 nm), green (525 nm), and blue (450 nm) LEDs

Sensing distance 60±10 mm (see note 1) 20±4 mm (see note 1) Varies with the recommended fiber.

Refer to page 5 for details.

Spot diameter 12 dia. 3 dia. ---

Supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC±10%, ripple (p-p) 10% max.

Current consumption 100 mA max.

Discriminating color

registration

Possible to register four colors in teaching operation with manual threshold level adjustments.

Control output Load current: 100 mA max.

NPN open collector output with a maximum residual voltage of 1.2 V for the E3MC-(M)A11, E3MC-(M)X11, and

E3MC-(M)Y11.

PNP open collector output with a maximum residual voltage of 2.0 V for the E3MC-(M)A41, E3MC-(M)X41, and

E3MC-(M)Y41.

Color discrimination

mode

Response time 1-output model:

Standard mode: 3 ms max.

High-speed mode: 1 ms max. (switch selectable)

4-output model:

Standard mode: 6 ms max.

High-speed mode: 2 ms max. (switch selectable)

Timer function 40-ms OFF-delay timer (ON/OFF switch selectable)

Output type Conformity output: Output is ON when the detected color coincides with the registered color.

Non-conformity output: Output is ON when the detected color does not coincide with the registered color.

(switch selectable)

Mode selection

Remote control input

(see note 6)

(mode B only)

The following control is performed according to the control signal input.

E3MC-@11/-@41

Bank selection, remote teaching, or threshold selection

E3MC-M@11/-M@41

Channel selection, remote teaching, or threshold selection

Answer-back output

(see note 6)

(mode B only)

Load current: 100 mA max.

NPN open collector output with a residual voltage of 1.2 V max.

E3MC-(M)A11/-(M)X11/-(M)Y11

PNP open collector output with a residual voltage of 2.0 V max.

E3MC-(M)A41/-(M)X41/-(M)Y41

External synchronous

input

Response time: 1 ms max. (The 4-output model is not available in mode B.)

Mode C: RGB ratio detection

Mode I: RGB li

ht intensit

detection Switch selectable

E3MC-@11/-@41

Mode A (Factory-set) Mode B (for remote teaching)

Control output (white)

Not used (gray)

Bank selection input 1 (yellow)

Bank selection input 2 (green)

External synchronous input (pink)

VCC (brown)

0 V (blue)

Colors in parentheses are lead wire colors.

Control output (white)

Answer-back output (gray)

Remote control input (yellow)

Not used

External synchronous input (pink)

VCC (brown)

0 V (blue)

Colors in parentheses are lead wire colors.

E3MC-M@11/-@M41

Mode A (Factory-set) Mode B (for remote teaching)

Control output 1 (white)

Control output 2 (gray)

Control output 3 (yellow)

Control output 4 (green)

External synchronous input (pink)

VCC (brown)

0 V (blue)

Colors in

arentheses are lead wire colors.

Control output 1 (white)

Control output 2 (gray)

Control output 3 (yellow)

VCC (brown)

0 V (blue)

Colors in

arentheses are lead wire colors.

Answer-back output (green)

Remote control input (pink)

3 output

E3MCE3MC

Note: 1. Definition of Sensing Distance

Refer to the following table and the diagram to the right.

2. 1-output models only: E3MC-A@@/-X@@/-Y@@

3. 4-output models only: E3MC-MA@@/-MX@@/-MY@@

4. 0.75-mm double amplitude or 100 m/s2 when using a Mounting Bracket.

5. 300 m/s2 when using a Mounting Bracket.

6. Refer to page 13 for Remote Teaching.

Standard Sensing Objects

Discriminating color

selection (1-output

model only)

4 banks selectable (either by bank selection input or by using the SELECT button)

Input response time for bank selection: 50 ms max.

Indicator Operation indicator (orange LED), 4-level bank indicator (green LED, see note 2), 7-level threshold indicator

(red LED), 8-level detection indicator (green LED), and four channel indicators (orange LED, see note 3)

Protection Protection from reversed power supply connection and output short-circuit

Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp: Illumination on optical spot: 3,000 lx max.

Sunlight: Illumination on optical spot: 10,000 lx max.

Ambient temperature Operating: –25°C to 55°C (with no icing)

Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)

Permissible fiber bend-

ing radius

--- 10 mm min. Varies with the type of recommend-

ed fiber

Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min.

Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.0-mm double amplitude or 150 m/s2 for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions (see

note 4)

Shock resistance Destruction: 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions (see note 5)

Degree of protection IEC IP66 (with protective cover in place)

Material Case: Zinc die-cast

Cover: PES

Case: Zinc die-cast

Cover: PES

Fiber head: ABS

Case: Zinc die-cast

Cover: PES

Weight (with 2-m cord) Approx. 350 g Approx. 400 g Approx. 350 g

Item Built-in amplifier type Optical fiber type General-purpose optical fiber

type

E3MC-A@1, E3MC-MA@1E3MC-X@1, E3MC-MX@1E3MC-Y@1, E3MC-MY@1

Item E3MC-(M)A@@ E3MC-(M)X@@

Color discrimination

mode

Mode C

Response time Standard mode

Tolerance (θ)15°10°

Detectable colors 11 standard colors

E3MC-(M)X@@

Fiber Head

Sensing object

E3MC-(M)A@@

Sensing object

Color

(11 standard colors)

Munsell color notation

White N9.5

Red 4R 4.5/12.0

Yellow/red 4YR 6.0/11.5

Yellow 5Y 8.5/11.0

Yellow/green 3GY 6.5/10.0

Green 3G 6.5/9.0

Blue/green 5BG 4.5/10.0

Blue 3PB 5.0/10.0

Blue/purple 9PB 5.0/10.0

Purple 7P 5.0/10.0

Red/purple 6RP 4.5/12.5

E3MCE3MC

Engineering Data

■General-purpose Optical Fiber Type

Recommended Fiber: Reflective Optical Fiber

The following optical fibers are recommended for use with the

E3MC-(M)Y@@.

Note: 1. The E3MC-(M)Y@@ discriminates eleven colors at the

above distances. For a typical example, nine colors are

discriminated at a sensing distance of 12 mm.

2. The fiber to be inserted into the emitter is indicated with

white lines. Insert the amplifier fiber into the lower emit-

ter section.

3. The fiber to be inserted into the emitter is indicated with

dotted yellow lines. Insert the amplifier fiber into the

lower emitter section.

E3MC-(M)A@@ E3MC-(M)A@@ (X Direction)

E3MC-(M)A@@ (Y Direction)

Angle (°) Angle (°)

White

Red

Yellow/red

Yellow

Yellow/green

Green

Blue/green

Blue

Blue/purple

Purple

Red/purple

Sensing distance (mm)

Detection level

Sensing Distance vs. Color

Differences (Typical)

Angle Characteristics

(Typical)

Angle Characteristics

(When Teaching at an

Inclination of 15°)

Sensing object:

Blue/Green

30 x 27 mm

Detection

level

Detection

level

Sensing object:

Blue/Green

30 x 27 mm

E3MC-(M)X@@

Angle Characteristics

(Typical)

E3MC-(M)X@@ (X Direction)

Angle Characteristics

(When Teaching at an

Inclination of 10°)

E3MC-(M)X@@ (Y Direction)

Angle (°) Angle (°)

White

Red

Yellow/red

Yellow

Yellow/green

Green

Blue/green

Blue

Blue/purple

Purple

Red/purple

Sensing Distance vs. Color

Differences (Typical)

Sensing distance (mm)

Detection level

Sensing object:

Blue/Green

30 x 27 mm

Sensing object:

Blue/Green

30 x 27 mm

Detection

level

Detection

level

Model Sensing distance (see note 1)

E32-DC200 5 mm

E32-CC200

(see note 2)

5 mm

E32-D32L

(see note 3)

4.5 mm

E32-D11L 5 mm

E3MCE3MC

Definition of Sensing Distance of a Reflective

Fiber

The sensing distance of reflective fiber is the sensing distance of

the Sensor located obliquely to the sensing object as shown in

the following illustration.

Set to C mode and standard mode (response time), and threshold

set to the standard level with an inclination angle of 20 degrees

(θ=20°).

Recommended Fiber: Through-beam Fiber

The following optical fibers are recommended for use with the

E3MC-(M)Y@@.

Note: The E3MC-(M)Y@@ discriminates red, blue, and yellow

films in stable operation at the above distances.

Sensing distance

Sensin

object

E32-CC200, etc.

Model Sensing distance (see note)

E32-TC200 30 mm

E32-T11L 60 mm

E32-T16 200 mm

E32-T17L 1.1 m

Operating Range Characteristics (Typical)

E32-DC200 E32-CC200 E32-D32L

Sensing object: Blue/Green 38 x 38 mm Sensing object: Blue/Green

38 x 38 mm Sensing object: Blue/Green 38 x 38 mm

Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

E32-D11L

Sensing Object: Bottle

E32-T17L

Chromatic Sensitivity (Typical)

Sensing object: Blue/Green 38 x 38 mm

Sensing object: Film in red (Rosco/UX, scarlet)

Sensing object: Film in blue (Rosco/UX, sky blue)

Sensing object: Film in yellow (Rosco/UX, straw)

The above color films are made by Rosco.

Sensing object: 63-dia. green bottle

Sensing object: 60-dia. brown bottle

Distance X (mm)

Distance X (mm) Distance X (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Sensing Objects:

Red, Blue, and Yellow Films

Sensing object: 63-dia. dark-brown

bottle

Green

bottle

Brown

bottle

Dark-

brown

bottle

E32

-TC200

E32

-T11L

E32

-T16

E32

-T17L

E3MCE3MC

Available Optical Fibers

In addition to the previous recommended optical fibers, the following optical fibers are available for the E3MC-(M)Y@@. Refer to the E3X-

NH Datasheet (E258-E1) for the following optical fibers in detail. Optical fibers other than the following are not available.

Nomenclature

Model Sensing method Remarks

E32-TC200A Through-beam Not different from

the E32-TC200 in

optical characteris-

tics.

E32-TC200B

E32-TC200C

E32-TC200D

E32-T12L Not different from

the E32-T11L in op-

tical characteristics.

E32-T14 ---

E32-T11

E32-T11R Through-beam

(R1 fiber)

---

Model Sensing method Remarks

E32-DC200B Reflective Not different from the

E32-DC200 in opti-

cal characteristics.

E32-DC200C

E32-DC200D

E32-D12

E32-D11

E32-D11R Through-beam

(R1 fiber)

---

E32-G14 Groove ---

Operation Indicator (Orange)

lit when output is ON.

Bank Indicator (Green)

Displays selected bank.

TEACH Button

Registers discriminating color.

Detection Level Indicator (Green)

Threshold Indicator (Red)

Displays threshold level.

SELECT UP Button, SELECT DOWN Button

Bank selection

Threshold adjustment

Mode Selector

Selects TEACH, ADJ, or RUN mode.

Function Switch*

Color discrimination mode selection

Response time selection

OFF-delay timer setting

Conformity/Non-conformity output selection

E3MC-A@@ (1-output Models)

E3MC-X@@ (1-output Models)

E3MC-Y@@ (1-output Models)

Channel Indicator (Orange)

Displays selected channels.

TEACH Button

Registers discriminating color.

Detection Level Indicator (Green)

Threshold Indicator (Red)

Displays threshold level.

SELECT UP Button, SELECT DOWN Button

Channel selection

Threshold adjustment

Mode Selector

Selects TEACH, ADJ, or RUN mode.

Function Switch*

Color discrimination mode selection

Response time selection

OFF-delay timer setting

Conformity/Non-conformity output selection

Operation Indicator (Orange)

lit when output is ON.

E3MC-MA@@ (4-output Models)

E3MC-MX@@ (4-output Models)

E3MC-MY@@ (4-output Models)

Displays similarity level between registered and

detectable colors.

Displays similarity level between registered and

detectable colors.

Used to check the number of channels that

are indicated by both the operation indicator

and channel indicator.

lit when the output of each channel is

ON.

Under mode B, the indicator will be lit when

mode B is started or when the mode

selector is set to TEACH.

E3MCE3MC

*Function Switch

The following settings are possible in RUN or ADJ mode. In case of 4-output models, all channels are subject to the selection of the follow-

ing settings. Each pin of the function switch is factory-set to the upper position.

Operation

■Output Circuits

Color Discrimination Mode Selection (Mode C is Recommended for Normal Applications)

Response Time Selection (Note: Figures in parentheses are for the 4-output models.)

OFF-delay Timer Setting

---: No OFF-delay timer is set.

TMR: A 40-ms OFF-delay timer is set for control output.

Conformity/Non-conformity Output

=: Output is ON when the detected color coincides with the registered color.

≠: Output is ON when the detected color does not coincide with the registered color.

Note: Figures in parentheses are for the 4-output models.

1 ms

(2 ms)

(6 ms)

3 ms

Note: Each

in of the function switch is factor

-set to the u

osition.

Mode C: Color discrimination is performed according to R (red), G (green), and B (blue) ratio of the

reflection light even if the sensing objects fluctuate up and down within the rated sensing range.

Mode I: Color discrimination is performed according to RGB light intensity of reflection light.

This mode ensures more delicate color discrimination than mode C.

3 ms (6 ms): The E3MC can stably detect minute differences of color. Set the

response time to 3 ms for usual applications.

1 ms (2 ms): The E3MC will be in quick-response operation. Set the

response time to 1 ms if high-speed response is required.

E3MC-@11 with NPN Output (1-output Models)

Connector Pin Arrangement

Brown

White

Ye l l o w

Green

Pink

Blue

Load

12 to 24 VDC

E3MC-M@11 with NPN Output (4-output Models)

12 to 24 VDC

Load

Brown

White

Ye l l o w

Gray

Green

Pink

Blue

Gray

Load

Note: Pin 8 is not used.

Load

8-level detection

indicator (green)

4-level

bank

indicator

(green)

Main

circuit

Main

circuit

8-level detection

indicator (green)

4-level

bank

indicator

(orange)

Operation indicator

(orange)

Operation indicator

(orange)

7-level

threshold

indicator

(red)

7-level

threshold

indicator

(red) Control

output

Control

output

Control

output

Control

output

Not used/Answer-

back output

Bank selection input 1/

Remote control input

Bank selection input 2/

Not used

External synchronous

input

External

synchronous

input/Remote

control input

Control output/

Answer back output

E3MCE3MC

E3MC-@41 with PNP Output (1-output Models)

E3MC-M@41 with PNP Output (4-output Models)

Load

Brown

Green

Pink

White

Blue

12 to 24 VDC

Yellow

12 to 24 VDC

Load

Brown

White

Yellow

Gray

Green

Pink

Blue

Gray

Load

8-level detection

indicator (green)

4-level bank

indicator

(green)

Main

circuit

Operation indicator

(orange)

7-level

threshold

indicator

(red)

Control

output

Bank selection input 1/

Remote control input

Bank selection input 2/

Not used

External synchronous

input

External synchro-

nous input/Remote

control input

Control output/

Answer back

output

8-level detection

indicator (green)

4-level bank

indicator

(orange)

Main

circuit

Operation indicator

(orange)

7-level

threshold

indicator

(red)

Control

output

Control

output

Control

output

Not used/Answer-

back output

E3MCE3MC

■Settings

1-output Models (E3MC-A@@/E3MC-X@@/E3MC-Y@@)

1. Bank Selection

Set the Mode Selector to the TEACH mode and then select the

BANK using the SELECT button.

2. Color Registration

3. Threshold Adjustment (If Required)

Press the SELECT button in ADJ mode with or without the sens-

ing object located at the detection point. The bank selected in the

TEACH mode or RUN mode will become the bank for the ADJ

mode.

Detection Level and Tolerance

As the detected color becomes closer to the registered color, the

number of lit detection level indicators increase. The control out-

put of the E3MC will be ON if the detection level exceeds the

threshold level and OFF if the detection level does not exceed the

threshold level provided that the E3MC is in conformity output

mode.

Set the threshold to a higher level for highly-precise color discrim-

ination and to a lower level to ignore minor tint differences or dirt

retention.

4. Operation

The detection operation is performed in RUN mode. The regis-

tered color is selected with bank selection input.

The threshold is set to 4.

Registered object

No Good

Sensor

Locate the registered object at the detection

point and press the TEACH button.

All the red threshold indicators

will flash if registration has not

been completed.

Refer to Technical Guide on

page 12.

All the detection level

indicators are ON.

Sensor

Sensing object

Detection level

Tolerance

Detection level

Operation

indicator: ON

Control output:

ON Threshold

value

Operation

indicator: OFF

Control output:

OFF Threshold

value

E3MCE3MC

4-output Models (E3MC-MA@@/E3MC-MX@@/E3MC-MY@@)

1. Channel Selection

Set the Mode Selector to the TEACH mode and then select the

channel using the SELECT button.

2. Color Registration

3. Threshold Adjustment (If Required)

Press the SELECT button in ADJ mode with or without the sens-

ing object located at the detection point. The channel selected in

the TEACH mode or RUN mode will become the channel for the

ADJ mode.

Detection Level and Tolerance

As the detected color becomes closer to the registered color, the

number of lit detection level indicators increase. The control out-

put of the E3MC will be ON if the detection level exceeds the

threshold level and OFF if the detection level does not exceed the

threshold level provided that the E3MC is in conformity output

mode.

Set the threshold to a higher level for highly-precise color discrim-

ination and to a lower level to ignore minor tint differences or dirt

retention.

4. Operation

The threshold is set to 4.

Registered object

No Good

Sensor

Locate the registered object at the detection

point and press the TEACH button.

All the red threshold indicators

will flash if registration has not

been completed.

Refer to Technical Guide on

page 12.

All the detection level

indicators are ON.

Sensor

Sensing object

Detection level

Tolerance

Detection level

Operation

indicator: ON

Control output:

ON Threshold

value

Operation

indicator: OFF

Control output:

OFF Threshold

value

For indicating detection level and threshold value for other channels

Press the SELECT button.

The detection operation is performed in RUN mode.

ON/OFF status of each channel is displayed on the

channel indicators. Doubly displayed channels (op-

eration indicator and channel indicator) can be

checked and selected by pressing the TEACH but-

ton and selected by pressing the SELECT button.

Displays the channel whose detection

level is currently indicated in the

channel indicator for three seconds.

For checking which channel is

indicated with the operation

indicator.

Press the

TEACH button.

Displays the selected channel in the

channel indicator for three seconds and

indicates detection level and threshold

value of the selected channel.

E3MCE3MC

■Detection Level and Indicator

■Technical Guide

Detection of Metal or Glossy Objects

If the E3MC does not detect metal or glossy objects accurately,

change the mounting angle of the E3MC so that it will not receive

regular reflection light directly reflected from the objects.

The mounting angle of the E3MC-(M)X@@ can be adjusted to

approximately 10° with the mounting holes.

On the other hand, sensing objects such as metal or transparent

plastic cases may be detected by allowing regular reflection.

Detection of White, Gray, or Black Objects

When registering white, gray, or black objects, change the color

discrimination mode to “Mode I” to achieve a more stable color

discrimination.

External Light

The E3MC may malfunction if it directly receives external light

interference. Provide a cover to shut-out such external light inter-

ference.

Adjustment of Sensing Distance of General-purpose Optical

Fiber Type

Unlike the E3MC-A or E3MC-X, the E3MC-Y may require adjust-

ment of its sensing distance depending on the reflection rate. This

also applies to the thru-beam type.

■Registered Color Selection

(Bank Selection Input)

1-output Models Only

The E3MC in RUN mode allows bank selection with external bank

selection input by combining the bank selection input 1 (yellow)

and input 2 (green). The selected bank is indicated with the bank

selection indicator.

NPN (E3MC-A11/-X11/-Y11)

PNP (E3MC-A41/-X41/-Y41)

Indicator

Detection

level

12345678

Sensing object

E3MC-(M)X@@

E3MC-(M)A@@

Sensin

object

E3MC-(M)Y@@

(reflective optical fiber

)

5 to 20°

5 to 10°

5 to 15°

Bank Input 1 Input 2

1 OPEN OPEN

2 GND OPEN

3 OPEN GND

4GNDGND

Bank Input 1 Input 2

1 OPEN OPEN

2 Vcc OPEN

3 OPEN Vcc

4VccVcc

Bring the fiber head as close as

possible to the workpiece and

conduct teaching.

NG: All Threshold

Indicators (red)

flashing.

OK: All Detection Level

Indicators (green) lit.

Feed workpieces and

check if they are detected.

Excessive light. Move the

head away from the work-

piece and find a position

where teaching is accepted.

The distance slightly away

from this position is the opti-

mum distance.

Move the head away by ap-

proximately 20% of the sens-

ing distance.

E3MCE3MC

■External Synchronous Input Function

The measurement results will be directly output to the control output if the input from the external synchronous input terminal (pink) is set

to OFF. The output will hold the previous status if the input of the external synchronous input terminal is set to ON. External synchronous

input is valid in RUN or ADJ mode. As for the 4-output models, this function applies to the output of all the channels.

■Remote Teaching (Remote Control Function)

Mode Setting

When using the remote control function of the Sensor for remote

teaching, be sure to set the Sensor to mode B.

Setting Method

Apply power to the Sensor while pressing the SELECT DOWN

button and TEACH button together.

Checking Method

Mode A or B of the E3MC will be displayed for 3 s after mode set-

ting. When the mode selector is set to TEACH, the mode can be

checked from the operation indicator. The indicator will be lit when

the mode is set to B.

Note: 1. The Sensor is set to mode A before shipping.

2. The current mode selected does not change after the

Sensor is turned OFF.

3. The remote control function is available in RUN mode

and ADJ mode only.

4. The E3MC-M@ has three outputs in mode B and no ex-

ternal synchronous input will be accepted.

5. The same switching procedure can be used for chang-

ing to mode A.

Remote Teaching Method

Function 1: Remote teaching with manual input through a

mechanical switch

Short-circuit the remote control input for 1.5 s or more to either of

the following terminals according to the E3MC model.

Function 2: Remote control of teaching and bank selection

through the PLC or PT

Input one of the following signals as a remote control input. There

will be an answer-back output for 0.3 s if the signal is correctly

received.

Condition NPN (E3MC-@11) PNP (E3MC-@41)

ON (Status on hold) GND Vcc

OFF (Result output) OPEN OPEN

External synchronous input

Control output

Sensing object

Discrimination result

Same color Different color Same color Same color

Output on hold Output on hold

This status can be on hold by an

external synchronous input. It

will be released by setting the

external synchronous input to

OFF.

This status can be on hold so

that unwanted color objects can

be ignored while they are pass-

ing the sensing range.

Mode A:

Operation indicator

is OFF.

Mode B:

Operation indicator

is ON.

NPN type

(E3MC-@@11)

Short-circuit to GND (blue) terminal.

PNP type

(E3MC-@@41)

Short-circuit to Vcc (Brown) terminal.

No. Control signal E3MC-@E3MC-M@@

1 Bank 1

selected.

Channel 1

selected.

2 Bank 2

selected.

Channel 2

selected.

3 Bank 3

selected.

Channel 3

selected.

4 Bank 4

selected.

Not used.

5 Teaching of

selected

bank.

Teaching of

selected

channel.

E3MCE3MC

The following is an example of ladder programming.

The following is an example of a timing chart of teaching after bank selection.

Function 3: Remote control of threshold adjustments

through the PLC or PT

Input either one of the following signals as remote control input.

There will be an answer-back output for 0.3 s if the signal is cor-

rectly accepted.

Threshold and Display

The following is an example of ladder programming for setting

control signals. Full control of the E3MC is possible using this

function together with function 2.

Note: 1. The permissible error of each signal pulse is ±0.1 s max.

2. A minimum interval of 0.6 s is required between signals.

3. Threshold 4 is set after teaching.

00100

END

TIM000

#XXXX

00100

00000

TIM000

TIM000 set value

No.1: 0003

No.2: 0006

No.3: 0009

No.4: 00012

No.5: 00015

Input: 00000

Output: 00100

Others: Work bits

Remote control input

Answer-back output

OFF

Input detection.

Bank 1 designated.

Input detection.

Answer-back output with teaching OK.

(No output if teaching fails.)

Sensing

restarts

Teach-

ing.

An interval of

0.6 s min.

Bank

select-

ing.

Sensing

restarts.

Teaching specified

in bank 1.

Answer-back output with

normal signal reception.

Operates in

bank 2.

No. Control signal All E3MC models

6 Threshold 1 selected.

7 Threshold 2 selected.

8 Threshold 3 selected.

9 Threshold 4 selected.

10 Threshold 5 selected.

11 Threshold 6 selected.

12 Threshold 7 selected.

Threshold 1

Threshold 2

Threshold 3

Threshold 4

Threshold 5

Threshold 6

Threshold 7

TIM000, TIM001, TIM002

set values

(XXXX, YYYY, ZZZZ)

Input: 00000

Output: 00100

Others: Work bits

TIM000

#XXXX

05000

00000

END

TIM001

#YYYY

05001

T000

TIM000

TIM001

TIM002

#ZZZZ

05002

T001 TIM002

00100

05002

05000

No.1: (0000, 0000, 0003)

No.2: (0000, 0000, 0006)

No.3: (0000, 0000, 0009)

No.4: (0000, 0000, 00012)

No.5: (0000, 0000, 00015)

No.6: (0003, 0003, 0003)

No.7: (0003, 0006, 0003)

No.8: (0003, 0009, 0003)

No.9: (0003, 0003, 0006)

No.10: (0003, 0006, 0006)

No.11: (0003, 0003, 0009)

No.12: (0006, 0003, 0003)

E3MCE3MC

Dimensions

Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

■RGB Color Sensors

E3MC-A@@

E3MC-MA@@

Receiver

Emitter

Optical axis

M12 connector

Four, M5 holes (depth: 5.5)

Mounting Dimensions

Side Mounting

Bottom Mounting

Two, 5.5-dia. holes

Four, 5.5-dia. holes

Two, M2.6 x 6

Four, M5 holes on both

sides (depth: 5.5)

E3MC-X@@

E3MC-MX@@

Receiver

Emitter

Sensing face

(9.1 x 22.9)

Optical axis

3.3-dia. mounting holes

Sensing head

(heat-resistive ABS) 6-dia. optical fiber

(standard length: 1 m)

Mounting Dimensions

(Fiber Head)

M12 connector

Four, M5 holes (depth: 5.5)

Side Mounting

Bottom Mounting

Two, M2.6 x 6

Two, 5.5-dia. holes

Four, 5.5-dia. holes

Two, M3 holes

Four, M5 holes on both

sides (depth: 5.5)

Mounting Dimensions

(Amplifier Unit)

Two, R1.65

mounting holes

E3MCE3MC

■Accessories (Order Separately) (2-m Cord is Provided with the E3MC)

E3MC-Y@@

E3MC-MY@@

M12 connector

Four, M5 holes (depth: 5.5)

Side Mounting

Bottom Mounting

Two, M2.6 x 6

Two, 5.5-dia. holes

Four, 5.5-dia. holes

Two, 2.4 dia.

Receiver section

Emitter section

Fiber Unit mounting screw

Four, M5 holes on both

sides (depth: 5.5)

Mounting Dimensions

(Amplifier Unit)

Sensor I/O Connector

E39-C1 2M: 2 m*

E39-C1 5M: 5 m*

6 dia.

8.8 dia.10.5 dia.

Sensor Mounting Bracket

Emitter Optical sensing axis

Receiver

When using the E3MC-@X

Mounting Bracket Mounting Dimensions

Six, R2.6

Four, M5

Material: Stainless steel (SUS430)

E39-L114

E3MCE3MC

Installation

■Plug (Sensor I/O Connector)

Connection

DIN-track Mounting Bracket

E39-L115

When using the E3MC-@A Mounting Bracke

DIN track

Four, 5.5 dia.

Four, M5

Two, M3 Two, M3

Material: Stainless steel (SUS430)

E39-C1 2M

E39-C1 5M

Internal Wiring

White

Brown

Green

Ye l l o w

Pink

Blue

Lead wire color

Gray

Note: Pin 8 is not used.

Pin no. Wire

color

Purpose

E3MC-@11

E3MC-@41

E3MC-M@11

E3MC-M@41

1 White Output Output 1

2 Brown Power supply (+V)

3 Green Bank selection input

Output 4

4 Yellow Bank selection input

Output 3

5 Gray --- Output 2

6 Pink External synchronous input

7 Blue Power supply (0V)

E3MCE3MC

Precautions

General

Do not impose any voltage exceeding the rated voltage on the

E3MC, otherwise the E3MC may be damaged.

When supplying power to the E3MC, make sure that the polarity

of the power is correct, otherwise the E3MC may be damaged.

Do not short-circuit the load connected to the E3MC, otherwise

the E3MC may be damaged.

Optical Fiber Type

Tightening Torque

The Fiber Unit must be tightened to a maximum torque of

0.54 N·m.

Mounting

When Fiber Units are mounted to face each other, make sure to

adjust the optical axes so that the Fiber Units will not be mutually

interfered.

Handling the Fiber Unit

Do not pull or press the Fiber Unit.

Do not bend the Fiber Unit beyond 10 mm.

Do not bend the edge of the Fiber Unit.

Do not apply excess force on the Fiber Unit.

The Fiber Head could be broken by excessive vibration. To pre-

vent this, the following is effective:

General-purpose Optical Fiber Type

Insertion

The inserted Fiber Unit comes in contact with the internal rubber

packing first. Insert the Fiber Unit further until it comes in contact

with the innermost end.

Mounting

Tighten the Fiber Unit with a screwdriver to a torque of 0.2 N·m.

Fibers

Among the recommended fibers, the E32-CC200 and E32-D32L

have white or dotted yellow lines on the fiber to be inserted into

the emitter. When using the E3MC-(M)Y@@, insert the fiber with

the line into the emitter section at the bottom of the amp.

Fiber Unit

Tightening Torque

When mounting the Fiber Unit, refer to the following table and

make sure that the tightening torque applied is correct.

Make sure that the size of the wrench applied to the nut is correct.

Fiber Cutting

Insert the fiber into one of the insertion holes of the Cutting Tool

to cut the fiber to the desired length.

Press down the blade of the Cutting Tool to cut the fiber in a sin-

gle stroke. Do not stop the Cutting Tool midway.

Each insertion hole can be used only once. Do not use it again,

otherwise the fiber may not be cut properly and the sensing dis-

tance may decrease.

Sensor head

20 mm min.

Amplifier Unit

Sensor head

Correct

Incorrect

Fiber Unit

Nylon wire holder

Correct

Incorrect

Tape

A one-turn loop can

absorb vibrations.

Fiber Unit Tightening torque

M3 screw

M4 screw

0.78 N·m max.

M6 screw 0.98 N·m max.

2-dia. column 0.29 N·m max.

3-dia. column 0.29 N·m max.

E32-T16 0.49 N·m max.

Column Type

Screw-mounting Type

Mounting bracket

Toothed washer

Flat or pan head set screw (M3 max.)

Lock nuts (provided

with the E3MC)

View hole

E3MCE3MC

Connection

Do not pull the Fiber Unit with force exceeding 9.8 N or press the

Fiber Unit with force exceeding 29.4 N.

The fiber is so thin that the utmost attention will be required to

handle the fiber.

Do not bend the Fiber Unit beyond the permissible bending radius

provided in Ratings/Characteristics.

Do not bend the end of the Fiber Unit.

Do not press or place a load on the Fiber Unit.

The Fiber Head can be broken by excessive vibration. To prevent

this, the following is effective.

Built-in Amplifier Type

Tightening Torque

The Amplifier Unit must be tightened to a maximum torque of

2.3 N·m.

Mounting

When Sensors are mounted to face each other, make sure to

adjust the optical axes so that the Sensors will not be mutually

interfered.

Installation

Power Reset Time

The E3MC is ready to sense objects from 100 ms after the E3MC

is turned ON, until when no devices connected the E3MC can be

used. Be sure to turn ON the E3MC first if power is supplied to the

E3MC and the load independently.

When the E3MC is turned ON or OFF, the operation indicator will

be ON for an instant but no control output will be turned ON.

When using the Sensor for fine sensing, allow the system to

warm up for approximately 15 min after turning ON the power

supply.

Power OFF

The E3MC may output a single pulse when the control power sup-

ply is turned OFF. If the E3MC is connected to a timer or counter

to which power is supplied from an independent power supply, the

E3MC will be more likely to output a single pulse when the control

power supply is turned OFF. Therefore, supply power to the timer

or counter from the same power supply for the E3MC.

Types of Power Supplies

No full-wave or half-wave rectified power supplies can be con-

nected to the E3MC.

Power Supplies

Be sure to ground the FG (frame ground) and G (ground) termi-

nals if a switching regulator is connected to the E3MC, otherwise

the E3MC may malfunction due to the switching noise of the

switching regulator.

Wiring

Cord

The cord can be extended up to 100 m provided that the thick-

ness of the cord is 0.3 mm2 maximum.

Repeated Bending

The cord must not be bent repeatedly.

High-tension Lines

The power supply lines of the Photoelectric Sensor must not be

wired alongside power lines or high-tension lines in the same con-

duit, otherwise the Photoelectric Sensor may become damaged

or malfunction due to induction noise that may be generated from

the power lines or high-tension lines. Route the lines separately

or in a single conduit.

Cord Pulling Force

Do not pull cords with pulling forces exceeding 50 N.

Others

EEPROM Error

An EEPROM error may result if power supply to the Sensor fails

or the Sensor is influenced by static noise. The operation and

bank indicators will flash and the buzzer will beep if there is an

EEPROM error, in which case perform teaching and make thresh-

old level settings again.

M12 Metal Connector

Make sure to connect or disconnect the metal connector after

turning off the E3MC.

Make sure to hold the connector cover when connecting or dis-

connecting the metal connector.

Tighten the metal connector securely by hand. Do not use any

tool, such as pliers, otherwise the metal connector may be dam-

aged.

If the metal connector is not tightened securely, the metal connec-

tor may be disconnected by vibration or the proper degree of pro-

tection of the E3MC may not be maintained.

Water Precaution

Avoid using the Sensor in water, rain, or outdoors.

Protective Cover

Tighten the operation cover to a torque of 0.2 to 0.3 N·m to

ensure proper waterproofing.

Fiber Unit Amplifier

20 mm min.

Fiber Unit

Nylon wire holder

Correct

Incorrect

A one-turn loop can absorb vibrations.

E3MCE3MC

DIN Track Mounting/Removal with the E39-L115

Mounting

1. Attach the E39-L115 Mounting Bracket to the E3MC with

four M5 screws.

2. When mounting the E3MC with the E39-L115, loosen the

M3 screw of the E39-L115 and slide part A in the direction

indicated by arrow (1) as shown in the following illustration.

3. Mount part (2) to the DIN track.

4. Press the E3MC in the direction indicated by arrow (3) and

slide part A in the direction indicated by arrow (4) as shown

in the following illustration until the E39-L115 correctly

engages with the DIN track.

5. Tighten the M3 screw of the E39-L115 to secure the E39-

L115.

Removal

Loosen the M3 screw of the E39-L115, press the E3MC in the

direction indicated by arrow (5) and slide part A in the direction

indicated by arrow (6). Then lift up the E3MC in the direction indi-

cated by arrow (7) to remove the E3MC with the E39-L115.

E3MC

E39-L115 Mounting Bracket

M5 screws

M3 screw

(1)

DIN track

(2)

M3 screw

DIN track

(3)

(4)

M3 screw

(5)

(

)

(7)

OMRON Corporation

Industrial Automation Company

Sensing Devices Division H.Q.

Application Sensors Division

Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,

Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan

Tel: (81)75-344-7068/Fax: (81)75-344-7107

In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.

To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.

This document provides information mainly for selecting suitable models. Please read the Instruction Sheet carefully for information that

the user must understand and accept before purchase, including information on warranty, limitations of liability, and precautions.

2008.4

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