Description

E3FC

M18 Photosensor in high-grade stainless steel housing

E3FC; For high grade stainless steel inductive sensors see the E2EH. And for high grade stainless steel Safety Non-contact switches see the F3S-TGR-N_C.

High grade steel housing (SUS316L)
Proven with various industrial detergents of Ecolab and Diversey
Withstands heat shock conditions
Epoxy resin at connector/cable end preventing water ingress
Bright visible red LED enabling easy alignment

Features

Detergent resistance

Best fit for wash-down applications. Tested with industrial cleaners of Ecolab and Diversey.

Heat shock resistance

IP protection proven by heat shock tests in surface tensioned water.

Compact housing

Compact shape for easy integration into machines.

Visible LED light for easy alignment

Powerful LED light for easy alignment and stable sensing in rough environments.

Datasheet

Click for other photoelectric sensors.

Specifications & ordering info

Ordering information

Sensor type	Sensing distance	Connection method				Order code
Sensor type	Sensing distance					NPN output	PNP output
Through-beam	20 m	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-TN11 2M	E3FC-TP11 2M
Through-beam	20 m	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-TN21	E3FC-TP21
Retro-reflective with MSR 1	0.1 to 4 m (with E39-R1S)	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-RN11 2M	E3FC-RP11 2M
Retro-reflective with MSR 1	0.1 to 4 m (with E39-R1S)	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-RN21	E3FC-RP21
Diffuse-reflective 2	300 mm (adjustable, red LED)	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-DN12 2M	E3FC-DP12 2M
	300 mm (adjustable, red LED)	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-DN22	E3FC-DP22
	1 m (adjustable, red LED)	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-DN13 2M	E3FC-DP13 2M
	1 m (adjustable, red LED)	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-DN23	E3FC-DP23
	300 mm (adjustable, IR LED)	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-DN15 2M	E3FC-DP15 2M
	300 mm (adjustable, IR LED)	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-DN25	E3FC-DP25
	1 m (adjustable, IR LED)	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-DN16 2M	E3FC-DP16 2M
	1 m (adjustable, IR LED)	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-DN26	E3FC-DP26
BGS *2 (Background suppression)	100 mm	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-LN11 2M	E3FC-LP11 2M
	100 mm	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-LN21	E3FC-LP21
	200 mm	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-LN12 2M	E3FC-LP12 2M
	200 mm	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-LN22	E3FC-LP22
Transparent object detection (coaxial retro-reflective with MSR 1 )	500 mm	–	–	2 m	–	E3FC-BN11 2M	E3FC-BP11 2M
	500 mm	–	¢	–	–	E3FC-BN21	E3FC-BP21

Specifications

Model	Sensing method		Through-beam	Retro-reflective	Diffuse reflective
	NPN output	Pre-wired	E3FC-TN11 2M	E3FC-RN11 2M	E3FC-DN12 2M	E3FC-DN13 2M	E3FC-DN15 2M	E3FC-DN16 2M
	NPN output	M12 connector	E3FC-TN21	E3FC-RN21	E3FC-DN22	E3FC-DN23	E3FC-DN25	E3FC-DN26
	PNP output	Pre-wired	E3FC-TP11 2M	E3FC-RP11 2M	E3FC-DP12 2M	E3FC-DP13 2M	E3FC-DP15 2M	E3FC-DP16 2M
Item	PNP output	M12 connector	E3FC-TP21	E3FC-RP21	E3FC-DP22	E3FC-DP23	E3FC-DP25	E3FC-DP26
Sensing distance			20 m	0.1 to 4 m	300 mm	1 m	300 mm	1 m
Light source (wavelength)			red LED (624 nm)				Infrared LED (850 nm)
Power supply voltage			10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Operation mode			Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Indicator			Operation indicator (orange) Stability indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjustment			no adjuster		One-turn adjuster
Protection circuits			Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection
Response time			0.5 ms
Ambient temperature		Operating	-25 to 55°C
Ambient temperature		Storage	-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protection			IP67, IP68 3 , IP69K
Material		Case	Stainless Steel (SUS 316L)
		Lens	PMMA
		Cable	PVC
		Adjuster	–		POM

Model	Sensing method		BGS (Background suppression)		Retro-reflective for transparent objects
	NPN output	Pre-wired	E3FC-LN11 2M	E3FC-LN12 2M	E3FC-BN11 2M
	NPN output	M12 connector	E3FC-LN21	E3FC-LN22	E3FC-BN21
	PNP output	Pre-wired	E3FC-LP11 2M	E3FC-LP12 2M	E3FC-BP11 2M
Item	PNP output	M12 connector	E3FC-LP21	E3FC-LP22	E3FC-BP21
Sensing distance			100 mm	200 mm	500 mm
Light source (wavelength)			red LED (624 nm)
Power supply voltage			10 to 30 VDC (include voltage ripple of 10%(p-p) max.)
Operation mode			Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable by wiring
Indicator			Operation indicator (orange) Stability indicator (green)
Sensitivity adjustment			no adjuster		One-turn adjuster
Protection circuits			Reversed power supply polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection and Reversed output polarity protection
Response time			0.5 ms
Ambient temperature		Operating	-25 to 55°C
Ambient temperature		Storage	-30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protection			IP67, IP68 4 , IP69K
Material		Case	Stainless Steel (SUS 316L)
		Lens	PMMA
		Cable	PVC
		Adjuster	–		POM

Accessories

Cable connectors

Size	Shape	Type	Features	Material		Order code
Size	Shape	Type	Features	Nut	Cable	Connector straight	Connector l-shaped
M8			3 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-M8PVC3S2M	XS3F-M8PVC3A2M
			3 pin		PUR 2 m	XS3F-M8PUR3S2M	XS3F-M8PUR3A2M
			4pin		PVC 2 m	XS3F-M8PVC4S2M	XS3F-M8PVC4A2M
			4pin		PUR 2 m	XS3F-M8PUR4S2M	XS3F-M8PUR4A2M
			3 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-LM8PVC3S2M	XS3F-LM8PVC3A2M
			4 pin	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS3F-LM8PVC4S2M	XS3F-LM8PVC4A2M
		Detergent resistant Wash-down	4 pin	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	PP 1 2 m	Y92E-S08PP4S 2M-L	Y92E-S08PP4A 2M-L
		Robotic (drag chain)	4 pin	Brass (CuZn)	Robotic PVC 2 m	XS3F-M421-402-R	XS3F-M422-402-R
		Robotic (drag chain)			Robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-L	Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-L
		High robotic (drag chain & torsion)			High robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M08PUR4S2M-R	Y92E-M08PUR4A2M-R
M12 2			3 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC3S2M	XS2F-M12PVC3A2M
			3 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR3S2M	XS2F-M12PUR3A2M
			4 wire		PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC4S2M	XS2F-M12PVC4A2M
			4 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR4S2M	XS2F-M12PUR4A2M
			5 wire		PVC 2 m	XS2F-M12PVC5S2M	XS2F-M12PVC5A2M
			5 wire		PUR 2 m	XS2F-M12PUR5S2M	XS2F-M12PUR5A2M
			3 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-LM12PVC3S2M	XS2F-LM12PVC3A2M
			4 wire	Brass (CuZn)	PVC 2 m	XS2F-LM12PVC4S2M	XS2F-LM12PVC4A2M
		LED (power and output LED, PNP/NPN)	3 wire	Nickel plated brass	PVC 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PVC3A2MPLED
			4 wire		PVC 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PVC4A2MPLED
			3 wire		PUR 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PUR3A2MPLED
			4 wire		PUR 2 m	–	XS2F-M12PUR4A2MPLED
		Detergent resistant Wash-down	4 wire	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	PP 1 2 m	Y92E-S12PP4S 2M-L	Y92E-S12PP4A 2M-L
		105°C Heat resistant	4 wire	Stainless steel (SUS316L)	Heat resistant PVC 2 m	XS2F-E421-D80-E	XS2F-E422-D80-E
		Twist & click	4 wire	Nickel plated Zinc	PVC 2 m	XS5F-D421-D80-F	XS5F-D422-D80-F
		Twist & click	4 wire	Nickel plated Zinc	PUR 2 m	XS5F-D421-D80-P	XS5F-D422-D80-P
		Robotic (drag chain)	4 wire	Brass (CuZn)	Robotic PVC 2 m	XS2F-D421-D80-F	XS2F-D422-D80-F
		Robotic (drag chain)			Robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-L	Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-L
		High robotic (drag chain & torsion)			High grade robotic PUR 2 m	Y92E-M12PUR4S2M-R	Y92E-M12PUR4A2M-R
		8 pin	8 wire shielded cable	Brass (CuZn)	Shielded PUR 2m	Y92E-M12PURSH8S2M-L	–
Fiber amplifier (E3X) connector		Fiber amplifier connectors	Special fiber connector – 4 wire	PBT	PVC 2 m	E3X-CN21
			Special fiber connector + M8 plug	Plug: Zinc diecast	PVC 30 cm with M8 4-pin plug	E3X-CN21-M3J-2 0.3M
			Special fiber connector + M12 plug	Plug: Zinc diecast	PVC 30 cm with M12 4-pin plug	E3X-CN21-M1J 0.3M

Size	Shape	Type	Features	Material		Order code
Size	Shape	Type	Features	Nut	Cable	Connector straight	Connector l-shaped
M8/M12		Confection-able	Plugs and connectors for self assembly	Brass	n.a.	XS2C/G, XS5C/G Y92E_conf
M12		Field I/0 boxes	Direct wiring or DeviceNet communication	–		XW3D
M8/M12		T-connectors, covers, accessories and extended wiring portfolio	n.a.	–		XS2R, XS3R, XY2F, …

Mounting brackets

Type	Material	Features	Order code
M8 nuts	brass	100 pcs	ASMM0800
M8 nuts	stainless steel		ASMM0801
M12 nuts	brass		ASMM1200
M18 nuts	brass		ASMM1800
	stainless steel		ASMM1802
	plastic	1 pc	ASMK1802 (8 mm thickness)
	plastic	100 pcs	ASMK1801 (4 mm thickness)
M30 nuts	brass	100 pcs	ASMM3000
M8 Washer	brass	1,000 pcs	ASZA0800
M12 Washer	brass	1,000 pcs	ASZA1200
M12 Washer	stainless steel	500pcs	ASZA1201
M18 Washer	brass	100 pcs	ASZA1801
M18 Washer	stainless steel	200 pcs	ASZA1802
M30 Washer	brass	100 pcs	ASZA3001

E39/Y92E-B

Accessories

Mounting brackets

Shape	Type	Order code
	Quick access – snap fix for cylindrical sensors; sizes M8, M12, M18, M30	Y92E-BC08 Y92E-BC12 Y92E-BC18 Y92E-BC30
	Surface mounting for M18 cylindrical sensors (dia 18mm)	E39-L183
	Standard-surface mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)	E39-L104 1
	Standard-backwall mounting	E39-L44 1
	Protection-wall mounting (for pre-wired or pigtail models)	E39-L142 1
	Protection-surface mounting	E39-L98 1
	Telescope mounting	E39-L93FH
	3D rotation mounting	E39-EL4

Reflectors for retro-reflective photoelectric sensors

Type	Housing material	Features	Size in mm	Applicable Sensor	Order code
General purpose reflectors	ABS base Acrylic surface	Surface screw mounting (diagonal holes)	40 × 60 × 7.5	Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R	E39-R1S
		Surface screw mounting (holes on one side only)	35.4 × 42.3 × 8		E39-R9
		Surface screw mounting (holes on one side only)	51.4 × 60.3 × 8.5		E39-R42
Small size		Side screw mounting or surface selfadhesive	41.8 × 22.5 × 11		E39-R3
Small size		Surface screw mounting	23 × 13.7 × 4.9		E39-R4
Large size			100 × 100 × 9		E39-R8
Large size			84.5 × 84.5 × 8.7		E39-R40
High precision		Microtripel for improved performance with fine beam sensors	52 × 40 × 4.8	Recommended for fine beam coaxial models (E3NC-LH03, E3S-DB, E3T-SR4)	E39-R6
			30 × 45		E39-R12
			14 × 23 × 1		E39-R37-CA
			12 × 24		E39-R13
Simple mounting		Round shape with centered mounting hole for simple screw mounting	Diameter: 84 Depth: 7.4	Photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R.	E39-R7

Note: the ambient operating temperature is -25°C to 55°C unless otherwise specified

Shape	Type	Housing material	Features	Size in mm	Applicable Sensor		Order code
	Enhanced detergent resistance	PVC	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9	40 × 60 × 7.5	Recommended for harsh environment sensors		E39-R50
		PET	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9 Anti-fogging coating	40 × 60 × 7.5			E39-R50K
		PVC	Surface screw mounting IP69k after DIN 40050 part 9	20 × 60 × 6			E39-R51
	Highest detergent resistance	SUS316L Borosilicat	Surface screw mounting	43 × 30 × 5			E39-R16
	Heat resistant	Borosilicat	Surface screw mounting 450°C heat resistance Suitable for vacuum environment	95 × 51 × 8			E39-R47
	Non-fogging reflector	ABS Acrylic surface	Anti-fogging coating	40 × 60 × 7.5			E39-R1K
	Special polarizing	ABS base PMMA surface	Special polarizing filter to PET	44 × 80 × 8.5	E3ZM-B, E3FA-B, E3FB-B, E3S-DB		E39-RP1
	Oil-resistant Reflector	Methacrylate resin surface Aluminium, Stainless steel screws	Resistant to cutting oil	65.4 × 106 × 11.5	E3ZR-C		E39-R1R
	General purpose tape reflectors	Acrylic	Self adhesive Pre cut	35 × 10 × 0.6	Photoelectric sensors with and without M.S.R.		E39-RS1
				35 × 10 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS1-CA
				40 × 35 × 0.6			E39-RS2
				40 × 35 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS2-CA
				80 × 70 × 0.6			E39-RS3
				80 × 70 × 0.6		Optimised for E3T-SR4	E39-RS3-CA
			Self adhesive Cut-to-length, roll material	25 mm × 5 m			E39-RS25 5 m
				25 mm × 22.8 m			E39-RS25 22.8 m
				50 mm × 5 m			E39-RS50 5 m
				50 mm × 22.8 m			E39-RS50 22.8 m
	High precision tape reflectors		Self adhesive Pre cut	195 × 22	Recommended for fine beam and laser sensors (E3NC-LH03, E3Z-LR, E3S-DB_2)		E39-RS4
	High precision tape reflectors		Self adhesive Pre cut	108 × 46			E39-RS5