Omron, E3S-CL Series

last update: December 19, 2013

• Reliable detection regardless of color or material.
Black/white error of only 2% max. (E3S-CL1)

• Long sensing distance of 500 mm (E3S-CL2).

• Eliminates background influence.
(Differential travel of only 2% max. with E3S-CL1.)

• Metal body with IP67 protection.
Oil resistance (E3S-CL2).

last update: December 19, 2013

last update: October 28, 2015

Sensing method		Distance-settable
Model		E3S-CL1	E3S-CL2
Sensing distance		5 to 200 mm (white paper: 200 x 200 mm, setting distance: 200 mm)	5 to 500 mm (white paper: 200 x 200 mm, setting distance: 500 mm)
Setting range		40 to 200 mm (white paper: 200 x 200 mm)	50 to 500 mm (white paper: 200 x 200 mm)
Differential travel		2% max. of setting distance	10% max. of setting distance
Reflectivity characteristics (black/white error) *1		2% max. of setting distance	10% max. of setting distance
Light source (wavelength)		Red LED (700 nm)	Infrared LED (860 nm)
Power supply voltage		10 to 30 VDC; ripple: 10% max.
Current consumption		35 mA max.	50 mA max.
Control output		Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max., Load current: 100 mA max. Residual voltage: NPN output: 1.2 V max., PNP output: 2 V max. Open collector output (NPN/PNP depending on model) Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable
Protection circuits		Power supply reverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection, Mutual interference prevention
Response time		Operate or reset: 1 ms max.	Operate or reset: 2 ms max.
Distance setting		Six-turn endless adjustor with an indicator
Ambient illumination (Receiver side)		Incandescent lamp: illumination on optical spot: 5,000 lx max. Sunlight: illumination on optical spot: 10,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature range		Operating: -25 to 55°C, Storage: -40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range		Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
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, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance		Destruction: 500 m/s² 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection		IP67 (IEC 60529), NEMA: 6P (indoors only) *2	IP67 (IEC 60529) (in-house standards: oil- resistant), NEMA: 6P (indoors only) *2
Connection method		Pre-wired (standard length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 170 g
Materials	Case	Zinc die-cast
	Operation panel	PES (Polyether sulfone)
	Lens	Methacrylic resin
	Mounting bracket	Stainless steel (SUS304)
Accessories		Mounting bracket, 12 M4 hexagonal bolts (with spring and flat washers), Adjustment screwdriver, and Instruction manual

*1. Sensing distance error for standard white (90% reflective) and black (5% reflective) paper.
*2. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

last update: October 28, 2015

Note:Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified.

E3S-CL1 E3S-CL2

Note:The output selector, operation selector, and distance setting adjuster are located inside the cover.

TITLE	DOCUMENT TYPE	SIZE
E3S-CL Data Sheet	Catalog	513 KB
E3S-CL Operating Procedures	Catalog	438 KB
E3S-CL1/CL2 Photoelectric Switch Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN/ITA/GER/FRE/SPA)	Manual	223 KB

E3S-CL1 E3S-CL2

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