Omron E3NX-MA Fiber Optic Sensor Programmable Logic Controller
The Omron E3NX-MA is a high-resolution, high-speed digital fiber amplifier specifically designed for mark detection, contrast detection, and challenging object sensing applications. It is equipped with advanced LED modulation, smart tuning, and high-frequency sampling, making it ideal for printing, packaging, and electronics industries where speed and accuracy are critical.
Categories:
Omron Fiber Optic Sensor- Optimized for Mark Detection – Precisely detects subtle contrast differences on film, foil, paper, and labels
- High-Speed Sensing Performance – Ultra-fast response time up to 16 µs for rapid detection on high-speed lines
- Dual OLED Display – Real-time visualization of threshold, incident light levels, and output status
- LED Pulse Modulation – Provides high contrast and noise immunity, even on low-reflective or multicolored targets
- Smart Tuning + Manual Fine Adjustments – Auto-threshold setting ensures fast setup, while manual mode allows expert-level tweaking
- Compact DIN-rail Mounting – Saves space in dense control cabinets and machinery
| Specification | Description | ||||
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| Type | Standard Type | Model for Sensor
Communications Unit |
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| NPN output | E3NX-MA11 | E3NX-MA6 | E3NX-MA0 | ||
| PNP output | E3NX-MA41 | E3NX-MA8 | |||
| Connecting method | Pre-wired | Wire-saving Connector | Connector for Sensor
Communications Unit |
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| Inputs/
outputs |
Outputs | 2 outputs | ---*1 | ||
| External inputs | --- | --- | |||
| Light source (wavelength) | Red, 4-element LED (625 nm) | ||||
| Power supply voltage | 10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (p-p) | Supplied from the connector through the Sensor Communications Unit | |||
| Power consumption *2 | At Power supply voltage of 24 VDC
Normal mode: 960 mW max. (Current consumption at 40 mA max.) Eco function ON: 770 mW max. (Current consumption at 32 mA max.) Eco function LO: 870 mW max. (Current consumption at 36 mA max.) |
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| Control output | Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max., open-collector output
(depends on the NPN/PNP output format) Load current: Groups of 1 to 3 Amplifier Units: 100 mA max., Groups of 4 to 30 Amplifier Units: 20 mA max. (Residual voltage: At load current of less than 10 mA: 1 V max. At load current of 10 to 100 mA: 2 V max.) OFF current: 0.1 mA max. |
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| Indicators | 7-segment displays (Sub digital display: green, Main digital display: white)
Display direction: Switchable between normal and reversed. OUT indicator (orange), L/D indicator (orange), ST indicator (blue), DPC indicator (green), and OUT selection indicator (orange) |
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| Protection circuits | Power supply reverse polarity protection, output short-circuit protection, and output reverse polarity protection | Power supply reverse polarity protection and output shortcircuit protection | |||
| Response
time |
Super-high-speed mode (SHS) | Operate or reset: 100 μs | |||
| High-speed mode (HS) | Operate or reset: 450 μs | ||||
| Standard mode (Stnd) | Operate or reset: 1ms | ||||
| Giga-power mode (GIGA) | Operate or reset: 16ms | ||||
| Sensitivity adjustment | Smart Tuning (2-point tuning, full auto tuning, position tuning, maximum sensitivity tuning, power tuning, or percentage tuning (-99% to 99%)) or manual adjustment | ||||
| Maximum connectable Units | 30 | With E3NW-ECT: 30 units *3
With E3NW-CCL: 16 units |
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| No. of Units for mutual
interference prevention *4 |
9
Note: The mutual interference prevention function is disabled if the detection mode is set to super-high-speed mode. |
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| Functions | Automatic power control (APC) | Always enabled. | |||
| Sensing method |
Size | Sensing direction |
Aperture angle |
Model | Sensing distance (mm) | |||
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| Giga mode |
Standard mode |
High-speed mode |
Super-high- speed mode |
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| Through- beam |
M4 | Right-angle | 60° | E32-T11N 2M | 1,870 | 910 | 700 | 180 |
| Straight | E32-T11R 2M | 1,870 | 910 | 700 | 180 | |||
| 15° | E32-LT11 2M | 4,000 *1 | 3,510 | 2,700 | 700 | |||
| Right-angle | E32-LT11N 2M | 4,000 *1 | 2,990 | 2,300 | 590 | |||
| Straight | E32-LT11R 2M | 4,000 *1 | 2,990 | 2,300 | 590 | |||
| Reflective | M3 | Right-angle | 60° | E32-C31N 2M | 100 | 44 | 32 | 9 |
| E32-C21N 2M | 480 | 190 | 140 | 43 | ||||
| M4 | E32-D21N 2M | 800 | 320 | 240 | 72 | |||
| M6 | E32-C11N 2M | 740 | 310 | 240 | 66 | |||
| 15° | E32-LD11N 2M | 790 | 310 | 240 | 71 | |||
| M3 | Straight | 60° | E32-D21R 2M | 130 | 57 | 40 | 11 | |
| E32-C31 2M | 330 | 130 | 100 | 30 | ||||
| E32-C31M 1M | 330 | 130 | 100 | 30 | ||||
| M4 | E32-D211R 2M | 130 | 57 | 40 | 11 | |||
| M6 | E32-D11R 2M | 800 | 320 | 240 | 72 | |||
| E32-CC200 2M | 1,340 | 540 | 400 | 120 | ||||
| 15° | E32-LD11 2M | 820 | 330 | 250 | 74 | |||
| E32-LD11R 2M | 790 | 310 | 240 | 71 | ||||
| Type | Connecting method |
Inputs/ outputs |
Model | ||
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| NPN output | PNP output | ||||
| 2-channel models *2 |
Standard Type | Pre-wired (2 m) | 2 outputs | E3NX-MA11 | E3NX-MA41 |
| Wire-saving Connector |
2 outputs | E3NX-MA6 | E3NX-MA8 | ||
| Model for Sensor Communications Unit *1 |
Connector for Sensor Communications Unit |
--- | E3NX-MA0 | ||
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Catalog Name
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Catalog Number[size]
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Last Update
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| E3NX-MA Data Sheet | E467-E1-03 [2590KB] |
Nov 18, 2024 | E3NX-MA Data Sheet |
| E3NX-MA Catalog | E466-E1-02 [3243KB] |
Jun 15, 2018 | E3NX-MA Catalog |
Applications
- Registration mark detection on packaging film and paper
- Contrast-based object detection in high-speed printing or bottling lines
- Precise position sensing in pick-and-place or robotic alignment
- Film edge detection, label verification, and more
Why Choose
- Industry-best detection stability on high-gloss, transparent, and printed materials
- Designed for high-speed automation lines requiring exact object positioning or tracking
- Easy to install and operate — supports both beginner and expert use
- Can be paired with coaxial fiber heads for pinpoint light emission

