Omron Photoelectric E3S Sensor Programmable Logic Controller
The Omron E3S Series offers a wide range of compact photoelectric sensors designed for precise and reliable object detection in factory automation, packaging, and food processing environments. Known for their slim design, stable sensing, and robust construction, the E3S sensors are available in both plastic and stainless steel models for various application needs.
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- Compact Body for Tight Spaces – Slim rectangular shape ideal for confined machine areas – Easy mounting with universal brackets and standard hole spacing
- Excellent Detection Performance – High sensing accuracy on dark, shiny, or transparent objects – Models include diffuse, retro-reflective, and through-beam types
- Durable Housing Options – Plastic models for general use – Stainless steel models (E3S-C/E3S-DC) for food-grade and washdown environments
- Water and Oil Resistance – IP67 and IP69K-rated options available for harsh industrial use – Models available with anti-condensation and chemical-resistant lenses
- Multiple Outputs and Modes – NPN, PNP, and relay output types – Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable operation
| Specification | Description | ||||||||
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| Sensing method | Through-beam | Retro-reflective | |||||||
| Model | E3S-2E4E3S-2E41 | E3S-5E4E3S-5E41 | E3S-R2E4E3S-R2E41 | ||||||
| Sensing distance | 2 m | 5 m | 0.1 to 2 m | ||||||
| Standard sensing object | Opaque: 7-mm dia. min. | Opaque: 11-mm dia. min. | Opaque: 30-mm dia. min. | ||||||
| Differential travel | --- | ||||||||
| Directional angle | Both emitter and receiver: 3° to 10° | 3° to 10° | |||||||
| Light source (wavelength) | Infrared LED (950 nm) | ||||||||
| Power supply voltage | 12 to 24 VDC±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max. | ||||||||
| Current consumption | 50 mA max. (Emitter: 25 mA max., Receiver: 25 mA max.) | 40 mA max. | |||||||
| Control output(solid-state output) | Output current: 1.5 to 4 mA, Load current: 80 mA max. (residual voltage: 2 V max.) Refer to Data Sheet. | ||||||||
| Response time | Operate or reset: 3 ms max. | Operate or reset: 1 ms max. | |||||||
| Sensitivity adjustment | With an indicator | ||||||||
| Ambient illumination(Receiver side) * | Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max. Sunlight: 10,000 lx max. | ||||||||
| Ambient temperature | Operating: -25 to 55°C, Storage: -40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | ||||||||
| Ambient humidity | 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 hours 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 | IEC IP65 | IEC IP67 | |||||||
| Connection method | Pre-wired cable (standard length: 2 m) | ||||||||
| Indicators | Light indicator (red), Stability indicator (green) | ||||||||
| Material | Case | Polybutylene terephthalate | Zinc die-cast | ||||||
| Lens * | Polycarbonate | ||||||||
| Mounting Bracket | Iron | ||||||||
| Function | Specification | |||||
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| Sensing method | Model | Diffuse-reflective | Convergent-reflective | |||
| E3S-DS10E4 / E3S-DS10E41 | E3S-DS30E41 | E3S-DS30E4S | E3S-LS10XE4 | E3S-LS20XE4 | ||
| Sensing distance | Standard | 100 mm (white paper 50×50 mm) | 300 mm (white paper 100×100) | 30 to 100 mm (10×10 mm) | 50 to 250 mm (50×75 mm) | |
| Standard sensing object | Transparent, opaque | |||||
| Differential travel | 20% max. of setting distance | 1.5 mm max. at 30 mm | 5% max. at 50–250 mm | |||
| 10 mm max. at 100 mm | ||||||
| Directional angle | --- | |||||
| Light source (wavelength) | Infrared LED (950 nm) | Red LED (660 nm) | Infrared LED (945 nm) | |||
| Power supply voltage | 12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 10% max. | |||||
| Current consumption | 40 mA max. | |||||
| Control output | 1.5–4 mA; Load: 80 mA max (residual voltage: 2 V max). Refer to datasheet. | |||||
| Response time | Operate/reset: 1 ms max. | |||||
| Sensitivity adjustment | With an indicator | |||||
| Ambient illumination (Receiver) | Lamp: 3000 lx max; Sunlight: 10000 lx max | |||||
| Ambient temperature | Operating: -25 to 55°C; Storage: -40 to 70°C | |||||
| Ambient humidity | Operating: 35–85%; Storage: 35–95% | |||||
| Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ min at 500 VDC | |||||
| Dielectric strength | 1000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min | |||||
| Vibration resistance | 10–55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude (2 hrs in X/Y/Z) | |||||
| Shock resistance | 500 m/s², 3 times in X/Y/Z | |||||
| Degree of protection | IEC IP65 | IEC IP67 | ||||
| Connection method | Pre-wired cable (2 m) | |||||
| Indicators | Red (Light), Green (Stability) | |||||
| Material | Case | Polybutylene terephthalate | Zinc die-cast | |||
| Lens | Polycarbonate | |||||
| Mounting Bracket | Iron | |||||
General-purpose Sensors
| Sensing method | Appearance | Sensing distance | Operation mode | Model |
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| Convergent-reflective (narrow vision field) | ![]() |
30 to 100 mm (variable) | Light-ON/Dark-ON (selectable) | E3S-LS10XE4 2M |
| Convergent-reflective (wide vision field) | 50 to 250 mm (variable) | E3S-LS20XE4 2M | ||
| Through-beam | ![]() |
2 m | E3S-2E4 * Emitter E3S-2LE4 * Receiver E3S-2DE4 * | |
| 5 m | E3S-5E4 * Emitter E3S-5LE4 * Receiver E3S-5DE4 * | |||
| Retro-reflective | 0.1 to 2 m | E3S-R2E4 * | ||
| Diffuse-reflective | 100 mm | E3S-DS10E4 * | ||
| 300 mm | E3S-DS30E4 * | |||
| Through-beam | ![]() |
2 m | E3S-2E41 * Emitter E3S-2LE41 * Receiver E3S-2DE41 * | |
| 5 m | E3S-5E41 * Emitter E3S-5LE41 * Receiver E3S-5DE41 * | |||
| Retro-reflective | 0.1 to 2 m | E3S-R2E41 * | ||
| Diffuse-reflective | 100 mm | E3S-DS10E41 * | ||
| 300 mm | E3S-DS30E41 * |
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| E3S Data Sheet | ---[3372KB] | Apr 06, 2023 | E3S Data Sheet |
Applications
- Packaging line object presence detection
- Conveyor systems in food and beverage plants
- Bottle, box, or product counting
- Harsh industrial or sanitary applications
- Machines with limited mounting space
Why Choose
- Compact size with high optical performance
- Versatile mounting for integration in any machine type
- Models available for hygienic, food-grade, or wet environments
- Global standard with proven long-term reliability




