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E3NC-SA0

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OMRON Corporation  2013  All Rights Reserved.

Smart Laser (CMOS) Amplifier

E3NC-SA0

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Thank you for selecting an OMRON product. This sheet 
primarily describes precautions
required in installing and operating the product.
• A specialist who has the knowledge of electricity must treat 

the product. 

• Please read this manual carefully, and use it correctly after 

thoroughly understanding the product. 

• Please keep this manual properly for future reference 

whenever it is necessary.

Installation

1

1-1

Dimensions

1-2

Mounting the Amplifier Unit

Unit: mm

Dimensions in parentheses () indicates the ones with related components.

The cover could come off if it is tilted by 152 degrees or more.

2.6

32.1

16

9.4

37

49.5

4.3

33.5

3.4

159.7

(Max. with the protective cover open)

152°

(Max. with the protective cover open)

39.5

102.4

29.9

26

30.2

5.2

4.2

27.8

10

6.9

Lock Lever

Connector cover: White

2

1

Settings

2

2-1

Setting and Display Overview

1-3

Mounting the sensor head

[L/D Indicator

Orange] 

Displays Light ON/Dark ON setting.

[OUT Indicator

Orange]

Turns ON when Output is ON.

[ZERO Indicator: Green]

[ST Indicator

Blue]

Turns ON when Smart Tuning is in progress.

Turns ON when ZERO Rest function is enabled.

[OUT Selection Indicators

Orange]

Green Digital Display

Threshold Level

White Digital

Measured 
Value

Smart Tuning [Easy Sensitivity Setting]

2-4

Compatible Communication Unit (Sold Separately)

E3NW Series Communication Unit, Distribution unit E3NW-DS

PRECAUTIONS ON SAFETY

Checking the Package Content

• Amplifier Unit: 1      • Instruction Sheet (this sheet): 1 (Japanese, English and Chinese)

114

(Max. with the protective cover open)

10

5

19.2

3.9

11.5

13.8

DIN Track

Tighten the screw while pressing the End Plate.

Fiber Unit Connection Side Hook

1

2

3

4

5

Up to 30 Amplifier Units can be connected to
E3NW Series Communication Unit.
Under environments such as vibration, use an End Plate 
even with a single amplifier unit.

Mounting on DIN Track

(1) 

Let the hook on the Amplifier Unit's Sensor Head

  

connection side catch the track. 

(2) 

Push the unit until the hook clicks into place.

Removing from DIN Track

(1) Push the unit in the direction 1.
(2) Lift the unit in the direction of arrow 2 while 

   

performing step (1).

Joining Amplifier Units

(1) 

Mount the Amplifier Units one at a time onto the DIN track.

     Slide the Amplifier Unit until the communication connector is 

closely attached.(Arrow 3)

(2) 

Use End Plates (PFP-M: separately sold) at the both 
ends of the grouped Amplifier Units to prevent them from 
separating due to vibration or other cause.(Arrow 4)

(3) 

Tighten the screw on the End Plates using a driver.(Arrow 5)

Open the protection cover.

Insert the sensor head, with the lock lever on 
its connector area facing upward, all the way 
into the connector port.
The color of the connector cover for E3NC-SH is white.  
Make sure to avoid misconnection by confirming
the cover color in advance. 
To remove it, press and hold the lock lever 
then pull the sensor head out.

Fix the sensor head with M3 screws.
Apply tightening torque of 0.5N·m for fixing.

1.
2.

Setting Reset

Key Lock

Zero Reset

L/D

MODE

UP/DOWN

UP

+:

Press both

 Refer to "     Convenient 
 Setting Features".

Performs tuning and [ST Indicator] 
turns ON.

Sensitivity Setting

                

Button

[S.TUNE]

Minute Threshold 

Adjustment

The green digital value 
changes.

[UP/DOWN

Button

Output Switch

[

L/D

Button

A single press switches between 
Light ON/Dark ON. [L/D] Indicator 
changes.

Mode/OUT Switch

[

MODE

]

Button

Switches between SET mode and RUN mode by a 
long press (3 seconds or longer) of the key. If pressed 
and held for 1 second, OUT is switched.

For settings with the Communication Unit, 

refer to the User's Manual that comes with the Communication Unit.

2-2

Switching Control Output

2-3

Sensor Head Display

Tuning Button

Tuning can be executed by holding the 

button as with the [S.Tune] button.

[STABILITY Indicator: Green]
Turns ON when output is ON steadily. Specifically, the light 

turns ON when workpiece is within the measurement range.

[OUT Indicator

Orange]

Turns ON when Output is ON.

[Tuning Indicator: Blue]
Turns ON when SmartTuning is executed.

Set to "Dark ON" to turn ON the output without a sensing object.
[L/D Indicator]  turns          ON.

Press     button.

L/D

Set to "Light ON" to turn the output ON with a workpiece in the detection area.

[L/D Indicator]  turns          ON.

Workpiece

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Output

 for Light-on

Output

 for Dark-on

Setting is Completed

2-6

Minute Adjustment of Threshold Level

1.

UP/DOWN

Hold the key for high-speed level 
adjustment.

Press            button to adjust 
the threshold level.

The threshold level 

becomes higher.

The threshold level 

becomes lower.

Setting is Completed

Setting is Completed

Setting is Completed

2-5

Output switching

 Tuning with workpiece absent

● 

2-point area tuning  

Setting for judging presence/absence of workpiece according to the background

Setting for sensing within the range of the upper and lower limits  

Workpiece is absent

 150

 150

 150

1pnt

Threshold value setting: Sets the value to the measured value when the button is 

pressed and held- usual tolerance.

1. Select [Setting Mode] 

 [Output1 Mode] 

 [Area Sensing Mode]. 

2. Press and hold the [MODE] button for 3 seconds or longer to exit the Setting Mode.

3. Carry out the same operation as for the 2-point tuning. 

Threshold value HIGH: Upper workpiece area tolerance

Threshold value LOW: Lower limit workpiece height - area tolerance

 1-point area tuning  

Setting for sensing with ± tolerance for workpiece   

1. Select [Setting Mode] 

 [Output1 Mode] 

 [Area Sensing Mode]. 

2. Press and hold the [MODE] button for 3 seconds or longer to exit the Setting Mode.

3. Carry out the same operation as for the 1-point tuning. 

Threshold value HIGH: Upper workpiece area tolerance

Threshold value LOW: Lower limit workpiece height - area tolerance

 Area tuning with workpiece absent  

Setting for sensing with ± tolerance for the background   

1. Select [Setting Mode] 

 [Output1 Mode] 

 [Area Sensing Mode]. 

2. Press and hold the [MODE] button for 3 seconds or longer to exit the Setting Mode.

3. Carry out the same operation as for the tuning with workpiece absent. 

Threshold value HIGH: Upper workpiece area tolerance

Threshold value LOW: Lower limit workpiece height - area tolerance

2pnt

Release the finger when oFFt is displayed.

● 

2-point Tuning

Basic Setting

Workpiece is present

 600

 1-point tuning

Setting for a workpiece nearer than the background

Workpiece is absent

Workpiece is absent

● 

Full Auto Tuning

Setting for a Moving Workpiece

Execution can be done even if the order of workpiece 

exists/not exist is reversed.

1pnt

1pnt

 300

 290

The sensor operates only when the area sensing 

mode is not selected and background removal is OFF.

Turns ON when incident level is insufficient or is saturated at Light-ON.

Turns OFF when incident level is insufficient or is saturated at Dark-ON.

 100

 300

 300

2pnt

Workpiece

Threshold value setting: Set the value in the middle between the measured values for the 1st and 2nd points.

Threshold value setting: Set the value to the measured value when the button is pressed - usual tolerance.

Threshold value setting: Sets the value to the middle between the maximum and 

minimum measured values while the button is being pressed. 

This setting may be easily influenced by background objects.

Moving the finger off the button displays "2Pnt". 

Moving the finger off the button displays "2Pnt". 

Sensor

Threshold value HIGH

Area 
tolerance

Threshold Value LOW

Background 
(Reference surface)

Sensor

Lower limit 

workpiece

Upper limit 
workpiece

ON

OFF

OFF

Area 
tolerance

Area 
tolerance

Area 
tolerance

Sensor

Threshold value HIGH

Threshold Value LOW

Background 
(Reference surface)

workpiece

ON

OFF

OFF

Sensor

Threshold value HIGH

Threshold Value LOW

Background 
(Reference surface)

OFF

ON

ON

Area 
tolerance

Area 
tolerance

Release the button when "FULL" appears.

Release the button when the workpiece passed through.

Hold for 3 seconds or longer

Still hold the button for at least 3 seconds.

Hold for 7 seconds or longer

OUT Selection Indicator switches to switch the settings.

Push short the [MODE] button in [Measurement Mode].
OUT Selection Indicators (Output 1/Output 2) switch.

1.
2.

OUT Selection Indicator (Output 1)

[Output 1]

OUT Selection Indicator (Output 2)

Push short the [MODE] button in [Measurement Mode].

[Output 2]

The output is inverted at 
the time of Dark-ON. 

The output is inverted at 
the time of Dark-ON. 

The output is inverted at 
the time of Dark-ON. 

At the time of

Light-ON

At the time of Light-ON

At the time of Light-ON

● 

Smart Tuning Error

Error / Display / Cause

Remedy

Error Origin 

Tuning Type

All

● 

Margin of the threshold

Tuning Error

err

e t u n

2-point Tuning

Full Auto Tuning

Near Error

Difference in the measured 

values for  the 1st and 2nd 

points is too small.

err

Failed to perform tuning.

Normal 

margin

Area 

margin

Margins for threshold are 
shown below:
2-4 Smart Tuning

• Change the response time slower and 

then perform tuning again. 

• Before tuning, make sure that the 

distance between the Sensor and 

workpiece is within the measurement 

range.

• Expand difference in the measured 

values for the 1st and 2nd points.

E3NC-SH100

 8

E3NC-SH250

 80

E3NC-SH100

 4

E3NC-SH250

 40

Turns ON when incident level is insufficient or is saturated at Light-ON.

Turns OFF when incident level is insufficient or is saturated at Dark-ON.

Light-ON/Dark-ON can be switched with output 2. (Refer to 2-2)

Do not touch the emitter and receiver areas of 

the sensor head.

A fingerprint may prevent proper measurement.

If you accidentally touch it, use a soft cloth to 

wipe it out.

Fix the connector area so that it should not be 

affected by oscillation and impact.

OPTICAL COMMUNICATION 

POSITION

DIN Track

SOLD SEPARATELY

PFP-□-N

* 5 3 3 8 9 9 4 - 0 B *

Protective Cap

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORRECT USE

The following precautions must be observed to ensure safe operation of the product. Doing so may cause 

damage or fire.

· Do not install the product in the following locations.

  (1) Locations subject to direct sunlight

  (2) Locations subject to condensation due to high humidity

  (3) Locations subject to corrosive gas

  (4) Locations subject to vibration or mechanical shocks exceeding the rated values

  (5) Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, chemicals

  (6) Locations subject to steam

  (7) Locations subjected to strong magnetic field or electric field

· Do not use the product in environments subject to flammable or explosive gases.

· Do not use the product in any atmosphere or environment that exceeds the ratings.

· To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage 

devices and power devices.

· Do not use the product if the case is damaged.

· Burn injury may occur. The product surface temperature rises depending on application conditions, such 

as the ambient temperature and the power supply voltage. Use caution when operating or cleaning the 

product.

· When setting the sensor, be sure to check safety such as by stopping the equipment.

· Be sure to turn off the power supply before connecting or disconnecting wires.

· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in any way.

· When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.

· Do not miswire such as the polarity of the power supply.

· Be sure to mount the unit to the DIN track until it clicks.

· To prevent electric shock or short circuit, put a protection cap on unused connection power supply 

terminals.

· Do not apply excessive force (9.8N max.) such as tension, compression or torsion to the connector of the 

sensor head that is fixed to the amplifier unit.

· Always keep the protective cover in place when using the product. Not doing so may cause malfunction.

· It may take time until the received light intensity and measured value become stable immediately after 

the power is turned on depending on use environment.

· The Mobile Console E3X-MC11, E3X-MC11-SV2 and E3X-MC11-S cannot be connected.

· The mutual interference prevention function does not work when in combination with E3C/E2C/E3X.

· If the unit receives excessive sensor light, the mutual interference prevention function may not work 

properly, resulting in malfunction of the unit. In such case, increase the threshold.

· Sensor communication unit E3NW can be used. E3X-DRT21-S and E3X-CRT/ECT cannot be used.

· If you notice an abnormal condition such as a strange odor, extreme heating of the unit, or smoke, 

immediately stop using the product, turn off the power, and consult your dealer.

· Do not use thinner, benzine, acetone, and lamp oil for cleaning.

Meanings of Signal Words

Warning Indications

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the rated voltage.

Excess voltage may result in malfunction or fire.

Never use the product with an AC power supply. Otherwise, 

explosion may result.

WARNING

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons 

either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such purpose.

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