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2.

Hold      and       buttons for 1 second or longer without a workpiece in the area.

1.

MODE

Hold both for 1 sec. or longer

Blank display

Eco mode is ON.

Turn OFF Eco mode. Refer to "5. Detailed Settings".

No power supplied or 
the cable broken

Check the wiring, power supply voltage and 
capacity.

Sensing/Detection

not possible despite

the minimum 

threshold level

Detection set to a small

light level mode 

Dust or dirt influences

The GIGA mode setting enhances the light level 
and a larger incident level is displayed.

Incident light level
display fluctuation

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Cause

Remedy

Error Name / Display

Dust or dirt, temperature
 changes or vibration

Use the DPC function to stabilize the incident light level display.

The operation 
indicator blinking

Mutual interference 
or other reason

Check the Amplifier Units mounted in a group and
turn ON the power again.

Incident light level
displayed in a 
negative value

The differential 
function is enabled.

Turn OFF the differential function.

Lost tracking of 
the settings made

Reset the settings.

The incident light
level has 
deteriorated due
to dust or dirt.

Failed internal
data read/out

E3X-HD11, E3X-HD6, E3X-HD14 (NPN Type)

Load

The key lock 
function enabled

Over current flowing 
to the control output

2 0 0 0

4000

*

1: Either of E3X-CN11 (Master connector: three core) and E3X-CN12 (Slave connector: single core) can be used.

Model

NPN Output
PNP Output

E3X-HD11
E3X-HD41

Number of Control Outputs
Connection Method
Light Source (Wavelength)
Power Supply Voltage

Power Consumption

Control Output

Protection Circuits

Ambient Illumination

Ambient Temperature Range

Ambient Humidity Range
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
Vibration Resistance
Shock Resistance

Material

1

Pre-wired Type

M8 connector type

Wire-saving Connector Type

*

1

Red 4-element LED (625 nm)
12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p) 10% max.

Possible for up to 10 units *2

Case: Heat resistant ABS (ABS) / Cover: Polycarbonate (PC)

E3X-HD14
E3X-HD44

E3X-HD6
E3X-HD8

Perform the procedure with a workpiece in the area for reflective model setting.
If the setting is made after position tuning, set both the through-beam model and 
reflective model with a workpiece.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Error Display                

Power Tuning

DPC Function

Setting Reset

User Save Function

Enable/Cancel
(This procedure)

Enable

Key Lock Function

Zero Reset Function

User Reset Function

4-1

Ratings and Specifications

4-3

Normal: 720 mW max. (current consumption: 30 mA max. at power 

supply voltage of 24 VDC; 60 mA max. at power supply voltage of 12 VDC)

Power supply reverse polarity protection, output short-circuit protection and 

output reverse polarity protection

Mutual Interference Prevention

Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC megger)
1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute

Receiver side: Incandescent lamp: 20,000 lux max. / Sunlight: 30,000 lux max.

Power-saving ECO: 530 mW max. (current consumption: 22 mA max. at power 

supply voltage of 24 VDC; 44 mA max. at power supply voltage of 12 VDC)

Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC; NPN/PNP open collector;
load current: 50 mA max.; residual voltage: 2 V max.

 rst

L/D

      Hold       button and then hold

             button for 3 seconds or longer.

Hold       button and then hold      button for 3 seconds or longer.

A timer value can be set after pressing      

button when a timer menu (other display than 
"----") is displayed. Use           button to set the 
time. (1 to 9999ms in 1 ms steps; the initial value: 10 ms)

Press      button in [           ] menu, then use           

         button to set the percentage tuning level. 

(-99% to 99% in 1% steps; the initial value: -10%)

Disables all button operations. [              ] is displayed when the button is pressed.

Changes the incident light level to "0". The threshold level is also shifted accordingly.

Select [      ] in            and press       button.

Select [               ] in            and press       button.

Caution is required; the output is inverted if      button is pressed first.

1.

Initializes all the settings by returning them to the factory defaults.

2.
3.

MODE

Saves the current settings.

Select [        ] in             and press      button.

Select [        ] in            and press       button.

Select [               ] in            and press      
button.

Select [                ] in             and press      button.

MODE

Reads out the saved settings.

2.
3.

MODE

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN

Incident light level setting: The Step 1 incident level is adjusted to the power tuning level.
Threshold setting: Not changed. If the value is low, it will be set to the minimum 

value in which an output is turned ON/OFF correctly.

Refer to "2-3 Smart Tuning Error" for error displays.

Refer to "2-3 Smart Tuning "

DPC Error

*

*

 The DPC indicator blinks.

Wipe the dust off the Fiber Unit detection surface or 
other relevant areas and recover the original incident 
light level. Then, perform Smart Tuning.

Turn ON the power again. Reset the 
settings if the error is not corrected. 

Cancel the key lock function.

Check the control output load and adjust it within the 

rated value. Check for a load short-circuit.

• 

Steps 1 and 2 can be reversed.

• 

The DPC function will be disabled when a smart tuning error occurs, differential function with 

maximum sensitivity tuning is performed, or the first incident light level of the positioning 

tuning is low.

• 

The incident light level is corrected to the power tuning level to maintain stable threshold and 

incident light levels. This provides stable detection regardless of the incident level changes 

caused by dirty sensor head, position error, or temperature changes. 

Approx. 65 g

Approx. 22 g

Approx. 20 g

Maintenance

4

E3X-HD41, E3X-HD8, E3X-HD44 (PNP Type)

12 to 24 VDC

Black:
Control Output

Black:
Control Output

Brown

Blue

Brown

Blue

12 to 24 VDC

Input/Output Circuit Diagram

4-2

1.

L/D

2.
3.

Cancel

   0

1999

-

No digital display

The zero reset function 

is enabled.

Cancel the zero reset function. 

MODE

UP/DOWN

MODE

UP/DOWN

MODE

UP/DOWN

Current Over

Weight (Main Unit Only)

Maximum connectable units

  

EEPROM Error

Lock ON

Time

Refer to "4-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram"

Refer to "1-2 Mounting Amplifier Unit"

Refer to "4-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram" 

and "4-3 Ratings and Specifications"

Item

Threshold Value

Control Output

Initial Value

55

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

L-on

* Settings for other functions are returned to 
  the detailed setting initial values.  
  User-saved settings are retained.
  Smart Tuning is canceled.

Hold       button for 3 seconds or longer to enter SET mode.

MODE

  d p <

  %n

  h s

500

s t n d

s h s

  d p <

 %ff

----

9999

MODE

MODE

MODE

MODE

Detection Function

Response 
Time

Light Level

STND 
Standard Mode

SHS 

Super High-speed

Mode*

GIGA 
Giga Mode

HS
High-speed Mode

1 ms

50 µs
55 µs

16 ms

250 µs

12 times

0.25 times

1 time

1 (Standard)

2. Detection Function

  p e r

 %ff

  p e r

  %n

 %ff

 per
 p-b
 bar

3. DPC Function

4. Timer Function

UP/DOWN

9. Inverted Display

8. Digital Display

7. Differential Function

6. Percentage Tuning

MODE

MODE

MODE

MODE

MODE

One-shot Timer
Keeps the output ON for
a specified time regardless
of the workpiece size 
variations.

T

T

T

T

T

T

Off-delay Timer
Holds the output ON for
detection by PLC when 
the detection time is too
short.

On-delay Timer
Delays the output ON
after detection.

Incident Light
No Incident Light

Incident Light
No Incident Light

Incident Light
No Incident Light

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

L-ON

D-ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

L-ON

D-ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

L-ON

D-ON

 %ff

B

A

SET mode provides the function settings described hereafter. The initial display shown 
after transition from one function to another represents the factory default.

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN

(Incident Light Level Example)

Differential Setting

Response Time

1
2
3
4
5

250 μs
500 μs

1 ms

10 ms

100 ms

Detailed Settings

5

dflt

MODE

UP/DOWN

1. Function Selection

  e < %

 %ff

  e < %

  %n

UP/DOWN

MODE

UP/DOWN

Indicators (Green and Red digital displays) 
turn OFF in approx. 10 seconds after a key 
operation.

10. Eco Function

UP/DOWN

Use            button to specify the response time.

UP/DOWN

5. Power Tuning Level

Detects if the absolute value of the incident light level 

change of the set response time is larger than the 

threshold value. The display shows the change of the 

incident light level of the set response time in red.

Smart Tuning is canceled if the detection mode
is changed.
*The communication and mutual interference
 prevention functions are disabled when the 
 detection mode is set to Super High-speed Mode.

(a)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Setting Output Timer

Changing the Target Incident Light Level 

(Power Tuning Level)

Detecting Transparent or Small Workpiece

Changing Digital Display in RUN Mode for 
Specific Purpose

Detecting Incident Light Level Change

  10

% n - d

  10

 std

B

A

Mounting Amplifier in Inverted Direction

Saving Power Consumption

Function Setting

Description

Function Setting

Description

Changing Functions to Set in SET Mode

[         ]: Functions 1. to 5. can be set.

[         ]: Functions 1. to 10. can be set.

Changing Light Level and Response Time

Stable Detection Regardless of Incident Light 
Level Change

Setting Threshold using a Small or Fast Moving 
Workpiece

Adjusting Optical Axis

Checking the Channel No. in Group Mounting

The ratio of the incident light 
level to the threshold is 
displayed in red digital figures.

Holds the peak incident light 
level and displays it in green
digital figures.

Checking the Channel No. in 
Group Mounting

Displays the current level in the
80 to 120% range against the 
threshold value (100%).

A

Function Selection: [         ] 

Threshold

Threshold

Peak Light 

Level

Peak Light 

Level

Bottom Light 

Level

Light Level

Checking a Margin Against Threshold

Holds and displays the minimum 
value of the peak of the light 
incident and the maximum value 
of the bottom of the light interruption.

Ch. No.   Light Level

Setting for Intuitive Analog Display

120%   100%   80%

The zero reset function is canceled when either of the DPC function/differential 
function/Smart Tuning is performed.

APC (Auto Power Control)

Always ON

16 units

MODE

UP/DOWN

Inverts the display upside down.
The digital display shows the threshold value in 
red, and light incident level in green.

Refer to "4-1 Troubleshooting"

10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z directions

500 m/s

2

, for 3 times each in X, Y and Z directions

*

2: Mutual interference prevention is only possible for up to 6 units, if the E3X-DA-S/MDA sensors applied with 

     power tuning are grouped with this sensor.

*

3: The communication and mutual interference prevention functions are disabled when the detection mode is set to 

     Super High-speed Mode

 150p

 3000

 3500

 3000

L/D

Caution is required; the output is inverted if      button is pressed first.

L/D

2000

4000

UP/DOWN

Use            button to set the power tuning level. 

[

100 

to 

9999

 in 1 steps; the initial value: 

9999

]

Perform Smart Tuning.

 Set the DPC function ON in SET mode.

1.

Refer to "2-3 Smart Tuning"

内部受光量

Internal Incident Light Level

Incident Light
Level

Displayed Incident Light Level

Threshold 
Level

Stabilizes the displayed 
incident level by correcting 
internal incident level changes.

The DPC indicator turns ON 
when the DPC function is 
effective.

The displayed incident level 
decreases and the DPC 
indicator starts blinking when 
incident level correction is not 
possible.

* Press either of UP/DOWN.

Operating: Groups of 1 to 2 Amplifiers: −25°C to 55°C

Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifiers: −25°C to 50°C

Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifiers: −25°C to 45°C

Storage: −30°C to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Convenient Setting Features

Restore from the Incident Level Changed due to Dust and Dirt

Stable Detection Regardless of Incident Level Change due to Dust and Dirt

Reset Settings

Save or Read Settings

Prevent Mis-operation

Reset Incident Light Level to "0"

Setting is Completed

 Refer to "     Detailed Settings".

 Refer to "     Detailed Settings".

 Refer to "     Detailed Settings".

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features"

 Refer to "2-3 Smart Tuning"

 Refer to "     Detailed Settings".

Sensor Main Circuit

Sensor Main Circuit

Load

Hold both for 3 sec. or longer

Hold both for 3 sec. or longer

Hold both for 3 sec. 

or longer

Hold both for 3 sec. 

or longer

Light Level 

Ratio

OMRON Corporation

Suitability for Use

EUROPE

OMRON EUROPE B.V. Sensor Business Unit

Carl-Benz Str.4, D-71154 Nufringen Germany

Phone:49-7032-811-0  Fax: 49-7032-811-199

NORTH AMERICA

OMRON ELECTRONICS  LLC

One Commerce Drive Schaumburg,IL 60173-5302 U.S.A.

Phone:1-847-843-7900  Fax : 1-847-843-7787
ASIA-PACIFIC

OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

No. 438A Alexandra Road #05-05-08(Lobby 2),

Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967 

Phone : 65-6835-3011  Fax :65-6835-2711

THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS SHEET ARE NOT SAFETY RATED.  

THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF 

PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY 

COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES.

Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON's safety rated products.

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or 

regulations that apply to the combination of the products in the customer's 

application or use of the product. 

 

Take all necessary steps to determine the suitability of the product for the 

systems, machines, and equipment with which it will be used.

Know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this product.

 

NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING 

SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE 

SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, 

AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND 

INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL 

EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

See also Product catalog for Warranty and Limitation of Liability.

CHINA

OMRON(CHINA) CO., LTD. 

Room 2211, Bank of China Tower,

200 Yin Cheng Zhong Road, 

PuDong New Area, Shanghai, 200120, China

Phone : 86-21-5037-2222  Fax :86-21-5037-2200

OCT. 2009

500

6000

125

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(c)

UP/DOWN

  3

   2

  5

  4

The incident light level in setting mode is a 
reference value. It may be changed when 
switched to detection mode.

When the differential function is enabled, 

the detection function setting is disabled. 

Smart tunings except power tuning are disabled.

The adjustment range of powr tuning is approx. 

1 to 1/100 times.

Function Selection: [         ] 

D

 2000

 8000

Refer to "     Convenient Setting Features

 - Power Tuning"

NPN
PNP

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