Small Spot/Mark (Separate Amplifier) E3C-VS/VM CSM_E3C-VS_VM_DS_E_3_1 Extremely thin beam ideal for detection of minute objects and marks * Ideal for detection of small objects and slight color differences * Bad mark detection * Detection of thin wire of 200 * Detection of slight level differences. Be sure to read Safety Precautions on page 4. Ordering Information Sensors Sensor Heads Red light Sensing method Appearance Connection method Sensing distance E3C-VS3R 2M 305 mm Pre-wired (2 m) Model E3C-VS1G 2M 102 mm Reflective model (for mark detection) Green light 355 mm 7010 mm E3C-VM35R 2M E3C-VS7R 2M Amplifier Units Power supply Application AC General-purpose models Appearance 48 Function --- E3C-A Timer E3C-C 109.5 49 30 Slim body 60 Self-diagnosis 14 Model E3C-JC4P 2M 27.2 Compact body 20.7 DC E3C-GE4 35.5 --- E3C-WE4 75 Front terminal 80 22.5 E3C-WH4F Accessories (Order Separately) Mounting Brackets Appearance Model E39-L42 Quantity Remarks 2 Can be used with the E3C-VS1G, or E3C-VS3R. Refer to Mounting Brackets on E39-L/F39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details. * If a through-beam model is used, order two Mounting Brackets; one for the Emitter and one for the Receiver. 1 E3C-VS/VM Ratings and Specifications Sensor Head Sensing method Item Model Reflective model (for mark detection) E3C-VS1G E3C-VS3R E3C-VM35R E3C-VS7R Sensing distance 102 mm 305 mm 355 mm 710 mm Minimum detectable object (black mark on white) 0.7 mm at central sensing distance 2 mm at central sensing distance 0.2 mm at central sensing distance 0.6 mm at central sensing distance Light source (wavelength) Green LED (565 nm) Red LED (680 nm) Red LED (660 nm) Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp: 1,000 lx max. (on light-receiving side) Sunlight: 3,000 lx max. (on light-receiving side) Ambient temperature range Operating: -10 to 70C (with no icing or condensation) Storage: -25 to 70C (with no icing or condensation) Ambient humidity range Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) Operating/storage: -25 to 70C (with no icing or condensation) Insulation resistance 20 M min. (at 500 VDC) Dielectric strength 500 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 IP64 (indoors only) IEC IP50 (indoors only) Connection method Pre-wired cable (standard length: 2 m) Weight (packed state) Approx. 50 g Approx. 60 g Case Polycarbonate Heat-resistant ABS Lens Polycarbonate Glass Material Mounting Bracket Accessories --- Instruction manual Steel Mounting Bracket, Slotted/ Phillips screws M3 x 16, Spring washer, Flat washer, M3 nuts Mounting Bracket, Slotted/ Phillips screws M3 x 16, Spring washer, Flat washer, M3 nuts, Instruction manual Amplifier Units Refer to E3C. I/O Circuit Diagrams Refer to E3C. Connection Refer to E3C. Connectors Refer to E3C. 2 E3C-VS/VM Engineering Data (Typical) Operating Range E3C-VS3R X 0.6 Y Optical axis 0.4 4 0.3-mm dia. copper wire 3 0.1-mm dia. copper wire 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 -0.4 Distance X (mm) 40 X Y 0.03-mm dia. copper wire Optical axis 0.3-mm dia. copper wire 0.8 0.6 0.1-mm dia. copper wire 0.4 0.03-mm dia. copper wire 0.2 30 40 50 60 Distance Y (mm) 1.0 70 80 90 0.8 0.7-mm dia. pencil lead 0.6 0.4 40 Distance -0.2 X (mm) -0.4 50 60 70 80 Y Optical axis -1.0 -1.2 -1.6 3 Y 2 0.3-mm dia. copper wire Optical axis 1 0.1-mm dia. copper wire 0 90 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Distance X (mm) 0.03-mm dia. copper wire -2 Y Optical axis -3 Y Optical axis 0.9-mm dia. pencil lead 0.5 30 40 50 60 E3C-VS3R Excess gain ratio E3C-VS1G X 1.0 50 30 10 7 5 50 30 10 7 5 3 Operating level 1 0.7 0.5 1 0.7 0.5 -1.0 0.3 0.3 -1.5 5 0 10 E3C-VM35R 50 30 10 7 5 100 150 Distance (mm) 50 100 150 Distance (mm) 50 30 10 7 5 3 Operating level 3 1 0.7 0.5 1 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.1 50 E3C-VS7R Excess gain ratio Excess gain ratio 0 15 20 Distance (mm) Operating level Distance X (mm) 0.5-mm dia. pencil lead Operating level 3 -0.5 X Excess Gain vs. Set Distance 1.5 20 -0.6 -0.8 E3C-VM35R 40 50 Distance X (mm) -0.8 X X -0.8 30 -1 -0.4 -0.6 20 0.5-mm dia. pencil lead 0 100 110 Distance X (mm) 10 E3C-VM35R 0.2 -0.2 0 -2.0 E3C-VS7R Excess gain ratio Distance Y (mm) 30 -4 E3C-VS7R Distance Y (mm) 20 -3 -0.8 0.5-mm dia. pencil lead 0.8 -0.4 -2 0.03-mm dia. copper wire -0.6 0 10 -1 Distance X (mm) Y Optical axis 1.2 0.4 0 14 X 0.7-mm dia. pencil lead 1.6 Distance Y (mm) 7 -0.2 0 2.0 1 0.2 0 E3C-VS3R Distance Y (mm) 0.8 Distance Y (mm) Distance Y (mm) E3C-VS1G 0 50 100 150 Distance (mm) 0.1 0 3 E3C-VS/VM Safety Precautions Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability. WARNING This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such purposes. Precautions for Correct Use Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that exceed product ratings. Wiring For details on Extension Cables, refer to E3C. (Unit: mm) Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified. Sensors Sensor Heads E3C-VS1G E3C-VS3R With Mounting Bracket Attached E3C-VM35R E3C-VS7R Two hexagonal nuts for M3 (diagonal: 5.5) (A)* Operation indicator 7 2.4 10 Emitter Receiver 26 Shielded cable, 2.4 dia. x 4.3, with two conductors (conductor cross section: 0.3 mm2) Standard length: 2 m 2 9 3.2 18 (47) 45 Lens surface 6.5 2 3.9 20 3.2 Shielded cable, 1.8 dia. x 3.6, with two conductors (conductor cross section: 0.18 mm2) Standard length: 2 m 10 R1.2 10 4 5 Light indicator 4 5 4 15 16 10 Emitter 3.2 9 Steel 4.3 19 3.2 2-M3 4 6.6 R3.3 A Beam position 2.4 Receiver 3 16 9 3.2 4 3.2 18 30 1.2 5.5 * The Mounting Bracket can be attached to side A. Amplifier Unit Refer to E3C for details. Accessories (Order Separately) Mounting Brackets Refer to E39-L/F39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details. 4 Read and Understand This Catalog Please read and understand this catalog before purchasing the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments. 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