R Auto-Tuning Fiber-Optic Sensor E3X-N High Performance DC Amplifier with Pushbutton Sensitivity Adjustment H Maintenance is made easier with pushbutton sensitivity adjustment H Sensing distance is up to 100% longer than standard amplifiers H Choose either single channel or four channel models H Compact housing: 32 mm and 10 mm housing widths H Four amplifiers in a single housing saves space and wiring H Four fiber-optic cables can be mounted directly next to each other without mutual interference Ordering Information J AMPLIFIERS Type Single channel Off-delay timer None Provided Provided Remote teach input None Provided Provided NPN output E3X-NT11 E3X-NT21 E3X-NM11 PNP output E3X-NT41 E3X-NT51 E3X-NM41 Part number Four channel J FIBER-OPTIC CABLES Please see the E32 Fiber-Optic Cables section. J ACCESSORIES Description Part number Replacement protective cover for E3X-NTjj E39-G8 Replacement protective cover for E3X-NMjj E39-G9 2 E3X-N E3X-N Specifications Description Part number General-purpose Multi-function Four-channel NPN E3X-NT11 E3X-NT21 E3X-NM11 PNP E3X-NT41 E3X-NT51 E3X-NM41 Supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC 10%, 10% ripple max. Current consumption 50 mA max. Required fiber-optic cables Please see the E32 Fiber-Optic Cables section. Light source Pulse modulated red LED (680 nm) Operation mode Light-ON, Dark-ON (switch selectable) Sensitivity Pushbutton setting (see operation section) Mutual interference protection Provided Remote teach option -- Control p output DC solid state 150 mA max. Provided Type NPN open collector PNP open collector Max. load 100 mA, 30 VDC max. Max. ON-state voltage drop 1 VDC max. at 100 mA Response time 500 s max. at rated detection distance Timing functions -- Circuit protection Output short circuit protection, DC power reverse polarity protection Teaching confirmation function Indicators (red/green LED) and buzzer Indicators Materials Operation (orange LED) and output stability (green LED) Case PBT plastic Cover Polycarbonate Mounting Connections DIN-rail track, or on flat surface through holes in bracket (provided) Pre-leaded Pre leaded Weight Enclosure ratings g Approvals pp Ambient temperature p OFF: delay, 40 ms, selectable ON or OFF 3 conductor cable, 2 m (6.5 ft) 4 conductor cable, 2 m (6.5 ft) 7 conductor cable, 2 m (6.5 ft) 100 g (3.5 oz.) with 2 m cable UL -- NEMA -- IEC IP 50 (with cover on) UL -- CSA -- Operating: --25C to 55C (--13F to 131F) with no ice buildup Storage: --40C to 70C (--40F to 158F) 3 E3X-N E3X-N J OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS E3X-NT11 E3X-NT21 Teaching indicator (red/green) Operation indicator (orange) Black Stability indicator (green) Teaching indicator (red/green) Brown Load Control output Main circuit 12 to 24 VDC Operation indicator (orange) Black Stability indicator (green) Main circuit Operation indicator (orange) Teaching indicator (red/green) Black White Grey Orange Main circuit Remote teaching input Channel no. Control output wire color Black 1 Brown Stability indicator (green) 12 to 24 VDC Blue Pink E3X-NM11 x4 Load Control output Blue x4 Brown Load Load Control output Load Load Control output Control output Control output 2 White 3 4 Grey Orange 12 to 24 VDC Blue Remote teaching input Pink E3X-NT41 E3X-NT51 Teaching indicator (red/green) Operation indicator (orange) Stability indicator (green) Main circuit Teaching indicator (red/green) Brown Black Control output 12 to 24 VDC Operation indicator (orange) Pink Remote teaching input Brown Stability indicator (green) Main circuit Load Black Control output Load Blue Blue E3X-NM41 Teaching indicator (red/green) x4 Operation indicator (orange) x4 Stability indicator (green) Pink Remote teaching input Brown Control output Black Main circuit Control output White Grey Orange Control output Load Control output 12 to 24 VDC Load Load Load Blue Channel no. 1 2 3 4 4 Control output wire color Black White Grey Orange 12 to 24 VDC E3X-N E3X-N Nomenclature E3X-NT11 (NPN) E3X-NT21 (NPN) E3X-NT41 (PNP) E3X-NT51 (PNP) E3X-NM11 (NPN) E3X-NM41 (PNP) Operation indicator (orange) Stability indicator (green) Four operation indicators (orange) Teaching indicator (red/green) Four stability indicators (green) Channel selector Teaching button Teaching button Mode selector Teaching indicator (red/green) Timer switch (see note) Operation mode selectors Operation mode selector Mode selector Note: The E3X-NT11 or E3X-NT41 do not have a timer function. Operation J CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEACHING METHOD Refer to the following table to select the most suitable sensitivity setting method. Teaching method Maximum sensitivity setting No-object teaching With/Without-object teaching Typical application Detection of the existence of objects that interrupt light perfectly If teaching is impossible by stopping the movement of sensing objects Detection of a slight difference in reflection Detection of objects with no background objects Color discrimination To detect bright or dark objects Background objects with by teaching only with background unstable reflection objects Detection of object surface irregularities Elimination of background object influence Note: 1. None of the four channels has any output when the E3X-NM (four channels) is in teaching mode (i.e., all the four channels will be in teaching mode). 2. If the set distance is very short (i.e., 0 to 12 mm for the E32-TC200 and 0 to 4 mm for the E32-DC200), no-object teaching is not possible due to excessive light, in which case, perform with/without-object teaching. 3. In principle, use the E3X-NM (four channels) for the close connection of a maximum of four Fiber Units. When closely connecting two to three Fiber Units to more than one E3X-NT (one channel), perform with/without-object teaching, in which case teaching must be performed on a single E3X-NT at a time. Therefore, turn on only the E3X-NT on which teaching is performed. If all the E3X-NTs are turned on, interrupt the emitters of the Fiber Units on which teaching is not performed. 5 E3X-N E3X-N J MAXIMUM SENSITIVITY SETTING Note: The sensitivity of the E3X-NT and E3X-NM are set to maximum before shipping. When resetting the sensitivity of the E3X-NT or E3X-NM to maximum after no-object teaching or with/without-object teaching, follow the steps described below. Procedure Operation 1 Locate the sensor head within the rated sensing range with the E3X-Nj. E3X-NT 2 Set the mode selector to TEACH. 3 The flashing function of the E3X-Nj will be activated. Therefore, adjust the optical axes so that the tip of the emitting fiber will be lit. If the optical axes are divergent, the tip of the emitting fiber will flash and the built-in buzzer of the E3X-Nj will beep. 4 Press the teaching button for three seconds minimum with or without a sensing object. In the case of the E3X-NM, select a channel with the channel selector, at which time the stability indicator for the selected channel will flash. E3X-NM TEACH RUN TEACH TIMER SET RUN --- TEACH TEACH The teaching indicator (red) turns green. The built-in buzzer beeps once when the color of the teaching indicator is red. The built-in buzzer beeps continuously when the color of the teaching indicator is green. Note: The built-in buzzer will stop beeping when the teaching button is no longer being pressed. 5 Set the mode selector to RUN to complete the sensitivity setting. TEACH The teaching indicator is OFF. Note: When the sensitivity is set to maximum, the sensitivity will be automatically adjusted regardless of the set distances of the fibers or light. 6 Select the logical output required with the operation mode selector. RUN L ON D ON 6 TEACH TIMER SET RUN CH 1 L ON D ON 2 3 4 E3X-N E3X-N J WITH/WITHOUT-OBJECT TEACHING Procedure Operation E3X-NT 1 Locate the sensor head within the rated sensing range with the E3X-Nj. --- 2 Set the mode selector to TEACH. 3 The flashing function of the E3X-Nj will be activated. Therefore, adjust the optical axes so that the tip of the emitting fiber will be lit. If the optical axes are divergent, the tip of the emitting fiber will flash and the built-in buzzer of the E3X-Nj will beep. 4 Locate a sensing target in the sensing area and press the teaching button once. In the case of the E3X-NM, select a channel with the channel selector and press the teaching button, at which time the stability indicator for the selected channel will flash. E3X-NM TEACH RUN Through-beam Model Reflective Model TEACH TIMER SET RUN --- TEACH TEACH Reflective Model Mark Light is interrupted. Base The teaching indicator (red) is lit. The built-in buzzer beeps once. 5 Move the object and press the teaching button. Through-beam Model Reflective Model Reflective Model TEACH TEACH Mark Light is received. Base If teaching is OK: The teaching indicator (red) turns green. If teaching is NG: The teaching indicator (red) starts flashing. The built-in buzzer beeps once. The operation indicator also starts flashing. (E3X-NM) The built-in buzzer beeps 3 times. Change the position of the object and the sensing distance that have been set and repeat from the beginning. 6 Set the mode selector to RUN to complete the sensitivity setting. TEACH The teaching indicator (green) is OFF. RUN 7 Select the logical output required with the operation mode selector. L ON D ON Note: 1. Even if the E3X-Nj is turned off, the E3X-Nj will retain the sensitivity set at the time of teaching. 2. Channels (E3X-NM) are selected in the following order. When all the channels are selected, it is possible to set the sensitivity of the E3X-NM on all channels. 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH ALL 7 TEACH TIMER SET RUN CH 1 L ON D ON 2 3 4 E3X-N E3X-N J NO-OBJECT TEACHING Procedure Operation 1 Locate the sensor head within the rated sensing range with the E3X-Nj. E3X-NT 2 Set the mode selector to TEACH. 3 The flashing function of the E3X-Nj will be activated. Therefore, adjust the optical axes so that the tip of the emitting fiber will be lit. If the optical axes are divergent, the tip of the emitting fiber will flash and the built-in buzzer of the E3X-Nj will beep. 4 Press the teaching button for 0.5 to 2.5 seconds without a sensing object. In the case the E3X-NM, select a channel with the channel selector and press the teaching button, at which time the stability indicator for the selected channel will flash. E3X-NM TEACH RUN TEACH TIMER SET RUN --- TEACH TEACH The teaching indicator (red) is lit. The built-in buzzer beeps once. 5 6 Set the mode selector to RUN. No-object teaching will be set when the first sensing object passes through the sensing area. TEACH The teaching indicator (red) turns green (automatically turned off in one second). RUN Select the logical output required with the operation mode selector. L ON D ON TEACH TIMER SET RUN CH 1 L ON D ON 2 3 4 Note: 1. To detect dark objects in front of bright backgrounds, set the operation mode selector to D. ON. 2. If the set distance is very short (i.e., 0 to 12 mm for the E32-TC200 and 0 to 4 mm for the E32-DC200), no-object teaching is not possible due to excessive light, in which case, perform with/without-object teaching. 3. If the teaching button is pressed for more than three seconds, the sensitivity of the E3X-Nj will be set to maximum, at which time the green indicator will be lit. 4. The E3X-Nj will be ready to detect objects in approximately one second after the mode selector is set to RUN. J SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT Combination of the E3X-NT/E3X-NM and Fine Through-beam Fiber Units (E32-T22S/T24S/T84S) No-object Teaching Press the teaching button once with no object in the sensing area. Object Note: If detection is not stable after no-object teaching, perform with/without-object teaching. With/Without-object Teaching Press the teaching button once with no object in the sensing area. 8 E3X-N E3X-N NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS. 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