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E3S-GSE3S-GS
Grooved Head Sensor with
Built-In DC Amplifiers
■ Fast 1 ms maximum response time
ideal for packaging applications
■ 1 cm groove type detects marks on
transparent film
■ 3 cm groove type detects edges,
labels and marks
■ Emitter and receiver separated by a
fixed gap simplifies installation and
eliminates alignment problems
■Sensitivity adjustment standard
■ Choose NPN and PNP output models
■ Wire-selectable light-on/dark-on operation
■ Ready-to-use: prewired with 2 m
(6.56 ft) cable and includes mounting
bracket
Slotted Edge Registration Sensor E3S-GS
Ordering Information
Method of detection Through-beam, in one-piece grooved head
Sensing distance 1 cm (0.39 in) 3 cm (1.18 in)
Application Mark detection General purpose
Part number NPN output E3S-GS1E4 E3S-GS3E4
PNP output E3S-GS1B4 E3S-GS3B4
■ SENSORS
■ REPLACEMENT PARTS
Description Part number
Sensitivity adjuster knob (supplied with each sensor) E39-G1
■ TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Detecting edge of material to activate cutter Detecting marks on packaging film to
adjust roller and cutter speed
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E3S-GSE3S-GS
Part number E3S-GS1■4 E3S-GS3■4
Method of detection Through-beam, one-piece grooved head
Supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC
Current consumption 40 mA max.
Groove width 1 cm (0.39 in) 3 cm (1.18 in)
Light source Pulse modulated green LED Pulse modulated infrared LED
Detectable object type Marks on transparent shet, Opaque materials,
2 x 3 mm (0.08 x 0.12 in) 3 mm (0.12 in)
minimum mark dimension minimum diameter
Sensitivity Adjustable
Mutual interference protection Provided
Control DC Type NPN-SPST open collector with constant current source (E3S-GS■E4)
output solid- PNP-SPST open collector (E3S-GS■B4)
state Max. load NPN type: Load (relay, sink) logic: 80 mA
Voltage (source) logic: 1.5 to 3 mA
PNP type: Load (relay, source) logic: 100 mA
Max. on-state 1 VDC
voltage drop
Response time On 1 ms max.
Off 1 ms max.
Circuit Output short- Provided
protection circuit
DC power supply Provided
reverse polarity
Indicators Light Incident (red LED), Output Stability (green LED)
Materials Lens Plastic
Case Plastic Diecast zinc
Cable sheath Plastic
Mounting Side mounting with two through holes; Bracket E39-L5 and hardware included
Connections Prewired 3-conductor cable, 2 m (6.56 ft) length
Weight 100 g (3.35 oz.) 230 g (8.11 oz.)
Enclosure ratings UL —
NEMA 1, 2, 12 1, 4, 4X, 12, 13
IEC 144 IP65 IP67
Approvals UL —
CSA —
Ambient Operating -25° to 55°C (-13° to 131°F)
temperature Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Specifications
E3S-GSE3S-GS
■ OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
PNP output
NPN output
Note: IEC colors are shown in parentheses.
Voltage
logic
(source)
Photoelectric
sensor switch
Load
(relay
sink)
Red (Brown)
White
(Black)
Black
(Blue)
+V
0 V
Light-ON Dark-ON
mode mode
+12 to 0 V
24 VDC
0 V +12 to
24 VDC
Photoelectric
sensor switch 0 V
Load
(relay)
(source)
Red (Brown)
White
(Black)
Black
(Blue)
Light-ON Dark-ON
mode mode
+12 to 0 V
24 VDC
0 V +12 to
24 VDC
2.2 Ω
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E3S-GSE3S-GS
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
E3S-GS3■4E3S-GS1■4
■ SENSORS
SENSITIVITY adjuster
SENSITIVITY adjuster Indicator
Optical
axis
Two 6.5 (0.26) dia.
40
(1.57)
12.5
(0.49)
7
(0.24)
20
(0.79)
11.8
(0.47)
14 (0.55)
10.3 (0.41)
20
(0.79)
10
(0.39)
65 (2.56)
10
(0.39)
13.5
(0.53)
12.5
(0.49)
Cable: 4 mm dia.,
2 m (6.56 ft) length
40
(1.57)
8
(0.32)
6
(0.24)
52
(2.05)
11
(0.43)
Cable: 4 mm dia.,
2 m (6.56 ft) length
83.6 (3.29)
72 (2.84)
52
(2.05)
30
(1.18)
45 (1.77)
6
(0.24)
12.5
(0.49)
10
(0.39)
Indicator Optical
axis
27
(1.06)
0.2 (0.008)
Two 5.5 (0.22) dia.
45 (1.77)
Mounting holes Mounting holes
■ ACCESSORIES
E3S-G1 Sensitivity Adjuster Knob (included)
24
(0.94)
13 (0.51)
dia.
9.3
E3S-GSE3S-GS
OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC OMRON CANADA, INC.
One East Commerce Drive 885 Milner Avenue
Schaumburg, IL 60173 Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8
1-800-55-OMRON 416-286-6465
Cat. No. CEDSAX4 11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.
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