Sensing method Distance-setting
Model NPN output E3G-L11 E3G-L15 E3G-L31 E3G-L35
Item PNP output E3G-L12 E3G-L16 E3G-L32 E3G-L36
Setting range 30 to 50 mm
(white paper, black paper: 50 x 50 mm)
50 to 200 mm (white paper 50 x 50 mm)
50 to 150 mm (black paper 50 x 50 mm)
Sensing range 5 to 50 mm (white paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 50 mm)
5 to 200 mm (white paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 200 mm)
5 to 150 mm (black paper 50 x 50 mm,
setting distance 150 mm)
Differential travel 4% max. of sensing distance 10% of sensing distance (typical)
Reflectivity characteristics
(black/white error) 4% max. of sensing distance 10% max. of sensing distance
(at 50 to 150-mm setting distance)
Light source (wavelength) Red LED (670 nm) Infrared LED (860 nm)
Spot size 1 mm dia. max. (at 38-mm sensing distance) 15 mm dia. max. (at 150 mm sensing distance)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC including 10% (p-p) ripple
Current consumption 55 mA max. 65 mA max.
Control output
Load power supply voltage: 30 VDC max. Load current 100 mA max.
Residual voltage: NPN output: 1.2 V max. PNP output: 2.0 V max.
Open collector output (NPN/PNP, differs depending on models)
Light ON/Dark ON selectable
Circuit protection Protection from reversed power supply connection, load short-circuit, and mutual interference
Response time Operation or reset: 1.5 ms max. Operation or reset: 2.5 ms max.
Distance setting Teaching (in NORMAL or ZONE mode)
Fine distance adjustment Manual fine threshold adjustment (NORMAL mode: 13 levels/ZONE mode: 5 levels)
Indicator Operation indicator (orange LED), distance indicator (green LED: 8 levels),
threshold indicator (red LED, NORMAL mode: 13 levels/ZONE mode: 5 levels)
Ambient illumination
(receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 ℓx max./Sunlight: 10,000 ℓx max.
Ambient temperature Operating: -25_C to 55_C/Storage: -30_C to 70_C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85%/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 Mτ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC 50/60Hz 1 min.
Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z direction
Shock resistance Destruction: 500m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z direction
Degree of protection IEC60529 IP67 (with protective cover)
Connection method Pre-wired
(standard length: 2 m) M8 connector Pre-wired
(standard length: 2 m) M8 connector
Weight (packed state) Approx. 64 g Approx. 21 g Approx. 64 g Approx. 21 g
Case PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)
Material Lens Acrylic (PMMA)
Mounting bracket Stainless steel (SUS304)
Accessories Mounting bracket (with screws) and instruction sheet
