Omron E3X-NH Manual

Omron E3X-NH Manual

High-precision fiber-optic amplifier

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High-Precision Fiber-optic Amplifier
The E3X-NH Employs a 16-Bit
Processor as An Industry First
An Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment
H
feature allows stable detection of
objects in frequently changing
environments
Three teach modes for optimal sensing
H
8-point scaled sensitivity meter is ideal
H
for high precision sensing and
through-beam applications at long
distances (and clearly displays a
target's reflectivity level)
A manual fine tuning sensitivity feature
H
allows 13 threshold adjustments using
an easy-to-read digital scale
Ideal for detecting small objects or fine
H
wires
NPN/PNP types available
H

Ordering Information

J AMPLIFIER UNITS
Description
Output
Part number
Appearance
Light source (Wave length)
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Output
Control
output
Alarm output
Response time
Sensitivity setting
Fine sensitivity adjustment
2
R
General-purpose models
NPN
PNP
E3X-NH11
E3X-NH41
Red LED (680 nm)
12 to 24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p) 10% max.
75 mA max.
NPN open collector,
PNP open collector,
load current: 50 mA
load current: 50 mA
max., residual voltage:
max residual voltage:
max residual voltage:
max., residual voltage:
1 V max.
1 V max.
1 ms max. for turn-on and turn-off, respectively
Teaching method
Automatic or manual fine threshold adjustment (13 levels)
E3X-NH
Timer-function models
NPN
PNP
E3X-NH21
E3X-NH51
NPN open collector,
PNP open collector,
load current: 50 mA
load current: 50 mA
max., residual voltage:
max residual voltage:
max., residual voltage:
max residual voltage:
1 V max.
1 V max.

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  • Page 1: Ordering Information

    High-Precision Fiber-optic Amplifier E3X-NH The E3X-NH Employs a 16-Bit Processor as An Industry First An Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment feature allows stable detection of objects in frequently changing environments Three teach modes for optimal sensing 8-point scaled sensitivity meter is ideal...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    E3X-NH E3X-NH Specifications Description General-purpose models Timer-function models Part number E3X-NH11 E3X-NH41 E3X-NH21 E3X-NH51 Light source Red (680 nm) Supply voltage 12--24 VDC +10% ripple (p-p) 10 % max. Output Timing —— 40 ms off delay Indicator Operation indicator (orange LED), 8-level incident level indicator (green LED), 13-level...
  • Page 3: Operation Mode

    E3X-NH E3X-NH Nomenclature J E3X-NH11 Operation Indicator (orange) Lit when output is ON. Threshold Indicators (red, 13 levels) Indicates threshold level. Incident Level Indicators (green, 8 levels) Lit depending on the incident light amount. SET Button For teaching or for fine threshold ad-...
  • Page 4 E3X-NH E3X-NH J SENSITIVITY SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT Refer to the following to select the most suitable sensitivity setting method. We recommend that two-point teaching and manual-tuning be tried first. Using the Sensor at the Sensing Slight Differences Sensitivity Setting Maximum Sensitivity...
  • Page 5 E3X-NH E3X-NH J SENSITIVITY SETTING (TEACHING) The sensitivity of the E3X-NH is factory-set to maximum. When resetting the sensitivity of the E3X-NH to maximum after with/without-ob- ject teaching or positioning/no-object teaching, follow the steps described below. Maximum Sensitivity Setting Two-point Teach Mode 1.
  • Page 6 E3X-NH E3X-NH If teaching is not stable: One-point Teach Mode The threshold indicator (red) will flash. The built-in buzzer will 1. Set the mode selector to TEACH. beep 3 times. Press the SET button once without a target object in the Change the position of the object and the sensing distance sensing area.
  • Page 7 Be sure that all the threshold indicators (red) 1. After setting the sensitivity of the E3X-NH, select the adjust- are lit. The built-in buzzer will beep once when the threshold ment direction with the UP/DOWN selector in the ADJ mode.
  • Page 8 E3X-NH E3X-NH J SENSITIVITY SETTING—THRESHOLD SETTING AND INDICATORS Threshold indicators Level Maximum Sensitivity Setting Use Through-beam Fibers for detection of opaque objects. • Use the Diffuse Fibers for detection of objects with fixed background. • The threshold should be set to a level slightly higher than the Zero point when detecting objects that completely interrupt light.
  • Page 9 E3X-NH E3X-NH One-point Teach Mode Through-beam (Dark-ON) Fiber Unit 1. Press the SET button without target in the sensing area. Ideal if it is impossible to perform teaching with the target • fixed in the sensing area. Set the threshold to the value that is ±6% of the incident level.
  • Page 10 After the threshold has been compensated, the Threshold Indicator will flash, indicating the adjusted value. • Threshold compensation occurs at 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 22, and 30 minutes after turning on the E3X-NH. After the initial 30 minute time- •...
  • Page 11 E3X-NH E3X-NH Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) J AMPLIFIER E3X-NHj1 Operation indicator Threshold indicators (A) (see note) Incident level Note: The mounting bracket can be at- indicators tached to this side. Two, 2.4 dia. Mounting Two, 3.2-dia. holes bracket Two, mounting holes Cable: Polyvinyl chloride-covered cord 4-mm dia.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Insert a fiber into the Fiber Cutter and determine the length of the fiber to be cut. The E3X-NH Amplifier has a lock button. Follow these steps to connect or disconnect the fibers to (or from) the E3X-NH Press down the Fiber Cutter in a single stroke to cut the fiber.
  • Page 13 E3X-NH E3X-NH J BENDING RADIUS Disconnection 1. Before pulling out the fiber, you MUST first press the lock E39-F11 Sleeve Bender button to release (unlock) the fiber, or you may damage The bending radius of the stainless tube should be as large as the fiber.
  • Page 14 E3X-NH E3X-NH Use the attached saddle to secure the end cap of the Protective J ATTACHMENT UNITS Spiral Tube. To secure the Protective Spiral Tube at a position other than the end cap, apply tape to the tube so that the portion Applications becomes thicker in diameter.
  • Page 15 E3X-NH E3X-NH When Side-Mounting 4. Finished state (proper cutting state) Approx. 0.5 mm Note: Insert the fiber in the direction indicated by the arrow. Connection Washers (6 dia. max.) Do not pull or press the Fiber Units. The Fiber Units have a withstand force of 9.8 N (1 kgf) or 29.4 N (3 kgf) (pay utmost...
  • Page 16: Power Supply

    J WHEN THE POWER IS OFF J AVOID DAMAGE TO THE E3X-NH SENSOR The moment power is turned off, the E3X-NH may output a pulse signal which could affect the operation of the devices connected Do not impose any voltage exceeding the rated voltage on •...

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E3x-nh11E3x-nh41E3x-nh21E3x-nh51

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