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Industrial Automation

E3NC

Smart Laser Sensors

E3NC

Ideal for Applications That Cannot Be Handled with Fiber Sensors or Photoelectric Sensors

Sensor Heads: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series

Sensing
method
Appearance Beam shape Sensing
distance
Laser
class
Cable length Model
Coaxial Retro-
reflective with
MSR function
3316_lu_1_1
Spot 8 m * Class 1 2 m E3NC-LH03 2M
5 m E3NC-LH03 5M
Diffuse-
reflective
3316_lu_1_2
Variable spot 1.2 m 2 m E3NC-LH02 2M
5 m E3NC-LH02 5M
Limited-
reflective
3316_lu_1_3
Spot 70±15 mm 2 m E3NC-LH01 2M
5 m E3NC-LH01 5M

* These values apply when an E39-R21, E39-R22, E39-RS10, or E39-RS11 Reflector is used. A Reflector is not included. Purchase a Reflector separately to match the intended use of the Sensor.
Note: Only an E3NC-LA[][] Amplifier Unit can be connected.

Amplifier Units: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series

Connecting method Appearance Inputs/outputs Model
NPN output PNP output
Pre-wired (2 m)
3316_lu_2_1
2 outputs + 1 input E3NC-LA21 2M E3NC-LA51 2M
Wire-saving Connector
3316_lu_2_2
1 output + 1 input E3NC-LA7 E3NC-LA9
M8 Connector
3316_lu_2_3
1 output + 1 input E3NC-LA24 E3NC-LA54
Connector for Sensor
Communications Unit *
3316_lu_2_4
--- E3NC-LA0

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
Note: Only an E3NC-LH[][] Sensor Head can be connected.

Sensor Heads: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series

Sensing
method
Appearance Beam shape Measurement
range
Laser
class
Cable length Model
Distance-
settable
3316_lu_3_1
Spot 35 to 250 mm Class 2 2 m E3NC-SH250H 2M
Class 1 2 m E3NC-SH250 2M
3316_lu_3_2
35 to 100 mm 2 m E3NC-SH100 2M

Note: Only an E3NC-SA[][] Amplifier Unit can be connected.

Amplifier Units: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series

Connecting method Appearance Inputs/outputs Model
NPN output PNP output
Pre-wired (2 m)
3316_lu_4_1
2 outputs + 1 input E3NC-SA21 2M E3NC-SA51 2M
Wire-saving Connector
3316_lu_4_2
1 output + 1 input E3NC-SA7 E3NC-SA9
M8 Connector
3316_lu_4_3
1 output + 1 input E3NC-SA24 E3NC-SA54
Connector for Sensor
Communications Unit *
3316_lu_4_4
--- E3NC-SA0

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
Note: Only an E3NC-SH[][] or E3NC-SH[][]H Sensor Head can be connected.

Accessories (Sold Separately)

Sensor Head Accessories

Reflectors (Required for Retro-reflective Sensors)

A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately.

Applicable Sensor Head Appearance Model Quantity
E3NC-LH03
3316_lu_5_1
E39-R21 1
3316_lu_5_2
E39-R22
3316_lu_5_3
E39-RS10
3316_lu_5_4
E39-RS11

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions on Data Sheet for how to attach the reflector.

Lens Attachments for Sensor Heads

A Lens Attachment is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately as required.

Applicable Sensor Head Appearance Model Quantity
E3NC-LH03
3316_lu_6_1
E39-P51 1
E3NC-LH02
3316_lu_6_2
E39-P52

Note: You can combine the Lens Attachment with an applicable Sensor Head to create a line beam.

Sensor Head Mounting Brackets

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately as required.

Applicable Sensor Head Appearance Model Quantity Contents
E3NC-LH03
3316_lu_7_1
E39-L190 1 Mounting Bracket: 1
Nut plate: 1
Phillips screws (M3×18): 2
E3NC-LH02
3316_lu_7_2
E39-L185
E3NC-LH01
3316_lu_7_3
E39-L186
E3NC-SH250H
E3NC-SH250
E3NC-SH100
3316_lu_7_4
E39-L187
3316_lu_7_5
E39-L188

Amplifier Unit Accessories

Wire-saving Connectors (Required for models for Wire-saving Connectors.)

Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately. *Protective stickers are provided.

Type Appearance Cable length No. of conductors Model
Master Connector
3316_lu_8_1
2 m 4 E3X-CN21
Slave Connector
3316_lu_8_2
2 E3X-CN22

Sensor I/O Connectors (Required for models for M8 Connectors.)

Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately.

Size Cable Cable Appearance Cable type Model
M8 Standard cable Straight
3316_lu_9_1
2 m 4-wire XS3F-M421-402-A
5 m XS3F-M421-405-A
L-shaped
3316_lu_9_2
2 m XS3F-M422-402-A
5 m XS3F-M422-405-A

Note: For details, refer to XS3 which can be accessed from your OMRON website.

Amplifier Unit Mounting Bracket

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It must be ordered separately as required.

Appearance Model Quantity
3316_lu_10_1
E39-L143 1

Note: For details, refer to Mounting Brackets on E39-L/E39-S/E39-R which can be accessed from your OMRON website.

DIN Track

A DIN Track is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It must be ordered separately as required.

Appearance Type Model Quantity
3316_lu_11_1
Shallow type, total length: 1 m PFP-100N 1
Shallow type, total length: 0.5m PFP-50N
Deep type, total length: 1 m PFP-100N2

End Plate

Two End Plates are provided with the Sensor Communications Unit.
End Plates are not provided with the Amplifier Unit. They must be ordered separately as required.

Appearance Model Quantity
3316_lu_12_1
PFP-M 1

Cover

Attach these Covers to Amplifier Units.
Order a Cover when required, e.g., if you lose the covers.

Appearance Model Quantity
3316_lu_14_1 E39-G24 FOR E3NC-LA 1
E39-G21 FOR E3NC-SA

Related Products

Sensor Communications Units

Type Appearance Model
Sensor Communications Unit for EtherCAT
3316_lu_13_1
E3NW-ECT
Sensor Communications Unit for CompoNet
3316_lu_13_2
E3NW-CRT
Sensor Communications Unit for CC-Link
3316_lu_13_3
E3NW-CCL
Distributed Sensor Unit *
3316_lu_13_4
E3NW-DS

Refer to your OMRON website for details.
* The Distributed Sensor Unit can be connected to any of the Sensor Communications Units.

EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
CompoNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA.
CC-Link is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The trademark is managed by the CC-Link Partner Association.