Grooved-type Photoelectric Sensor
■ Grooved design eliminates the need for optical
axis adjustment.
■ Two-axis models also available.
■ Ideal for detection and positioning for cranes and
conveyor systems in automated warehouses.
Ordering Information
■ Sensor Unit
E3Z-G
Sensing
method
Throughbeam
Note: Models with a 0.5-m cable are available. When ordering, specify the cable length by adding the code “0.5M” to the model number
(e.g., E3Z-G61 0.5M).
■
Accessories (Order Separately)
Appearance Connection method Sensing distance Number of
Pre-wired (0.5/2 m) 1 E3Z-G61 E3Z-G81
Junction connector E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G81-M3J
Pre-wired (0.5/2 m) 2 E3Z-G62 E3Z-G82
Junction connector E3Z-G62-M3J E3Z-G82-M3J
optical axes
25 mm
Model
NPN output PNP output
Sensor I/O Connector
Cable
specifications
Standard cable 2 m Four-core cable XS3F-M421-402-A
Appearance Type of cable Model
Straight
L-shape
5 m XS3F-M421-405-A
2 m XS3F-M422-402-A
5 m XS3F-M422-405-A
Specifications
■ Ratings/Characteristics
Sensing method Through beam (grooved type)
Number of optical axes 1 2
NPN output E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
Item PNP output E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Sensing distance 25 mm (distance between arms of groove)
Light source (wave length) Infrared LED (940 nm)
Power supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC±10% including 10% (p-p) max. ripple
Current consumption 25 mA max. 40 mA max.
Control output Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC max.
Circuit protection Protection from reversed power supply connection, output short-circuits, and mutual interfer-
Response time Operation or reset: 1 ms max.
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 1 V max.)
L-ON/D-ON selectable (With 2-axis models, L-ON or D-ON can be selected for each axis.)
ence.
1
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Sensing method Through beam (grooved type)
Number of optical axes 1 2
NPN output E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
Item PNP output E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Ambient illumination (receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lux max.
Sunlight: 10,000 lux max.
Ambient temperature Operating: −25 to 55°C/Storage: −40 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85%/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC between lead wires and case
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between lead wires and case
Vibration resistance (destruction) 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction)
500 m/s
2
3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Enclosure rating IP64 (IEC60529)
Connection method Pre-wired cable
(length: 2 m or 0.5 m)
Junction connector Pre-wired cable
(length: 2 m or 0.5 m)
Junction connector
Indicator Operation indicator (orange)
Weight (packed state) Pre-wired models (with 2-m cable): 65 g
Models with junction connectors: 30 g
Material ABS
Accessories Instruction sheet
Operation
■ Output Circuits (NPN Output)
No. of
optical
axes/model
Out-
put
tran-
sistor
Timing chart Mode
status
1 axis
E3Z-G61
E3Z-G61M3J
2 axes
E3Z-G62
E3Z-G62M3J
Light
ON
Dark
ON
Light
ON
Dark
ON
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Interrupted
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Incident
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
Incident
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
Incident
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
Incident
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between brown and black)
selector
LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
DARK
ON
(D/ON)
LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
DARK
ON
(D/ON)
Operation
indicator
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S1
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S2
(orange)
Main
circuit
Main
circuit
Output circuit
(Control output)
(Control
output)
D
Z
(S1)
(Control
output)
Brown
D
Z
1
100 mA max.
Black
4
(S1)
Blue
3
Load
(relay)
12 to 24 VDC
0 V
Connecting Pin Arrangement
2
4
1
3
Note: Pin 2 is not used.
Brown
1
100 mA max.
4
2
D
Z
3
Black
White
Blue
Load
(relay)
100 mA max.
(S2)
Load
(relay)
Connector Pin Arrangement
2
4
1
3
12 to 24 VDC
0 V
2