OVERVIEW

Official designation: Omron E3Z-T61 (E3Z Series, Through-beam Photoelectric Sensor)

Role/Application: This sensor is an emitter and receiver pair providing stable long-distance object detection over 15 meters in industrial environments using an infrared light source.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 12 to 24 VDC plus or minus 10 percent

Interfaces / Ports: Pre-wired cable (2m)

Indicators: Operation indicator (Orange), Stability indicator (Green)

Operating Temp: Minus 25 to 55 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Square PBT housing, Output NPN open collector

Limit: Max load current 100 mA, Response time 1 ms max

Lifecycle: Active

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the maximum current consumption required for both the E3Z-T61 emitter and receiver unit combined?

A: The combined maximum current consumption for the emitter and receiver is 35 mA.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What are the primary protective circuits built into the E3Z-T61 to prevent damage from incorrect wiring?

A: The unit includes output short-circuit protection and power supply reverse polarity protection.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What is the minimum size of an opaque object that the E3Z-T61 can reliably detect at the rated sensing distance?

A: The standard minimum detectable object is 12 millimeter diameter opaque material.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What is the maximum ripple voltage allowed on the DC power supply input for stable operation?

A: The power supply voltage ripple is limited to 10 percent peak to peak maximum.