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Small Spot/Mark (Separate Amplifier)
E3C-VS/VM
CSM_E3C-VS/VM_DS_E_6_1
Extremely thin beam ideal for
detection of minute objects and
marks
• Ideal for detection of small objects and slight color
differences
• Bad mark detection
• Detection of thin wire of 200 μ
• Detection of slight level differences.
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 4.
Ordering Information
Sensors
Sensor Heads
Red light
Sensing method
Appearance
Connection method
Sensing distance
10±2 mm
Reflective model
(for mark detection)
Pre-wired (2 m)
30±5 mm
35±5 mm
70±10 mm
Green light
Model
E3C-VS1G 2M
E3C-VS3R 2M
E3C-VM35R 2M
E3C-VS7R 2M
Amplifier Units
Power supply
Application
DC
Slim body
Appearance
30
Function
Self-diagnosis
Model
E3C-JC4P 2M
60
14
Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Brackets
Appearance
Model
E39-L42
Quantity
Remarks
2
Can be used with the E3C-VS1G, or E3C-VS3R.
Refer to Mounting Brackets on E39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details.
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E3C-VS/VM
Ratings and Specifications
Sensor Head
Sensing
method
Item
Model
Reflective model (for mark detection)
E3C-VS1G
E3C-VS3R
E3C-VM35R
E3C-VS7R
Sensing distance
10±2 mm
30±5 mm
35±5 mm
7±10 mm
Minimum detectable
object (black mark
on white)
0.7 mm at central sensing
distance
2 mm at central sensing
distance
0.2 mm at central sensing
distance
0.6 mm at central sensing
distance
Light source
(wavelength)
Green LED (565 nm)
Red LED (680 nm)
Red LED (660 nm)
Ambient illumination
Incandescent lamp: 1,000 lx max. (on light-receiving side)
Sunlight: 3,000 lx max. (on light-receiving side)
Ambient
temperature range
Operating: −10 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage: −25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating: 35% to 85%, Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Operating/storage: −25 to 70°C
(with no icing or condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
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/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC IP64 (indoors only)
IEC IP50 (indoors only)
Connection method
Pre-wired cable (standard length: 2 m)
Weight
(packed state)
Approx. 50 g
Material
Approx. 60 g
Case
Polycarbonate
Heat-resistant ABS
Lens
Polycarbonate
Glass
Mounting
Bracket
Accessories
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Instruction manual
Steel
Mounting Bracket, Slotted/
Phillips screws M3 × 16,
Spring washer, Flat washer,
M3 nuts
Mounting Bracket, Slotted/
Phillips screws M3 × 16,
Spring washer, Flat washer,
M3 nuts, Instruction manual
Amplifier Units
Refer to E3C.
I/O Circuit Diagrams
Refer to E3C.
Connection
Refer to E3C.
Connectors
Refer to E3C.
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E3C-VS/VM
Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Operating Range
E3C-VS3R
X
0.6
Y
Optical axis
0.4
4
0.3-mm dia. copper wire
3
0.1-mm dia. copper wire
2
8
9
10
11
12
13
−0.4
Distance X (mm)
40
X
Y
0.03-mm dia. copper wire
Optical
axis
0.3-mm dia. copper wire
0.8
0.6
0.1-mm dia.
copper wire
0.4
0.03-mm
dia.
copper
wire
0.2
30 40
50
60
Distance Y (mm)
1.0
70
80 90
0.8
0.7-mm dia. pencil lead
0.6
0.4
40
Distance
−0.2 X (mm)
−0.4
50
60
70
80
Y
Optical
axis
−1.0
−1.2
−1.6
3
Y
2
0.3-mm dia. copper wire
Optical axis
1
0.1-mm dia.
copper wire
0
90
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Distance X (mm)
0.03-mm dia.
copper wire
−2
Y
Optical
axis
−3
Y
Optical
axis
0.9-mm dia. pencil lead
0.5
30
40
50
60
E3C-VS3R
Excess gain ratio
E3C-VS1G
X
1.0
50
30
10
7
5
50
30
10
7
5
3
Operating
level
1
0.7
0.5
1
0.7
0.5
−1.0
0.3
0.3
−1.5
5
0
10
E3C-VM35R
50
30
10
7
5
100
150
Distance (mm)
50
100
150
Distance (mm)
50
30
10
7
5
3
Operating
level
3
1
0.7
0.5
1
0.7
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.1
50
E3C-VS7R
Excess gain ratio
Excess gain ratio
0
15
20
Distance (mm)
Operating
level
Distance X (mm)
0.5-mm dia. pencil lead
Operating
level
3
−0.5
X
Excess Gain vs. Set Distance
1.5
20
−0.6
−0.8
E3C-VM35R
40
50
Distance X (mm)
−0.8
X
X
−0.8
30
−1
−0.4
−0.6
20
0.5-mm dia.
pencil lead
0
100 110
Distance X (mm)
10
E3C-VM35R
0.2
−0.2
0
−2.0
E3C-VS7R
Excess gain ratio
Distance Y (mm)
30
−4
E3C-VS7R
Distance Y (mm)
20
−3
−0.8
0.5-mm dia.
pencil lead
0.8
−0.4
−2
0.03-mm dia. copper wire
−0.6
0
10
−1
Distance X (mm)
Y
Optical
axis
1.2
0.4
0
14
X
0.7-mm dia. pencil lead
1.6
Distance Y (mm)
7
−0.2
0
2.0
1
0.2
0
E3C-VS3R
Distance Y (mm)
0.8
Distance Y (mm)
Distance Y (mm)
E3C-VS1G
0
50
100
150
Distance (mm)
0.1
0
3
E3C-VS/VM
Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
WARNING
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring
safety of persons either directly or indirectly.
Do not use it for such purposes.
Precautions for Correct Use
Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that exceed
product ratings.
● Wiring
For details on Extension Cables, refer to E3C.
(Unit: mm)
Dimensions
Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified.
Sensors
Sensor Heads
E3C-VS1G
E3C-VS3R
With Mounting Bracket Attached
E3C-VM35R
E3C-VS7R
Two hexagonal nuts
for M3 (diagonal: 5.5)
(A)*
Operation indicator
7
2.4
10
Emitter
Receiver
26
Shielded cable,
2.4 dia. × 4.3, with two conductors
(conductor cross section: 0.3 mm2)
Standard length: 2 m
2
9
3.2
18
(47)
45
Lens surface
6.5
2
3.9
20
3.2
Shielded cable,
1.8 dia. × 3.6, with
two conductors
(conductor cross
section: 0.18 mm2)
Standard length: 2 m
10
R1.2
10
4
5
Light indicator
4
5
4
15
16
10
Emitter
3.2
9
Steel
4.3
19
3.2
2-M3
4
6.6
R3.3
A
Beam position
2.4
Receiver
3
16
9
3.2
4
3.2
18
30
1.2
5.5
* The Mounting Bracket can be attached to side A.
Amplifier Unit
Refer to E3C for details.
Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Brackets
Refer to E39-L/F39-L/E39-S/E39-R for details.
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2014.7
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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