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Picking Sensor
F3W-E
CSM_F3W-E_DS_E_2_1
Compact Body, High-visibility
Indicators, and Ideal for Picking
Systems for Small Parts.
• A variety of part sizes can be handled: F3W-D sensing
width: 100 mm, F3W-E sensing width: 50 mm.
• Low-profile Sensor with thickness of 8 mm and enlargeable
work opening.
• Models with connectors are also available.
Support for XS5 Smartclick Connectors reduces work and
simplifies wiring.
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 7.
Features
Subminiature Size: 70-mm Length, 8-mm
Depth
High-visibility Indicators Arranged in Two
Directions
70 mm
140 mm
8 mm
10 mm
F3W-E
F3W-D
Mutual Interference Prevention with Four
Frequencies
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F3W-E
Ordering Information
Sensors
Sensing
method
Infrared LED
Appearance
Connection
method
(cable length)
Beams
Sensing distance
Gap
Qty
Sensing
width
(mm)
Pre-wired (2 m)
Throughbeam
300 mm
25 mm
3
50
Pre-wired
connector
(0.3 m)
Output type
Model
NPN open
collector
PNP open
collector
NPN open
collector
PNP open
collector
F3W-E032A6
F3W-E032A8
F3W-E032B6
F3W-E032B8
Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Brackets
Appearance
Protective Bracket
Model
Qty
Remarks
F39-LE2
2
L-shaped
Mounting Bracket
F39-LE1
2
Flat Mounting
Bracket
Appearance
Model
Qty
F39-LE3
2
2
F3W-E
Ratings and Specifications
Sensing method
Item
Through-beam
Model
F3W-E032A6/A8
Sensing distance
30 to 300 mm
Beam gap
25 mm
Number of beams
3
Sensing width
50 mm
F3W-E032B6/B8
Standard sensing object Opaque, 28-mm dia. min.
Light source
(emission wavelength)
Infrared LED (860 nm)
Power supply voltage
12 to 24 VDC ±10% (ripple (p-p): 10% max.)
Current consumption
Emitter: 40 mA max., Receiver: 40 mA max.
Control output
NPN or PNP open collector output
Load power supply: 30 VDC, Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 1.8 V max.)
Dark-ON or Light-ON (selectable)
Picking instruction
indicator input
Relay or open collector input
NPN input
Indicator ON: Input voltage of 0 to 2 V
Indicator OFF: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
PNP input
Indicator ON: Input voltage: (+DC − 2 V) to +DC *
Indicator OFF: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
Emission stop input
Relay or open collector input
NPN input
Emission stop input voltage: 0 to 2 V
Emission input voltage: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
PNP input
Emission stop input voltage: (+DC − 2 V) to +DC *
Emission input voltage: Open (with leakage current of 0.1 mA max.)
Protection circuits
Reverse-connection protection, output short protection, and mutual interference prevention function (set with
frequency switch)
Response time
Operate/Reset: 100 ms max.
Indicators
Receiver
Emitter
Operation indicator (orange), stability indicator (green), and picking indicators (orange)
Power indicator (green), emission stop indicator (orange), and picking indicators (orange)
Ambient temperature
Operating: −10 to 55°C, Storage: −25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
Operating/storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient illumination
Sunlight: 10,000 lx at light-receiving surface, Incandescent light: 3,000 lx at light-receiving surface
Insulation resistance
20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 50 Hz, 1.5-mm double-amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
(destruction)
500 m/s2, 3 times in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection
IP62 (IEC60529)
Connection method
Pre-wired
Standard cable length: 2 m
Pre-wired connector
Standard cable length: 0.3 m (M12, 4-pin connector)
Weight (packed state)
Approx. 125 g
Approx. 85 g
Materials
Case
ABS resin
Lens
Acrylic resin
Cable
Oil-resistant PVC
Accessories
Instruction manual
*+DC is the power supply voltage.
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F3W-E
Engineering Data (Typical)
Angle Characteristic
Tilt
2
100
1
Rotation
20
Angle θ (°)
150
Angle θ (°)
Distance Y (mm)
Parallel Operating Range
15
1
2
10
50
100
200
300
400
500
Distance X (mm)
−50
−100
−150
1. Horizontal Movement 2. Vertical Movement
Characteristics
Characteristics
0
60
40
5
0
80
1
20
100
200
300
400
0
500
Distance X (mm)
−5
−20
−10
−40
−15
−60
−20
−80
1. Emitter Angle
Characteristics
X
2
100
200
300
400
500
Distance X (mm)
2. Receiver Angle
Characteristics
X
or
Y
Y
X
θ
θ
or
X
Tilt
Rotation
θ
θ
X
X
Tilt
Rotation
4
F3W-E
I/O Circuits
NPN Open-collector Outputs
Operation
mode
Model
Timing chart
Dark-ON mode









F3W
-E032A6
F3W
-E032B6
ON:
One beam
or more is
interrupted
OFF:
No beam is
interrupted
Light-ON
mode









ON:
No beam is
interrupted
OFF:
One beam
or more is
interrupted
No beam is interrupted
Light
incident One beam or more is interrupted
Operation indicator
ON
(orange)
OFF


ON
 Control output
OFF

 Load (e.g., relay) Operate
Reset


 Note: The control output will turn ON
if the emission stop input is

Mode
selector
switch
Output circuit
Receiver
Emitter
Picking
indicators Operation Stability
(12 orange indicator indicator
indicators) (orange) (green)
D-ON
(DARK
ON)
Load current:
100 mA
Brown max.
+DC
12 to
24 VDC
Black
Receiver
main
circuit
Emission
stop input
(See note.)
Pink

ON
 Control output
OFF

 Load (e.g., relay) Operate

Reset

 Note: The control output will turn

OFF if the emission stop input

is received.
Picking
indicators
(12 orange
indicators)
Load
received.
No beam is interrupted
Light
incident One beam or more is interrupted
Operation indicator
ON
(orange)
OFF
Emission
Power
stop
indicator indicator
(orange) (green)
Brown
Emitter
main
circuit
Black
Pink
Picking
instruction
input
Blue
Blue
0V
L-ON The following figure gives the relation between the picking instruc(LIGHT tion input and the picking indicators.
ON)
Open
Picking instruction input
0V
ON
OFF
Picking indicators (orange)
Note: The emission stop input cannot be used with pre-wired connector models.
PNP Open-collector Outputs
Operation
mode
Model
Dark-ON
mode
ON:

 One beam
 or more is

 interrupted

OFF:

No
beam is
F3W

-E032A8  interrupted
F3W
Light-ON
-E032B8
mode









ON:
No beam is
interrupted
OFF:
One beam
or more is
interrupted
Timing chart
No beam is interrupted
Light
incident One beam or more is interrupted
Operation indicator
ON
(orange)
OFF

ON
 Control output
OFF

 Load (e.g., relay) Operate
Reset


 Note: The control output will turn ON
if the emission stop input is

received.

No beam is interrupted
Light
incident One beam or more is interrupted
Operation indicator
ON
(orange)
OFF

ON
 Control output
OFF

 Load (e.g., relay) Operate

Reset

 Note: The control output will turn

OFF if the emission stop input

is received.
Mode
selector
switch
Output circuit
Receiver
D-ON
(DARK
ON)
Emitter
Picking
indicators Operation Stability
(12 orange indicator indicator
indicators) (orange) (green)
Brown
+DC
Brown
Emission
Power
stop
indicator indicator
(orange) (green)
Picking
indicators
(12 orange
indicators)
Emission
stop input
Picking
(See note.)
instruction
input
Receiver
main
circuit
Black
12 to
24 VDC
Black
Emitter
main
circuit
Pink
Pink
Load
Blue
Blue
Load current: 0 V
100 mA max.
L-ON
(LIGHT
ON)
The following figure gives the relation between the picking instruction input and the picking indicators.
Power supply voltage
Open
ON
Picking indicators (orange)
OFF
Picking instruction input
Note: The emission stop input cannot be used with pre-wired connector models.
Connector Pin Arrangement
NPN/PNP Open Collector Outputs
F3W-E032B6/B8
Receiver
Emitter
Pin number
1
2
4
3
Specification
Pin number
Specification
1
+V
1
+V
2
Picking instruction input
2
Picking instruction input
3
0V
3
0V
4
Control output
4
Open
5
F3W-E
Setting Method
NPN/PNP Open Collector Outputs
Mode Selector
The operation modes (i.e., Dark-ON or Light-ON) can be selected using the receiver selector switch. Also, the operating
frequencies used between pairs of emitters can be selected from four frequencies to prevent mutual interference.
Selector Switch Settings
Operation
mode
Frequency
1
Light-ON
Emitter
Receiver
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
FREQ.
FREQ.
D-ON
D-ON
4
1
2
3
FREQ.
D-ON
4
1
2
4
Receiver
2
3
3
Emitter
1
3
2
Dark-ON
3
4
FREQ.
D-ON
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
L-ON
3
FREQ.
L-ON
3
FREQ.
FREQ.
D-ON
D-ON
4
FREQ.
1
2
L-ON
3
FREQ.
D-ON
4
FREQ.
1
2
L-ON
3
4
FREQ.
FREQ.
D-ON
L-ON
FREQ.
L-ON
FREQ.
L-ON
FREQ.
L-ON
FREQ.
Note: Always turn OFF the power supply before setting the selector switch.
Nomenclature
NPN/PNP Open Collector Outputs
Emitter
Receiver
F3W-E032A6/A8-L
F3W-E032B6/B8-L
F3W-E032A6/A8-D
F3W-E032B6/B8-D
Picking indicators
(orange)
Emission stop indicator
(orange)
Picking indicators
(orange)
Frequency setting
switch
Picking indicators
(orange)
Operation mode selector/
frequency setting switch
Power indicator
(green)
Operation indicator
(orange)
Stability indicator
(green)
Sensing surface
Sensing surface
Indicators
Picking indicators
(orange)
Indication details
Power indicator
Lit when the power is supplied.
Picking indicators
Lit when a picking instruction input is received.
Operation indicator
Lit when the control output is ON.
Stability indicator
Lit when stable light is received. Flashing when light is unstable and OFF when dark.
Emission stop indicator Lit when emission is OFF due to the emission stop input.
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F3W-E
Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
WARNING
Do not apply the F3W-E as safety mechanisms
used in pressing machines or any other safety
mechanisms for protecting the human body
from danger.
(1) Do not apply the F3W-E as safety mechanisms used in
pressing machines, shears, rolling machines, spinning
machines, cotton mill machines, or robots for the
protection of an operator's hands and body.
(2) The F3W-E is designed for detection of the human body or
moving objects in the detection area but not for protection
against danger.
(3) The F3W-E or any product incorporating the F3W-E may
be exported to any country. Should the F3W-E cause any
problem conflicting with local laws or related to product
liability locally, however, OMRON shall, without exception,
assume no responsibility for it.
CAUTION
Before using more than one F3W-E Sensor in parallel or
series, take necessary countermeasures against mutual
interference so that the Sensors will not malfunction. Refer to
Mutual Interference Prevention Function on the right.
Precautions for Safe Use
● Operating Environment
• Do not use the Sensor in an environment containing
flammable or volatile gases.
• Do not use the Sensor underwater.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the Sensor.
• Always turn OFF the system power before installing or
replacing the Sensor.
Precautions for Correct Use
Do not use the product in atmospheres or environments that
exceed product ratings.
● System Design
Mutual Interference Prevention Function
1. Mutual Interference Prevention with Sets of Two to
Four Sensors
Set these Sensors to different frequencies with the frequency
selector. Refer to Setting Method on page 6.
If the mutual interference prevention function is not used, and
there are two Sensors with the same frequency setting, a
beam from the Emitter of one Sensor may hit the Receiver of
the other Sensor, resulting in malfunction.
This function cannot prevent mutual interference between the
F3W-E Sensor and a Photoelectric Sensor of a different
model.
2. Five or More Sets of Sensors:
When 5 or more sets of Sensors are used in parallel, mutual
interference may result in malfunction. Take the following
measures to prevent mutual interference, and check for
mutual interference.
• The distance between two adjacent sets of Sensors must
be at least l1 or l2, which does not cause mutual interference
between two Sensors with the same frequency setting. l1 or
l2 is at least 1.5 times the distance shown in Parallel
Operating Range of the Engineering Data.
Vertical Installation
Emitter
Horizontal Installation
Receiver
l2
l1
Emitter
Emitter
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Receiver
Distance X
Distance X
• Install a light baffle so that there will not be mutual
interference between Sensors with the same frequency
setting. (See Figure 1.)
Light reflections from the wall or floor may go around a light
baffle and reach the Receivers. Install a light baffle so that
it will also block any light reflections. (See Figure 2.)
Correct
Emitter
Wall
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Light baffle
Incorrect
Light baffle
Emitter
Wall
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Emitter
Receiver
Light baffle
(Figure 1)
(Figure 2)
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F3W-E
● Wiring Precautions
Connection
• Before turning ON the power, make sure that the supply
voltage is within the maximum allowable voltage range.
• Be very careful not to get metal chips in the connector,
especially during wiring.
• As a general rule, do not wire high-voltage lines or power
lines along with the lines of the F3W-E in the same conduit.
Otherwise, the F3W-E may be damaged or malfunction due
to inductive noise.
• Use an extension cable with a cross-sectional area of
0.3 mm2 min. and length of 100 m max.
• Incorrect wiring may damage the equipment. Make sure
that the cable length and routing are appropriate to prevent
the connectors and cables from getting disconnected.
• Applying excessive force to the mode selector switch may
result in damage. Do not apply a force of more than 5 N.
● Adjustment
Operation and Stability Status Display
• The following illustration shows the indicator status
corresponding to each incident level.
• Install the Receiver so that the green stability indicators are
both ON in light receiving status.
Stable light-receiving*
area
Unstable light-receiving
area
Light-shielded area
Amount
of light
received
Stability indicator
(green)
Operation indicator (orange)
Light-ON
Dark-ON
ON
Operating
level
× 1.2
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Operating
level
OFF
* If the Receiver is set to the stable light-receiving area, it will become more resistant
to environmental fluctuations such as temperature, voltage, dust, and setting
deviation after installation.
For applications where a stable light-receiving area is not obtained, attention must
be paid to environmental fluctuations.
Cables
Make sure that the bending radius is 25 mm or more.
● Installation Precautions
Installation
• Install the Sensor so that its sensing face will not receive
light from the sun, fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps,
and other light sources.
• Do not strike the Sensor with a hammer or any other tool
during installation, otherwise the internal circuits of the
Sensor may be damaged.
• Install the Emitter and Receiver in the same orientation as
shown in the following figure. (The cables must be in the
same direction.)
Emitter
Receiver
Correct
Emitter
Receiver
Incorrect
• Use M4 screws to secure the Sensor body.
• Secure the case to a tightening torque of 0.5 N·m or less.
Reflection from Wall or Floor
If the Emitter and Receiver are installed as shown in the
following illustration, all the axes may not be interrupted due
to light reflection from the floor or wall. Make sure that the
Emitter and Receiver detect the sensing object properly
before using the F3W-E in actual operation.
Side View
Top View
Emitter
Receiver
Wall
Emitter
Receiver
Sensing object
Floor
Light on
ti
reflec
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F3W-E
Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
Sensors
F3W-E
Emitter
F3W-E032A6/A8-L
F3W-E032B6/B8-L
Mounting Hole Dimensions
Two, 4.5 dia.
Two, M4 nut holes
(Depth: 3.2 mm)
Two, M4 holes
3.5
24
6.5
7
6.5
25
63
6 × 6.5
= 39
50
63±0.1
70
Vinyl-insulated round cable
with four conductors, 4 dia.
Conductor: 0.2 mm2, Insulation: 1.1-mm dia.
Standard length: 2 m
<F3W-E032B6/B8-L>
3.8
44.7
2
8
1
14.9 dia.
4.2
3
4
Cable length: 0.3 m
M12
Receiver
F3W-E032A6/A8-D
F3W-E032B6/B8-D
Mounting Hole Dimensions
3.5
24
Two, 4.5 dia.
Two, M4 nut holes
(Depth: 3.2 mm)
Two, M4 holes
6.5
7
6.5
25
70
6 × 6.5
= 39
50
63
63±0.1
Vinyl-insulated round cable
with four conductors, 4 dia.
Conductor: 0.2 mm2, Insulation: 1.1-mm dia.
Standard length: 2 m
3.8
<F3W-E032B6/B8-D>
44.7
8
2
1
14.9 dia.
4.2
3
4
Cable length: 0.3 m
M12
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F3W-E
Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Brackets
F39-LE2 (L-shaped)
F3W-E032A@-D with Mounting Bracket
4.8
Two, 4.8 dia.
8
48
63
50
74
4.8
8
Material: Iron (Thickness: 1.5 mm)
Mounting screws provided.
24
24
6
18
36
36
16
1.5
Mounting Brackets
F39-LE1 (Flat)
42
Two, 4.8 dia.
24
F3W-E032A@-D with Mounting Bracket
4.8
8
63
50
36
74
4.8
Material: Iron (Thickness: 1.5 mm)
Mounting screws provided.
8
22
34
34
1.5
9.5
10
F3W-E
Protective Bracket
F39-LE3
F3W-E032A@-D with Protective Bracket
11
27
9.3
43.5
74
Material: Iron (Thickness: 1 mm)
Mounting screws provided.
5.5
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Change in Specifications.
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. It is our
practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are
made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers
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2013.12
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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