Omron Fiber Optic Sensors and Amplifiers

Omron Fiber Optic Sensors and Amplifiers present advanced beam enhancements catering to diverse needs with high-power beams for extended distances and dust resistance, and narrow view beams for precise clearances. The optic sensors provide an extensive portfolio with a range of sizes from 0.5mm to M14 in diameter, offering cylindrical and square housing shapes, along with options for both standard and high-flex fibers.

The fiber optic amplifiers offer a quick and straightforward setup through either a one-button teaching method or a potentiometer adjuster. These amplifiers provide flexibility and performance to address challenging applications requiring enhanced operational stability, extended signal processing, and communication functionality, as well as high-speed operations or color detection. Typical applications include inspection devices, Internet, medical equipment, space applications, and communication systems.

Features

Fiber Units:

  • Beam improvements featuring high-power beams for long-distance and dust resistance, narrow view beams for clearances, and small-spot and reflective beams for precise detection
  • Environmental immunity with bending-resistant, chemical-resistant, minimal disconnection, heat-resistant, and oil-resistant models ensure robust performance
  • Space-saving solutions with flat and sleeve models designed for close-range detection in confined areas
  • Special applications include glass presence detection in wet processes for accurate monitoring and wafer mapping for semiconductor manufacturing
  • Tailored solutions for FPD, semiconductors, and solar cells, incorporating limited-reflective technology for optimized performance
  • Threaded and cylindrical models for versatile installations, ensuring stability and compact designs
  • Transparent object detection using limited-reflective and retro-reflective models enhances visibility, especially in glass detection

Amplifiers:

  • Affordable price with stable detection
  • Built-in display and easy-to-use panel
  • Consistent detection performance
  • Detect seams in roll presses for secondary battery sheets
  • Identify the presence or absence of automatic assembly machines
  • Improved user interface for simplicity
  • No tuning is required even if the incident level decreases
  • Optional 2-channel model for maximum cost-effectiveness
  • Works well across various colors and surface conditions

Applications

  • Automotive industry
  • Communication systems
  • Inspection devices
  • Internet
  • Medical equipment
  • Military applications
  • Space applications
  • Telephone

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
E3NX-FA E3X-HD
Output 1 or 2 outputs 1 output
Response time 30μs (32μs)/250μs/1ms/16ms 50μs (55μs)/250μs/1 ms/16ms
Sensing distance E32-T11R 3000mm 2000mm
E32-D11R 1260mm 840mm
Minimum sensing object E32-T11R 2μm  5μm