2
E3Z-G Grooved-Type Photoelectric Sensor
Grooved Design Eliminates the Need
For Optical Axis Adjustment
One or two axes models available
Ideal for slowdown, then stop applications
CE and UL approved
Prewired or connector versions
Separate outputs on two-axes models
Ordering Information
Sensor Unit
Accessories (Order Separately)
Sensor I/O Connector
Specifications
Sensing
method
Appearance Connection method Sensing distance Number of
optical axes
Part number
NPN output PNP output
Through-
beam
Prewired (2 m) 1 E3Z-G61 E3Z-G81
Pigtail with M8
connector
E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G81-M3J
Prewired (2 m) 2 E3Z-G62 E3Z-G82
Pigtail with M8
connector
E3Z-G62-M3J E3Z-G82-M3J
25 mm
Cable
specifications
Appearance Type of cable Part number
Standard cable 2 m Four-conductor cable XS3F-M421-402-A
5 m XS3F-M421-405-A
2 m XS3F-M422-402-A
5 m XS3F-M422-405-A
Straight
90° right
angle
Ratings/Characteristics
Photoelectric sensor type Through beam (grooved type)
No. of optical axes: 1 optical axis 2 optical axes
NPN output: E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
PNP output: E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Sensing distance 25 mm (0.98 in) distance between arms of groove
Light source (wave length) Infrared LED (940 nm)
Power supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC ±10% (p-p) max. ripple
Current consumption 25 mA max. 40 mA max.
Control output Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC max.
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 1 V max.)
L-ON/D-ON switch-selectable (With 2-axes models, L-ON or D-ON can be selected for each axis.)
Circuit protection Protection from reversed power supply connection, output short-circuit, and mutual interference.
Response time Operation or reset: 1 ms max.
Minimum object size 1.2 mm dia.
Repeatability 0.05 mm
Excess gain 3 to 6 x
3
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Specifications table - continued from previous page.
Photoelectric sensor type Through beam (grooved type)
No. of optical axes: 1 optical axis 2 optical axes
NPN output: E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
PNP output: E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Switching frequency 500 Hz max.
Ambient illumination (receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lux max.
Sunlight: 10,000 lux max.
Ambient temperature Operating: 25°C to 55°C (13 to 131°F)
Storage: 40°C to 70°C (40°F to 158°F) with no icing or condensation
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85%
Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M min. at 500 VDC between lead wires and case
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between lead wires and case
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Enclosure rating IP64 (IEC60529)
Approvals CE, UL
Connection method Prewired cable
length: 2 m
Pigtail with M8
connector
Prewired cable
length: 2 m
Pigtail with M8
connector
Indicator Operation indicator (orange)
Weight (packed) Prewired models (with 2-m cable): 65 g (2.29 oz)
Models with junction connectors: 30 g (1.06 oz)
Material ABS housing
Accessories Instruction sheet
Operation
Output Circuits (NPN Output)
No. of optical axes/
model
Output
transistor
status
Timing chart Mode
selector
Output circuit
1 axis
E3Z-G61
E3Z-G61-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
2 axes
E3Z-G62
E3Z-G62-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
3
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(S1)
(Control output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
1
Connecting Pin Arrangement
Note: Pin 2 is not used.
1
24
3
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
(S1)
(S2)
4
3
1
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(Control
output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
S1
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S2
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
2
White
(Control
output)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
24
3
100 mA max.
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Output Circuits (PNP Output)
Structure of Sensor I/O Connector
No. of optical axes/
model
Output
transistor
status
Timing chart Mode
selector
Output circuit
1 axis
E3Z-G81
E3Z-G81-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
2 axes
E3Z-G82
E3Z-G82-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
3
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(S1)
(Control output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
1
Connector Pin Arrangement
Note: Pin 2 is not used.
1
24
3
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay) (S2)
4
3
1
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black (S1)
(Control
output)
Blue
100 mA
max.
Operation
indicator
S1
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S2
(orange)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
2
100 mA
max.
White
(Control
output)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
24
3
0 V
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
2
4
1
3
1
2
3
4
Brown
White
Blue
Black
XS3F-M421-402-A
XS3F-M421-405-A
XS3F-M422-402-A
XS3F-M422-405-A
Wire color
Classification Wire color Connector
pin number
Use
1-axis models 2-axes models
DC Brown 1 Power supply (+V)
White 2 Not used Output 2 (S2)
Blue 3 Power supply (0 V)
Black 4 Output Output 1 (S1)
5
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Dimensions
Mode selector
Note: Both 1 and 2-axes models have S1; only 2-axes models have S2.
S1 output: black
S2 output: white
36 (1.42)
20 (0.79)
40 (1.57)
Operation indicator (orange)
35 (1.38)
50 (1.97)
4-dia., 4-core vinyl-insulated round cable
(Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm
2
; insulator diameter: 1.1 mm)
Standard length: 2 m
Two, 4.5 dia.
Optical axis S1 (See Note.) Optical axis S2 (See Note.)
4-dia., 4-core vinyl-insulated round cable
Standard length: 0.3 m
M8
24
13
Junction Connector Models
(E3Z-G6@-M3J)
40
(1.57)
25
(0.98)
11
(0.43)
19
(0.75)
9
S1 S2
7.5
(0.3)
Sensor
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. CEDSAX4 Printed in USA
OMRON CANADA, INC.
885 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8
416-286-6465
OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC
One East Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
1-800-55-OMRON
OMRON ON-LINE
Global - http://www.omron.com
USA - http://www.omron.com/oei
Canada - http://www.omron.com/oci
11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice
2
E3Z-G Grooved-Type Photoelectric Sensor
Grooved Design Eliminates the Need
For Optical Axis Adjustment
One or two axes models available
Ideal for slowdown, then stop applications
CE and UL approved
Prewired or connector versions
Separate outputs on two-axes models
Ordering Information
Sensor Unit
Accessories (Order Separately)
Sensor I/O Connector
Specifications
Sensing
method
Appearance Connection method Sensing distance Number of
optical axes
Part number
NPN output PNP output
Through-
beam
Prewired (2 m) 1 E3Z-G61 E3Z-G81
Pigtail with M8
connector
E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G81-M3J
Prewired (2 m) 2 E3Z-G62 E3Z-G82
Pigtail with M8
connector
E3Z-G62-M3J E3Z-G82-M3J
25 mm
Cable
specifications
Appearance Type of cable Part number
Standard cable 2 m Four-conductor cable XS3F-M421-402-A
5 m XS3F-M421-405-A
2 m XS3F-M422-402-A
5 m XS3F-M422-405-A
Straight
90° right
angle
Ratings/Characteristics
Photoelectric sensor type Through beam (grooved type)
No. of optical axes: 1 optical axis 2 optical axes
NPN output: E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
PNP output: E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Sensing distance 25 mm (0.98 in) distance between arms of groove
Light source (wave length) Infrared LED (940 nm)
Power supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC ±10% (p-p) max. ripple
Current consumption 25 mA max. 40 mA max.
Control output Load power supply voltage: 26.4 VDC max.
Load current: 100 mA max. (Residual voltage: 1 V max.)
L-ON/D-ON switch-selectable (With 2-axes models, L-ON or D-ON can be selected for each axis.)
Circuit protection Protection from reversed power supply connection, output short-circuit, and mutual interference.
Response time Operation or reset: 1 ms max.
Minimum object size 1.2 mm dia.
Repeatability 0.05 mm
Excess gain 3 to 6 x
3
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Specifications table - continued from previous page.
Photoelectric sensor type Through beam (grooved type)
No. of optical axes: 1 optical axis 2 optical axes
NPN output: E3Z-G61 E3Z-G61-M3J E3Z-G62 E3Z-G62-M3J
PNP output: E3Z-G81 E3Z-G81-M3J E3Z-G82 E3Z-G82-M3J
Switching frequency 500 Hz max.
Ambient illumination (receiver side) Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lux max.
Sunlight: 10,000 lux max.
Ambient temperature Operating: 25°C to 55°C (13 to 131°F)
Storage: 40°C to 70°C (40°F to 158°F) with no icing or condensation
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85%
Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 M min. at 500 VDC between lead wires and case
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between lead wires and case
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Enclosure rating IP64 (IEC60529)
Approvals CE, UL
Connection method Prewired cable
length: 2 m
Pigtail with M8
connector
Prewired cable
length: 2 m
Pigtail with M8
connector
Indicator Operation indicator (orange)
Weight (packed) Prewired models (with 2-m cable): 65 g (2.29 oz)
Models with junction connectors: 30 g (1.06 oz)
Material ABS housing
Accessories Instruction sheet
Operation
Output Circuits (NPN Output)
No. of optical axes/
model
Output
transistor
status
Timing chart Mode
selector
Output circuit
1 axis
E3Z-G61
E3Z-G61-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
2 axes
E3Z-G62
E3Z-G62-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
3
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(S1)
(Control output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
1
Connecting Pin Arrangement
Note: Pin 2 is not used.
1
24
3
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
(S1)
(S2)
4
3
1
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(Control
output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
S1
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S2
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
2
White
(Control
output)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
24
3
100 mA max.
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Output Circuits (PNP Output)
Structure of Sensor I/O Connector
No. of optical axes/
model
Output
transistor
status
Timing chart Mode
selector
Output circuit
1 axis
E3Z-G81
E3Z-G81-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
2 axes
E3Z-G82
E3Z-G82-M3J
Light ON LIGHT
ON
(L/ON)
Dark ON DARK
ON
(D/ON)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
4
3
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black
(S1)
(Control output)
Blue
100 mA max.
Operation
indicator
(orange)
0 V
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
1
Connector Pin Arrangement
Note: Pin 2 is not used.
1
24
3
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay) (S2)
4
3
1
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Black (S1)
(Control
output)
Blue
100 mA
max.
Operation
indicator
S1
(orange)
Operation
indicator
S2
(orange)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
2
100 mA
max.
White
(Control
output)
Z
D
Load
(relay)
Main
circuit
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
24
3
0 V
Incident
Interrupted
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
Operation
indicator
(orange)
(Between brown and black
)
Output
transistor
Load
(relay)
2
4
1
3
1
2
3
4
Brown
White
Blue
Black
XS3F-M421-402-A
XS3F-M421-405-A
XS3F-M422-402-A
XS3F-M422-405-A
Wire color
Classification Wire color Connector
pin number
Use
1-axis models 2-axes models
DC Brown 1 Power supply (+V)
White 2 Not used Output 2 (S2)
Blue 3 Power supply (0 V)
Black 4 Output Output 1 (S1)
5
E3Z-GE3Z-G
Dimensions
Mode selector
Note: Both 1 and 2-axes models have S1; only 2-axes models have S2.
S1 output: black
S2 output: white
36 (1.42)
20 (0.79)
40 (1.57)
Operation indicator (orange)
35 (1.38)
50 (1.97)
4-dia., 4-core vinyl-insulated round cable
(Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm
2
; insulator diameter: 1.1 mm)
Standard length: 2 m
Two, 4.5 dia.
Optical axis S1 (See Note.) Optical axis S2 (See Note.)
4-dia., 4-core vinyl-insulated round cable
Standard length: 0.3 m
M8
24
13
Junction Connector Models
(E3Z-G6@-M3J)
40
(1.57)
25
(0.98)
11
(0.43)
19
(0.75)
9
S1 S2
7.5
(0.3)
Sensor
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. CEDSAX4 Printed in USA
OMRON CANADA, INC.
885 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8
416-286-6465
OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC
One East Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
1-800-55-OMRON
OMRON ON-LINE
Global - http://www.omron.com
USA - http://www.omron.com/oei
Canada - http://www.omron.com/oci
11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice