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Fiber Sensors

Sensor Communication Unit

E3NW

E3X-DRT21-S VER.3

E3X-DRT21 / SRT21 / CIF11

Sensor Communications Unit

E3NW

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Specification

Sensor Communications Unit

EtherCAT

Model

E3NW-ECT

Connectable Sensor Amplifier Units

N-Smart
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-FA0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (Infrared models): E3NX-FAH0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (2-channel models): E3NX-MA0
 Color Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-CA0 *1
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit: E3NC-LA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit (CMOS type): E3NC-SA0
 Smart Proximity Amplifier Unit:
 E2NC-EA0
 E2NC-EA10
 E2NC-EA40
 Contact-Type Smart Amplifier Unit: E9NC-TA0 *2

Power supply voltage

24 VDC (20.4 to 26.4 V)

Power and current consumption

2.4 W max. (Not including the power supplied to Sensors.),
 100 mA max. (Not including the current supplied to Sensors.)

Indicators

L/A IN indicator (green), L/A OUT indicator (green), PWR indicator (green),
 RUN indicator (green), ERROR indicator (red), and SS (Sensor Status) indicator
 (green/red)

Vibration resistance (destruction)

10 to 60 Hz with a 0.7-mm double amplitude, 50 m/s2 at 60 to 150 Hz, for 1.5
 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance (destruction)

150 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Ambient temperature range

Operating: 0 to 55°C; *3
 Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating and storage: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)

Maximum connectable Sensors *3 *4

30 (when connected to an OMRON NJ-series Controller, 16 for E2NC-EA10/
 EA40)

Maximum connectable Distributed
 Sensor Units

8

Insulation resistance

20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min

Mounting method

35-mm DIN track - mounting

Weight (packed state/Unit only)

Approx. 185 g/approx. 95 g

Materials

Polycarbonate

Accessories

Power supply connector, communications connector for E3NW-DS connection,
 DIN Track End Plates (2 pieces), and instruction manual

1. The E3NX-CA0 is supported for firmware version 1.06 or higher (Sensor Communications Units manufactured in
        June 2016 or later).
 2. The E9NC-TA0 is supported for firmware version 1.03 or higher (Sensor Communications Units manufactured in
        July 2014 or later).
 3. Temperature Limitations Based on Number of Connected Amplifier Units:
        Groups of 1 or 2 Amplifier Units: 0 to 55°C, Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifier Units: 0 to 50°C, Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifier
        Units: 0 to 45°C, Groups of 17 to 30 Amplifier Units: 0 to 40°C
 4. This is the total number of Sensors that can be connected to the Sensor Communications Unit and Distributed Sensor
       Units.

Communications Specifications

Item

Specification

Communications protocol

Dedicated protocol for EtherCAT

Modulation

Baseband method

Baud rate

100 Mbps

Physical layer

100BASE-TX (IEEE 802.3u)

Topology

Daisy chain

Communications media

STP category 5 or higher

Communications distance

Distance between nodes: 100 m max.

Noise immunity

Conforms to IEC 61000-4-4, 1 kV or higher

Node address setting method

Set with decimal rotary switches or software *1

Node address range

000 to 192 *2

1. The software setting is used when the node address setting switches are set to 0.
 2. The range depends on the EtherCAT master that is used. Refer to the E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Digital Sensor
        Communications Unit Operation Manual (Cat. No. E429) for details.

CompoNet

Model

E3NW-CRT

Connectable Sensor Amplifier Units

N-Smart
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-FA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit: E3NC-LA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit (CMOS type): E3NC-SA0

Power supply voltage

14 to 26.4 VDC

Power and current consumption

At 24 VDC
 1.7 W max. (Not including the power supplied to Sensors.),
 70 mA max. (Not including the current supplied to Sensors.)

Indicators

MS (Machine Status) indicator (green/red), NS (Network Status) indicator
 (green/red), and SS (Sensor Status) indicator (green/red)

Vibration resistance (destruction)

10 to 60 Hz with a 0.7-mm double amplitude, 50 m/s2 at 60 to 150 Hz, for 1.5
 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance (destruction)

150 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Ambient temperature range

Operating: 0 to 55°C; *1
 Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating and storage: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)

Maximum connectable Sensors *1

16 *2

Maximum connectable Distributed
 Sensor Units

8

Insulation resistance

20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min

Mounting method

35-mm DIN track - mounting

Weight (packed state/Unit only)

Approx. 165 g/approx. 70 g

Materials

Polycarbonate

Accessories

Communications connector for E3NW-DS connection, DIN Track End Plates
 (2 pieces), and instruction manual

1. Temperature Limitations Based on Number of Connected Amplifier Units:
        Groups of 1 or 2 Amplifier Units: 0 to 55°C, Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifier Units: 0 to 50°C, Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifier
        Units: 0 to 45°C
 2. This is the total number of Sensors that can be connected to the Sensor Communications Unit and Distributed Sensor
       Units.

Communications Specifications

Item

Specifications

Communications method

Dedicated protocol for CompoNet

Types of communications

Remote I/O communications (program-free, constant sharing of data) and message
 communications (explicit message communications as required)

Baud rate

4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 93.75 kbps

Modulation

Baseband method

Coding

Manchester code

Error control

Manchester encoding rules and CRC

Communications media

The following media can be used.
 Round Cable I
 Round Cable II
 Flat Cable I (DCA4-4F10 Standard Flat Cable)
 Flat Cable II (DCA5-4F10 Sheathed Flat Cable)
 Note: Round Cable I, Round Cable II, Flat Cable I, and Flat Cable II cables are all treated
 as different types of cables. When two or more types of cables are used in a single
 network, a Repeater Unit must be used to separate any two different types of cables
 between the trunk line and a sub-trunk line.

Communications
 distance and wiring

Refer to 1-2-1 Cable Types, Maximum Distances, and Number of Slave Units in the
 CompoNet Master Units Operation Manual (Cat. No. W456).

Signal lines

Two lines: BDH (communications data high) and BDL (communications data low)

Power lines

Two lines: BS+ and BS- (power for communications and internal Slave Unit circuits)
 Power is supplied from the Master Unit or Repeater Unit.

Connection forms

Round Cable II, Flat Cable I, or Flat Cable II at a baud rate of 93.75 kbps: No restrictions
 Other cables or baud rates: Trunk line and branch lines

Connections for Slave Units and Repeater Units: T-branch or multidrop connections

Noise immunity

Conforms to IEC 61000-4-4, 1 kV or higher

Address setting method

Decimal rotary address switch

Address range

0 to 62

CC-Link

Model

E3NW-CCL

Connectable Sensor Amplifier Units

N-Smart
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-FA0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (Infrared models): E3NX-FAH0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (2-channel models): E3NX-MA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit: E3NC-LA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit (CMOS type): E3NC-SA0
 Smart Proximity Amplifier Unit:
 E2NC-EA0
 E2NC-EA10
 E2NC-EA40
 Contact-Type Smart Amplifier Unit: E9NC-TA0 *1

Power supply voltage

24 VDC (20.4 to 26.4 V)

Power and current consumption

2.4 W max. (Not including the power supplied to Sensors.),
 100 mA max. (Not including the current supplied to Sensors.)

Indicators

RUN indicator (green), ERROR indicator (red), and SS (Sensor Status) indicator
 (green/red)

Vibration resistance (destruction)

10 to 60 Hz with a 0.7-mm double amplitude, 50 m/s2 at 60 to 150 Hz, for 1.5
 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance (destruction)

150 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Ambient temperature range

Operating: 0 to 55°C; *2
 Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating and storage: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)

Maximum connectable Sensors *2

16 *3

Maximum connectable Distributed
 Sensor Units

8

Insulation resistance

20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min

Mounting method

35-mm DIN track - mounting

Weight (packed state/Unit only)

Approx. 180 g/approx. 80 g

Materials

Polycarbonate

Accessories

Power Supply Connector, E3NW-DS Communications Connector,
 Network Connectors (2), DIN Track End Plates (2), and Instruction
 Manual

1. The E9NC-TA0 is supported for firmware version 1.03 or higher (Sensor Communications Units manufactured in
        July 2014 or later).
 2. Temperature Limitations Based on Number of Connected Amplifier Units:
        Groups of 1 or 2 Amplifier Units: 0 to 55°C, Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifier Units: 0 to 50°C, Groups of 11 to 16 Amplifier
        Units: 0 to 45°C
 3. This is the total number of Sensors that can be connected to the Sensor Communications Unit and Distributed Sensor
       Units.

Communications Specifications

Item

Specifications

Communications protocol

Dedicated protocol for CC-Link

Communications method

Broadcast polling

Baud rate

10 Mbps/5 Mbps/2.5 Mbps/625 kbps/156 kbps

Physical layer

Bus (based on EIA RS485)

Topology

Daisy chain (T-branching can be used.)

Communications media

CC-Link Cables

Communications distance

Cable length between nodes: 20 cm min.
 Maximum total cable length
 Baud rate of 156 kbps: 1,200 m
 Baud rate of 625 kbps: 900 m
 Baud rate of 2.5 Mbps: 400 m
 Baud rate of 5 Mbps: 160 m
 Baud rate of 10 Mbps: 100 m

Noise immunity

Conforms to IEC 61000-4-4, 1 kV or higher

Address setting method

Decimal rotary address switch

Address range

64 max. *

Synchronization mode

Cyclic transmissions (synchronization)

* The range depends on the CC-Link master that is used. Refer to 5-3-2 Node Setting Switches in the E3NW-CCL CC-
     Link Digital Sensor Communications Unit Operation Manual (Cat. No. E431) for details.

Distributed Sensor Unit

Model

E3NW-DS

Connectable Sensor Amplifier Units

N-Smart
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-FA0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (Infrared models): E3NX-FAH0
 Smart Fiber Amplifier Unit (2-channel models): E3NX-MA0
 Color Fiber Amplifier Unit: E3NX-CA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit: E3NC-LA0
 Smart Laser Amplifier Unit (CMOS type): E3NC-SA0
 Smart Proximity Amplifier Unit:
 E2NC-EA0
 E2NC-EA10
 E2NC-EA40
 Contact-Type Smart Amplifier Unit: E9NC-TA0

Power supply voltage

24 VDC (20.4 to 26.4 V)

Power and current consumption

2 W max. (Not including the power supplied to Sensors.),
 80 mA max. (Not including the current supplied to Sensors.)

Indicators

RUN indicator (green) and SS (Sensor Status) indicator (green/red)

Vibration resistance (destruction)

10 to 60 Hz with a 0.7-mm double amplitude, 50 m/s2 at 60 to 150 Hz, for 1.5
 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance (destruction)

150 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Ambient temperature range

Operating: 0 to 55°C; *
 Storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating and storage: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)

Maximum connectable Sensors *

10

Insulation resistance

20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

500 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min

Mounting method

35-mm DIN track - mounting

Weight (packed state/Unit only)

Approx. 160 g/approx. 40 g

Materials

Polycarbonate

Accessories

Power supply/communications connector, DIN Track End Plates (2 pieces),
 ferrite cores (2 pieces), and instruction manual

* Temperature Limitations Based on Number of Connected Amplifier Units:
     Groups of 1 or 2 Amplifier Units: 0 to 55°C, Groups of 3 to 10 Amplifier Units: 0 to 50°C