Smart Laser Sensors

E3NC

Ideal for Applications That Cannot Be Handled with Fiber Sensors or Photoelectric Sensors

Sensor Heads: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series

Sensing
 method

Appearance

Beam shape

Sensing
 distance

Laser
 class

Cable length

Model

Coaxial Retro-
 reflective with
 MSR function

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Spot

8 m *

Class 1

2 m

E3NC-LH03 2M

5 m

E3NC-LH03 5M

Diffuse-
 reflective

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Variable spot

1.2 m

2 m

E3NC-LH02 2M

5 m

E3NC-LH02 5M

Limited-
 reflective

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Spot

70±15 mm

2 m

E3NC-LH01 2M

5 m

E3NC-LH01 5M

* These values apply when an E39-R21, E39-R22, E39-RS10, or E39-RS11 Reflector is used. A Reflector is not included. Purchase a Reflector separately to match the intended use of the Sensor.
 Note: Only an E3NC-LA[][] Amplifier Unit can be connected. 

Amplifier Units: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series

Connecting method

Appearance

Inputs/outputs

Model

NPN output

PNP output

Pre-wired (2 m)

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2 outputs + 1 input

E3NC-LA21 2M

E3NC-LA51 2M

Wire-saving Connector

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1 output + 1 input

E3NC-LA7

E3NC-LA9

M8 Connector

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1 output + 1 input

E3NC-LA24

E3NC-LA54

Connector for Sensor
 Communications Unit *

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E3NC-LA0

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
 Note: Only an E3NC-LH[][] Sensor Head can be connected. 

Sensor Heads: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series

Sensing
 method

Appearance

Beam shape

Measurement
 range

Laser
 class

Cable length

Model

Distance-
 settable

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Spot

35 to 250 mm

Class 2

2 m

E3NC-SH250H 2M

Class 1

2 m

E3NC-SH250 2M

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35 to 100 mm

2 m

E3NC-SH100 2M

Note: Only an E3NC-SA[][] Amplifier Unit can be connected. 

Amplifier Units: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series

Connecting method

Appearance

Inputs/outputs

Model

NPN output

PNP output

Pre-wired (2 m)

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2 outputs + 1 input

E3NC-SA21 2M

E3NC-SA51 2M

Wire-saving Connector

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1 output + 1 input

E3NC-SA7

E3NC-SA9

M8 Connector

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1 output + 1 input

E3NC-SA24

E3NC-SA54

Connector for Sensor
 Communications Unit *

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E3NC-SA0

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
 Note: Only an E3NC-SH[][] or E3NC-SH[][]H Sensor Head can be connected. 

Accessories (Sold Separately)

Sensor Head Accessories

Reflectors (Required for Retro-reflective Sensors)

A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately. 

Applicable Sensor Head

Appearance

Model

Quantity

E3NC-LH03

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E39-R21

1

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E39-R22

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E39-RS10

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E39-RS11

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions on Data Sheet for how to attach the reflector. 

Lens Attachments for Sensor Heads

A Lens Attachment is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately as required. 

Applicable Sensor Head

Appearance

Model

Quantity

E3NC-LH03

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E39-P51

1

E3NC-LH02

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E39-P52

Note: You can combine the Lens Attachment with an applicable Sensor Head to create a line beam. 

Sensor Head Mounting Brackets

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately as required. 

Applicable Sensor Head

Appearance

Model

Quantity

Contents

E3NC-LH03

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E39-L190

1

Mounting Bracket: 1
 Nut plate: 1
 Phillips screws (M3×18): 2

E3NC-LH02

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E39-L185

E3NC-LH01

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E39-L186

E3NC-SH250H
 E3NC-SH250
 E3NC-SH100

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E39-L187

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E39-L188

Amplifier Unit Accessories

Wire-saving Connectors (Required for models for Wire-saving Connectors.)

Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately. *Protective stickers are provided. 

Type

Appearance

Cable length

No. of conductors

Model

Master Connector

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2 m

4

E3X-CN21

Slave Connector

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2

E3X-CN22

Sensor I/O Connectors (Required for models for M8 Connectors.)

Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately. 

Size Cable

Cable

Appearance

Cable type

Model

M8

Standard cable

Straight

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2 m

4-wire

XS3F-M421-402-A

5 m

XS3F-M421-405-A

L-shaped

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2 m

XS3F-M422-402-A

5 m

XS3F-M422-405-A

Note: For details, refer to XS3 which can be accessed from your OMRON website. 

Amplifier Unit Mounting Bracket

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It must be ordered separately as required. 

Appearance

Model

Quantity

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E39-L143

1

Note: For details, refer to Mounting Brackets on E39-L/E39-S/E39-R which can be accessed from your OMRON website. 

DIN Track

A DIN Track is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It must be ordered separately as required. 

Appearance

Type

Model

Quantity

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Shallow type, total length: 1 m

PFP-100N

1

Shallow type, total length: 0.5m

PFP-50N

Deep type, total length: 1 m

PFP-100N2

End Plate

Two End Plates are provided with the Sensor Communications Unit.
 End Plates are not provided with the Amplifier Unit. They must be ordered separately as required. 

Appearance

Model

Quantity

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PFP-M

1

Cover

Attach these Covers to Amplifier Units.
 Order a Cover when required, e.g., if you lose the covers. 

Appearance

Model

Quantity

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E39-G24 FOR E3NC-LA

1

E39-G21 FOR E3NC-SA

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Type

Appearance

Model

Sensor Communications Unit for EtherCAT

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E3NW-ECT

Sensor Communications Unit for CompoNet

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E3NW-CRT

Sensor Communications Unit for CC-Link

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E3NW-CCL

Distributed Sensor Unit *

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E3NW-DS

Refer to your OMRON website for details.
 * The Distributed Sensor Unit can be connected to any of the Sensor Communications Units. 

EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
 CompoNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA.
 CC-Link is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The trademark is managed by the CC-Link Partner Association.