Photoelectric Sensor (E3Z)

Description

1. Product Overview
The E3Z is a compact, high-speed photoelectric sensor designed for non-contact object detection across automated manufacturing systems. Its primary industrial use includes presence/absence checking, positioning, and counting on assembly lines. The key value proposition is exceptional noise immunity and stable sensing performance even in oily, dusty, or vibrating environments. Strategically, it reduces unplanned downtime and improves OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for global manufacturers shifting toward Industry 4.0.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material composition: Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) housing, acrylic lens, nickel-plated brass mounting inserts

• Ingress protection: IP67 (dust-tight, protected against temporary immersion)

• Physical characteristics: Rectangular form factor, 20 x 32 x 11 mm, orange indicator LED, weight approx. 20 g (without cable)

• Sensing methods: Through-beam, retro-reflective, diffuse-reflective

• Response time: 1 ms max

• Light source: Red LED (660 nm) or infrared LED (860 nm)

• Operating temperature: –25°C to +55°C

• Packaging options: Individual anti-static bag, bulk carton of 20 units, or factory-sealed reel for automated assembly

• Shelf life: 5 years from manufacture date under storage conditions of –30°C to +70°C, <85% RH

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Automotive manufacturing: Detects component presence on high-speed conveyor lines — outperforms inductive sensors on non-metal parts

• Packaging & bottling: Verifies label placement and cap presence at speeds >500 parts/min — the 1 ms response time enables higher throughput

• Material handling: Counts small parts in vibrating feeders — retro-reflective mode reduces false triggers from dust

• Electronics assembly: Positions PCB boards for robotic pick-and-place — diffuse mode works reliably on shiny or dark surfaces

• Cost advantage: Lower total cost of ownership than laser sensors, with no routine lens cleaning required for most environments

• Durability advantage: Resists welding spatter and coolant mist better than standard photoelectric sensors due to PBT housing and resin-sealed optics

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Factory-calibrated sensitivity with <0.5% unit-to-unit variation; each sensor tested for 100,000 operation cycles

• Supply reliability: Dual sourcing from Japan and Philippines manufacturing; 95% of orders shipped within 5 business days globally

• Logistics capability: Warehousing in EU, North America, and SE Asia; real-time inventory API available for ERP integration

• Price competitiveness: Tiered pricing that undercuts leading European brands by 15–20% at equivalent performance

• Sustainability benefit: 100% recyclable polycarbonate-free housing; halogen-free cable option for RoHS/REACH compliance

• Technical support: Access to full CAD models, wiring diagrams, and 24/1 engineering chat; 3-year limited warranty included

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT (approximately 80,000 units based on unit weight 250g including packaging)

• Loading capacity per 20FT container: 20MT (one full container load)