Sensing distance Supply voltage Output

12 to 24 VDC

3 to 10 cm, 5 to 25 cm 80 mA
100 mA

Photoelectric Sensor E3S-LS

Focusable Sensors with Built-in DC
Amplifiers
Pinpoint focusable and area focusable models
eliminate background objects.
Ideal for precise detection of level/height, edges,
small holes and openings, objects touching one
another, objects inside transparent covers.

Ordering Information
Sensing method Sensing distance Model
NPN output PNP output
Area focusable reflective 5 to 25 cm (continuously variable) E3S-LS20XE4 E3S-LS20XB4
Pinpoint focusable reflective 3 to 10 cm (continuously variable) E3S-LS10XE4 E3S-LS10XB4
3 ± 0.5 cm E3S-LS3C1D ---
E3S-LS3RC4

Application Examples
E3S-LS10X
Sensing of objects utilizing Sensing of objects traveling in Sensing of small holes, narrow
their difference in luster. contiguous succession. openings, or unevenness.

Pencils

E3S-LS20X
Sensing of objects utilizing Sensing of objects traveling in Sensing of small holes, narrow
their difference in luster. contiguous succession. openings, or evenness.

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Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
Item E3S-LS10Xj4 E3S-LS20Xj4 E3S-LS3C1D E3S-LS3RC4
Power supply voltage 12 VDC –10% to 24 VDC +10%, 5 VDC –10% to 12 VDC –10% to
ripple (p-p): 10% max. 24 VDC +10%, 24 VDC +10%,
ripple (p-p): 10% max. ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption 40 mA max.
Sensing distance 3 to 10 cm (variable 5 to 25 cm (variable 3±0.5 cm
with distance with distance
adjuster) adjuster)
Differential travel 0.5 mm max. at 3 cm 5% max. ---
3 mm max. at 10 cm
Standard objects 1 x 1 cm white mat 5 x 7.5 cm white mat 1 x 1 cm white mat paper
paper paper
Control DC Load Model with suffix -E4: 80 mA max. 30 mA max. 50 mA max.
output
ou pu solid-state
so dsae Model with suffix -B4: 100 mA max.
Voltage 1.1 V max. at 80 mA 2 V max.
output
Response time (ON, OFF) 1 ms max. ON: 3 ms 1 ms max.
OFF: 100 ms
Sensitivity Adjustable --- Adjustable
Operation mode Wire-selectable (Refer to “Output Circuit.”) --- Wire-selectable
(Refer to “Output
Circuit.”)
Indicators Light indicator (red), stability indicator (green) Operation indicator Light indicator (red)
(red)
Circuit protection Short circuit
Mutual interference protection Provided --- Provided
Enclosure rating IEC 144 IP67 IP40
NEMA 1, 3, 4X, 6, 12 ---
Housing material Metal Plastic
Light source Red LED Infrared LED Red LED
Ambient temperature Operating: –25 to 55 °C Operating: –10 to 55 °C

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Engineering Data
Excess Gain Ratio
E3S-LS20XE4 E3S-LS10XE4 E3S-LS3RC4

Peak receiver
Standard sensing object
output at 3 cm
(white paper)

Peak receiver output at 5 cm Setting

distance Standard sensing
Excess gain ratio

Excess gain ratio

Excess gain ratio

object (black
carbon paper)
Peak receiver
output at 10 cm

Operating
voltage
Operating
level

Sensing distance (cm) Sensing distance (cm) Sensing distance (cm)

Note: 1. Sensitivity adjustor: Set to MAX.

2. This graph shows the relationship between the
optical output and setting distance by adjusting
the sensitivity adjustor so that the optical output
will be maximum at a sensing distance of 3, 5, or
10 cm.

Operating Range
E3S-LS20XE4 E3S-LS10XE4 E3S-LS3RC4
(with minimum sensing distance)

Optical axis
Sensing object
Standard object size: 10 x 10 mm
Operating position Y (mm)

Operating position Y (mm)

Operating position Y (mm)

Standard object (1 × 1 cm)
(5 x 57.5 cm) Operating
distance x

Setting distance (mm)

Distance: Min.

Distance X (cm)

Distance: Max.
Distance: 3 cm Distance: 10 cm

Sensitivity
E3S-LS20XE4
Distance (cm)

Short side
Long side

White mat paper

Object sensed
Ratio of short side to long side = 2:3

Size of object (cm)

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Operation
Output Circuits
E3S-LS10X
-E4 Type (NPN Output) -B4 Type (PNP Output)

Light- Dark- Light- Dark-

+V
ON ON +V
ON ON
Brown Blue Brown Blue

2.2 Ω

Output Output
Black Black Black Black
Main circuit Main circuit

0V 0V
Blue Brown Blue Brown

E3S-LS20X
-E4 Type (NPN Output) -B4 Type (PNP Output)

Light- Dark- Light- Dark-

ON ON ON ON
+V +V
Brown Blue Brown Blue

2.2 Ω

Output Output
Black Black Black Black
Main circuit Main circuit

0V 0V
Blue Brown Blue Brown

E3S-LS3C1D

+V Brown

Operation
indicator
(red) OUT Black

Photoelectric
sensor main
circuit
Z
0V Blue

Z: Zener diode (V2 = 30 V)

E3S-LS3RC4
Light-ON Dark-ON

+V Brown +V Brown
Incident Incident
indicator indicator
(red) OUT Black (red) OUT Black

Photoelectric Photoelectric
sensor main sensor main
circuit 0V Blue 0V Blue
circuit

Pink Pink

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Timing Chart
E3S-LS10X
-E4 Type (NPN Output) -B4 Type (PNP Output)

Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON

Incident Incident
Light Light
Interrupted Interrupted

LIGHT ON LIGHT ON
indicator OFF indicator OFF

Output ON Output
Operates
transistor OFF transistor
Releases
Load Operates Load ON
(relay, etc.) Releases (relay, etc.) OFF
Output voltage H
(logic, etc.) L

E3S-LS20X
-E4 Type (NPN Output) -B4 Type (PNP Output)
Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON
Incident Incident
Light Light
Interrupted Interrupted

LIGHT ON LIGHT ON
indicator OFF indicator OFF

Output ON Output
transistor OFF transistor Operates
Releases
Load Operates Load ON
(relay, etc.) Releases (relay, etc.) OFF
Output voltage H
(logic, etc.) L

E3S-LS3C1D E3S-LS3RC4

< T (See note) Light-ON Dark-ON

Incident
Yes Light
Sensing Interrupted
No
object T (See note)
ON LIGHT ON
Indicator
OFF indicator OFF
Output ON
transistor OFF Output ON
(load) 3 ms max. Timer setting transistor OFF

Note: Timer setting Load Operates

(relay, etc.) Releases
T = 0.1 to 1 s
(Between brown and
black lines)

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Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

E3S-LS10Xj4
E3S-LS20Xj4
Indicator
Cord: 4-mm dia., 18/0.12, 3-conductor
Standard length: 2 m
Weight: approx. 225 g

Distance adjustor
Sensitivity
Two, M4 slotted adjustor
hexagonal bolts Lens (14 x 47)
(A) (See note)
Mounting Holes

Emitter
Two, M 4 holes
Optical axis

Receiver 8 dia.
20

Two 4.4 dia.

holes

Note: A mounting bracket can be attached to side A.

E3S-LS3C1D
E3S-LS3RC4 E3S-LS3C1D Timer Volume
Indicator E3S-LS3RC4 Sensitivity Adjustor
Cord: 4-mm dia., 18/0.12, 3-conductor
Standard length: 2 m
Weight: approx. 60 g

8 dia.

Optical axis
Two, M3 holes

Optical axis

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Precautions
Sensing Distance Adjustment
E3S-LS10XE4 E3S-LS20XE4
Adjustment Method Adjustment Method 1
1. Set the pointer of the sensitivity adjuster to the center of its When the quantity of light reflected from the object is greater than
revolution range. that from the background object, adjust the sensing distance in the
2. Turn the distance adjuster fully counterclockwise to the “S” following sequence:
position. 1. Set the pointer of the sensitivity adjuster to the center of its
3. Set the sensing object in position. revolution range.
4. Turn the distance adjuster gradually clockwise to a point 2. Turn the distance adjuster fully counterclockwise to the “S”
where both the LIGHT and STABILITY indicators light. Fix the position.
distance adjuster at that point. 3. Set the sensing object in position.

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5. Adjust sensitivity. 4. Turn the distance adjuster gradually clockwise to a point
where both the LIGHT and STABILITY indicators light. Fix the
Background object distance adjuster at that point.
Object sensed
5. Adjust sensitivity.

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Background object
Object sensed

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Distance adjuster

Distance adjuster
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Adjustment Method 2
When the quantity of light reflected from the object is greater than
that from the background object, adjust the sensing distance in the
following sequence:
1. Set the pointer of the sensitivity adjuster to the center of its
revolution range.
2. Turn the distance adjuster fully counterclockwise to the “L”
position.
3. Remove the sending object.
4. Turn the distance adjuster gradually clockwise to a point
where both the LIGHT and STABILITY indicators light. Fix the
distance adjuster at that point.
5. Adjust sensitivity.

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