Technical Overview
The Omron E32-ZT11L 2M is a long-distance through-beam fiber sensor head with an M4 threaded head and a 2 m free-cut fiber cable. Omron's E3X-ZD catalog lists a 700 mm sensing distance with that amplifier family, a 1.4 mm optical axis, a representative 0.01 mm minimum detectable object, and a 25 mm minimum bend radius. It is a passive optical head and requires a compatible Omron fiber amplifier; the checked manufacturer catalog confirms its specifications, while current supply status is unknown.
M4 through-beam fiber head with 2 m cable, 700 mm catalog range and R25 bend radius.
Key Features
- Exact Omron model: E32-ZT11L 2M long-distance through-beam fiber head
- M4 threaded head for panel mounting
- 2 m fiber cable; free-cut construction
- 700 mm catalog sensing distance with E3X-ZD amplifier
- 1.4 mm optical axis; representative 0.01 mm minimum detectable object in Omron catalog
- Minimum fiber bend radius: 25 mm
- Requires a compatible fiber amplifier; this head does not contain the amplifier or output circuit
- Specifications are confirmed from Omron catalog; current supply status is unknown
Long-distance optical sensing through a compact M4 threaded fiber head.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Product type | Through-beam fiber optic sensor head |
| Sensing method | Through-beam |
| Head style | M4 threaded, straight head |
| Fiber length | 2 m; free cut |
| Sensing distance | 700 mm with Omron E3X-ZD amplifier (manufacturer catalog value) |
| Optical axis | 1.4 mm |
| Minimum detectable object | 0.01 mm representative value in Omron catalog |
| Minimum bend radius | 25 mm |
| Compatible amplifier | Omron E3X-ZD family; confirm amplifier compatibility and operating mode before installation |
| Physical Weight (kg) | Not stated in the checked manufacturer catalog. |
| Dimensions L x W x H (cm) | Not stated as an overall L × W × H value in the checked manufacturer catalog. |
| Supply status | Unknown; exact manufacturer specifications confirmed, current supply status not established. |
Suggested applications
Engineering suggestions require suitability checks for your installation.
1. Long-distance part presence
A through-beam optical path can detect small opaque parts across a production fixture where an electrical sensor body would be difficult to place.
Potential use
Mount the M4 head pair across the detection path, connect to a compatible Omron fiber amplifier, and verify range with the actual target and installation geometry.
Through-beam
700 mm with E3X-ZD
M4
2. Compact machine guarding points
Remote fiber heads can fit into narrow machine fixtures while the amplifier remains mounted in an accessible control area.
Potential use
Route the 2 m fiber with at least a 25 mm bend radius and validate detection and environmental suitability for the machine.
2 m fiber
R25
Remote amplifier