USD 58.43
Ultrathin 30mm diffuse sensor with 1ms response, NPN Dark-ON output, and IP67 rating. Ideal for micro-assembly robotics and high-speed packaging.
The OMRON E3T-FD12 2M is an ultracompact, ultrathin photoelectric sensor featuring a built-in amplifier and a diffuse-reflective sensing method. Enclosed in a rugged Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) housing with an IP67 rating, it delivers precise object detection with a sensing range of 5 to 30 mm. It utilizes a red LED light source (650 nm) and operates in a Dark-ON mode, outputting an NPN signal (26.4 VDC max, 50 mA max). The sensor comes pre-wired with a 2-meter cable and features M2 mounting, making it ideal for tight, space-constrained industrial automation environments requiring high-speed responses (1 ms max).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensing Distance | 5 to 30 mm |
| Sensing Method | Diffuse-Reflective |
| Output Type | NPN |
| Operation Mode | Dark-ON |
| Supply Voltage | 12 to 24 VDC ±10% |
| Current Consumption | 20 mA max. |
| Response Time | 1 ms max. |
| Light Source | Red LED (650 nm) |
| Degree of Protection | IP67 |
| Connection Method | Pre-wired 2m cable |
| Housing Material | Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) |
| Mounting | M2 Screw Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +55 °C |
Ensures proper placement and alignment of semiconductor wafers in tight robotic transfer environments.
Space constraints in wafer handling robots often preclude standard sensors; the ultracompact flat-form profile securely monitors proximity (5-30 mm) without physical contact, averting wafer damage.
Monitors the tight conveyor transition zones in high-speed pharmaceutical packaging lines for jammed blister packs.
Unnoticed jams damage machinery; the 1 ms high-speed response and Dark-ON trigger rapidly detect blockages against a background, while the IP67 housing resists periodic washdowns.
Verifies the presence of miniature components in the jaws of micro-assembly robotic end-effectors.
Payload and spatial restrictions on robot arms limit sensor sizes; the lightweight footprint (~20g) and flexible 2m flying lead cable integrate seamlessly into gripper mechanisms for reliable pick-up confirmation.
