Omron E3Z-LS66 Photoelectric Sensor 200 mm Detection Range

Omron E3Z-LS66 Photoelectric Sensor | 200 mm Distance-Settable

The Omron E3Z-LS66 is a distance-settable photoelectric sensor with great precision, which detects reliably irrespective of color, gloss, or background interference. The sensor can be employed in applications in which the target object and background are similar in color or the background is excessively reflective by using a sophisticated triangulation measurement approach.

The E3Z-LS66 is suitable for harsh industrial environments, with compact size and IP67 rating. It is a great choice for conveyor systems and automated assembly lines where the precise placement and presence detection is critical, as it can ignore background items that are farther than the set distance.

Key Specs:

Model: E3Z-LS66

Method of sensing: Background suppression (BGS)

Detection Range: 200 mm (may be changed from 20 mm to 200 mm)

Output Type: NPN, open collector (you can choose between Light-ON and Dark-ON)

How to Connect: M8 4-pin connector

Power Supply: 12–24 VDC ±10%, with a maximum ripple of 10%.

Maximum current draw: 30 mA

Maximum load current: 100 mA (maximum residual voltage: 1 V)

Maximum response time: 1 ms

Protection Circuits: Reversed power supply polarity, output short-circuit, and preventing interference between devices

In the air Operating temperature: -25°C to 55°C; storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C

Ambient Humidity: When in use, it should be between 35% and 85%; when not in use, it should be between 35% and 95% (no condensation).

Level of Protection: IP67 (IEC 60529)

Operation (orange) and Stability (green) are the indicators.

Weight: About 20 g (model with a connection)

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is the material used for the case.

Lens Material: Polyarylate resin that has been changed

MTTFd: 510 years

Accessories: a manual (mounting brackets provided separately)

Features:

• The distance-settable sensor doesn’t care about the color of the workpiece or the background.
• 5-turn endless adjuster for manual adjustment
• Good for places with a lot of light (up to 10,000 lx of sunlight)
• A small cuboid housing with a red LED light source (650–680 nm)
• Dependable for handling materials, packing, and automating factories

Applications:

• Finding objects in manufacturing lines
• Finding the position of automated machines
• Systems for sorting and packaging
• Checking the conveyor belt
• This sensor is popular in factories since it is reliable, small, and can handle harsh conditions.