Precautions for Safe Use

Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products.
• Do not reverse connection of DC power supply polarity.
Model E3AS-HF6000@M@ • Do not short-circuit the load.
• Insulate unused input/output wires individually.
• Never use this product with AC power supply. Otherwise it may
explode.
TOF Laser Sensor • The maximum power supply voltage is 30 VDC. Before turning on the
product's power, make sure that the supply voltage does not exceed
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• Do not use the product in environments where flammable or explosive
required in installing and operating the product. gases are present.
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of the product. For your convenience, keep the sheet at your disposal. chemicals and/or oil environments.
TRACEABILITY INFORMATION: • Do not disassemble or remodel the product.
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Milton Keynes MK15 0DG, warm-up time of 10 minutes maximum is required. The output remains
U.K.
ON and does not change during warming up.
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Notice:
This is a Class A product. In residential areas it ma cause radio protective gear when performing installation work in a high location.
interface, in which case the user may be required to be take adequate • Do not use the product while the case is damaged.
measures to reduce interference. • Do not use the product while the cord is pinched.
• In the event that you notice an abnormality, immediately stop use, turn
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PRECAUTIONS ON SAFETY Precautions for Correct Use

• Do not hit the product using a hammer for installation.
●Meaning of Signal Words • The product must be installed with the specified torque or less.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will For the M12 connector, the proper tightening torque is from 0.39 to 0.49 N·m.
WARNING result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or In the case of the Pre-wired M12 Smartclick Connector, firmly tighten the
death. Additionally there may be significant property damage. connector to the mating complete mark position by hand.
• The base of the connector does not rotate. Do not try to forcibly turn it.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, • Do not use the product in ambient atmosphere or environment exceeding
CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. the rating.
• The extension of the cord under the standard I/O mode should be 100 m
or less. Under the IO-Link mode, the length should be 20 m or less.
WARNING • Output pulses may be generated when the power is turned off. It is
recommended to turn off the power of the load or load line first.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons
• Do not use the product in a location with an intense electric field or
either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such purpose.
ferromagnetic field.
Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the rated voltage.
• This product is designed for use by technicians with knowledge of electrical
Excess voltage may result in malfunction or fire.
systems.
• Do not pull the cord too strongly.
• Be sure to turn off the power supply when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
CAUTION • Wait for at least 1.5 s after turning on the product's power.
• The product is rated as IP67 but please avoid using the product
Its component may be damaged and/or degree of protection may be degraded. underwater, under rain, and outdoors.
Please do not apply high pressure water intensively at one place during cleaning. • If the Sensor wiring is placed in the same conduits or ducts as high-voltage
When the sensor is connected to a device, changing the output by or high-power lines, inductive noise may cause malfunction or damage.
configuring the sensor settings may cause the device to malfunction. Wire the cables separately or use a shielded cable
Stop the device during sensor setup. • Do not use the product in direct sunlight.
• Do not use the product where humidity is high and dew condensation may occur.
• Do not use the product where corrosive gases may exist.
To safely use laser products • Use a key lock to prevent malfunction if high-pressure wash water or other
substances come into contact with the button.
• Do not apply high-pressure washing water directly to the sensor's light
WARNING emitting / receiving surface from a short distance. As the antifouling feature
Looking into the Outgoing light continuously may cause visual impairment. may be impaired, keep a sufficient distance from the light emitting /
Do not look directly into the Outgoing light. receiving surface.
Caution-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other • Do not use organic solvents (e.g. paint thinner and alcohol) for cleaning.
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Otherwise optical properties and protective structure may deteriorate.
Attention-L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou l’exécution des
• Do not use the product at a location subject to shock or vibration.
procédures autres que celles spécifiées dans les présentes exigences
peuvent étre la cause d’une exposition à un rayonnement dangereux • To use a commercially available switching regulator, FG (frame ground)
must be grounded.
Do not disassemble this product.Doing so may cause exposure to • Be sure to check the influence caused by surrounding environments such
the built-in light source which can damage eyes and skin. Never
as background objects and/or LED lighting before using the product.
disassemble it.
• Do not exceed 100,000 writing operations of the EEPROM (non-volatile
Laser safety measures for laser equipment are stipulated by the country of use. Follow memory). Setting information is written to the EEPROM when a threshold
the instructions described below categorized in four cases. value change, teaching, or zero reset is executed.
• Usage in Japan
The JIS C6802:2018 standard stipulates the safety precautions that users must take • Perform the spot adjustment operation by using a screwdriver of the
according to the class of the laser product. This product is classified into class 1 defined appropriate size to rotate the screw with a force of 0.06 N/m or less. Do not
by this standard. use the product at other than a selectable position.
• Usage in U.S.
This product is subjected to the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) laser • Never dismantle, deform by applying pressure, or incinerate the product.
regulations. This product is classified into Class 1 by the IEC 60825-1:2021 standard
according to the regulations of Laser Notice No.56 of the FDA standard. Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Usage in China
This product is classified into Class 1 by the GB7247.1:2012(IEC60825-1:2007) standard. • When installing the product, install it so that the laser beam of another
sensor does not directly enter the light receiving lens. This product is
• Usage in countries other than U.S. and China
This product is classified into Class 1 by the equipped with an auto mutual interference prevention function for up to 4
IEC60825-1:2014/EN60825-1:2014+A11:2021 standard. sensors, but a malfunction may occur if intense interference light is received.
• Carefully read and fully understand this instruction sheet to ensure correct
use.

Package contents
Instruction sheet this sheet , Compliance sheet, Index list (attached for
IO-Link type only), FDA certification label

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 Using Pin2 (white wire) as monitor current "3-5 monitor current" ( page 4).
1 Installation
Model Method Input/Output circuit diagram
1-1 Mounting of the Sensor
+V
Brown
<Size of installation holes (Unit: mm)> Black Load 100 mA
E3AS- OUT1 or less 10 to 30 VDC
□□N□ NPN Monitor White
49.9 Reference Current
4.2 34.1 surface Blue Load 3.8 to 20.5 mA
0V
Brown
+V

26.55
PNP Black
OUT1 10 to 30 VDC
Standard I/O White
Monitor

53.9
Mode Current 100 mA or less
Blue Load Load

20.7
0V
E3AS- 3.8 to 20.5 mA
□□T□ Brown
+V +V
2-φ3 Reference Black
Through hole surface PNP C/Q 3.8 to
C/Q IO-Link
Monitor White 20.5 mA master
IO-Link Mode Current
Blue Load
0V 0V
Mounting brackets are sold separately.

Do not touch the emitter and/or receiver block of the sensor.Fingerprint

deposits may result in improper detection.If accidentally touched, please
wipe gently with a dry cloth.Do not use organic solvent (e.g. paint thinner
2-2 Connection Method
and alcohol).
Pre-wired Models M12 Smartclick Connector Model
For an object with a mirror or glossy surface, tilt the sensor so that Brown
specular reflection light from the object does not directly enter the
receiver. This will enable more stable detection. Black
White
2 Connection (AWG24, insulator Φ1.05) Blue
E3AS-HF@@@M E3AS-HF@@-M1TJ
2-1 Input/Output Circuit Diagram
Using Pin2 (white wire) as output M12 Connector Models
Model Output method Input/Output circuit diagram
Brown
+V
Black Load Load
E3AS- OUT1
NPN White
@@N@ OUT2
Blue 10 to 30 VDC
0V
The load current of each of the two output routes is 100 mA or less.
Brown
+V
Black 10 to 30 VDC E3AS-HF@@ M1
PNP OUT1
White The extension of the cord under the standard I/O mode should be 100 m or
Standard I/O OUT2
Blue Load Load less. The extension of the cord in the IO-Link mode should be 20 m or less.
Mode 0V
E3AS- The load current of each of the two output routes is 100 mA or less.

@@T@ +V
Brown
+V 2-3 Cable Allowable Bending Radius
Black
PNP C/Q C/Q
White IO-Link Master
IO-Link Mode DO DI
Blue
0V 0V Length not allowed to bend
Length not
allowed to bend:
Note 1. The standard I/O mode is used as PNP ON/OFF output. 5 mm
Note 2. The IO-Link mode is used for communications with the IO-Link master.
The C/Q is used for IO-Link communications. The sensor output DO is
used for ON/OFF output.
Note 3. For detailed information on models, ratings, and performance, refer to Minimum
bending radius Minimum
"8 Ratings and Specifications" ( page 12). R13 mm bending radius

Using Pin2 (white wire) as external input "3-4 External Input" ( page 4).

Model Method Input/Output circuit diagram

Bending for Pre-wired and Connector Models
Brown
+V Cable spec. External Minimum bending Length not allowed
Black Load 100mA or less diameter radius: mm to bend: mm
E3AS- OUT1
NPN White PVC cable Φ4 13 5
@@N@ EXTIN 10 to 30 VDC
Blue External Input Bending of sensor I/O connector cord
0V
Model Cable External Minimum bending Length not allowed
Material spec. diameter radius: mm to bend: mm
Brown XS2F/W-D4-F Highly oil-resistant PVC Φ6 40 0
+V
Black External Input XS5F/W-D5-F Incombustible robot Φ6 40 0
E3AS- PNP OUT1
White XS5F/W-D6-X Incombustible robot Φ6 40 0
@@T@ Standard I/O EXTIN 10 to 30 VDC XS5F/W-D6-XR Highly oil-resistant robot PVC Φ6 40 0
Mode Blue Load 100mA or less
0V

External input NPN PNP

0V short-circuit or 1.5V or less Power supply voltage short-circuit or
ON time (Outflow current: 1 mA or less) within power supply voltage - 1.5V
(Sink current: 1 mA or less)
Power supply voltage 0V short-circuit or open
OFF time short-circuit or open

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 Spot variable dial operation
3 Settings
The spot can be adjusted in 3 levels for each type by the spot variable dial.
Diffuse spot type E3AS-HF6000DM□
3-1 Operation/Display Lookup Table
This type can prevent chattering when there is space between objects by
Name and function of each part widening the spot.

Spot variable dial Parallel light

Approx. 9 mm

0
Operation indicator

+1
(orange) Screen [UP] button
display

+2
Changes the threshold
value or set value. Approx.
40 mm

0
Power &
Communication [TEACH] button T

+1
6000 mm
indicator (green) Executes various

+2
teaching.
*Flashes during
IO-Link Approx.
[DOWN] button 40 mm
communication

0
Changes the threshold

+1
value or set value. 3000 mm
To switch between the

+2
Bottom indicator main screen and menu
setting screen, press Diffused light
(green/orange) and hold this button for
over 3s. Small spot type E3AS-HF6000SM□
This type detects an object deep in a narrow hole by condensing the spot.
Bottom indicator Parallel light
Approx. 9 mm

0
The bottom indicator is linked with the operation indicator, and lights in
either green or orange.

+1
+2
Operation indicator Bottom indicator
Lights in orange Lights in orange

0
Off Lights in green

+1
+2
Main screen 3000mm
Zero reset indicator
Turned ON when the zero

0
Threshold value indicator
reset function is enabled. Displays the set value of the threshold

+1
value in [mm]*1.

+2
Small spot 1500mm

3-2 Initial Setup

The initial screen is displayed and the language can be selected when the power is
turned on for the first time or after initialization. "6-15 Language" ( page 11)
Detected value
Displays the current detected value in [mm]*1. If IO-Link communication is performed in the initial screen, English is selected
and saved automatically and the screen transitions to the main screen.
*1. Reference value
OUT indicator OUT indicator
Displays output state Displays input/output state of output 2 Power on or initialization
Left shift
of output 1 (Pin4, black wire). (Pin2, white wire). DOWN

OFF time ON time OFF time ON time Right shift

Language UP
Output1 Output2 English English Espanyol
Normal Inputting
External Input Deutsch Italiano

Setting
Error Output
Main Screen
Monitor current

Other button operations 3-3 Output Function

Item Operation Reference Output1 Function
T "4 Teaching" The function assigned to output 1 can be selected.
Teaching execution
TEACH ( page 5)
Single, window FGS, and window BGS vary depending on the teaching.
Simultaneously
Zero reset execution + T for over 3s.
Menu display Output1 Function
DOWN TEACH
"5-3 Zero Reset"
Simultaneously
( page 7) Single
Zero reset cancel + T for over 3s. The judgment method of output can be selected.
UP TEACH
Window FGS
"5-1 Key Lock" "3-6 Output Mode" ( page 5)
Simultaneously
Key lock execution/cancel + Window BGS
UP DOWN
for over 3s. ( page 7)
Off Output is turned off regardless of the position of the object.

How to switch to each screen

Output2 Function
Main screen
The function assigned to output 2 can be selected.
Single, window FGS, and window BGS vary depending on the teaching.
0

+1

Menu setting screen

+2

Menu display Output2 Function

MODE
3s

"6 Detailed Settings"

( pages 8 to 9) Invert Output 1 is inverted.
Press and hold
DOWN
for over 3s Single
The function assigned to output 2 can be selected.
0

Window FGS
+1

"3-6 Output Mode" ( page 5)

+2

MODE
3s

Window BGS
Threshold value setting screen Input External input is accepted.
"4-3 Threshold Value Manual
Turns ON when there is a system error, output 1 has a
or Press for less Operations" ( page 7) Error
than 1s load short-circuit error, or in the low temperature state.
UP DOWN
0

Current Outputs monitor current.

+1
+2

Off Output is turned off regardless of the position of the object.

MODE

Time elapses without operation

3s

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 3-4 External Input 3-5 Monitor Current
External input can be selected from the menu setting screen. Current is output according to the detected value.
External Input in "6 Detailed Settings External Input" ( page 8) The relationship between the detected value and current can be freely set
The external input of "Output 2 Function" cannot be used in IO-Link mode. by changing Scaling High/Low. In addition, Scaling High/Low can be taught
using actually detected values.
Laser OFF "6-6 Monitor Current Scaling Value Teaching Function" ( page 10)
Laser emission is turned OFF. When the laser emission is stopped, the
intensity is insufficient. Scaling function initial operation

ON Setting item Setting value

Input External input OFF External input ON External input OFF
Monitor current scaling lower limit value 50
OFF
Monitor current scaling upper limit value 6000
ON 45ms OFF 25ms

20.5mA
(Monitor current upper limit value)
20 mA
ON

Laser Emission OFF Emission

Monitor current
OFF

* About 800 ms is required until output changes after a laser is emitted.

4 mA
Teaching
3.8 mA
Various teaching can be executed within as much time as spent for (Monitor current lower limit value)
button operations. "4 Teaching" ( page 5 to 6).
50 mm 6000 mm
Zero Reset 40 mm
(Detected value
6200 mm
Detected value (Detected value
upper limit value) lower limit value)
The detected value when zero reset is executed is set to "0."

Zero reset execution Operation when scaling is set (example)

Setting item Setting value

ON
Input External input OFF
External
External input OFF Monitor current scaling lower limit value 2000
input ON
OFF Monitor current scaling upper limit value 3000

25ms < ON < 3s

20.5mA
(Monitor current upper limit value)
20 mA

Output1 Output before zero reset execution Output after zero reset execution
Monitor current

Sensor response time

4 mA
Zero reset cancel
3.8 mA
(Monitor current lower limit value)

ON 40 mm 2000 mm 6200 mm
External (Detected value (Detected value
Input External input OFF External input OFF 3000 mm
input ON upper limit value) lower limit value)
OFF Detected value

3s ON Setting item Setting value

Monitor current scaling lower limit value 6000

Monitor current scaling upper limit value 1000
Output1 Output before zero reset execution Output after zero reset execution

20.5mA
(Monitor current upper limit value)
Sensor response time 20 mA

Note: When the power is turned off after zero reset is executed, zero reset
Monitor current

is canceled. To retain the result of a zero reset, use the zero reset
memory function.
"5-3 Zero reset memory" ( page 7)

4 mA

3.8 mA
(Monitor current lower limit value)

1000 mm 6000 mm
40 mm 6200 mm
(Detected value (Detected value
upper limit value) Detected value lower limit value)

If Scaling High and Scaling Low are the same, the scaling setting
is ignored and the operation is the same as with the initial values
(Low: 50, High: 6000).

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 3-6 Output Mode Window BGS mode
Factory default (initial setting) Rated sensing distance range
Single operation Near-side Far-side
The output is inverted when the detected value falls below the threshold value (SP1).
threshold threshold
This mode is selected automatically when 2-point teaching and object teaching are executed.
"4-1 Basic Teaching" ( page 5)
Power/Communication ON
indicator (green) OFF
ON
Standard Operation Indicator (orange)
OFF
Near I/O Bottom indicator Lights in orange
Lights in green
Mode Output1 ON
ON OFF OFF
Output2 ON
Threshold value OFF

(SP1) Power/Communication Flashing

indicator (green) (1second cycle)
ON
OFF ON Operation Indicator (orange) OFF
Lights in orange
IO-Link Bottom indicator Lights in green
Far N.O. setting N.C. setting Mode 1
Communication Output1 (PD3 bit0)
0
Window BGS Communication Output2 (PD3 bit1) 1
The output is inverted when the detected value is between the far side 0
Output2 *1 ON
(SP1) and near side (SP2) threshold values. This mode is selected OFF
automatically when window object teaching is executed. *1 In IO-Link mode, output 2 can also be used in addition to communication output.
"4-1 Basic Teaching" ( page 5)
The mode can perform detection without depending on the shape or Window FGS mode
reflectance of the background since a background that is farther away than Factory default (initial setting) Rated sensing distance range
the set distance is not detected. operation Near-side Far-side
threshold threshold

Near
Power/Communication ON
indicator (green) OFF
ON
OFF ON Standard Operation Indicator (orange) OFF
I/O Bottom indicator
Lights in orange
Near-side threshold Lights in green
Mode ON
(SP2) Output1
OFF
ON OFF
Output2 ON
Far-side threshold
OFF
(SP1) Power/Communication Flashing
indicator (green) (1second cycle)
OFF ON ON
Operation Indicator (orange) OFF
Lights in orange
Far IO-Link Bottom indicator Lights in green
N.O. setting N.C. setting Mode 1
Communication Output1 (PD3 bit0)
Window FGS 0
1
The output is inverted when the detected value is between the far side Communication Output2 (PD3 bit1)
0
(SP1) and near side (SP2) threshold values. This mode is selected Output2 *1 ON
OFF
automatically when background reference teaching is executed.
"4-1 Basic Teaching" ( page 5) *1 In IO-Link mode, output 2 can also be used in addition to communication output.
The mode is suitable for when the object has a mirror-surface, level difference,
or low reflectance since an object nearer than the set distance and an object 4 Teaching
with a reflected light intensity lower than the specified value are not detected.
When the light intensity is insufficient and when out of the detection distance 4-1 Basic Teaching
range, output is ON when N.O. is set, and OFF when N.C. is set.
2-point Teaching Single
Use to detect an object and a background.
Near 1. Press the T button quickly without any objects (longer than 25 ms and shorter than 1s).
TEACH
Use this mode when you want to perform teaching using the two points of the object and background.
ON OFF

Near-side threshold
(SP2)
OFF ON Teaching waiting status
Far-side threshold Alternate
(SP1) lighting

ON OFF

Far
N.O. setting N.C. setting
Note: Single point mode and window BGS mode perform the BGS operation, 2. Press the T button quickly with an object (longer than 25ms and shorter than 1s).
so they can be used regardless of whether there is a background, but TEACH

window FGS mode cannot be used if there is no background.

3-7 Display Specification

Single Point Mode Rated sensing distance range
Factory default (initial
setting) operation Threshold

[Single] is selected automatically for the output swichpoint mode.

Power/Communication ON
indicator (green) OFF Setting is no problem even if user operations with an object and without any objects are performed inversely.
Standard Operation Indicator (orange)
ON Teaching can be canceled by pressing the or button.
OFF UP DOWN
I/O Bottom indicator Lights in orange
Lights in green
Mode ON
Output1
OFF
Output2 ON
OFF
Threshold setting after teaching is completed
Power/Communication Flashing
indicator (green) (1second cycle)
ON
Operation Indicator (orange) OFF ON
Lights in orange
IO-Link Bottom indicator Lights in green Object Threshold value
Mode Communication Output1 (PD3 bit0)
1 OFF Background
0
1 The threshold value is set at a distance between background and object.
Communication Output2 (PD3 bit1)
0 Maximum detection distance is set (threshold value is set with 6,000 mm as a
Output2 *1 ON teaching point) when teaching is performed with either the first or second point
OFF without detected object or background.
*1 In IO-Link mode, output 2 can also be used in addition to communication output. Shown above is applicable to the case of N.O. output logic. In the case of N.C., this is inverted.
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Object teaching Window object teaching Window BGS
Use this mode when you want to detect a short distance Single Use this mode when you want to detect an object within
including an object with a single press of a button. the range of two threshold values.
It can be executed if object teaching selection is set to [Object]. It can be executed if object teaching selection is set to [Window Obj.].
"6-3 Object teaching selection" ( page 10) "6-3 Object teaching selection" ( page 10)

1. Press the T button quickly with an object (longer than 1s and shorter than 5s).
1.Press and hold the Tbusson with an object (longer than 1s and shorter than 5s).
TEACH
Release the button when [Object Teach] is displayed on the display TEACH
Release the button when [Window Obj. Teach] is displayed on the display

[Single] is selected automatically for the output swichpoint mode.

[Window BGS] is selected automatically for the output swichpoint mode.

Threshold setting after teaching is completed

Threshold setting after teaching is completed

OFF
ON
Margin Near-side threshold value
Object Threshold value Margin
ON
OFF Background Margin
Object Far-side threshold value
The threshold value is set on the near side to the object.
OFF Background
If teaching is performed without a detected object or background, the maximum
detection value (6,000 mm) is set as the threshold. The threshold value is set with ± margin to the background.
Margin is set automatically to the optimal value depending on the received light Margin is fixed to 50.
intensity. Shown above is applicable to the case of N.O. output logic. In the case of N.C.,
Shown above is applicable to the case of N.O. output logic. In the case of N.C., this is inverted.
this is inverted.
The output target for teaching can be switched to output 1 or output
2 in the setting menu.
Background Reference Teaching "6-2 Teaching Target Selection" ( page 10)
This is suitable for when you want to detect an Window FGS
object that is not stable (mirror-surface, level
difference, or low reflectance) in object teaching.
4-2 Teaching Display
1. Press the T button quickly without any objects (longer than 25ms and shorter than 1s).
TEACH Teaching cancel display
Indicator
Display Power/ Operation Bottom Description
communication indicator indicator
Teaching waiting status indicator (green)*1 (orange) (green/orange)
Alternate
lighting Teaching If the Teach button is pressed
Cancelled Normal Normal and held for 5s or more
during teaching, [Teach
operation operation
Lighting Cancel] is displayed and
teaching can be canceled.

Teaching success display*2

2.Press and hold the T button without any objects (longer than 1s and shorter than 5s).
TEACH
Release the button when [Reference Teach] is displayed on the display
Indicator
Display Power/ Operation Bottom
communication indicator indicator
indicator (green)*1 (orange) (green/orange)

Teaching
succeeded

Lighting Flashing Alternate lighting

(at 0.6s intervals) (at 0.6s intervals)
[Window FGS] is selected automatically for the output swichpoint mode.
Teaching error display*2
Indicator
Possible
Threshold setting after teaching is completed Display Power/ Operation Bottom Countermeasure
communication indicator indicator causes
indicator (green)*1 (orange) (green/orange)
ON Teaching execution error Teaching Confirm that the
Near-side threshold value failed. sensor-object
Margin distance is
OFF Background (reference surface) within the
Margin
Far-side threshold value detecting range
ON and execute
teaching again.
The threshold value is set with ± margin to the background. Lighting Flashing Alternate lighting
Teaching near error The difference of Expand the
(at 0.3s intervals) (at 0.2s intervals)
Margin is set automatically to the optimal value according to the detecting the detected distance
distance. values of the 1st between 1st
Shown above is applicable to the case of N.O. output logic. In the case of N.C., and 2nd points is and 2nd points
this is inverted. too small when and execute
2-point teaching teaching again.
is executed.
*1. This is the operation in the standard I/O mode. The indicator blinks in the IO-Link
mode (at 1s intervals).
*2. The display time is 2 seconds after teaching is executed.

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 4-3 Threshold Value Manual Operations 5 Useful Functions
The threshold value can be adjusted using the [UP] button and the
[DOWN] button. 5-1 Key Lock
The threshold value increases. Quick adjustment is Acceptance of button operations can be disabled to prevent incorrect operations.
UP
usable by pressing and Key lock execution
The threshold value decreases.
DOWN holding the button.

When output swichpoint modes of output 1 and output 2

are both [Single]
The threshold values of output 1 and output 2 can be adjusted.
+ Press simultaneously for 3s or more
UP DOWN

Setting completed
The key lock icon is displayed on the main screen.
or Short press for 1s or less
UP DOWN

Output 1 Output 2 The screen is returned to the main screen after the
T elapse of a certain time.
TEACH

If buttons are operated in the key lock state, the key lock icon is
displayed on the main screen.

Key lock cancel

The screen is returned to the main screen after the
elapse of a certain time.
The main screen displays only the threshold value of
output 1.
When output swichpoint modes of output 1 and output 2 + Press simultaneously for 3s or more
UP DOWN
are both [Window FGS] or [Window BGS]
The threshold values of output 1 near side, output 1 far side, output 2 Setting completed
The key unlock icon is displayed on the main screen.
near side, and output 2 far side can be adjusted.

The screen is returned to the main screen after the

elapse of a certain time.
or Short press for 1s or less
UP DOWN

T 5-2 Initialization
Threshold value setting screen TEACH
Settings are initialized and returned to the factory settings.
Output 1 near side Output 1 far side Output 2 near side Output 2 far side After initialization, language setting is required as the initial setting.
"3-2 Initial Setup" (page 3)
T T T
TEACH TEACH TEACH

5-3 Zero Reset

The detection value when zero reset is executed is set to [0].
Zero reset execution
The screen is returned to the main screen after the
elapse of a certain time.
The main screen displays only the threshold value of
output 1.

+ T Press simultaneously for 3s or more

DOWN TEACH
When output swichpoint modes of output 1 and output 2 differ
Setting completed
This is a combination of the above two patterns. The zero reset icon is displayed on the main
Example: When output swichpoint mode of output 1 is [Single] and screen.
output mode of output 2 is [Window BGS] or [Window FGS]
The detection value is overwritten if zero reset has already been executed.

Zero reset cancel

or Short press for 1s or less

UP DOWN

Output 1 Output 2 near side Output 2 far side

+ T Press simultaneously for 3s or more
T T UP TEACH
TEACH TEACH

Releasing completed
The zero reset icon on the main screen is turned OFF.

The screen is returned to the main screen after the Zero reset memory
elapse of a certain time. The result of zero resetting can be saved even turning OFF the power after
The main screen displays only the threshold value of executing zero resetting by the external input or the communication
output 1.
commands of the IO-Link mode, only when the zero reset memory is set as
When “Off” is selected, the operation is the same as for single. [Off] described in "6 Detailed Settings Zero Reset Memory"(page 9).
The threshold value of output 2 is not displayed when “Invert,” When the sensor is operated using the buttons, the result is saved
“Input,” “Error,” or “Current” is selected for the output swichpoint regardless of the setting of zero reset memory.
mode of output 2.

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 6 Detailed Settings

Transition of the setting screen when Japanese is selected in the initial screen
Numerical value settings can be adjusted quickly by pressing and holding a button.

Main screen
[UP] Left shift / Numerical value +

[DOWN] Right shift / Numerical value -

3s

Response Time Response T

6-1 (page 10) 200 ms 200 ms 50 ms 10 ms 2 ms

Teach Select Teach Select T * Displayed only when the Output 2 Mode ≠ Input, Current

6-2 (page 10) Out1 Out1 Out2

Object teaching selection Teach 3sec.

T
6-3 (page 10) Object Object Window Obj.

Output 1 Mode Out1 Mode

T
3-3 (page 3) Single Single Window BGS Window FGS Off

Output 1 Logic Out1 Logic

T
6-4 (page 10) N.O. N.O. N.C.

Output 1 Timer Mode Timer Mode1

T
6-5 (page 10) Off Off On Delay Off Delay One Shot * Displayed only when the
Output 1 Mode ≠ Off

Output 1 Timer Time Timer Time1

T * Displayed only when the Output 1 Timer Mode ≠ Off
5 ms 1 9999 ms and Output 1 Timer Mode ≠ Off

* Displayed only when the Teach Select ≠ Out2

Output 2 Mode Out2 Mode
T
3-3 (page 3) Invert Invert Single Window BGS Window FGS Input

Off Current Error

Output 2 Logic Out2 Logic
T
6-4 (page 10) N.O. N.O. N.C. * Displayed only when the Teach Select ≠ Out2

Output 2 Timer Mode Timer Mode2

T
6-5 (page 10) Off Off On Delay Off Delay One Shot
* Displayed only when the
Output 2 Mode ≠ Off

Output 2 Timer Time Timer Time2

T * Displayed only when the Output 2 Timer Mode ≠ Off
5 ms 1 9999 ms Displayed only when the Output 2 Mode = Single, Window BGS or WindowFGS
and Output 2 Timer Mode ≠ Off

External Input Input Func.

T
3-4 (page 4) Laser Off Laser Off Teach Zero Reset Displayed only when the Output 2 Mode = Input

Displayed only when the Output 2 Mode = Current

Monitor Current Scaling mA Scaling
Value Teaching Function T
Manual Manual Teach
6-6 (page 10) * Monitor current scaling value teaching function is executed
if set mA scaling = Teach and transitioned to item setting.

Monitor Current Scaling 4mA Dist.

Lower Limit T
50 mm -6200 6200 mm
3-5 (page 4)

Monitor Current Scaling 20mA Dist.

Upper Limit T
6000 mm -6200 6200 mm
3-5 (page 4)

Display Selection Display

T
6-7 (page 10) Standard Standard Simple Bar ON/OFF Current

Advanced Settings Adv. Setting

T
Off Off On

Y
Advanced
Settings=ON

Advanced N
Settings=Off

Advanced Settings=On

Initialization Initialize?
T
5-2 (page 7) No No Yes
* If the Initialize? = Yes and transiting to item setting,
initialization is executed and the screen moves back to the initial screen.

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 * Displayed only when the Response = 10 ms, 50ms or 200 ms

Sensitivity Sensitivity T
6-10 (page 10) Very High Very High High Middle Low Very Low

Display Reverse Disp.Reverse T

6-8 (page 10) Off Off On

Display Brightness Brightness T

6-9 (page 10) Normal Normal Dark

Zero Reset Memory Zero Memory T

5-3 (page 7) Off Off On

Keep Function Keep Func. T

6-11 (page 10) Off Off On

Mutual Interference
Prevention
Interference T
Auto Auto Manual
6-12 (page 10)

Mutual Interference
Channel Selection
Manual ch. T
Channel1 Channel1 Channel2 Channel3 Channel4
6-12 (page 10) * Displayed only when the
Interference = Manual

Hysteresis Mode Hys Mode T

6-13 (page 11) Auto Auto Manual
* Displayed only when either the
Out1 mode or Out2 mode = Single, Window BGS or Window FGS

Output 1 Hysteresis width Out1 Hys T

* Displayed only when Out1 mode = Single, Window BGS, or Window FGS
6-13 (page 11) 10 mm 0 1000 mm
and Hys mode = Manual

Output 2 Hysteresis width Out2 Hys T

6-13 (page 11) 10 mm 0 1000 mm * Displayed only when Out2 mode = Single, Window BGS, or Window FGS
and Hys mode = Manual

Process Data Settings PD Setting T

6-14 (page 11) Scale Scale Intensity
* Displays only PNP type with IO-Link function.

Language Language T
6-15 (page 11) English English Spanish Italiano Deutsch

Item Initial value

Response 200 ms
Teach Select Out1
Teach 3sec. Object
Out1 Mode Single
Out1 Logic N.O.
Timer Mode1 Off
Timer Time1 5 ms
Out2 Mode Invert
Out2 Logic N.O.
Timer Mode2 Off
Timer Time2 5 ms
mA Scaling Laser Off
4mA Dist. 50 mm
20mA Dist. 6000 mm
Display Standard
Adv. Setting Off
Sensitivity Very High
Disp. Reverse Off
Brightness Normal
Zero Memory Off
Keep Func. Off
Interference Auto
Manual ch. Channel 1
Hys Mode Auto
Out1 Hys 10 mm
Out2 Hys 10 mm
PD Setting Scale
Language English

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 The screen transitions automatically to the main screen, and output is as follows.
6-1 Response Time
20.5 mA
Response time can be changed. (Monitor current upper limit value)
Detection becomes more stable as increasing response time. 20 mA
Execute teaching again or set the threshold again after changing the

Monitor current
response time.

6-2 Teaching Target Selection

The teaching target can be switched between output 1 and output 2. 4 mA
The threshold value of each output before switching is saved. 3.8 mA
The settings for teaching can be configured by button, input function, and (Monitor current lower limit value)
IO-Link command. 1000 mm
The target is set automatically to output 1 after the power supply is restarted. 40 mm 2000 mm 6200 mm
(Detected value (Detected value
"4-1 Basic Teaching" ( page 5 to 6) upper limit value) lower limit value)
Detected value

6-7 Display Selection

6-3 Object Teaching Selection The screen configuration of the main screen can be selected from 5 types.
Teaching executed when pressing and holding the teaching button Item Display Description
(longer than 1s and shorter than 5s) can be switched. Displays the detected value, threshold value, I/O
Standard state, and setting state.
"4-1 Basic Teaching" ( page 5 to 6)
This is the screen configuration of factory settings.
Displays the detected value only.
Simple
6-4 Output 1 Mode
Displays the detected value as a bar and the
The output logic (N.O. or N.C.) of output 1 or output 2 can be switched. output as an icon. The downward pointing
Bar triangle is the threshold value.
The logic of output 2 can be changed only when the output 2 function is The bar indicates the range between the upper
set to [Single], [Window BGS], [Window FGS] or [Off]. and lower limits of the detection distance.
Displays the I/O state only.
ON/OFF
6-5 Timer Mode
Displays the current value and output state of the
The timer operation of the output can be set. Current monitor current without displaying the detected values.

Timer mode Description on function

Off The timer function is not used. 6-8 Display Reverse
By enabling display reverse, display is rotated by 180° and the [UP]
On Delay Output ON is retarded after the object is detected. button and [DOWN] button are switched.
Off delay Output ON is held if the detection time is too short for PLC to detect the object. However, the main screen and the menu setting screen are switched by
the button beside the print, "MODE 3sec," regardless of valid or invalid of
One shot Output is held for a certain period of time even if the object size varies. display reverse.
Display reverse: Off Display reverse: On
T = timer time
Off ON [DOWN] [UP]
( Detect- button DOWN button UP
ing state) OFF +2 0

+1

T *1
3s

ON
MODE

On delay
OFF
T *2 T MODE
3s +1

ON
0 +2

Off Delay [DOWN] [UP]

OFF button button
T DOWN UP
T *3
ON
One Shot
OFF 6-9 Display Brightness
Display
*1. If the ON time < the timer time, output is not turned ON. brightness Description
*2. If the OFF time < the timer time, output is not turned OFF. Normal The brightness of the OLED display decreases after not operated for a certain time (60s).
*3. Even if the condition of switching OFF to ON is satisfied while output
Dark The OLED display is turned OFF perfectly after not operated for a certain time (15s).
is effective, it is ignored.
Note 1. Display's luminance decreases as the sensor is used for a long period.
6-6 Monitor Current Scaling Value Teaching Function 6-10 Sensitivity
Scaling High/Low of the monitor current can be taught according to the The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted in five levels.
detected values. A higher sensitivity makes detection of objects with low reflectance easier.
A lower sensitivity makes detection less susceptible to interference from
Example: When scaling with Low (detected value when 4 mA output) at objects around the emitted spot.
1,000 mm, and High (detected value when 20 mA output) at If the response time is 2 ms, the setting is fixed to “Very High”.
2,000 mm
6-11 Keep Function
The output when receiving light intensity is not sufficient or detection has
not been determined yet can be set.
If Teach is selected in the setting Keep Output
T menu, the screen transitions to the Function Judgment output Monitor output
TEACH
Teaching screen. N.O. setting N.C. setting
Off (factory
4 mA to 20 mA
Alternate default setting) OFF ON
lighting
The detected value directly before the sensor judges as
On
impossible to detect is saved and output.
Note 1. If background reference teaching is executed (when Out1 mode
Press the [Teach] button for any
T = Window FGS), keeping is disabled on output 1 only.
TEACH detected value at which 4 mA is output. Note 2. The keep function works in the same way also for detected
Alternate values of IO-Link communication.
lighting
6-12 Mutual Interference Prevention Function
This product is equipped with a function to automatically prevent the influence
Press the [Teach] button for any of mutual interference.
T The mutual interference function is set to “Auto” in the factory default settings.
TEACH detected value at which 20 mA is output.
Set this function to “Manual” and set different channel numbers if influence by
mutual interference occurs even with “Auto” set.
Mutual interference Description
prevention function
Auto The sensor automatically prevents mutual interference.
Manual Assignable to channels 1 to 4 by the user.
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6-13 Hysteresis 7 Troubleshooting
Hysteresis Mode Error Display
Minute level difference can be judged by controlling the hysteresis Error name / Indicator
width minutely according to the object. Error details Possible causes
display Orange Green
Hysteresis mode Description The laser diode Restart the sensor
Laser failure error
might have been (turn the power off
Auto The optimum hysteresis width is automatically set according to the insufficient light. deteriorated. and on again).
User User can set any hysteresis width. If the error
remains, replace
However, note that when the detected value is fluctuating due to the Orange and green the sensor.
indicators show quick An error occurred
movement of the object or the small intensity of the reflected light, the System error flashing alternately in the system.
output may become unstable. (at 0.2s intervals)

Hysteresis Width
The point at which the output turns from OFF to ON is called the operating
point and the point at which it turns from ON to OFF is called the return point. An error occurred Initialize the settings
on the memory by pressing and
The distance between the operating and return points is called hysteresis width. Data (EEPROM) error inside the sensor. holding the [UP] button
For this sensor, threshold value is equal to operating point, so the for 3s and restarting
The definition of hysteresis width for each output mode is shown on the figure below. the power.The sensor
OFF Quick flashing is out of order if the
Single Point Mode error is still not
(at 0.2s intervals) fixed.Replace the
●Operating point
sensor.
Near ○Return point
The output line is Check the wiring
Load short-circuit error short-circuited. and connecting.
Hysteresis width
Threshold value (SP1)
Quick flashing OFF
(at 0.2s intervals)
Detected value

Far
State Display
ON
Output *1 State name /
Possible causes Action and correction
OFF
display
The intensity of light received Delay the response time or
Insufficient intensity
*1. This is a graph when the output logic is N.O. It is inverted in the case of N.C. from the object is insufficient or decrease the distance between
Far state the object is farther than the the sensor unit and object to
detection distance range. enable detection by the sensor.
Window BGS mode
Near

Near side threshold Hysteresis width Near state The object is nearer than the Increase the distance between
value (SP2) detection distance range of the the sensor unit and object to
Far side threshold sensor. enable detection by the sensor.
value (SP1) Hysteresis width

Far
Detected value Low temperature state The sensor temperature is low. Allow the sensor to warm up for
ON 10 min maximum while the
Output *1
power is turned on.
OFF

*1. This is a graph when the output logic is N.O. It is inverted in the case of N.C.
Back-to-box This is displayed when the Removal of the sensor is
back-to-box command (IO-Link) possible. Reconnecting
Window FGS mode is received. enables communication.
This is the IO-Link
Near
communication prohibited state.
Near side threshold
value (SP2) Hysteresis width The key lock function enabled. If a button operation is required,
Key lock
release the key lock.
"5-1 Key Lock" ( page 7)
Far side threshold Hysteresis width
value (SP1)

Far
Detected value Laser emission OFF Pin2 terminal (white) might Check the wiring and external
ON have been short-circuited input setting.
Output *1

OFF

*1. This is a graph when the output logic is N.O. It is inverted in the case of N.C.

Output for each state/error

6-14 Process data Settings
This switches the content output from the process data during IO-Link Output1*1 Output2
communication. State/error name
N.O. N.C. Invert Current Error
Process data Description
Settings Laser failure error OFF OFF OFF 2.0mA ON
This is fixed to -3 (0xFD), which indicates mm as the scale System error OFF OFF OFF 2.0mA ON
Scale
for distance. (Conforms to IO-Link Smart Sensor Profile) Data (EEPROM) error OFF OFF OFF 2.0mA OFF
The strength of the light receiving signal of the sensor is output
Intensity as a value from 0 to 255. If a certain strength is exceeded, the Load short-circuit error OFF OFF OFF 2.0mA *2 ON
received light intensity does not change from 255. Insufficient light intensity / Far state*3 OFF ON Invert 20.5mA *4 OFF
Note 1. For the process data format, refer to INDEXLIST. Near state*3 ON OFF Invert 3.8mA*5 OFF
Low temperature state OFF OFF OFF 2.0mA ON
6-15 Language
*1. When Single, Window BGS, or Window FGS mode
The display language for the initial screen and Advanced Settings screen *2. When output 1 is short-circuited
can be switched. *3. When the keep function is “On,” the last value is retained.
English, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, and German are supported. *4. This is 20.5 mA when monitor current scaling is Low < High, and 3.8
English Japanese Spanish Italian German mA when it is Low > High.
*5. This is 3.8 mA when monitor current scaling is Low < High, and 20.5
mA when it is Low > High.

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 8 Ratings and Specifications
Sensing method Time-of-Flight (TOF) system
NPN output E3AS-HF6000DMN@ series E3AS-HF6000SMN@ series
Model
PNP output/COM3 E3AS-HF6000DMT@ series E3AS-HF6000SMT@ series
Sensing distance 50 to 6,000 mm
Spot size Variable (used with diffusion and Φ40 or less) Variable (used with condensation and Φ40 or less)
Light source (wavelength) Red laser (660 nm)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC, (including ripple (p-p) 10%), Class2
Consumption current 150 mA max. *1
Load power supply voltage 30 VDC max. (Class2), Load current 100 mA max.
Control output Residual voltage (Load current 10 mA max.: 1 VDC max., Load current 10 to 100 mA: 2 VDC max.)
Open collector output type (Depends on the NPN/PNP output type) N.O.(Normally Open) / N.C.(Normally Close) selectable
Monitor current 4 to 20 mA, maximum load resistance 500 Ω
Laser OFF / Teaching / Zero reset selectable
External input
For the applied voltage, refer to "2-1 Input/Output Circuit Diagram" ( page 2). For the input time, refer to "3-3 External Input" ( page 3).
Reversed power polarity protection, Power surge protection, Output short-circuit protection,
Protection circuits
Output reverse polarity protection, and Output surge protection
OLED Display(White), Power/Communication indicator (Green *1), Operation indicator (Orange),
Indicator
and Bottom indicator (green, orange)
Response time 2 ms / 10 ms / 50 ms / 200 ms selectable
Mutual interference prevention Auto setting / User channel setting: 4 units
Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp / Sunlight: 100,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature Operating: -30 to +55 (with no icing or condensation) *2, Storage: -30 to +70 (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35 to 85%RH, Storage: 35 to 95%RH (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC at 50 / 60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Enclosure ratings IP67 (IEC60529), IP69K (ISO20653)
Dimensions 58.6×51.2×26.5 mm (W×H×D)
Case Aluminum die cast (Nickel plating)
Material Indicator Polyethersulfone (PES)
Lens cover and Display Methacrylic resin (PMMA), Antifouling coating (Lens cover)
IO-Link specification Ver.1.1
Communication Baud rate COM3: 230.4 kbps
specifications Data length PD size: 4 byte, OD size: 2 byte (M-sequence type : TYPE_2_V)
Minimum cycle time COM3: 1.2 ms
Conformity standards UL/CSA Certification, CE Marking, RCM, UKCA, Various laser standards (details are provided on the cover), Ecolab, RoHs2, WEEE2
Note: 1.Altitude: Up to 2000m, Pollution degree: 3, Enclosure type: Type1.
*1. 300 mA max. when -10°C max.
*2. When the product is used in an environment with a temperature of -10°C or less, a warm-up time (10 min maximum) is required.

Model standard Suitability for Use

OMRON Corporation shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or
E3AS-HF6 0 0 0 □ □M□ □ □ □ regulations which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of
the Product. At Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification
documents identifying ratings and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This
information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the
Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.
Mark Specification Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the particular Product
with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take application
F Sensing method TOF distance measurement responsibility in all cases.

6000 Sensing distance 6,000 mm NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO
LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS
D Diffusion BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS
Emission spot shape
PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL
S Condensation EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
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Kyoto, JAPAN
M Case material Metal Contact: www.ia.omron.com
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