Omron E3NX-CA6 — White LED Color Fiber Amplifier
SKU: E3NX-CA6USD 155.00
E3NX-CA standard NPN color fiber amplifier, 2 outputs, wire-saving connector, white LED 420-700 nm, 50 us to 16 ms response.
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Product Overview
The Omron E3NX-CA6 is the standard 2-output NPN color fiber amplifier with a wire-saving connector. It is manufactured by Omron Corporation. Hengyixin Automation ships this sensor from our Xiamen warehouse with a 30-day DOA return window and a datasheet PDF included in the box.
White LED light source 420-700 nm (RGB three-channel) Polycarbonate housing, ~75 g unit / ~115 g packaged, CE / UKCA / RoHS
Polycarbonate housing, ~75 g unit / ~115 g packaged, CE / UKCA / RoHS Load current 100 mA max per output (1-3 units connected) / 20 mA max (4+ units connected)
Pick the E3NX-FA11 2M for the newer high-power blue LED family when 40,000x light intensity range is needed.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate housing, ~75 g unit / ~115 g packaged, CE / UKCA / RoHS
- Load current 100 mA max per output (1-3 units connected) / 20 mA max (4+ units connected)
- Response: SHS 50 us (contrast only) / HS 250 us / Standard 1 ms / GIGA 16 ms
- White LED light source 420-700 nm (RGB three-channel)
- SKU: E3NX-CA6
- Series: E3NX-CA Color Fiber Amplifier Units
Best-Fit Applications
- Multi-amplifier setup on a sorting conveyor where 4-10 E3NX-CA6 units run in mutual-interference mode
- Registration-mark detection on a vertical form-fill-seal packaging line running at 60 m/min
- Color-mark inspection on a label dispenser where a red mark on a yellow web must be detected
Buying Checklist
- Pick E3NX-CA0 instead for a Sensor Communications Unit (E3NW-ECT) slave on an EtherCAT valve manifold.
- Pick E3NX-CA11 2M instead when a pre-wired 2 m cable and 1 output is enough for a single-channel build.
- Pick E3NX-CA6 for a standard 2-output NPN color fiber amplifier with wire-saving connector and 50 us to 16 ms response.
Technical Specifications
| Series | E3NX-CA Color Fiber Amplifier Units |
|---|---|
| Model | E3NX-CA6 (Standard NPN, wire-saving connector, 2 outputs) |
| Light Source | White LED 420-700 nm (RGB three-channel) |
| Supply / Current | DC 10-30 V at 40 mA max (24 V normal mode) |
| Outputs | 2x NPN open-collector, 30 VDC max, 100 mA max (1-3 units) / 20 mA max (4+ units) |
| Response Time | SHS 50 us / HS 250 us / Standard 1 ms / GIGA 16 ms |
| Detection Modes | Contrast (RGB single-channel) and Color (RGB ratio) |
| Tuning | Smart tuning (2-point / full-auto / 1-point at 1%-99%) or manual |
| Mutual Interference | 10 units max (HS / Standard / GIGA modes) |
| Operating Temperature | 1-2 units -25 to +55 C / 17-30 -25 to +40 C |
| Compatible Fiber | E32-series (E32-C91N 2M, E32-T11N, E32-D11N, etc.) |
| Weight | ~75 g unit / ~115 g packaged, PC housing |
Manufacturer documentation
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FAQ for E3NX-CA6
What is the difference between E3NX-CA6 and E3NX-CA11 2M?
Both are standard NPN color fiber amplifiers in the E3NX-CA family. The CA11 2M is the pre-wired version with a built-in 2 m cable and 1 output. The CA6 is the wire-saving connector version with no built-in cable and 2 outputs. Pick the CA11 2M for a single-channel build where a 2 m pigtail is fine. Pick the CA6 for a multi-amplifier setup where the E3X-CN[] cordset or E3NW-ECT Sensor Communications Unit sits in the middle of the rail.
What fiber cable does the E3NX-CA6 use?
The E3NX-CA6 uses the E32-series fiber cable family -- through-beam (E32-T11N, E32-T51N), diffuse-reflective (E32-C91N 2M, E32-D11N), or convergent-reflective (E32-L11N, E32-L51N) -- ordered separately. The E3NX-CA6 does NOT pair with the older E32-CC200 / E32-DC200 lead-out fibers (those need the E3X-NA / E3X-HD / E3X-DA amplifier line). The E32 free-cut plastic fiber can be cut to length on site -- do not bend tighter than R25 mm or the fiber breaks.
When do I use color mode vs contrast mode?
Pick contrast mode (default) when the mark and the web differ in lightness -- for example, a black mark on a white web. Pick color mode when the mark and the web have similar lightness but different color -- for example, a red mark on a yellow web. The mode switch is on the front panel and does not require rewiring. Contrast mode is the faster path; color mode is more stable for low-contrast targets. The SHS 50 us response time is contrast mode only.
How many E3NX-CA6 amplifiers can I mount side by side?
Up to 30 on a single wire-saving connector chain. Mutual interference prevention supports 10 units max in HS / Standard / GIGA modes (the SHS mode count is not specified). The temperature derating is the practical limit -- 1-2 units run -25 to +55 C ambient, but a 17-30 unit rail must stay at or below +40 C. The ECO ON mode (30 mA at 24 V) cuts the heat by about 25% vs the normal mode (40 mA at 24 V) and is the typical pick for a densely-packed rail.
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