Technical Overview
The Omron E3Z-B86 is a compact photoelectric sensor with a built-in amplifier for transparent-object detection. It uses retro-reflective sensing and has a 80–500 mm sensing range. This version has PNP output and M8 connector; the E3Z family uses a 12–24 V DC supply and IP67 enclosure.
Omron E3Z-B86: clear-object retro-reflective sensor, 80–500 mm, PNP output.
Key Features
- Exact Omron part number: E3Z-B86
- Retro-reflective photoelectric sensing for transparent targets
- Sensing range: 80–500 mm
- PNP open-collector output
- Red LED light source, 660 nm
- 12–24 V DC supply
- Selectable Light-ON / Dark-ON operation
- M8 connector connection
- IP67 protection
Retro-reflective photoelectric sensing for transparent targets | Sensing range: 80–500 mm
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Manufacturer | Omron |
| Product type | Compact photoelectric sensor with built-in amplifier |
| Sensing method | Transparent-object retro-reflective |
| Sensing distance | 80–500 mm |
| Output type | PNP open collector |
| Light source | Red LED, 660 nm |
| Power supply | 12–24 V DC ±10% |
| Current consumption | 30 mA max. |
| Response time | 1 ms max. |
| Operation mode | Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable |
| Connection | M8 connector |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -25 to 55°C |
| Physical Weight (kg) | Not stated in the checked Omron source. |
| Dimensions L x W x H (cm) | Overall dimensions not stated in the checked Omron source. |
Suggested applications
Engineering suggestions require suitability checks for your installation.
1. Transparent container detection
Detect clear bottles or transparent packages moving through a compact machine station.
Potential use
Pair the sensor with the specified reflector where required, and validate the target, alignment and 80–500 mm range on the installed machine.
clear object sensing
PNP
2. Packaging line monitoring
Monitor package passage at a conveyor or packaging station.
Potential use
Select Light-ON or Dark-ON logic and confirm electrical and optical conditions during commissioning.
photoelectric sensor
IP67