Miniature SensorsE Series
An ultra-thin type that can be mounted anywhere thanks to its angled cable and flexible mounting hole.
- Flexible mounting hole: Hole pitch of 8 to 11 mm
- Visible indicators even from back of the housing (Flat ON type)
- Angled cable

Lineup
Flat ON type
Type | Shape | Sensing distance | Output mode | Model | ||
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NPN type | PNP type | |||||
Through-beam | ![]() |
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Light ON | ET-500NL | ET-500PL | |
Dark ON | ET-500ND | ET-500PD | ||||
Diffuse-reflective | ![]() |
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Light ON | ED-100NL | ED-100PL | |
Dark ON | ED-100ND | ED-100PD | ||||
Limited diffuse reflective |
Short-range type |
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Light ON | EL-08NL | EL-08PL |
Dark ON | EL-08ND | EL-08PD | ||||
Mid-range type |
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Light ON | EL-15NL | EL-15PL | ||
Dark ON | EL-15ND | EL-15PD | ||||
Long-range type |
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Light ON | EL-30NL | EL-30PL | ||
Dark ON | EL-30ND | EL-30PD |
Side ON type
Type | Shape | Sensing distance | Output mode | Model | |
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NPN type | PNP type | ||||
Through-beam | ![]() |
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Light ON | ET-S500NL | ET-S500PL |
Dark ON | ET-S500ND | ET-S500PD | |||
Diffuse-reflective | ![]() |
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Light ON | ED-S30NL | ED-S30PL |
Dark ON | ED-S30ND | ED-S30PD | |||
Limited diffuse reflective |
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Light ON | EL-S15NL | EL-S15PL |
Dark ON | EL-S15ND | EL-S15PD |
Specifications
Flat ON type
Type | Through-beam type | Diffuse-reflective type | Limited diffuse reflective type | ||||
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Long-range | Mid-range | Short-range | |||||
Model | NPN | Light ON model | ET-500NL | ED-100NL | EL-30NL | EL-15NL | EL-08NL |
Dark ON model | ET-500ND | ED-100ND | EL-30ND | EL-15ND | EL-08ND | ||
PNP | Light ON model | ET-500PL | ED-100PL | EL-30PL | EL-15PL | EL-08PL | |
Dark ON model | ET-500PD | ED-100PD | EL-30PD | EL-15PD | EL-08PD | ||
Sensing distance | 500 mm | 100 mm* | 5 to 30 mm* | 2 to 15 mm* | 3 to 8 mm* | ||
Light source | Red LED | ||||||
Spot size | Approx. ø140 mm At distance of 500 mm |
Approx. ø60 mm At distance of 100 mm |
Approx. ø20 mm At distance of 30 mm |
Approx. ø10 mm At distance of 15 m |
Approx. ø10 mm At distance of 10 mm |
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Smallest detectable object | ø1.2 mm | - | |||||
Response time | 0.5 ms or less | ||||||
Hysteresis | - | 15% | 10% | ||||
Distance adjustment | None | ||||||
Indicators | Output indicator (orange LED), stability indicator (green LED), power indicator (red LED) (only through-beam type emitter) |
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Control output | NPN/PNP type Open collector Max. 50 mA/24 VDC | ||||||
Output mode | Select a model from between Light ON models and Dark ON models | ||||||
Connection type | Cable type: Cable length: 2 m ø2.5 mm | ||||||
Rating | Supply voltage | 12 to 24 VDC ±10%, including 10% ripple (p-p) | |||||
Current consumption | Emitter: 14 mA or less Receiver: 16 mA or less |
20 mA or less | |||||
Applicable regulations | EMC directive (2004/108/EC) | ||||||
Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | ||||||
Company standards | Noise resistance: Feilen Level 3 cleared | ||||||
Environmental resistance |
Ambient temperature/humidity | -25 to +55℃ (no freezing) / 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) | |||||
Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10,000 lx Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx | ||||||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz; double amplitude 1.5 mm; 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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Shock resistance | Approx. 50 G (500 m/s2); 3 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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Degree of protection | IP67 | ||||||
Material | PC | ||||||
Weight without cable | Emitter: Approx. 2 g Receiver: Approx. 3 g |
Approx. 3 g | |||||
Included accessories | M2 screw, nut × 2 of each |
*Using a 50 × 50 mm white sheet of paper.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
M8 pig tail connector type is also available. Please inquire separately.
When mounting sensors, always use the included screws.
Side ON type
Type | hrough-beam type | Diffuse-reflective type | Limited diffuse reflective type | ||
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Mid-range | |||||
Model | NPN | Light ON model | ET-S500NL | ED-S30NL | EL-S15NL |
Dark ON model | ET-S500ND | ED-S30ND | EL-S15ND | ||
PNP | Light ON model | ET-S500PL | ED-S30PL | EL-S15PL | |
Dark ON model | ET-S500PD | ED-S30PD | EL-S15PD | ||
Sensing distance | 500 mm | 30 mm* | 2 to 15 mm* | ||
Light source | Red LED | ||||
Spot size | Approx. ø60 mm At distance of 500 mm |
Approx. ø3 mm At distance of 30 mm |
Approx. ø2 mm At distance of 15 mm |
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Smallest detectable object | ø0.8 mm | - | |||
Response time | 0.25 ms or less | 0.5 ms or less | |||
Hysteresis | - | 10% | |||
Distance adjustment | None | ||||
Indicators | Output indicator (orange LED), stability indicator (green LED), power indicator (red LED) (only through-beam type emitter) |
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Control output | NPN/PNP type Open collector Max. 50 mA/24 VDC | ||||
Output mode | Select a model from between Light ON models and Dark ON models | ||||
Connection type | Cable type: Cable length: 2 m ø2.5 mm | ||||
Rating | Supply voltage | 12 to 24 VDC ±10%, including 10% ripple (p-p) | |||
Current consumption | Emitter: 14 mA or less Receiver: 16 mA or less |
20 mA or less | |||
Applicable regulations | EMC directive (2004/108/EC) | ||||
Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | ||||
Company standards | Noise resistance: Feilen Level 3 cleared | ||||
Environmenta resistance |
Ambient temperature/humidity | -25 to +55℃ (no freezing) / 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) | |||
Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10,000 lx Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx | ||||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz; double amplitude 1.5 mm; 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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Shock resistance | Approx. 50 G (500 m/s2); 3 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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Degree of protection | IP67 | ||||
Material | PC | ||||
Weight without cable | Emitter: Approx. 2 g Receiver: Approx. 3 g |
Approx. 3 g | |||
Included accessories | M2 screw, nut × 2 of each |
*Using a 50 × 50 mm white sheet of paper.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
M8 pig tail connector type is also available. Please inquire separately.
When mounting sensors, always use the included screws.