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[OMRON] — E3NX-CA Communications Color Fiber Amplifier (for E3NW Sensor Communications Unit — EtherCAT)
Family ID: OMRON-E3NX-CA-COMM
Communications-type color fiber amplifier for connection to OMRON E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT) or E3NW-DS (Distributed Unit) Sensor Communications Unit, enabling real-time RGB data transmission to PLC and upper-level systems. Quantifies packaging color variation (0~9999 RGB values) for database management and lot-to-lot analysis — solve color drift issues before they cause false detections. Test setting support function: feed designed RGB values back to designers for printability validation, reducing design-to-production lead time. Same white LED + RGB matrix sensor as standard E3NX-CA. Power supplied through E3NW unit. ⚠️ Only E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT) and E3NW-DS (Distributed) supported — E3NW-CRT (CompoNet) and E3NW-CCL (CC-Link) NOT compatible. Compatible with OMRON E32 series fiber heads. E3NW Sensor Communications Unit sold separately — contact for quote.
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Product Codes & Specifications
| Product Code | Description | Brand | Spec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3NX-CA0 | OMRON E3NX-CA0 communications color fiber amplifier, white LED, for E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT) or E3NW-DS Sensor Communications Unit. | OMRON | Output: Communications-only (no direct output, network-assigned) | I/O Configuration: Communications connector type | Connection: Communications connector — requires E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT) or E3NW-DS (Distributed Unit) sold separately. NOT compatible with E3NW-CRT or E3NW-CCL. | Power Supply: Supplied via E3NW Sensor Communications Unit | Required Communications Unit (sold separately): E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT, 0.2ms I/O cycle) or E3NW-DS (Distributed Unit) | Compatibility Note: ⚠️ E3NW-CRT (CompoNet) and E3NW-CCL (CC-Link) NOT compatible with E3NX-CA. Only E3NW-ECT and E3NW-DS supported. | RGB Data Transmission: 0~9999 RGB values transmitted via EtherCAT for upper-level data management — visualize color variation across packaging lots, database integration for optimal threshold setting and root-cause analysis | Output Mode: 2 sensor outputs assigned via network — settings change/reading via PLC | Response Time — SHS (Super-high-speed): 50 μs (Contrast Mode only) | Response Time — HS (High-speed): 250 μs | Response Time — Stnd (Standard): 1 ms | Response Time — GIGA (Giga-power): 16 ms | Application Notes: Industry 4.0 smart factory: real-time color data logging, lot-to-lot variation tracking, predictive maintenance via RGB drift analysis, recipe management from PLC/HMI | Light Source: White LED (420~700 nm) — wide spectral range for color sensing | Light Receiving Element: High-sensitivity RGB matrix sensor (patented technology) | Detection Modes: Contrast Mode (RGB single-channel intensity discrimination after 2-point tuning) / Color Mode (RGB ratio discrimination) | Display: 7-segment digital display — sub digital (green) + main digital (white) | Indicators: OUT (orange), L/D (orange), ST (blue, smart tuning), OUT2 select (orange, 2-output models) | Power Supply: 10 to 30 VDC, ripple (p-p) 10% max. | Sensitivity Setting: Smart Tuning [2-point tuning / Full auto tuning / 1-point tuning (1%~99%)] or Manual | Operation Mode: Contrast Mode: NO (light ON) / NC (dark ON). Color Mode: NO (color match ON) / NC (color mismatch ON) | Timer Function: Selectable: OFF / OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot / ON-OFF delay (0.1~5000ms range, 0.1ms unit) | Bank Switching: BANK 1~8 selectable (more than E3NX-FA's BANK 1~4) | Power Tuning Level: 100~9999 settable | Zero Reset: Contrast Mode only (with negative display) | Setting Reset: Initial reset / User reset / BANK reset | Eco Mode: OFF / ECO ON (display dim) / ECO LO (display off) | Maximum Connectable Units: 30 units | Mutual Interference Prevention: HS/Stnd/GIGA modes: 10 units (optical sync). SHS mode: disabled. | Ambient Temperature (Operating): -25°C to 55°C (1-2 amps), -25°C to 50°C (3-10), -25°C to 45°C (11-16), -25°C to 40°C (17-30) | Ambient Humidity: 35% to 85% RH (no condensation) | Pollution Degree: 3 (per IEC 60947-1) | Insulation Resistance: 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) | Dielectric Strength: 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute | Vibration Resistance: 10-55 Hz, 1.5mm double amplitude, 2 hours each axis (X/Y/Z) | Shock Resistance: 500 m/s² × 3 times each axis (X/Y/Z) | Material: Case/Cover: Polycarbonate (PC), Cable: PVC | Compatible Fiber Heads: OMRON E32 series — recommended: E32-C91N (M6 coaxial reflective, 60° aperture for color detection on tilted glossy workpieces) and E32-G16 (10mm area beam, slot type) | Mounting: DIN track or Mounting Bracket E39-L143 (sold separately) |
