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[OMRON] — E3NX-MA Communications 2-Channel Smart Fiber Amplifier (for E3NW Sensor Communications Unit — EtherCAT/CC-Link)
Family ID: OMRON-E3NX-MA-COMM
⭐ 2-channel communications-type smart fiber amplifier for connection to OMRON E3NW Sensor Communications Unit, enabling network-based dual-channel sensor data management over EtherCAT (E3NW-ECT) or CC-Link (E3NW-CCL). Each amplifier supports two fiber units (4 fiber unit holes) with two independent sensor outputs assigned to PLC I/O — halve your network node count compared to single-channel amplifiers. Eight Output 2 logic modes (AND/OR/XOR/GAP/sync/area) accessible via network for flexible inline inspection without PLC ladder logic changes. Same GIGA RAY light source, Smart Tuning, and APC + DPC auto-compensation as standard E3NX-MA. Power supplied through E3NW unit — no separate amplifier wiring. Up to 30 units (EtherCAT) or 16 units (CC-Link) per network segment. ⚠️ Requires E3NW Sensor Communications Unit (sold separately): E3NW-ECT or E3NW-CCL or E3NW-DS — contact for quote. ⚠️ E3NW-CRT (CompoNet) NOT compatible with E3NX-MA. Compatible with OMRON E32 series fiber heads.
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Product Codes & Specifications
| Product Code | Description | Brand | Spec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3NX-MA0 | OMRON E3NX-MA0 communications 2-channel smart fiber amplifier, for E3NW-ECT/CCL/DS Sensor Communications Unit. | OMRON | Output: Communications-only (no direct output, network-assigned) | I/O Configuration: Communications connector type, 2 channels assigned via network | Connection: Communications connector — requires E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT) or E3NW-CCL (CC-Link) or E3NW-DS Sensor Communications Unit sold separately. NOT compatible with E3NW-CRT. | Power Supply: Supplied via E3NW Sensor Communications Unit | Output Configuration: 2 sensor outputs (one per channel) assigned to PLC I/O table via network — read detected values and change settings via PLC operation | Required Communications Unit (sold separately): E3NW-ECT (EtherCAT, 30 units max.) / E3NW-CCL (CC-Link, 16 units max.) / E3NW-DS (Distributed Sensor Unit, compatible with both) | Compatibility Note: ⚠️ E3NW-CRT (CompoNet) NOT compatible with E3NX-MA — use E3NW-ECT or E3NW-CCL only. | Response Time — SHS (Super-high-speed): 100 μs | Response Time — HS (High-speed): 450 μs | Response Time — Stnd (Standard): 1 ms | Response Time — GIGA (Giga-power): 16 ms | Application Notes: Network-based 2-channel sensor management: per-channel data logging, remote parameter setting, real-time diagnostics, factory-wide sensor monitoring via EtherCAT or CC-Link | Light Source: Red 4-element LED (625 nm) | Channels: ⭐ 2-channel — single amplifier supports two fiber units simultaneously (4 fiber unit holes) | Display: 7-segment digital display — sub digital (green) + main digital (white), reversible | Indicators: OUT1/OUT2 (orange), OUT1/OUT2 selection (orange), L/D (orange), ST (blue, smart tuning), DPC (green, dynamic power control) | Power Supply: 10 to 30 VDC, ripple (p-p) 10% max. | Sensitivity Setting: Smart Tuning [2-point tuning / Full auto tuning / Position tuning / Maximum sensitivity tuning / Power tuning / Percent tuning -99% to +99%] or Manual adjustment | Auto Power Control (APC): Always ON | Dynamic Power Control (DPC): Provided — auto-compensates incident level for dirt, vibration, and LED aged deterioration | Timer Function: Selectable: Disabled / OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot / ON-delay+OFF-delay (1ms to 9999ms range) | Bank Switching: BANK 1~4 selectable | Power Tuning: ON / OFF selectable | Eco Mode: OFF (display lit) / ECO ON (display off) / ECO LO (display dimmed) | Output 1 Mode: Standard detection / Area detection | Output 2 Mode (8 options): Standard detection / AND output / OR output / XOR output / GAP output / Falling synchronization / Rising synchronization / Area detection — leverage 2-channel for advanced logic | Hysteresis Width: Standard or User-set (0~9999 range) | Zero Reset: Supported (negative values displayable, threshold shifted) | Setting Reset: Initial reset (factory defaults) / User reset (saved settings) | Mutual Interference Prevention: 9 units (HS/Stnd/GIGA modes, optical sync). SHS mode: disabled. NOT compatible with E3C/E2C/E3X series. | Maximum Connectable Units: 30 units | 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) | Altitude: 2,000 m max. | 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 | Degree of Protection: IEC 60529 IP50 (with Protective Cover attached) | Material: Case/Cover: Polycarbonate (PC), Cable: PVC | Compatible Fiber Heads: OMRON E32 series fiber optic head units | Mounting: DIN track or Mounting Bracket E39-L143 (sold separately) | Mobile Console Compatibility: E3X-MC11/MC11-SV2/MC11-S NOT supported | Communications Unit Compatibility: E3X-DRT21-S / E3X-CRT / E3X-ECT NOT compatible (Standard Type and High-function Type cannot use these) |
