{"product_id":"e3f-ds10-photoelectric-proximity-sensor-switch-npn-pnp-10cm","title":"E3F-DS10 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor Switch NPN PNP 10cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eE3F-DS10 Proximity Photoelectric Sensor Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE3F-DS10 Photoelectric Sensor Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-performance diffuse-reflection proximity sensor designed for industrial automation, machine control, object detection, and DIY electronics projects. Compatible with a wide voltage range of \u003cstrong\u003e6–36V DC \/ 90–250V AC\u003c\/strong\u003e, this versatile sensor delivers reliable 10 cm detection distance with both NPN and PNP output options in 3-wire and 2-wire configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building an automated conveyor system, a counting circuit, or a smart device trigger, the E3F-DS10 offers stable, accurate sensing in an 18mm plastic housing that's easy to mount in tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e E3F-DS10 (C4 \/ P1 \/ P2 \/ Y1 \/ Y2 variants available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diffuse Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–36V DC \/ 90–250V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPN \u0026amp; PNP (3-wire \/ 2-wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 200 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Concern Chemicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWide Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith support for both DC and AC power supplies and dual NPN\/PNP output modes, this sensor integrates easily with PLCs, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), relay modules, and industrial control panels. The three-line and two-line output configurations give you maximum flexibility for your wiring setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObject detection on conveyor belts and assembly lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated counting and sorting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition and level sensing in machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY robotics and home automation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecurity and access control triggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE3F-DS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuse Reflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage (DC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–36V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage (AC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–250V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNPN \/ PNP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge 0-10\/0-12\/0-25 Bar | DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/hand-power-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA guidance on hand and power tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between NPN and PNP output on the E3F-DS10 photoelectric sensor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: NPN (sinking) output pulls the signal line LOW when an object is detected, while PNP (sourcing) output pulls the signal line HIGH. 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