Proximity Sensors

A comprehensive range of AC or DC inductive and capacitive proximity switches are available in a variety of packages from short barrels, standard barrels, ring inductives, flat packs and DIN standard limit switch styles. The proximity switches offer a sensing range of 0 - 40 mm allowing a wide variety of targets to be detected.

Cylindrical Body
Block Style Housing
Square Housing
Capacitive Proximity
Connectors and Cables
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Cylindrical Body

Model	NEW E2B
Type	Long distance
Sensing distance (Shielded)	M8: 2mm M12: 4mm M18: 8mm M30: 15mm
Sensing distance (Unshielded)	M8: 4mm M12: 8mm M18: 16mm M30: 30mm
Features	• New, lower cost series • Sensing distance 1.5 to 2 times greater than conventional models • M8, M12, M18 & M30 units all nickel-plated brass • Ideal for OEM
Connection	Prewired or plug-in
Output	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67
Manuals	Datasheet Brochure
Model	E2E	E2E Small Diameter
Type	General purpose	Miniature
Sensing distance (Shielded)	M8: 1.5mm M12: 2mm M18: 5mm M30: 10mm	Shielded: 0.8 to 2mm Unshielded: 2 to 4mm
Features	• Nickel brass housing • Standard 3-wire models (10 to 40V DC) • 2-wire AC and 2-wire DC available	• Stainless steel housing • 3-wire models (10 to 30V DC) • Smooth & threaded bodied
Connection	Prewired or plug-in	Prewired or plug-in
Output	NPN or PNP	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Manuals	Cable/Connector Catalogue	Cable/Connector Catalogue
Model	E2EM	E2E2
Type	Long distance	Long Body
Sensing distance (Shielded)	M8: 2mm M12: 4mm M18: 8mm M30: 15mm	M12: 2mm M18: 5mm M30: 10mm
Sensing distance (Unshielded)	(Not applicable)	M12: 5mm M18: 10mm M30: 18mm
Features	• Nickel brass housing • 3-wire models (10 to 40V DC) • 2-wire DC available	• Nickel brass housing • 3-wire models (10 to 55V DC) • 2-wire AC and 2-wire DC available
Connection	Prewired or plug-in	Prewired or plug-in
Output	NPN or PNP	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Manuals	Cable/Connector Catalogue	Cable/Connector Catalogue
Model	E2A	E2A3
Type	Long distance	Long distance
Sensing distance	M8: 2 or 4 mm M12: 4 or 8 mm M18: 8 or 16 mm M30: 15, 20 or 30 mm	M8: 3 mm M12: 6 mm M18: 11 mm M30: 20 mm
Features	• New, lower cost units • Sensing distance 1.5 to 2 times greater than conventional models • M8, M12, M18 & M30 units all nickel-plated brass • Ideal for OEM	• New, lower cost units • Sensing distance 1.5 to 2 times greater than conventional models • M8, M12, M18 & M30 units all nickel-plated brass • Ideal for OEM
Connection	Prewired or plug-in	Prewired or plug-in
Output	PNP or NPN	PNP or NPN
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Manuals	Cable/Connector Catalogue	Cable/Connector Catalogue
Model	E2FM	E2EF
Type	All-stainless Housing	Long- distance , All stainless housing Spatter resistant models
Sensing distance	M8 sensor: 1.5mm M12 sensor: 2mm M18 sensor: 5mm M30 sensor: 10mm	M8: 2mm M12: 3mm M18: 7mm M30: 12mm
Features	• One-piece completely stainless-steel housing with a face thickness of 0.8 mm • Lineup includes small-diameter (M8 and M12) and DC 3-wire models • Equipped with built-in chip immunity • Flush mounting: Sensor not influenced by surrounding installation environment	• All stainless housing with head thickness of 0.4mm • Long distance detection • Spatter-resistant models
Connection	Plug-in/Prewired, with 2m / 5m cable	Pre-wired or pre-wired connector
Output	PNP or with/without polarity	DC 2 wire
IP rating	IP67 /IP69K	IP67
Model	E2EQ	E2EH
Type	Spatter proof	High Temperature
Sensing distance	M12: 3 or 4 mm M18: 7 or 8 mm M30: 10 or 15 mm	M12: 3 mm M18: 7 mm M30: 12 mm
Features	• Fluoroplastic coated, metal housing • Normal or long-distance sensing models • 2-wire DC (12 to 24V DC)	• High water resistance • Applicableto 120°C
Connection	Prewired or plug-in	Prewired or plug-in
Output	DC 2-wire	NPN, PNP or DC 2-wire
IP rating	IP67	IP67, IP69
Manuals	Cable/Connector Catalogue	Cable/Connector Catalogue
Model	E2V-X[]	E2F
Type	Long- distance Detection of Aluminum or Iron	Resin casing
Sensing distance	M12: 2 or 4 mm M18: 5 or 8 mm M30: 10 or 15 mm	M12: 4mm
Features	• Long range aluminum detection distances • Detection made visible • Embeddable in metal	• Mutual interference prevention models available • IP68 for improved water resistance • DC 3-wire or AC 2-wire
Connection	Prewired or plug-in	Prewired
Output	NPN or PNP	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67	IP68
Manuals	Cable/Connector Catalogue

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Block Style Housing

Model	E2Q5	E2Q6
Type	Long distance	Settable direction
Sensing distance (Shielded)	20mm (DC type)	20mm
Sensing distance (Unshielded)	40mm (DC type)	30mm
Features	• M12 plug in connection • Up to 40mm sensing distance • Active facing positioning • 10-30 VDC	Select from five sensing directions • Four indicators show status at any angle< br /> • Separate cable gland available< br /> • 10-30 VDC
Connection	Plug-in connector	Terminal block
Output	NO or NO+NC	NO+NC
IP rating	IP67, IP69	IP67

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Square Housing

Model	TL-N / TN-Q	TL-W
Type	General purpose	Low profile type
Sensing distance	25mm wide: 5mm 30mm wide: 10mm 40mm wide: 20mm	8mm wide: 1.5mm 10mm wide: 3mm 18mm wide: 5mm 25mm wide: 5mm
Features	• 3-wire; AC 2-wire also available • 10 to 30V DC	• 3-wire; Plastic body • 10 to 30V DC
Connection	Prewired	Prewired
Output	NPN or PNP	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Model	E2S
Type	Minature size
Sensing distance	1.6/2.5mm (unshielded only)
Features	• Available in 2 or 3 wire configurations • Models with side or end sensing areas • Hogh response frequency (1kHz)
Connection	Prewired with 1m cable
Output	NPN or PNP
IP rating	IP67

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Capacitive Proximity

Model	E2K-C	E2K-F
Type	Adjustable sensitivity	Low profile, square housing
Sensing distance	3mm to 25mm	10mm
Features	• 3-wire, • 10 to 40V DC (AC 2-wire also available)	• Plastic body 3-wire, • 10 to 30V DC
Connection	Prewired	Prewired
Output	NPN or PNP	NPN
IP rating	IP66	IP66
Model	E2K-X	E2K-L
Type	Cylindrical threaded body	Liquid Level Sensor
Sensing distance	M12: 4mm M18: 8mm M30: 15mm	E2K-L-L13: 8-11 mm pipe width E2K-L-L26: 12-26 mm pipe width
Features	• Plastic body 3-wire, 10 to 30V DC • Fixed sensing distance, no sensitivity adjustment	• Detects liquid in non-metalic pipe • Mounts direct onto pipe, 1.0 or 1.5 mm thick
Connection	Prewired, 2m cable length	Prewired, 2m cable length
Output	2-wire AC or 3-wire NPN / PNP	NPN only, Normally Open
IP rating	IP66	IP66

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