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Cylindrical Proximity Sensor
General-purpose Threaded Sensor That Detects Metals and Non-metals Alike
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Ratings and Specifications
| Model | E2K-X4ME[], E2K-X4MY[] | E2K-X8ME[], E2K-X8MY[] | E2K-X15ME[], E2K-X15MY[] | |
| Sensing distance | 4mm ±10% | 8 mm ±10% | 15 mm ±10% | |
| Set distance *1 | 0 to 2.8 mm | 0 to 5.6 mm | 0 to 10 mm | |
| Differential travel | 4% to 20% of sensing distance | |||
| Detectable object | Conductors and dielectrics | |||
| Standard sensing object | Grounded metal plate: 50 × 50 × 1 mm | |||
| Response frequency | E Models: 100 Hz, Y Models: 10 Hz | |||
| Power supply voltage *2 (operating voltage range) | E Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC) Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC) | |||
| Current consumption | E Models: 15 mA max. | |||
| Leakage current | Y Models: 2.2 mA max. (Refer to Datasheet.) | |||
| Control output | Load current | E Models: 200 mA max. *2, Y Models: 10 to 200 mA | ||
| Residual voltage | E Models: 1 V max. (Load current: 200 mA, Cable length: 2 m), Y Models: Refer to Datasheet. | |||
| Indicators | E Models: Detection indicator (red), Y Models: Operation indicator (red) | |||
| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) | E1/Y1 Models: NO E2/Y2 Models: NC Refer to Datasheet. | |||
| Protection circuits | E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Y Models: Surge suppressor | |||
| Ambient temperature range | Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | Operating/Storage: -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation) | ||
| Ambient humidity range | Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | |||
| Temperature influence | ±20% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the operating temperature range | |||
| Voltage influence | E Models: ±2% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage at rated voltage ±20% Y Models: ±2% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage at rated voltage ±10% | |||
| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | |||
| Dielectric strength | E Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case Y Models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | |||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Shock resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Degree of protection | IP66 (IEC), in-house standards: oil-resistant | |||
| Connection method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | |||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 65 g | Approx. 145 g | Approx. 205 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | ||
| Sensing surface | ||||
| Clamping nuts | Polyacetal | |||
| Accessories | Tightening tool, Instruction Manual | Instruction manual | ||
*1. The above values are sensing distances for the standard sensing object.
*2. E Models (DC switching models): A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±20% (average value) can be used.
Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.