The E2E-X4C18 2M is a Proximity Sensor manufactured by Omron. It is a shielded output type NPN IOLink sensor that is used for detecting objects at a distance without contact. This sensor operates at a 2M range and can detect objects at distances as low as 2mm. The sensor is designed to be used in a variety of applications such as presence and position detection, object detection, and object sorting. It is a simple, yet robust solution for reliable detection of objects in close-range applications. It is small and compact, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. It also has several features such as a high-resolution sensor head, a variety of output configurations, adjustable sensitivity, surface-mountable, and cost-effective. The sensor is backed by Omron's quality assurance and customer service.