Capacitive Prox E2K-X Threaded, Cylindrical Sensor Detects Metallic and Non-metallic Objects Permits non-contact detection of metallic and non-metallic objects such as glass, wood, water, oil and plastic Allows indirect detection of materials inside non-metallic containers Built-in amplifier accepts a wide range of supply voltages and switches up to 200 mA LED indicator and fixed sensitivity for simple installation Ordering Information 3-WIRE DC SENSORS Size M12 M18 M30 Type Unshielded Nominal detecting distance 4 mm (0.16 in) 8 mm (0.32 in) 15 mm (0.59 in) Part NPN-NO E2K-X4ME1 E2K-X8ME1 E2K-X15ME1 number NPN-NC E2K-X4ME2 E2K-X8ME2 E2K-X15ME2 PNP-NO E2K-X4MF1 E2K-X8MF1 E2K-X15MF1 PNP-NC E2K-X4MF2 E2K-X8MF2 E2K-X15MF2 2-WIRE AC SENSORS Size M12 M18 M30 Type Unshielded Nominal detecting distance 4 mm (0.16 in) 8 mm (0.32 in) 15 mm (0.59 in) Part SCR-NO E2K-X4MY1 E2K-X8MY1 E2K-X15MY1 number SCR-NC E2K-X4MY2 E2K-X8MY2 E2K-X15MY2 ACCESSORIES Description Part number Mounting brackets Fits M12 size sensors Y92E-B12 for standard Fits M18 size sensors Y92E-B18 size sensors Fits M30 size sensors Y92E-B30E2K-X E2K-X REPLACEMENT PARTS Description Part number Mounting hardware Fits M12 size sensors (supplied with each sensor) M12-PHWS includes one pair of Fits M18 size sensors (supplied with each sensor) M18-PHWS plastic nuts Fits M30 size sensors (supplied with each sensor) M30-PHWS Specifications 3-WIRE DC SENSORS Part number E2K-X4M E2K-X8M E2K-X15M Sensor type Capacitive Body Size M12 M18 M30 Type Unshielded Supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC Current consumption 8 mA at 12 VDC 15 mA at 24 VDC Detectable object type Metallic and non-metallic objects Sensitivity Fixed Effective maximum detecting 4 mm 8 mm 15 mm distance (with standard target) (0.16 in) (0.32 in) (0.59 in) Standard target size 50 x 50 x 1 mm (grounded mild steel, L x W x H) (2.0 x 2.0 x 0.04 in) Differential travel 20% max. of effective maximum detecting distance Control DC Type NPN-NO open collector with pull-up (E2K-X ME1) output solid- NPN-NC open collector with pull-up (E2K-X ME2) state PNP-NO open collector with pull-down (E2K-X MF1) PNP-NC open collector with pull-down (E2K-X MF2) Max. load 200 mA Max. on-state 1 VDC voltage drop Response frequency 100 Hz Circuit Output short- Not provided protection circuit DC power supply Provided reverse polarity Weld field immunity Not provided RFI immunity Not provided Indicators Target Present (red LED) Materials Housing ABS Sensing face ABS Cable sheath Polyethylene Mounting Two metal lock washers and Two metal lock washers and Two metal lock washers and M12 nuts included. Bracket M18 nuts included. Bracket M30 nuts included. Bracket Y92E-B12 optional. Y92E-M18 optional. Y92E-M30 optional. Connections Three-conductor cable, 2 m (6.56 ft) length Weight with cable Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz.) Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz.) Approx. 205 g (7.2 oz.) Enclosure UL ratings NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 IEC 144 IP66 Approvals UL CSA Ambient operating temperature 25 to 70C (13 to 158F) 10 to 55C (14 to 131F) Vibration 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm (0.06 in) double amplitude Shock Approx. 50 Gs 2