{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"E2F-X1R5E2","brand":"Omron","brandSlug":"omron","productSlug":"E2F-X1R5E2","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/E2F-X1R5E2","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/E2F-X1R5E2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Omron E2F Series, M8 Threaded Cylindrical Proximity Sensor, Shielded, NPN NC, 2 mm Sensing Distance, 10-30 VDC, 3-Wire, 2 m Cable, IP68.","salesMarkdown":"The Omron E2F-X1R5E2 is an M8 threaded cylindrical inductive proximity sensor with a shielded sensing face, rated for 2 mm maximum sensing distance and a water-resistant IP68 enclosure. Shielded construction means this sensor can be flush-mounted in metal — drill a hole, countersink the head, and it detects the same 2 mm without derating. If you need non-flush (unshielded) for longer range in plastic, look at a different variant; this one is for tight metal installs. Output is NPN normally closed (NC). With no target present, the output is pulled low to ground; when metal enters the 2 mm zone, the output goes high-impedance (opens). That's the classic fail-safe wiring for conveyor jams or valve position — if the wire breaks, the PLC sees an open and can react. Verify your input card sinks current NPN style. Runs on 10-30 VDC, sinking up to 200 mA. That's plenty for most PLC zones or DC relays. The 3-wire prewired cable is 2 meters long with bare ends, so you'll need a terminal block or ferrule connector inside your cabinet. IP68 and the polyarylate resin body handle washdown up to 1 meter submersion, but not pressure washing at close range — check if your environment calls for IP69K. ## Installation notes M8 threaded body, 30 mm overall height. Shielded so it can sit flush in steel or aluminum. The 2 m cable exits the back, 3-wire: brown (VCC), blue (GND), black (NPN output). Strip about 8 mm and land in a terminal block. Indicator light on the top shows target presence — handy for commissioning. Use a standard M8 lock nut (not included) to fix it in the bracket. Operating temperature range from -13 to 158 °F; NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13 cover dust and washdown, not hazardous locations. Keep the cable gland sealed to maintain the rating.","metaTitle":"Omron E2F-X1R5E2 Inductive Proximity Sensor, M8 Shielded, 2m","metaDescription":"Omron E2F-X1R5E2 M8 shielded inductive proximity sensor with NPN NC output, 2mm range, IP68 water resistant. Active production, sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"E2F-X1R5E2","Series":"E2F","Features":"Water Resistant","IP Rating":"IP68","Standards":"CCC; CE; CSA; cURus","Display Qty":"1","description":"OMRON Inductive Cylindrical Proximity Sensor: Non-Terminated Cable, Shielded, 3 Wires, 10-30V DC, NC","Body Material":"Polyarylate Resin","Output Circuit":"NPN","Overall Height":"30 mm","Sensing Method":"Inductive","Supply Voltage":"Not Rated ; 10-30V DC","Number of Wires":"3","Sensor Diameter":"8 mm","lifecycle_stage":"current","Display Sell UOM":"EA","Sensor Body Style":"Cylindrical","Output Circuit Type":"NPN","Sensor Cable Length":"2 m","Electrical Connection":"Bare Wire","NEMA Enclosure Rating":"1; 12; 13; 3; 4; 6","Load Current - Maximum":"200 mA","Sensing Face Shielding":"Shielded","Nominal Sensor Diameter":"M8 Threaded","AC Supply Voltage Rating":"Not Rated","DC Supply Voltage Rating":"10-30V DC","Includes Indicator Lights":"Indicator Lights Included","Sensing Distance - Maximum":"2 mm","Output Circuit Contact Form":"NC","Electrical Installation Type":"Prewired Cable","Operating Temperature - Maximum":"158 °F","Operating Temperature - Minimum":"-13 °F"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$213.63 – $250.44","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/787038beab8a0fd3ccf4204c0e714d42.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the sensing range of the Omron E2F-X1R5E2 proximity sensor?","answer":"The maximum sensing distance is 2 mm when the target is mild steel. That's standard for an M8 shielded inductive sensor. Because it's shielded, the range is shorter than an unshielded M8, but you can mount it flush in metal without affecting performance."},{"question":"Is the Omron E2F-X1R5E2 NPN or PNP output?","answer":"It is NPN output, normally closed (NC). That means it sinks current to ground when no target is present. If you need PNP (sourcing) or normally open, look at the E2F-X1R5F1 (PNP NO) or E2F-X1R5E1 (NPN NO)."},{"question":"What is the difference between shielded and unshielded proximity sensors like the E2F?","answer":"Shielded sensors (like this one) have a metal shroud around the sensing face. That lets you mount them flush in metal without interference. The trade-off is shorter sensing range (here 2 mm). Unshielded sensors can detect farther but must be kept clear of metal mounting surfaces — they need a dead zone around the face. For most machine integration, shielded is easier since you can just drill and countersink."},{"question":"Will E2F-X1R5E2 drop into a panel specified around E2F-X1R5E1 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes, mechanically and electrically identical except that this is NC while the is NO. The same three wires (VCC, GND, output) land in the same terminals. However, if your PLC logic expects a normally open signal, you'll need to change the wiring or reprogram the input. For a panel already wired for NC, it's a direct swap."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/E2F-X1R5E2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/omron/E2F-X1R5E2 when reusing this data. 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