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Rated for 10-30 VDC supply with a maximum load current of 200 mA from the NPN output. The NC (normally closed) output circuit contact form keeps the sensor conducting in the absent-target state, which is useful for fail-safe detection on conveyor stops or clamp sensors where a loss of power should signal an alarm. ## Output logic — NC vs. the NO sibling The closest functional second-source to the E2F-X2E2 is the E2F-X2E1. Both sensors share identical mechanical dimensions (M12 threaded, 38 mm overall height, shielded, 2 mm sensing distance), the same electrical ratings (10-30 VDC, 200 mA, NPN), and the same prewired 2 m cable. The single difference that governs fit: the X2E2 is normally closed (NC), the X2E1 is normally open (NO). A panel originally wired around the NO variant cannot accept the X2E2 as a drop-in without rewiring the sensor input or adjusting the PLC ladder logic. If the existing design expects a closed circuit when the target is absent, the X2E2 matches; if it expects an open, choose the X2E1. No other wiring change is required — same 3-wire NPN sink configuration. ## Active production, RFQ-only sourcing Compliance documentation covers CCC, CE, CSA, and cURus approvals, plus NEMA enclosure ratings 1, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13 — covering indoor and outdoor use with protection against dirt, rain, and hose-directed water. ## Mounting and connection notes M12 threaded barrel, shielded for flush mount in metal. 2 mm sensing distance for ferrous targets with prewired 2 m cable, 3-wire NPN NC; verify 10-30 VDC orientation. Operating temperature range -13 to 158 °F. IP68 rated for continuous submersion.","metaTitle":"Omron E2F-X2E2 M12 Inductive Prox, NPN NC, IP68","metaDescription":"Active production. Omron E2F-X2E2 M12 shielded inductive proximity sensor, NPN normally closed, 2 mm sensing distance, 10-30 VDC, IP68, prewired 2 m cable. 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The wiring (3-wire NPN) and pinout are identical, but the PLC or relay input expects the opposite logic state."},{"question":"What compliance certifications does the E2F-X2E2 carry?","answer":"The sensor is approved under CCC, CE, CSA, and cURus standards. It also meets NEMA enclosure ratings 1, 3, 4, 6, 12, and 13."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/E2F-X2E2","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-X2E2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}