The Omron E2A-M08LS02-M1-C1 is an M8 shielded inductive proximity sensor from the E2A series, a workhorse line for metal-target detection in industrial automation. The M8 barrel threads into standard mounting brackets or tapped holes, and the shielded construction allows flush mounting in metal — no dead zone around the sensor face, so it fits tight spots on transfer rails, gripper jaws, or pick-and-place nests.
Sensing distance and output type
This sensor carries a 2 mm sensing distance on a standard mild-steel target. That short range is typical for an M8 shielded inductive — it catches the target only when it's nearly touching, which is exactly what you want for end-of-stroke detection on a pneumatic cylinder or part-presence check in a confined fixture. The output is a 3-wire DC configuration; the M1 in the order code indicates a pre-wired cable connector, not a quick-disconnect plug.