How it sits against the flush-mount sibling
The equivalent flush-mount version is E2AM12KS04M1B14OMS — brass housing, M12 connector (no pigtail), 4 mm sensing distance, same IP rating. The E2AS12KN08WPB12MOMS trades a shorter standoff for double the reach and stainless corrosion resistance. If your panel already has M12 pre-wired drops, the connector variant saves termination time; if the environment is wet or acidic, the stainless barrel is the pick. Both share the 17 mm hex body and 200 mA switching budget, so mount cutouts and driver circuits carry over.
Current lifecycle stage — actively manufactured. Source to order for lead time and pricing.