The Omron E2E-C04S12-MC-B1 is a shielded 4 mm diameter inductive proximity sensor with a 1.2 mm sensing distance, normally open PNP output, and a 3-pin M8 connector. Shielded construction means it can be mounted flush in metal without losing sensing range—critical when the only access is a 4 mm hole in a machine frame. The 1.2 mm sensing distance is short; keep target approach within half a millimeter of that spec for reliable detection. The M8 connector makes swap-out fast—no need to splice cable when replacing a failed unit.
Integration notes
The M8 connector mates with standard 3-pin M8 cordsets. Use a shielded cable to maintain noise immunity—especially near VFDs or switching power supplies. The PNP output sources positive; verify PLC input module commons before wiring. The 4 mm smooth cylindrical body mounts in a 4 mm bore; a lock nut or clamp is required to secure it.