What this sensor is – and what it delivers
The E2E-X18MB230-M1TJ 0.3M: This is the PNP normally-closed variant of the M30 E2E NEXT line. It senses ferrous targets at 18 mm, unshielded so it tolerates side-by-side proximity. Rated IP69K means it handles high-pressure washdown in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical lines. The 0.3 m pigtail comes with a Smartclick M12 connector – a quarter-turn locks it, no tool needed. Supply is 10 to 30 VDC, three-wire. The nickel-plated brass case and PBT sensing face are standard for these environments. Mounts with the standard M30 threaded body; the 30 mm threaded length and 60.3 mm overall length fit existing brackets. The Smartclick connector mates with standard M12 female cordsets. No special tooling required.
PNP vs NPN – which side of the PLC are you on?
If your BOM calls for an NPN output instead, the E2E-X18MC230-M1TJR 0.3M is mechanically identical – same M30 body, same 18 mm sensing range, same IP69K. The difference is output type: this one is PNP, the TJR is NPN. The TJR variant also ships with a robot-grade bend-resistant cable (not the standard Smartclick cable). Check your PLC input module polarity before swapping – if your input card sinks current (NPN), you need the TJR. For sourcing or sourcing-output cards (PNP), this is the one.