The Omron E2E-X4B1D12-M1 is a shielded M12 inductive proximity sensor from the E2E NEXT series, rated for a 4 mm sensing range with PNP normally open output on a DC 3-wire system. It uses an M12 connector and supports IO-Link communication at 38.4 kbps, allowing configuration and diagnostic data via the IO-Link master. Shielded construction means it can be flush-mounted into metal without derating the sensing distance, which simplifies panel layout and avoids proximity interference when sensors are placed close together.
M12 connector mates with standard M12 male cordsets (e.g., A-coded 4-pin for PNP+IO-Link). Verify cable length and pinout against your IO-Link master pin assignment before wiring. The sensor's oscillation frequency is standard for metal sensing; no derating for flush mount required.