Sensor output and sensing distance
The Omron E2E-X5ME2-M1 is an M12 shielded inductive proximity sensor with a 5 mm sensing distance and an NPN normally-closed (NC) output. The NC configuration means the output transistor is on when no target is present — a loss-of-sensor fault (broken wire or power loss) opens the circuit, which is the fail-safe state for many safety-monitored applications.
