What this sensor is and what the ratings mean for fit
The Omron E2E2-X10C2 2M is an inductive proximity sensor from the E2E2 series, specified with a shielded housing and a normally closed DC 3-wire NPN output. Shielded construction means the 10 mm sensing face is flux-concentrated; the sensor can be flush-mounted in metal without losing sensing range. Normally closed (NC) operation delivers the output transistor ON when no target is present — critical for fail-safe logic; NPN open-collector output requires a pull-up resistor to match the PLC input type. The 2-meter cable is precabled and molded to IP67 sealing level (per the series standard); verify gland clearance if routing through a conduit adaptor.