
Omron E2K-X8MY2 M18 Capacitive Sensor, NC, 100-220 VAC
Omron E2K-X8MY2 Capacitive Proximity Sensor, M18 unshielded, 2-Wire AC NC, 100-220 VAC, 2 m PVC cable.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 100 to 220 VAC |
| Connection / connector | PVC cable |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | M18 |
| Cable length | 2 m |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output | 2 Wire AC |
| Mounting | Bracket with 18 mm mounting hole or M18x1 threaded hole. |
| Shielded | Unshielded |
| Operation | NC |
| Case material | Heat-resistant ABS |
| Overall length | 80 |
| Threaded length | 40 |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
What size does the E2K-X8MY2 have?
It's an M18 body – 18 mm diameter, both for the threaded length and the mounting bracket hole.
Will the E2K-X8MY2 drop into a panel intended for the E2K-C25MY2-US?
Not without changing the mounting bracket or hole. The E2K-C25MY2-US is 34 mm diameter, so it requires a 34 mm opening. The E2K-X8MY2 is M18. Wiring is the same (2-wire AC NC), but the physical footprint is different.
What is the Omron E2K-X8MY2 used for?
It is a capacitive proximity sensor used to detect the presence of materials (liquids, granular solids, plastics) through non-metallic tank walls or hoppers. The 2-wire AC output lets it connect directly to AC control circuits without a separate power supply.
Omron E2K-X8MY2 is a capacitive proximity sensor in an M18 threaded body, unshielded, normally-closed output on a 2-wire AC supply. Rated for 100 to 220 VAC, it switches the line directly – no separate DC supply needed. The 2 m PVC cable keeps the connection simple for panel runs or direct conduit. If you're replacing a sensor where a 2-wire AC NC device fits, this one works without recalibrating the load it drives. Mounting uses an M18x1 threaded hole or an 18 mm bracket; the heat-resistant ABS case (listed as heat-resistant ABS) means it holds up in moderate ambient temperature zones—good for tanks, hoppers, or liquid-level detection through non-metallic walls. Unshielded construction gives you a sensing field that reaches out sideways, so consider spacing from surrounding metal when setting it on a bracket.
If you're cross-shopping the E2K-C25MY2-US (34 mm, unshielded, same output type), the main difference is physical footprint. The E2K-X8MY2 uses the common M18 body—fits where a 34 mm barrel won't, and the bracket is an 18 mm hole, not a 34 mm one. Both are 2-wire AC, normally-closed, unshielded, and operate on 100 to 220 VAC. If the panel was cut for M18, the X8MY2 drops in without reworking the bracket; the C25MY2-US would need the larger hole. Electrical wiring is identical—series with the load.