Technical Overview
The Omron E2E-X10MB218 2M is an unshielded M18 inductive proximity sensor with 10 mm nominal sensing distance and a pre-wired 2 m cable. Omron identifies this model as a PNP normally closed variant in the E2E NEXT lineup, with IO-Link COM2 capability. The family documentation specifies a 10 to 30 VDC supply and IP67 protection; the sensor detects ferrous metal and can be used for non-contact machine feedback. The exact technical identity is manufacturer-documented, while current supply status for this SKU was not established.
M18 unshielded 10 mm inductive sensor with PNP NC output and IO-Link COM2.
Key Features
- Exact Omron E2E-X10MB218 2M model
- M18 unshielded inductive sensor, nominal 10 mm range
- PNP normally closed output
- IO-Link COM2 supported for this PNP variant
- Pre-wired 2 m cable; M18 body
- 10 to 30 VDC family supply and IP67 family protection
- Ferrous-metal sensing; check target material and mounting conditions
- Specifications confirmed; current supply status unknown
10 mm M18 inductive sensing with PNP normally closed switching and IO-Link.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Product type | Inductive proximity sensor |
| Sensing distance | 10 mm nominal |
| Head size and type | M18, unshielded, approx. 55 mm body |
| Output | PNP, normally closed (NC) |
| Communication | IO-Link COM2 |
| Connection | Pre-wired cable, 2 m |
| Supply voltage | 10 to 30 VDC (E2E NEXT family) |
| Protection rating | IP67 (E2E NEXT family) |
| Target material | Ferrous metal; non-ferrous targets reduce sensing distance |
| Physical Weight (kg) | Not stated in the checked manufacturer product data. |
| Dimensions L x W x H (cm) | See manufacturer dimensional data; no complete overall L × W × H value stated. |
| Supply status | Unknown; exact specifications are confirmed, current supply status was not established. |
Suggested applications
Engineering suggestions require suitability checks for your installation.
1. Fail-safe part detection
A normally closed output can provide a defined switching state for an M18 metal-target detection point.
Potential use
Select input logic to match the NC output, mount for a 10 mm nominal target gap and validate the switching state on power-up.
10 mm
PNP NC
M18
2. IO-Link machine feedback
IO-Link COM2 allows compatible controllers to exchange sensor process and device information alongside switching.
Potential use
Connect to a compatible IO-Link master and verify the exact interface configuration and process data mapping.
IO-Link COM2
2 m cable
IP67