Technical Overview
The Omron E2E-X20MD1 2M is an unshielded M30 inductive proximity sensor with a 20 mm nominal sensing distance and a pre-wired 2 m PVC cable. Its two-wire DC normally open output operates from 12 to 24 VDC, with a 0.1 kHz response frequency and 3 to 100 mA load range. The manufacturer lists IP67 protection plus oil-resistance and IP69K qualifications for pre-wired models; present supply status is not stated in the cited lineup.
Unshielded M30 inductive proximity sensor with 20 mm sensing distance, 2-wire DC NO output and 2 m pre-wired cable.
Key Features
- Unshielded M30 E2E NEXT inductive proximity sensor; 20 mm sensing distance
- Detects ferrous targets; standard target is iron, 54 × 54 × 1 mm
- 0.1 kHz response frequency
- Two-wire DC operation from 12 to 24 VDC, including 10% peak-to-peak ripple
- Normally open output; 3 to 100 mA load current
- Pre-wired 2 m PVC cable; model body length 60 mm
- IP67 and IP67G protection; Omron lists IP69K qualification for pre-wired models
- Operating temperature −25 to 70 °C; 35% to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Supply status is unconfirmed in the current manufacturer lineup
20 mm inductive sensing distance in an unshielded M30 body.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Sensing principle | Inductive proximity sensing |
| Sensor format | Unshielded M30 cylindrical body; 60 mm body length |
| Sensing distance | 20 mm ±10% |
| Setting distance | 0 to 16 mm |
| Detectable object | Ferrous metal |
| Standard sensing object | Iron, 54 × 54 × 1 mm |
| Response frequency | 0.1 kHz |
| Output | Two-wire DC, normally open; 3 to 100 mA load current |
| Power supply | 12 to 24 VDC (including 10% peak-to-peak ripple), Class 2 |
| Leakage current | 0.8 mA max. |
| Connection method | Pre-wired 2 m PVC cable |
| Operating temperature | −25 to 70 °C |
| Storage temperature | −40 to 85 °C; no icing or condensation |
| Relative humidity | 35% to 95%, non-condensing |
| IP rating | IP67; IP67G and IP69K qualifications listed for pre-wired models |
| Housing materials | Nickel-plated brass case; PBT sensing surface; PVC cable |
| Physical Weight (kg) | Approx. 0.210 kg, packed state |
| Dimensions L x W x H (cm) | 6.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 (60 mm body length; nominal M30 diameter) |
Suggested applications
Engineering suggestions require suitability checks for your installation.
1. Large ferrous workpiece detection
A fixture may need to detect a steel plate or large component before a machining or assembly step.
Potential use
The 20 mm nominal sensing range can support non-contact detection of appropriately sized ferrous targets; verify mounting geometry and the target-specific sensing range.
20 mm sensing
M30
Inductive
Ferrous targets
2. Conveyor transfer position sensing
A material-handling cell may need a discrete signal when a large metal carrier reaches a transfer point.
Potential use
The two-wire DC normally open output and 2 m cable provide a sensor signal for compatible control inputs after load and wiring checks.
12–24 VDC
2-wire DC
100 Hz
IP67