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Ratings and Specifications
DC 2-Wire Models
| Model | TL-Q5MD[] | TL-N7MD[] | TL-N12MD[] | TL-N20MD[] | |
| Sensing distance | 5 mm ±10% | 7 mm ±10% | 12 mm ±10% | 20 mm ±10% | |
| Set distance | 0 to 4 mm | 0 to 5.6 mm | 0 to 9.6 mm | 0 to 16 mm | |
| Differential travel | 10% max. of sensing distance | ||||
| Detectable object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Datasheet) | ||||
| Standard sensing object | Iron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm | Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm | Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm | Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm | |
| Response frequency * | 500 Hz | 300 Hz | |||
| Power supply voltage (operating voltage range) | 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. | ||||
| Leakage current | 0.8 mA max. | ||||
| Control output | Load current | 3 to 100 mA | |||
| Residual voltage | 3.3 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m) | ||||
| Indicators | D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green) D2 Models: Operation indicator (red) | ||||
| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) | D1 Models: NO D2 Models: NC Refer to Datasheet. | ||||
| Protection circuits | Load short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor | ||||
| Ambient temperature range | Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | ||||
| Ambient humidity range | Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | ||||
| Temperature influence | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C | ||||
| Voltage influence | ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% range | ||||
| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | ||||
| Dielectric strength | 1,000 VAC for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | ||||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | ||||
| Shock resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Degree of protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant | ||||
| Connection method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | ||||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 45 g | Approx. 145 g | Approx. 170 g | Approx. 240 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | |||
| Sensing surface | |||||
| Accessories | Instruction manual | Mounting Bracket, Instruction manual | |||
* The response frequency is an average value.
Measurement conditions are as follows: standard sensing object, a distance of twice the standard sensing object, and a set distance of half the sensing distance.
DC 3-Wire Models
| Model | TL-Q2MC1 | TL-Q5MC[] | TL-G3D-3 | |
| Sensing distance | 2 mm ±15% | 5 mm ±10% | 7.5±0.5mm | |
| Set distance | 0 to 1.5 mm | 0 to 4 mm | 10 mm | |
| Differential travel | 10% max. of sensing distance | |||
| Detectable object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Datasheet.) | |||
| Standard sensing object | Iron, 8 × 8 × 1 mm | Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm | Iron, 10 × 5 × 0.5mm | |
| Response time | --- | 2 ms max. | 1 ms max. | |
| Response frequency * | 500 Hz | |||
| Power supply voltage (operating voltage range) | 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. | 12 to 24 VDC, ripple (p-p): 5% max. | ||
| Current consumption | 15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) | 10 mA max. at 24 VDC | 2 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) | |
| Control output | Load current | NPN open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max. | NPN open collector 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max. | NPN transistor output 20 mA max. |
| Residual voltage | 1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 2 m) | 1 V max. (under load current of 50 mA with cable length of 2 m) | --- | |
| Indicators | Detection indicator (red) | --- | ||
| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) | NO | C1 Models: NO C2 Models: NC | NO | |
| Refer to Datasheet. | ||||
| Protection circuits | Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor | Surge suppressor | ||
| Ambient temperature range | Operating/Storage: -10 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation) | Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | ||
| Ambient humidity range | Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | |||
| Temperature influence | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -10 to 60°C | ±20% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -10 to 55°C | |
| Voltage influence | ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range | |||
| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | 5 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | ||
| Dielectric strength | 1,000 VAC for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | ||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Shock resistance | Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | Destruction: 200 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | ||
| Degree of protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant | IEC IP67 | IEC IP66 | |
| Connection method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 1m) | ||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 30 g | Approx. 60 g | Approx. 30 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | PPO | |
| Sensing surface | ||||
| Accessories | Instruction manual | --- | ||
* The response frequency is an average value. Measurement conditions are as follows: standard sensing object, a distance of twice the standard sensing object, and a set distance of half the sensing distance.
| Model | TL-N5ME[], TL-N5MY[] | TL-N10ME[], TL-N10MY[] | TL-N20ME[], TL-N20MY[] | |
| Sensing distance | 5 mm ±10% | 10 mm ±10% | 20 mm ±10% | |
| Set distance | 0 to 4 mm | 0 to 8 mm | 0 to 16 mm | |
| Differential travel | 15% max. of sensing distance | |||
| Detectable object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Datasheet.) | |||
| Standard sensing object | Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm | Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm | Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm | |
| Response frequency *1 | E Models: 500 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz | E Models: 40 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz | ||
| Power supply voltage *2 (operating voltage range) | E Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz | |||
| Current consumption | E Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC | |||
| Leakage current | Y Models: Refer to Datasheet. | |||
| Control output | Load current | E Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC Y Models: 10 to 200 mA | ||
| Residual voltage | E Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA) Y Models: Refer to Datasheet. | |||
| Indicators | E Models: Detection indicator (red) Y Models: Operation indicator (red) | |||
| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) | E1/Y1 Models: NO E2/Y2 Models: NC | |||
| Refer to Datasheet. | ||||
| Protection circuits | E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor Y Models: Surge suppressor | |||
| Ambient temperature range | Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | |||
| Ambient humidity range | Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | |||
| Temperature influence | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C | |||
| Voltage influence | E Models: ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range Y Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range | |||
| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | |||
| Dielectric strength | E Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case Y Models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | |||
| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Shock resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||
| Degree of protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant | |||
| Connection method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | |||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 145 g | Approx. 170 g | Approx. 240 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | ||
| Sensing surface | ||||
| Accessories | E Models: Mounting Bracket, Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual | |||
*1. The response frequency is an average value. Measurement conditions are as follows: standard sensing object, a distance of twice the standard sensing object, and a set distance of half the sensing distance.
*2. E Models (DC switching models): A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.
Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.