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Rectangular Standard Proximity Sensor

TL-N / TL-Q / TL-G

TL-N / TL-Q / TL-G

A Wealth of Models for All Types of Applications

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DC 2-Wire Models

ModelTL-Q5MD[]TL-N7MD[]TL-N12MD[]TL-N20MD[]
Sensing distance5 mm ±10%7 mm ±10%12 mm ±10%20 mm ±10%
Set distance0 to 4 mm0 to 5.6 mm0 to 9.6 mm0 to 16 mm
Differential travel10% max. of sensing distance
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing objectIron, 18 × 18 × 1 mmIron, 30 × 30 × 1 mmIron, 40 × 40 × 1 mmIron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency *500 Hz300 Hz
Power supply voltage
(operating voltage range)
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Leakage current0.8 mA max.
Control
output
Load current3 to 100 mA
Residual
voltage
3.3 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
IndicatorsD1 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 the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Data Sheet for details.
Protection circuitsLoad short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature rangeOperating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/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 resistance50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength1,000 VAC for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 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 protectionIEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 45 gApprox. 145 gApprox. 170 gApprox. 240 g
MaterialsCaseHeat-resistant ABS
Sensing
surface
AccessoriesInstruction manualMounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws
(M4 × 25),
Instruction manual
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws
(M4 × 30),
Instruction manual
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws
(M5 × 40),
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

ModelTL-Q2MC1TL-Q5MC[]TL-G3D-3
Sensing distance2 mm ±15%5 mm ±10%7.5±0.5mm
Set distance0 to 1.5 mm0 to 4 mm10 mm
Differential travel10% max. of sensing distance
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing objectIron, 8 × 8 × 1 mmIron, 15 × 15 × 1 mmIron, 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 consumption15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)10 mA max. at 24 VDC2 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)
Control
output
Load currentNPN 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)
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IndicatorsDetection indicator (red)---
Operation mode (with
sensing object approaching)
NOC1 Models: NO
C2 Models: NC
NO
Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Data Sheet for details.
Protection circuitsReverse polarity protection, Surge suppressorSurge suppressor
Ambient temperature rangeOperating/Storage: -10 to 60°C
(with no icing or condensation)
Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/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 resistance50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between
current-carrying parts and case
5 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength1,000 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 resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 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 protectionIEC 60529 IP67,
in-house standards: oil-resistant
IEC IP67IEC IP66
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)Pre-wired Models
(Standard cable length: 1m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 30 gApprox. 60 gApprox. 30 g
MaterialsCaseHeat-resistant ABSPPO, etc.
(Refer to Data Sheet.)
Sensing
surface
AccessoriesInstruction 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.

ModelTL-N5ME[], TL-N5MY[]TL-N10ME[], TL-N10MY[]TL-N20ME[], TL-N20MY[]
Sensing distance5 mm ±10%10 mm ±10%20 mm ±10%
Set distance0 to 4 mm0 to 8 mm0 to 16 mm
Differential travel15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing objectIron, 30 × 30 × 1 mmIron, 40 × 40 × 1 mmIron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1E 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 consumptionE Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC
Leakage currentY Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.
Control
output
Load currentE 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 Engineering Data on Data Sheet.
IndicatorsE 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 the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams onData Sheet for details.
Protection circuitsE Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
Y Models: Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature rangeOperating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/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 influenceE 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 resistance50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strengthE 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 resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 145 gApprox. 170 gApprox. 240 g
MaterialsCaseHeat-resistant ABS
Sensing
surface
AccessoriesE Models:
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 25),
Instruction manual
Y Models:
Instruction manual
E Models:
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 30),
Instruction manual
Y Models:
Instruction manual
E Models:
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting phillips screws (M5 × 40),
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.