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Separate Amplifier Proximity Sensor with Adjustment Potentiometer

E2C / E2C-H

E2C / E2C-H

Separate Amplifier Sensor with Sensitivity Adjustment

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Standard Models

Sensors

ModelE2C-CR8A/
-CR8B
E2C-X1A/
-C1A
E2C-X1R5AE2C-X2AE2C-X5AE2C-X10AE2C-C20MA
Sensing distance
(at 23°C)
1.8 mm2 mm3 mm5 mm10 mm18 mm50 mm
Stable
sensing
area
Ambient
temperature
0 to 0.8 mm0 to 1 mm0 to 1.5 mm0 to 2 mm0 to 5 mm0 to 10 mm0 to 20 mm
At 0 to 40°C0 to 1.2 mm0 to 1.5 mm0 to 2 mm0 to 2.5 mm0 to 7 mm0 to 15 mm0 to 28 mm
Differential travelRefer to the amplifier unit specifications below.
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing objectIron, 5 × 5 × 1 mmIron, 8 ×
8 × 1 mm
Iron, 12 ×
12 × 1 mm
Iron, 18 ×
18 × 1 mm
Iron, 30 ×
30 × 1 mm
Iron, 50 ×
50 × 1 mm
Response
frequency *1
1 kHz800 Hz350 Hz100 Hz50 Hz
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
15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X and Y directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X and Y directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection method *2Pre-wired Models
High-frequency coaxial cable (Standard cable length: 3 m)
Weight
(packed state)
Approx. 40 gApprox. 45 gApprox. 50 gApprox. 60 gApprox. 140 gApprox. 270 gApprox. 300 g
MaterialsCaseStainless steelBrass
Sensing
surface
ABS resin
CablePolyethylene
Clamping
nut
---Brass, nickel-plated (except E2C-C1A)
Toothed
washer
---Brass, zinc-plated (except E2C-C1A)
Accessories---

*1.The minimum value when using the solid-state control output on the Amplifier Unit.
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.Refer to Data Sheet for cable lengths when combining Amplifier Units and Sensors.
The characteristic impedance of the high-frequency coaxial cable is 50 Ω.

Amplifier Units

ModelE2C-GE4AE2C-GF4AE2C-JC4A
E2C-JC4AP
E2C-WH4AE2C-AM4AE2C-AK4A
Power supply voltage
(operating voltage
range)
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. *1100 to 240 VAC
(90 to 264 VAC)
50/60 Hz
Current
consumption
25 mA max.45 mA max.25 mA max.50 mA max.55 mA max.
Sensing distance
adjustment range *2
20% min. of rated sensing distance with 4-turn potentiometer20% to 100% of rated sensing distance with 4-turn potentiometer
Differential travel
adjustment range
Differential travel fixed (10% max. of sensing distance)1% to 5% of rated sensing distance
Response
time
Solid-
state
(Refer to the response frequency of the Proximity Sensor.)
Relay---20 ms max.
Control
outputs
Solid-
state
NPN
Load resistance: 4.7 kΩ,
100 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 1.5 V max.)
PNP
Load resistance: 4.7 kΩ,
100 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 1.5 V max.)
NPN
Open-collector output
100 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 0.7 V max.)
(E2C-JC4AP: 1 V max.)
NPN/PNP output
Open-collector output
200 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 1.5 V max.)
Transistor/photocoupler
50 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 2 V max.)
Relay---Relay output, SPDT
2 A at 250 VAC, cosΦ = 1
(resistive load) *3
IndicatorsDetection indicator (red)
(OPERATION)
Detection indicator
(red) (OPERATION)
Stability indicator
(green) (STABILITY)
Detection
indicator (red)
(OPERATION)
Detection indicator (red)
(OPERATION)
Stability indicator (green)
(STABILITY)
Operation modeChanged with NO/NC switch.
Self-diagnostic
output
---(E2C-JC4AP only)
Output transistor turns ON when Sensor open circuit or unstable sensing is detected; solid-state NPN
open-collector
50 mA max.
(40 VDC max.)
(Residual voltage: 1 V max.)
---
Timer function---OFF-delay: 40 ±10 ms---
Cable length
compensation
between Sensor
and Amplifier Unit
---(E2C-JC4AP only)
3 m/5 m, terminals
Short-plate switching
Shorted: 1 to 3 m
Open: 3 to 5 m
Switched between 3 and 5 m.Mode switched with 4-position switch.
Ambient
temperature range
Operating/storage: -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% (E2C-JC4AP: 35% to 95%) (with no condensation)
Temperature
influence
10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -10 to 55°C
Voltage influenceDC Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±20% range
AC Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±10% range
Insulation
resistance
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strengthDC Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
AC Models: 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 25 Hz, 2-mm
double amplitude for 2 hours
each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz,
1.5-mm double amplitude for
2 hours each in X, Y, and Z
directions
Destruction: 10 to 25 Hz, 2-mm double amplitude
for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 100 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Life expectancy---Mechanical: 10,000,000 operations min.
Electrical: 100,000 operations min.
Connection methodTerminal blockPre-wired Models (Standard
cable length: 2 m)
Terminal block
Weight (packed
state) *4
Approx. 20 gE2C-JC4A: Approx. 50 g
E2C-JC4AP: Approx 80 g
Approx. 80 gApprox. 140 gApprox. 250 g
AccessoriesInstruction manualCaution labels, Mounting
Bracket (E2C-JC4A: M3 ×
15 Phillips mounting screw),
instruction manual
Instruction manual

*1.A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used (except for the E2C-GE4[]).

*2.The sensing distance range required to maintain performed is given for using the Amplifier Unit in combination with the Sensor.

*3.Internal relay: G2R-14 DC 12V

*4.The weight of the Connection Socket is not included.

Heat-resistant Models

Sensors

ModelE2C-X1R5AHE2C-X2AHE2C-X5AH
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal, refer to Datasheet.)
Standard sensing objectIron, 8 × 8 × 1 mmIron, 12 × 12 × 1 mmIron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm
Stable sensing area0 to 1.5 mm0 to 2 mm0 to 5 mm
Differential travel0.04 mm max.0.1 mm max.
Response frequency *1300 Hz
Ambient temperature rangeOperating/Storage: -10 to 200°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence±0.2%/°C
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
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP60 *2
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Cable length: 3 m)
Heat-resistant, high-frequency coaxial cable
Weight (packed state)Approx. 50 gApprox. 60 gApprox. 140 g
MaterialsCaseBrass
Sensing surfacePEEK (polyether ether ketone)
CableFluorine resin
Clamping nutBrass, nickel-plated
Toothed washerIron, zinc-plated

Note:Ratings and characteristic are given for 50% of the stable sensing area.

*1.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.Do not operate the Sensor in areas exposed to water vapor because the enclosure is not waterproof.

Amplifier Units

ModelE2C-JC4CHE2C-JC4DHE2C-JC4EH
Power supply voltage *1
(operating voltage range)
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption45 mA max.
Sensing distance adjustment range *220% to 100% of rated sensing distance
4-turn potentiometer
Control outputsLoad currentNPN open collector, 100 mA max. (40 VDC max.)
Residual voltage0.8 V max.
IndicatorsDetection indicator (red)
Operation modeChanged with NO/NC switch.
Cable length compensationSwitched between 3 and 5 m.
Ambient temperature rangeOperating/storage: -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence±0.08%/°C
Voltage influence±2% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±20% range
Insulation resistance50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength1,000 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: 100 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP20
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 80 g
AccessoriesCaution labels, Mounting Bracket, instruction manual

*1.A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.

*2.The sensing distance range required to maintain performed is given for using the Amplifier Unit in combination with the Sensor.

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.