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Standard Models
Sensors

ModelE2C-CR5BE2C-CR8A/
-CR8B
E2C-X1A/
-C1A
E2C-X1R5AE2C-X2AE2C-X5AE2C-X10AE2C-C20MA
Sensing distance
(at 23°C)
1.2 mm1.8 mm2 mm3 mm5 mm10 mm18 mm50 mm
Sta-
ble
sens-
ing
area
Ambient
temperature
0 to 0.5 mm0 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 0.7 mm0 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 Datasheet.
Detectable objectFerrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Datasheet.)
Standard sensing
object
Iron, 5 × 5 × 1 mmIron, 8 × 8 × 1 mmIron, 12 × 12 × 1 mmIron, 18 × 18 × 1 mmIron, 30 × 30 × 1 mmIron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response
frequency * 1
1 kHz800 Hz350 Hz100 Hz50 Hz
Ambient
temperature range
Operating:
-10 to 55°C
Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Temperature
influence
±25% max.
of sensing
distance at
23°C in the
temperature
range of -10
to 55°C
15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Vibration
resistance
Destruction: 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
protection
IEC 60529
IP64
IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection
method *2
Pre-wired Models
Shielded
cable
(Cable
length: 3 m)
High-frequency coaxial cable (Standard cable length: 3 m)
Weight
(packed state)
Approx.
10 g
Approx.
40 g
Approx.
45 g
Approx.
50 g
Approx.
60 g
Approx.
140 g
Approx.
270 g
Approx.
300 g
Ma-
teri-
als
CaseStainless 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. The characteristic impedance of the high-frequency coaxial cable is 50 Ω.

Amplifier Units

ModelE2C-GE4[]E2C-GF4[]E2C-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 *3
Re-
sponse
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) *4
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
influence
DC 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
strength
DC 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
resistance
Destruction: 10 to 25 Hz, 2-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directionsDestruction:
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
method
Terminal blockPre-wired Models
(Standard cable length: 2 m)
Terminal block
Weight
(packed state) *5
Approx. 20 gE2C-JC4A: Approx. 50 g
E2C-JC4AP: Approx 80 g
Approx. 80 gApprox. 140 gApprox. 250 g
AccessoriesInstruction manualCaution labels,
Mounting Bracket,
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. E2C-CR5B: 1% to 20% of rated sensing distance.
*4. Internal relay: G2R-14 DC 12V
*5. 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.