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Aluminum-detecting Proximity Sensor (Separate Amplifier Type)

E2CY

E2CY

Simple Teaching Function for Simple Sensitivity Adjustment. Easy-to-see Excess Gain Level Indicators.

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Sensors

ModelE2CY-X1R5A
E2CY-C1R5A-1
E2CY-C2A(F)E2CY-V3A
Stable sensing distance0 to 1.5 mm0 to 2 mm0 to 3 mm
Differential travel10% max. of sensing distance with Amplifier Unit in FINE mode
10% max. of sensing distance with Amplifier Unit in NORM mode
Detectable objectNon-ferrous metal
Standard sensing objectAluminum: 8 × 8 × 1 mmAluminum:
12 × 12 × 1 mm
Response frequency * 140 Hz min. with Amplifier Unit in FINE mode
100 Hz min. with Amplifier Unit in NORM mode
Ambient temperature rangeOperating: -10 to 55°C, Storage: -25 to 70°C, (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Temperature
influence
-10 to 55°C±15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C±15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C
0 to 40°C±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C *2±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 500 Hz, 2-mm double amplitude or 150 m/s2 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 protectionIEC60529 IP67
Connection methodPre-wired Models (High-frequency coaxial cable, Standard cable length: 3 m)
Cable length compensation0.5 to 5 m *3
Weight (packed state)Approx. 35 g
MaterialsCaseStainless steelZinc die-cast
Sensing surfaceHeat-resistant ABS (E2CY-C2AF: Fluororesin)
CableSoft PVC (E2CY-C2AF: Fluororesin)
Clamping nutNickel-plated brass (E2CY-X1R5A only)
Toothed washerZinc-plated iron (E2CY-X1R5A only)

*1. The average value when using the DC-switching 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 stable sensing distance.
*2. E2CY-C1R5A-1: ±15% max. of sensing distance at 23 °C
*3. When extending the cable, use a 1.5D-2V (equivalent to JIS C 3501) cable with characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.

Amplifier Units

ModelE2CY-T11
Power supply voltage
(operating voltage range)
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption40 mA max.
Sensing distance adjustment range10% max. of stable sensing distance
Adjustment methodTeaching
Control
output
Load currentNPN open collector, 100 mA max. (30 VDC max.)
Residual voltage1 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Self-diagnostic outputNPN open collector, 100 mA max. (30 VDC max.)
Operation modeChanged with NO/NC switch.
Protection circuitsReverse polarity protection, Load short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor (control and diagnostic outputs)
Teaching function monitorOrange and green indicators (Also used for operation and excess gain level indicators.)
IndicatorsOperation indicator: Orange
Excess gain level indicators:
Green with sensing object approaching
Orange with sensing object not approaching
Fine-tuning indicator: Green
Ambient temperature rangeOperating: -10 to 55°C, Storage: -25 to 70°C, (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/Storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -10 to 55°C
Voltage influence±1% max. of sensing distance in the rated voltage range ±10%
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 150 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude or 100 m/s2 for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 300 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC60529 IP50 (with Sensor cable connected and protective cover attached)
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Cable length compensation0.5 to 5 m for cable extension of free-cut length
Weight (packed state)Approx. 75 g
MaterialsCasePBT
CoverPolycarbonate
AccessoriesMounting Bracket, instruction manual

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