Technical Overview
The Omron E2E-X5MB1D12 2M is an unshielded M12 inductive proximity sensor with a 5 mm nominal sensing distance. Omron lists the exact model as a pre-wired E2E NEXT variant with a PNP normally open output and IO-Link COM2 capability. The model uses a 2 m cable; E2E NEXT documentation specifies 10 to 30 VDC supply and IP67 family protection. It detects ferrous metal without contact, with actual range dependent on target material and installation. Current supply status for the exact SKU was not established.
M12 unshielded 5 mm inductive sensor with PNP NO, IO-Link COM2 and 2 m cable.
Key Features
- Exact model E2E-X5MB1D12 2M
- M12 unshielded sensor with 5 mm nominal sensing distance
- PNP normally open, DC three-wire output
- IO-Link COM2 capability
- Pre-wired 2 m cable; standard M12 body
- 10 to 30 VDC supply and IP67 family protection
- Ferrous-metal target; validate real-world sensing gap
- Manufacturer specifications confirmed; current supply status unknown
Compact 5 mm M12 metal sensing with PNP output and IO-Link COM2.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Product type | Inductive proximity sensor |
| Sensing distance | 5 mm nominal |
| Head size and type | M12, unshielded; approx. 47 mm body |
| Output | PNP, normally open (NO), DC three-wire |
| Communication | IO-Link COM2 |
| Connection | Pre-wired cable, 2 m |
| Supply voltage | 10 to 30 VDC (E2E NEXT family) |
| Protection rating | IP67 (E2E NEXT family) |
| Target material | Ferrous metal; non-ferrous material reduces sensing distance |
| Physical Weight (kg) | Not stated in the checked manufacturer product data. |
| Dimensions L x W x H (cm) | See manufacturer dimensional data; no complete overall L × W × H value stated. |
| Supply status | Unknown; exact specifications are confirmed, current supply status was not established. |
Suggested applications
Engineering suggestions require suitability checks for your installation.
1. Small component detection
M12 inductive sensing can detect metal parts at close range on compact conveyor and assembly fixtures.
Potential use
Connect the PNP normally open output to a compatible input, set an appropriate nominal gap and validate detection with the actual part.
5 mm nominal
M12
PNP NO
2. IO-Link condition monitoring
An IO-Link capable sensor can exchange supported device and process information with a compatible controller.
Potential use
Use an IO-Link COM2 master and verify the device profile and controller configuration before integration.
IO-Link COM2
2 m cable
IP67