Technical Overview
The Omron E2E-X5MC112 2M is an unshielded M12 inductive proximity sensor with a 5 mm nominal sensing distance and a DC three-wire NPN normally open output. Omron lists the exact model as a pre-wired 2 m cable version in the E2E NEXT family. The E2E NEXT specifications provide 10 to 30 VDC supply and IP67 family protection. It detects ferrous metal without contact; target material and mounting conditions affect the usable sensing margin. Exact specifications are confirmed, but current supply status was not established.
Unshielded M12 inductive sensor with 5 mm nominal range, NPN NO output and 2 m lead.
Key Features
- Exact E2E-X5MC112 2M model
- M12 unshielded inductive head, 5 mm nominal sensing distance
- NPN normally open, DC three-wire output
- Pre-wired 2 m cable
- 10 to 30 VDC family supply
- IP67 family protection
- Ferrous-metal target; non-ferrous metals reduce sensing distance
- Manufacturer specifications confirmed; current supply status unknown
Non-contact 5 mm metal sensing in an M12 cylindrical package.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value |
| Product type | Inductive proximity sensor |
| Sensing distance | 5 mm nominal |
| Head size and type | M12, unshielded |
| Output | NPN, normally open (NO), DC three-wire |
| Connection | Pre-wired cable, 2 m |
| Supply voltage | 10 to 30 VDC (E2E NEXT family) |
| Protection rating | IP67 (E2E NEXT family) |
| Standard target | Ferrous metal; sensing distance varies with target material |
| 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 metal part detection
An inductive field can detect metal pieces as they pass a conveyor or enter an assembly nest.
Potential use
Mount the sensor with suitable spacing, wire the NPN NO output to a compatible input and verify the target-specific switching margin.
5 mm nominal
M12
NPN NO
2. Position confirmation
A compact threaded sensor can signal the position of a machine element without mechanical contact.
Potential use
Set the gap for the actual ferrous target and confirm response at the machine cycle rate.
2 m cable
DC three-wire
IP67