Omron produce industrial sensors range such as fiber sensors, photoelectric sensors, displacement sensors/ measurement sensors, proximity sensors, photomicro sensors and rotary encodes.
Features
• Only 6 mm thick yet provides a sensing distance of 3 mm (TL-W3MC1).
• Aluminum die-cast models also available.
Lineup
Sensors
DC 2-Wire Models
| Appearance | Sensing Distance | Model | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Mode | |||
| NO | NC | ||
| Unshielded | 5 mm | TL-W5MD1 2M *1 *2 | TL-W5MD2 2M *2 |
DC 3-Wire Models
| Appearance | Sensing Distance |
Output Configuration |
Model | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Mode | ||||
| NO | NC | |||
| Unshielded | 1.5 mm | NPN | TL-W1R5MC1 2M *1 *2 | — |
| PNP | TL-W1R5MB1 2M | — | ||
| 3 mm | NPN | TL-W3MC1 2M *1 *2 | TL-W3MC2 2M *1 *2 | |
| PNP | TL-W3MB1 2M *2 | TL-W3MB2 2M *2 | ||
| 5 mm | NPN | TL-W5MC1 2M *1 *2 | TL-W5MC2 2M | |
| PNP | TL-W5MB1 2M | TL-W5MB2 2M | ||
| 20 mm | NPN | TL-W20ME1 2M *1 | TL-W20ME2 2M *1 | |
| Shielded | 5 mm | NPN | TL-W5E1 2M | TL-W5E2 2M |
| PNP | TL-W5F1 2M | TL-W5F2 2M | ||
*1. Models with a different frequency are also available to prevent mutual interference. The model numbers are TL-W[]M[][]5 (e.g., TL-W5MD15).
*2. Models are also available with robotics (bend resistant) cables. Add “-R” to the model number. (e.g., TL-W5MC1-R 2M)
Mounting Bracket (Attachment)
Order a Nut Set when required, e.g., if you lose the nuts.
| Model | Applicable Sensors | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Y92E-D2R5 | TL-W1R5[] | 1 |
| Y92E-D3 | TL-W3[] |
Specifications
DC 2-Wire Models
| Model | TL-W5MD[] | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing Distance | 5 mm ±10% | |
| Set Distance | 0 to 4 mm | |
| Differential Travel | 10% max. of sensing distance | |
| Detectable Object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.) |
|
| Standard Sensing Object | Iron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm | |
| Response Frequency *1 | 500 Hz | |
| Power Supply Voltage (Operating Voltage Range) |
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. | |
| Leakage Current | 0.8 mA max. | |
| Control Output |
Load Current | 3 to 100 mA |
| Residual Voltage | 3.3 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 2 m) | |
| Indicators | D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green) D2 Models: Operation indicator (red) |
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| Operation Mode (with sensing object approaching) |
D1 Models: NO D2 Models: NC Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Data Sheet for details. |
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| Protection Circuits | Load short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor | |
| 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 | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C | |
| Voltage Influence | ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% range | |
| Insulation Resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | |
| Dielectric Strength | 1,000 VAC for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case | |
| Vibration Resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | |
| Shock Resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | |
| Degree of Protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant *2 | |
| Connection Method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | |
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 80 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS |
| Sensing Surface | ||
| Accessories | Instruction manual | |
*1. The response frequency is an average value. 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. For environments that require oil resistance, the upper limit of the ambient operating temperature range is 40°C.
*2. For environments that require oil resistance, the upper limit of the ambient operating temperature range is 40°C.
DC 3-Wire Models
| Model | TL-W1R5MC1 TL-W1R5MB1 |
TL-W3MC[] TL-W3MB[] |
TL-W5MC[] TL-W5MB[] |
TL-W5E1 TL-W5E2 TL-W5F1 TL-W5F2 |
TL-W20ME1 TL-W20ME2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensing Distance | 1.5 mm ±10% | 3 mm ±10% | 5 mm ±10% | 20 mm ±10% | ||
| Set Distance | 0 to 1.2 mm | 0 to 2.4 mm | 0 to 4 mm | 0 to 16 mm | ||
| Differential Travel | 10% max. of sensing distance | 1% to 15% of sensing distance | ||||
| Detectable Object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.) |
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| Standard Sensing Object | Iron, 8 × 8 × 1 mm |
Iron, 12 × 12 × 1 mm |
Iron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm |
Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm |
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| Response Frequency | 1 kHz min. | 600 Hz min. | 500 Hz min. | 300 Hz min. | 40 Hz min. | |
| Power Supply Voltage (Operating voltage range) |
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. | 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 20% max. | 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. | |||
| Current Consumption | 15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) | 10 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) |
15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) |
8 mA at 12 VDC, 15 mA at 24 VDC |
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| Control Output |
Load Current |
TL-W1R5MC1/-W3MC[]: NPN open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max. TL-W1R5MB1/-W3MB[]: PNP open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max. |
TL-W5MC[]: NPN open collector 50 mA max. at 12 VDC (30 VDC max.) 100 mA max. at 24 VDC (30 VDC max.) TL-W5MB[]: PNP open collector 50 mA max. at 12 VDC (30 VDC max.) 100 mA max. at 24 VDC (30 VDC max.) |
200 mA | 100 mA max. at 12 VDC 200 mA max. at 24 VDC |
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| Residual Voltage |
1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 2 m) | 2 V max. (under load current of 200 mA with cable length of 2 m) | 1 V max. (under load current of 200 mA with cable length of 2 m) | |||
| Indicators | Detection indicator (red) | |||||
| Operation Mode (with sensing object approaching) |
NO | B1/C1 Models: NO B2/C2 Models: NC |
E1/F1 Models: NO E2/F2 Models: NC |
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| Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Data Sheet for details. | ||||||
| Protection Circuits | Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor | |||||
| 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 | ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C | |||||
| Voltage Influence | ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±10% range | ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±20% range | ±2.5% 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 | 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between current-carrying parts and case | |||||
| Vibration Resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions | |||||
| Shock Resistance | Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | Destruction: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions | ||||
| Degree of Protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant * | |||||
| Connection Method | Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) | |||||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 70 g | Approx. 80 g | Approx. 100 g | Approx. 210 g | ||
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | Aluminum die-cast | Heat-resistant ABS | ||
| Sensing Surface |
Heat-resistant ABS | |||||
| Accessories | Mounting Bracket, Instruction manual |
Instruction manual | ||||
* For environments that require oil resistance, the upper limit of the ambient operating temperature range is 40°C.
