Omron E2AU DATASHEET

Cylindrical Proximity Sensor for Mobile Usage

E2AU

Designed and tested to keep
your machines moving

IP69k tested and certified for highest
water resistance

e1 type approval (according to
automotive directive 95/54/EC)

EMC noise tested up to 100 V/m
(ISO 11452-2)

Ordering Information

DC 3-wire models

Size Sensing

M12 Shielded 4.0 mm Pre-wired Brass 34 (50) PNP E2AU-M12KS04-WP-B1 2M

M18 Shielded 8.0 mm Pre-wired Brass 39 (59) PNP E2AU-M18KS08-WP-B1 2M

M30 Shielded 15.0 mm Pre-wired Brass 44 (64) PNP E2AU-M30KS15-WP-B1 2M

distance

Connection Body

M12 connector Brass 34 (48) PNP E2AU-M12KS04-M1-B1

M12 connector Brass 39 (53) PNP E2AU-M18KS08-M1-B1

M12 connector Brass 44 (58) PNP E2AU-M30KS15-M1-B1

material

Thread length

(overall length)

56 (72) PNP E2AU-M12LS04-WP-B1 2M

56 (70) PNP E2AU-M12LS04-M1-B1

61 (81) PNP E2AU-M18LS08-WP-B1 2M

61 (75) PNP E2AU-M18LS08-M1-B1

66 (86) PNP E2AU-M30LS15-WP-B1 2M

66 (80) PNP E2AU-M30LS15-M1-B1

Output

configuration

Operation mode NO

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Model Number Legend

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 12

Example: E2A-M12LS04-M1-B1 Standard, M12, long barrel, shielded, Sn=4 mm, M12 connector, PNP-NO

1. Basic name

2. Sensing technology

3. Housing shape and material

4. Housing size

5. Barrel length

6. Shield

7. Sensing distance

E2A-S08KN04-WP-B1 5M Standard, M8 stainless steel, short barrel, non-shielded, Sn=4 mm, pre-wired PVC cable, PNP-NO,

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Blank: Standard double distance

3: Triple distance

U: Mobile Usage

X: Explosion hazarduous environments

M: Cylindrical, metric threaded, brass

S: Cylindrical, metric threaded, stainless steel

08: 8 mm

12: 12 mm

18: 18 mm

30: 30 mm

K: Standard length

L: Long body

S: Shielded

N: Non-shielded

Numeral: Sensing distance: e.g. 02=2 mm, 16=16 mm

cable length=5 m

8. Kind of connection

WP: pre-wired, PVC, dia 4mm (standard)

WS: pre-wired, PVC, dia 6mm

WR: pre-wired, PVC, robotic cable, dia 4mm

WA: pre-wired, PUR/PVC (PUR jacket), dia 4mm

WB: pre-wired, PUR/PVC (PUR jacket), dia 6mm

M1: M12 connector (4 pin) *

M3: M8 connector (4 pin)

M5: M8 connector (3 pin)

M1J pre-wired with M12 cable end connector (4 pin)

M3J pre-wired with M8 cable end connector (4 pin)

M5J pre-wired with M8 cable end connector (3 pin)

9. Power source and output

B: DC, 3-wire, PNP open collector

C: DC, 3-wire, NPN open collector

D: DC, 2-wire

E: DC, 3-wire, NPN voltage output

F: DC, 3-wire, PNP voltage output

10.Operation mode

1: Normally open (NO)

2: Normally closed (NC)

3: Antivalent (NO+NC)

11.Specials (e.g., cable material, oscillating frequency)

12.Cable length

Blank: Connector type

Numeral: Cable length

Note: *In case of DC 2-wire models the M12 connector identifier is '-M1G'

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Specifications

DC 3-wire Models

Size M12

Typ e Shielded

Item

Sensing distance 4 mm ± 10%
Setting distance 0 to 3.2 mm
Differential travel 10% max. of sensing distance
Target Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal.)
Standard target (mild steel ST37) 12×12×1 mm
Response frequency (See note 1.) 1,000 Hz
Power supply voltage

(operating voltage range)
Current consumption (DC 3-wire) 10 mA max.
Output type PNP open collector

Control
output

Indicator Operation indicator (Yellow LED)
Operation mode

(with sensing object approaching)

Protection circuit

Ambient air temperature Operating: −40°C to 70°C, Storage: −40°C to 85°C (with no icing or condensation)

Temperature influence (See note 2.)

Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 95%, Storage: 35% to 95%
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance in rated voltage range ±15%
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current carry parts and case
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current carry parts and case
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y and Z directions

Shock resistance

Standard and listings (See note 3.)

Connection method

Weight
(packaged)

Material

Note 1. The response frequency is an average value. Measurement conditions are as follows: standard target, a distance of twice the standard

target distance between targets, and a setting distance of half the sensing distance.

2. When using any model at an ambient temperature between −40°C and −25°C and a power voltage between 30 and 32 VDC, use a load
current of 100 mA max.,

3. For USA and Canada: Use class 2 circuit only.

Load current
(See note 2.)

Residual voltage 2 V max. (under load current of 200 mA with cable length of 2 m)

Pre-wired model Approx. 85 g
Connector model Approx. 35 g
Case Brass-nickel plated
Sensing surface PBT
Cable Standard cable is PVC dia 4mm.
Clamping nut Brass-nickel plated

12 to 24 VDC. Ripple (p-p): 10% max.
(10 to 32 VDC)

200 mA max. (32 VDC max.)

-B1

Output reverse polarity protection, Power source circuit reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor,
Short-circuit protection

±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C within temperature range of −25°C to 70°C
±15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C within temperature range of −40°C to 70°C

1,000 m/s
IP67 after IEC 60529

IP69k after DIN 40050
EMC after EN60947-5-2
EMC after 95/54/EC
EMC after ISO11452-2

Pre-wired models (dia 4mm PVC cable with length = 2m).
M12 connector models

2

, 10 times each in X, Y and Z directions

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