Rectangular Standard Proximity Sensor

TL-N / -Q

A Wealth of Models for All Types of Applications

DC 2-Wire Models

Model

TL-Q5MD[]

TL-N7MD[]

TL-N12MD[]

TL-N20MD[]

Sensing distance

5 mm ±10%

7 mm ±10%

12 mm ±10%

20 mm ±10%

Set distance

0 to 4 mm

0 to 5.6 mm

0 to 9.6 mm

0 to 16 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

Iron, 30 × 30 ×
 1 mm

Iron, 40 × 40 ×
 1 mm

Iron, 50 × 50 ×
 1 mm

Response frequency *

500 Hz

300 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. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)

Indicators

D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green)
 D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)

Operation mode (with
 sensing object approaching)

D1 Models: NO, D2 Models: NC
 Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Catalog for details.

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

Destruction: 1,000 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. 85 g

Approx. 165 g

Approx. 235 g

Approx. 330 g

Materials

Case

Heat-resistant ABS

Sensing
 surface

Accessories

Instruction manual

Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M4 × 25),
 Instruction manual

Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M4 × 30),
 Instruction manual

Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M5 × 40),
 Instruction manual

* 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.

DC 3-Wire Models

Model

TL-Q2MC1

TL-Q5MC[]/TL-Q5MB1

Sensing distance

2 mm ±15%

5 mm ±10%

Set distance

0 to 1.5 mm

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, 8 × 8 × 1 mm

Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm

Response time

---

2 ms max.

Response frequency *

500 Hz

Power supply voltage
 (operating voltage range)

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

Control
 output

Load current

NPN open collector
 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.

TL-Q5MC[]:
 NPN open collector,
 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max.
 TL-Q5MB[]:
 PNP open collector,
 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max.

Residual voltage

1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with
 cable length of 2 m)

1 V max. (under load current of 50 mA with
 cable length of 2 m)

Indicators

Detection indicator (red)

Operation mode (with
 sensing object approaching)

NO

B1/C1 Models: NO
 C2 Models: NC

Refer to the timing charts under DC 3-Wire Models on Catalog for details.

Protection circuits

Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor

Ambient temperature range

Operating/Storage: -10 to 60°C
 (with no icing or condensation)

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 -10 to 60°C

±20% 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 rated voltage ±10% range

Insulation resistance

50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-
 carrying parts and case

5 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

500 VAC, 50/60 Hz 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: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X,
 Y, and Z directions

Destruction: 200 m/s2 10 times each in X,
 Y, and Z directions

Degree of protection

IEC 60529 IP67,
 in-house standards: oil-resistant

IEC IP67

Connection method

Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)

Weight (packed state)

Approx. 60 g

Approx. 90 g

Materials

Case

Heat-resistant ABS

Sensing surface

Accessories

Instruction manual

---

* 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.

Model

TL-N5ME[]
 TL-N5MY[]

TL-N10ME[]
 TL-N10MY[]
 TL-N10MF1

TL-N20ME[]
 TL-N20MY[]

Sensing distance

5 mm ±10%

10 mm ±10%

20 mm ±10%

Set distance

0 to 4 mm

0 to 8 mm

0 to 16 mm

Differential travel

15% 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, 30 × 30 × 1 mm

Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm

Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm

Response frequency *1

E/F Models: 500 Hz
 Y Models: 10 Hz

E Models: 40 Hz
 Y Models: 10 Hz

Power supply voltage *2
 (operating voltage range)

E/F Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
 Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

E/F Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC

Leakage current

Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.

Control
 output

Load current

E/F Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC
 Y Models: 10 to 200 mA

Residual voltage

E/F Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA)
 Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.

Indicators

E/F Models: Detection indicator (red)
 Y Models: Operation indicator (red)

Operation mode (with
 sensing object approaching)

E1/F1/Y1 Models: NO
 E2/Y2 Models: NC

Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams onCatalog for details.

Protection circuits

E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
 Y Models: 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

E/F Models:
 ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range
 Y Models:
 ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range

Insulation resistance

50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case

Dielectric strength

E/F Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
 Y Models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz 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 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. 190 g

Approx. 240 g

Approx. 340 g

Materials

Case

Heat-resistant ABS

Sensing surface

Accessories

E Models:
 Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M4 × 25),
 Instruction manual
 Y Models:
 Instruction manual

E/F Models:
 Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M4 × 30),
 Instruction manual
 Y Models:
 Instruction manual

E Models:
 Mounting Bracket,
 Mounting phillips
 screws (M5 × 40),
 Instruction manual
 Y Models:
 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. E Models (DC switching models): A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.