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[] |
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Sensing distance |
5 mm ±10% |
7 mm ±10% |
12 mm ±10% |
20 mm ±10% |
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Set distance |
0 to 4 mm |
0 to 5.6 mm |
0 to 9.6 mm |
0 to 16 mm |
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Differential travel |
10% max. of sensing distance |
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Detectable object |
Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to |
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Standard sensing object |
Iron, 18 × 18 × |
Iron, 30 × 30 × |
Iron, 40 × 40 × |
Iron, 50 × 50 × |
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Response frequency * |
500 Hz |
300 Hz |
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Power supply voltage |
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. |
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Leakage current |
0.8 mA max. |
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Control |
Load current |
3 to 100 mA |
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Residual |
3.3 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m) |
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Indicators |
D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green) |
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Operation mode (with |
D1 Models: NO, D2 Models: NC |
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Protection circuits |
Load short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor |
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Ambient temperature range |
Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) |
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Ambient humidity range |
Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) |
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Temperature influence |
±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C |
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Voltage influence |
±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% range |
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Insulation resistance |
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case |
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Dielectric strength |
1,000 VAC for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case |
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Vibration resistance |
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions |
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Shock resistance |
Destruction: 500 |
Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions |
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Degree of protection |
IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant |
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Connection method |
Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) |
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Weight (packed state) |
Approx. 85 g |
Approx. 165 g |
Approx. 235 g |
Approx. 330 g |
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Materials |
Case |
Heat-resistant ABS |
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Sensing |
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Accessories |
Instruction manual |
Mounting Bracket, |
Mounting Bracket, |
Mounting Bracket, |
* 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 |
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Sensing distance |
2 mm ±15% |
5 mm ±10% |
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Set distance |
0 to 1.5 mm |
0 to 4 mm |
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Differential travel |
10% max. of sensing distance |
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Detectable object |
Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to |
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Standard sensing object |
Iron, 8 × 8 × 1 mm |
Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm |
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Response time |
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2 ms max. |
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Response frequency * |
500 Hz |
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Power supply voltage |
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. |
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Current consumption |
15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load) |
10 mA max. at 24 VDC |
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Control |
Load current |
NPN open collector |
TL-Q5MC[]: |
Residual voltage |
1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with |
1 V max. (under load current of 50 mA with |
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Indicators |
Detection indicator (red) |
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Operation mode (with |
NO |
B1/C1 Models: NO |
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Refer to the timing charts under DC 3-Wire Models on Catalog for details. |
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Protection circuits |
Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor |
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Ambient temperature range |
Operating/Storage: -10 to 60°C |
Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C |
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Ambient humidity range |
Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) |
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Temperature influence |
±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in |
±20% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in |
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Voltage influence |
±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range |
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Insulation resistance |
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current- |
5 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current- |
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Dielectric strength |
1,000 VAC for 1 min between current- |
500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between |
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Vibration resistance |
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z |
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Shock resistance |
Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, |
Destruction: 200 m/s2 10 times each in X, |
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Degree of protection |
IEC 60529 IP67, |
IEC IP67 |
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Connection method |
Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) |
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Weight (packed state) |
Approx. 60 g |
Approx. 90 g |
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Materials |
Case |
Heat-resistant ABS |
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Sensing surface |
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Accessories |
Instruction manual |
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* 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-N10ME[] |
TL-N20ME[] |
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Sensing distance |
5 mm ±10% |
10 mm ±10% |
20 mm ±10% |
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Set distance |
0 to 4 mm |
0 to 8 mm |
0 to 16 mm |
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Differential travel |
15% max. of sensing distance |
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Detectable object |
Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to |
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Standard sensing object |
Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm |
Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm |
Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm |
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Response frequency *1 |
E/F Models: 500 Hz |
E Models: 40 Hz |
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Power supply voltage *2 |
E/F Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. |
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Current consumption |
E/F Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC |
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Leakage current |
Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog. |
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Control |
Load current |
E/F Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC |
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Residual voltage |
E/F Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA) |
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Indicators |
E/F Models: Detection indicator (red) |
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Operation mode (with |
E1/F1/Y1 Models: NO |
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Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams onCatalog for details. |
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Protection circuits |
E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor |
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Ambient temperature range |
Operating/Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) |
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Ambient humidity range |
Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) |
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Temperature influence |
±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C |
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Voltage influence |
E/F Models: |
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Insulation resistance |
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case |
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Dielectric strength |
E/F Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case |
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Vibration resistance |
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z |
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Shock resistance |
Destruction: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions |
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Degree of protection |
IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant |
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Connection method |
Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) |
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Weight (packed state) |
Approx. 190 g |
Approx. 240 g |
Approx. 340 g |
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Materials |
Case |
Heat-resistant ABS |
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Sensing surface |
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Accessories |
E Models: |
E/F Models: |
E Models: |
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.