Separate Amplifier Proximity Sensor with Adjustment Potentiometer

E2C / E2C-H

Separate Amplifier Sensor with Sensitivity Adjustment

Standard Models

Sensors

Model

E2C-CR8A/
 -CR8B

E2C-X1A/
 -C1A

E2C-X1R5A

E2C-X2A

E2C-X5A

E2C-X10A

E2C-C20MA

Sensing distance
 (at 23°C)

1.8 mm

2 mm

3 mm

5 mm

10 mm

18 mm

50 mm

Stable
 sensing
 area

Ambient
 temperature

0 to 0.8 mm

0 to 1 mm

0 to 1.5 mm

0 to 2 mm

0 to 5 mm

0 to 10 mm

0 to 20 mm

At 0 to 40°C

0 to 1.2 mm

0 to 1.5 mm

0 to 2 mm

0 to 2.5 mm

0 to 7 mm

0 to 15 mm

0 to 28 mm

Differential travel

Refer to the amplifier unit specifications below.

Detectable object

Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Data Sheet.)

Standard sensing object

Iron, 5 × 5 × 1 mm

Iron, 8 ×
 8 × 1 mm

Iron, 12 ×
 12 × 1 mm

Iron, 18 ×
 18 × 1 mm

Iron, 30 ×
 30 × 1 mm

Iron, 50 ×
 50 × 1 mm

Response
 frequency *1

1 kHz

800 Hz

350 Hz

100 Hz

50 Hz

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

15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C

Vibration resistance

Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X and Y directions

Shock resistance

Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X and Y directions

Degree of protection

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

Connection method *2

Pre-wired Models

High-frequency coaxial cable (Standard cable length: 3 m)

Weight
 (packed state)

Approx. 40 g

Approx. 45 g

Approx. 50 g

Approx. 60 g

Approx. 140 g

Approx. 270 g

Approx. 300 g

Materials

Case

Stainless steel

Brass

Sensing
 surface

ABS resin

Cable

Polyethylene

Clamping
 nut

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Brass, nickel-plated (except E2C-C1A)

Toothed
 washer

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Iron, zinc-plated (except E2C-C1A)

Accessories

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1. The minimum value when using the solid-state control output on the Amplifier Unit.
 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. Refer to 6 for cable lengths when combining Amplifier Units and Sensors. The characteristic impedance of the high-frequency coaxial cable is 50 Ω.

Amplifier Units

Model

E2C-GE4A

E2C-GF4A

E2C-JC4A
 E2C-JC4AP

E2C-AM4A

E2C-AK4A

Power supply
 voltage (operating
 voltage range)

12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. *1

100 to 240 VAC
 (90 to 264 VAC)
 50/60 Hz

Current
 consumption

25 mA max.

45 mA max.

50 mA max.

55 mA max.

Sensing distance
 adjustment range
 *2

20% min. of rated sensing distance with
 4-turn potentiometer

20% to 100% of rated sensing distance with 4-turn potentiometer

Differential travel
 adjustment range

Differential travel fixed (10% max. of sensing distance)

1% to 5% of rated sensing distance

Response
 time

Solid-
 state

(Refer to the response frequency of the Proximity Sensor.)

Relay

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20 ms max.

Control
 outputs

Solid-
 state

NPN
 Load resistance:
 4.7 kΩ,
 100 mA max.
 (30 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 1.5 V max.)

PNP
 Load resistance:
 4.7 kΩ,
 100 mA max.
 (30 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 1.5 V max.)

NPN
 Open-collector output
 100 mA max.
 (30 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 0.7 V max.)
 (E2C-JC4AP: 1 V max.)

NPN/PNP output
 Open-collector output
 200 mA max.
 (30 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 1.5 V max.)

Transistor/
 photocoupler
 50 mA max.
 (40 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 2 V max.)

Relay

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Relay output, SPDT
 2 A at 250 VAC,
 cosφ = 1
 (resistive load) *3

Indicators

Detection indicator (red)
 (OPERATION)

Detection indicator
 (red) (OPERATION)
 Stability indicator
 (green) (STABILITY)

Detection indicator (red) (OPERATION)
 Stability indicator (green) (STABILITY)

Operation mode

Changed with NO/NC switch.

Self-diagnostic
 output

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(E2C-JC4AP only)
 Output transistor
 turns ON when Sensor
 open circuit or unstable
 sensing is detected;
 solid-state NPN
 open-collector
 50 mA max.
 (30 VDC max.)
 (Residual voltage:
 1 V max.)

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Timer function

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OFF-delay: 40 ±10 ms

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Cable length
 compensation
 between Sensor
 and Amplifier Unit

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(E2C-JC4AP only)
 3 m/5 m, terminals
 Short-plate switching
 Shorted: 1 to 3 m
 Open: 3 to 5 m

Mode switched with 4-position switch.

Ambient
 temperature
 range

Operating/storage: -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient
 humidity range

Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% (E2C-JC4AP: 35% to 95%) (with no condensation)

Temperature
 influence

10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -10 to 55°C

Voltage influence

DC Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±20% range
 AC Models: ±1% 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

DC Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
 AC Models: 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case

Vibration
 resistance

Destruction: 10 to 25 Hz, 2-mm
 double amplitude for 2 hours each in
 X, Y, and Z directions

Destruction: 10 to 55
 Hz, 1.5-mm double
 amplitude for 2 hours
 each in X, Y, and Z
 directions

Destruction: 10 to 25 Hz, 2-mm double
 amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and
 Z directions

Shock resistance

Destruction: 100 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Life expectancy

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Mechanical:
 10,000,000
 operations min.
 Electrical: 100,000
 operations min.

Connection
 method

Terminal block

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

Terminal block

Weight (packed
 state) *4

Approx. 20 g

E2C-JC4A: Approx. 50 g
 E2C-JC4AP: Approx 80 g

Approx. 140 g

Approx. 250 g

Accessories

Instruction manual

Caution labels, Mounting
 Bracket (E2C-JC4A: M3
 × 15 Phillips mounting
 screw), instruction
 manual

Instruction manual

1. A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used (except for the E2C-GE4[]).
 2. The sensing distance range required to maintain performed is given for using the Amplifier Unit in combination with the Sensor.
 3. Internal relay: G2R-14 DC 12V
 4. The weight of the Connection Socket is not included.

Heat-resistant Models

Sensors

Model

E2C-X1R5AH

E2C-X2AH

E2C-X5AH

Detectable object

Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal, refer to Datasheet.)

Standard sensing object

Iron, 8 × 8 × 1 mm

Iron, 12 × 12 × 1 mm

Iron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm

Stable sensing area

0 to 1.5 mm

0 to 2 mm

0 to 5 mm

Differential travel

0.04 mm max.

0.1 mm max.

Response frequency *1

300 Hz

Ambient temperature range

Operating/Storage: -10 to 200°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)

Temperature influence

±0.2%/°C

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 IP60 *2

Connection method

Pre-wired Models (Cable length: 3 m)
 Heat-resistant, high-frequency coaxial cable

Weight (packed state)

Approx. 50 g

Approx. 60 g

Approx. 140 g

Materials

Case

Brass

Sensing surface

PEEK (polyether ether ketone)

Cable

Fluorine resin

Clamping nut

Brass, nickel-plated

Toothed washer

Iron, zinc-plated

Note: Ratings and characteristic are given for 50% of the stable sensing area.
 1. 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. Do not operate the Sensor in areas exposed to water vapor because the enclosure is not waterproof.

Amplifier Units

Model

E2C-JC4CH

E2C-JC4DH

E2C-JC4EH

Power supply voltage *1
 (operating voltage range)

12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.

Current consumption

45 mA max.

Sensing distance adjustment range *2

20% to 100% of rated sensing distance
 4-turn potentiometer

Control
 outputs

Load current

NPN open collector, 100 mA max. (30 VDC max.)

Residual voltage

0.8 V max.

Indicators

Detection indicator (red)

Operation mode

Changed with NO/NC switch.

Cable length compensation

Switched between 3 and 5 m.

Ambient temperature range

Operating/storage: -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)

Ambient humidity range

Operating/storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)

Temperature influence

±0.08%/°C

Voltage influence

±2% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±20% 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 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: 100 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions

Degree of protection

IEC 60529 IP20

Connection method

Pre-wired Models (Cable length: 2 m)

Weight (packed state)

Approx. 80 g

Accessories

Caution labels, Mounting Bracket, instruction manual

1. A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.
 2. The sensing distance range required to maintain performed is given for using the Amplifier Unit in combination with the Sensor.