Flat Proximity Sensor
E2K-F
CSM_E2K-F_DS_E_5_3
Flat Capacitive Sensor with a
Thickness of Only 10 mm
Flat Sensor with excellent space efficiency.
(Model with built-in Amplifier is only 10 mm thick.)
Direct mounting onto a metallic surface is possible.
For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 3.
Ordering Information
Sensors [Refer to Dimensions on page 4.]
Model/Operation mode
Appearance Sensing distance Output configuration
NO NC
E2K-F10MC1 2M E2K-F10MC2 2M
10 mm
DC 3-wire
Flat
NPN
Unshielded
10 mm
E2K-F10MC1-A 2M E2K-F10MC2-A 2M
[4 to 10 mm *]
* Adjustable range
1E2K-F
Ratings and Specifications
Item Model E2K-F10MC@-A E2K-F10MC@
Sensing distance 10 mm (Sensing distance adjustable range: 4 to 10 mm) 10 mm 10%
Set distance 0 to 7.5 mm *
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Conductors and dielectrics
Standard sensing object Grounded metal plate: 50 50 1 mm
Response frequency 100 Hz
Power supply voltage (operating
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
voltage range)
Current consumption 10 mA max. at 24 VDC
Load current NPN open collector, 100 mA max. (at 30 VDC)
Control
output
Residual voltage 1.5 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicators Detection indicator (red)
Number of turns of sensitivity
12 turns
adjustment
Operation mode (with sensing
NO (Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on page 3 for details.)
object approaching)
Protection circuits Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature range Operating/Storage: 10 to 55C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating/Storage: 35% to 95% Operating/Storage: 35% to 95%
Temperature influence 15% max. of sensing distance at 23C in the temperature range of 10 to 55C
Voltage influence 2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage at rated voltage 10%
Insulation resistance 50 M min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength 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
2
Shock resistance Destruction: 500 m/s 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IP64 (IEC) IP66 (IEC)
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state) Approx. 35 g
Case
Materials Heat-resistant ABS
Sensing surface
Accessories Instruction manual
* The value for the E2K-F10MC@-A is when it is adjusted to 10 mm.
Engineering Data (Reference Value)
Sensing Area (Grounded Metal Plate) Influence of Sensing Object Size and
Material
10
12 12
11
11
9
Grounded metal plate (t = 1)
10 10
8
Y
9 9
Y
7
X
8 8
X
6 Non-grounded
7
7 Left and
metal plate (t = 10)
Up and
right
6 6 5
down
5
5
4
4 4
3
3 3
2
2 2
Glass (t = 10)
Phenol (t = 10)
1
1 1
20 16 12 8 4 0 4 8 12 16 20 20 16 12 8 4 0 4 8 12 16 20 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Distance Y (mm) Distance Y
Side length of sensing object (mm)
Sensing Head (mm)
Sensing Head
2
Distance X (mm)
Distance X (mm)
Distance (mm)