Rectangular Inductive Prox TL-N Space-Saving Sensors for a Wide Range of Applications Switches loads up to 200 mA Easy to install DC 2-wire models reduce wiring DC 3-wire models available with high-flexibility robotic cable DC types include mounting brackets Ordering Information DC 2-WIRE MODELS Type Sensing distance Output form Part number Unshielded NO TL-N7MD1 7m7 mm m((002.288i inn)) NC TL-N7MD2 NO TL-N12MD1 1212 mm mm (0(0.4747 iin)n) NC TL-N12MD2 NO TL-N20MD1 2020 mm mm (0(0.7979 iin)n) NC TL-N20MD2 Note: Models that are different in response frequency are available for the prevention of mutual interference. Add a 5 to the end of the part numbers above (e.g. TL-N7MD15). DC 3-wire and AC 2-wire Models Type Sensing distance Output form Part number Unshielded Rectangularg DC NPN NO TL-N5ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 3i3-wire NPN NC TL-N5ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 5 mm (0.20 in)5mm(020in) AC 2-wire NO TL-N5MY1 NC TL-N5MY2 DC NPN NO TL-N10ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 3i3-wire NPN NC TL-N10ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 1010 mm (0.39 in)mm (0 39 in) AC 2-wire NO TL-N10MY1 NC TL-N10MY2 DC NPN NO TL-N20ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 3i3-wire NPN NC TL-N20ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) 2020 mm (0.79 in)mm (0 79 in) AC 2-wire NO TL-N20MY1 NC TL-N20MY2 Note: 1. Models that are different in response frequency are available for the prevention of mutual interference. Add 5 to the end of the part numbers above (e.g. TL-N5ME15). 2. Each of these models has a cable with a standard length of 5 m. 3. Each of these models with a robotic cable is available and classified with the suffix R added to the model number (e.g., TL-N5ME1-R).TL-N TL-N ACCESSORIES Description Part number Mounting brackets (supplied with DC sensors g( Fits TL-N5 and TL-N7 sensors Y92E-C5 order separately for AC sensors)dtlfAC ) Fits TL-N10 and TL-N12 sensors Y92E-C10 Fits TL-N20 sensors Y92E-C20 Specifications RATINGS/CHARACTERISTICS TL-N MD DC 2-wire Models Item TL-N7MD TL-N12MD TL-N20MD Supply voltage (operating voltage range) 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. Leakage current 0.8 mA max. Sensing object Ferrous metal (Refer to Engineering Data for non-ferrous metal) Sensing distance 7 mm 10% (0.28 in) 12 mm 10% (0.47 in) 20 mm 10% (0.79 in) Sensing distance (standard object) 0 to 5.6 mm (0.22 in) 0 to 9.6 mm (0.38 in) 0 to 16 mm (0.63 in) (iron, 30 x 30 x 1 mm) (iron, 40 x 40 x 1 mm) (iron, 50 x 50 x 1 mm) Differential travel 10% max. of sensing distance Response frequency (See Note.) 0.5 kHz 0.3 kHz Operating status (with sensing object D1 models: Load ON approaching) D2 models: Load OFF Control output (switching capacity) 3 to 100 mA DC Circuit protection Load short-circuit protection and surge absorber Indicator D1 models: Operation indicator (red LED) and setting indicator (green LED) D2 models: Operation indicator (red LED) Ambient temperature Operating 25C to 70C (13F to 158F) with no icing Ambient humidity Operating 35% to 95% Temperature influence 10% max. of sensing distance at 23C (73.4F) in the temperature range of 25C to 70C (13F to 158F) Voltage influence 2.5% max. of sensing distance within a range of 15% of the rated power supply voltage Residual voltage 3.3 V max. with a load current of 100 mA and a cord length of 2 m (78.7 in) Insulation resistance 50 M min. (at 500 VDC) between current carry parts and case Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC 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 2 2 Shock resistance 1,000 m/s (3280.8 ft/sec ) approx. 100G for 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions Degree of protection IEC60529 IP67 Weight (with 2-m cable) Approx. 145 g (5.11 oz) Approx. 170 g (5.99 oz) Approx. 240 g (8.46 oz) Material Case Heat-resistant ABS resin Sensing surface Heat-resistant ABS resin Note: Response frequencies are average values measured with identical standard sensing objects, on condition that the space between any adjacent sensing objects was twice the width of a single sensing object and the setting distance was half the maximum sens- ing distance. Refer to Precautions for details. 2