Chemical-resistant Proximity Sensor

E2KQ-X CSM_E2KQ-X_DS_E_4_3

Fluororesin-coated Capacitive
Sensor with Sensitivity Adjuster
• Excellent resistance against chemicals and oil with fluororesin-
coated case.
• Distance adjustment according to the sensing object using the
sensitivity adjuster.

Be sure to read Safety Precautions on

page 3.

Note: The cable is made of vinyl chloride and requires separate protection.

Ordering Information
Sensors [Refer to Dimensions on page 4.]
Sensing distance Output Operation
Appearance Model
(Adjustable range) Model mode
Unshielded NO E2KQ-X10ME1 2M
10 mm DC 3-wire
M18
(6 to 10 mm) NPN
NC E2KQ-X10ME2 2M

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Ratings and Specifications

Item Model E2KQ-X10ME1 E2KQ-X10ME2

Sensing distance *1 10 mm
Sensing distance adjustable range 6 to 10 mm
Differential travel 4% to 20% of sensing distance
Detectable object Conductors and dielectrics
Standard sensing object Grounded metal plate: 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency 35 Hz
Power supply voltage
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
(operating voltage range)
Current consumption 15 mA max.
Load current 100 mA
Control output
Residual voltage 1.5 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicators Detection indicator (red)
Operation mode
NO NC
(with sensing object approaching) *2
Protection circuits Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature range Operating: −10 to 55°C, Storage: −25 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating/storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence ±15% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of −10 to 55°C
Voltage influence ±2% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage at rated voltage ±20%
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ 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
Shock resistance Destruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IP66 (IEC), in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state) Approx. 150 g
Case, sensing surface
Fluorine resin
Materials Clamping nuts
Cable Vinyl chloride
Accessories Adjustment screwdriver, Instruction manual
*1. The above values are sensing distances for the standard sensing object. Refer to Engineering Data on the next page for other materials.
*2. Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on page 3 for details.

Engineering Data (Reference Value)

Sensing Area (Grounded Metal Plate) Influence of Sensing Object Size and Influence of Sensing Object Thickness
Material and Material
Distance X (mm)

15 15
Distance X (mm)
Distance X (mm)

15 d× 50 ×
d 50
t = 3 mm t
X X
Sensitivity
adjuster set to a
sensing distance
of 10 mm Grounded metal Grounded metal
10 10 10

Non-grounded metal Non-grounded metal

5 Sensitivity 5 5
Y adjuster set to a
sensing distance Glass
X of 6 mm Phenol
Glass Wood
Acryl
Phenol
0 0
−40 −30 −20 −10 0 10 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sensing Head Distance Y (mm) Side length of sensing object: d (mm) Thickness of sensing object: t (mm)

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I/O Circuit Diagrams
DC 3-Wire Models
Operation
Model Timing chart Output circuit
mode
Present
Sensing object
Not present
Load (between brown Operate
and black leads) Brown
Reset +V
NO E2KQ-X10ME1
Output voltage (between High
black and blue leads) Low Load
ON Proximity 4.7 kΩ
Detection indicator (red) Sensor Black*1
OFF main
circuit Output*2
Sensing Present Tr
object
Not present
Blue
Load (between brown Operate 0V
and black leads)
Reset
NC E2KQ-X10ME2 *1. Load current: 100 mA max.
Output voltage (between High
black and blue leads)
*2. When a transistor is connected.
Low
Detection ON
indicator (red)
OFF

Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
WARNING
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring Mutual Interference
safety of persons either directly or indirectly. When installing Sensors face-to-face or side-by-side, ensure that the
Do not use it for such purposes. minimum distances given in the following table are maintained.

Precautions for Correct Use B

A
Do not use this product under ambient conditions that exceed the
ratings. Mutual Interference (Unit: mm)
Model Dimension A B
● Design
E2KQ-X10ME@ 200 32
Influence of Surrounding Metal
If the E2KQ-X is embedded in metal, maintain at least the following Effects of a High-frequency Electromagnetic Field
distances between the E2KQ-X and the metal.
The Sensor may malfunction if there is an ultrasonic washer, high-
l frequency generator, or transceiver nearby.
For major measures, refer to Noise of Warranty and Limitations of
Liability for Photoelectric Sensors.

d dia. m
n ● Mounting
Be sure to tighten each nut with torque not exceeding the following value.

*
Be sure to ground. Metal object

* Be sure to ground the metal object, otherwise E2KQ-X operation will not be Model Torque
stable. E2KQ-X10ME@ 0.6 N·m
Influence of Surrounding Metal (Unit: mm)
● Adjustment
Model Dimension l d m n
Sensing Object
E2KQ-X10ME@ 30 75 18 90
The maximum sensing distance will decrease if the sensing object is
If a mounting bracket is used, be sure that at least the following a non-grounded metal object or dielectric object.
distances are maintained. • Sensing Object Material
The E2KQ-X can detect almost any type of object. The sensing
Influence of Surrounding Metal G distance of the E2KQ-X, however, will vary with the electrical
(Unit: mm) characteristics of the object, such as the conductance and
inductance of the object, and the water content and capacity of the
Model Dimension G H
object. The maximum sensing distance of the E2KQ-X will be
E2KQ-X10ME@ 30 35 H obtained if the object is made of grounded metal.
• There are objects that cannot be detected indirectly. Therefore, be
sure to test the E2KQ-X in a trial operation with the objects before
using the E2KQ-X in actual applications.

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● Miscellaneous Environment
Ambient Environment The E2KQ-X is of water-resistant construction. To increase the
The Sensor may malfunction if subjected to water, oil, chemicals, or reliability of the E2KQ-X in operation, however, it is recommended
condensation by falsely detecting these as sensing objects. that the E2KQ-X be protected with an appropriate cover so that the
E2KQ-X will be free from sprayed water or machining oil.
The cable is not coated with Fluororesin, which must be taken into
consideration when installing the E2KQ-X.

(Unit: mm)
Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.

E2KQ-X10ME@

Fluorine resin Sensitivity adjustment screw

61.8 Detection
24 20 8 indicator (red) Indicator
Mounting Hole
Dimensions
16 dia.

M18 × 1.5 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3

Fluorine resin Two clamping nuts conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm2,
coated with Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
fluoride resin 18.5+00.5 dia.

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