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E2EQ NEXT

Proximity Sensor DC 3-wire/DC 2-wire

E2EQ NEXT

Enables easier and standardized designs previously not possible with fluororesin coating models

BASIC Model

E2EQ NEXT Series (Spatter-resistant Double distance/Single distance model)

DC 3-wire Shielded

Types Double distance Models
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Model E2EQ-X2[]8 E2EQ-X4[]12 E2EQ-X8[]18 E2EQ-X15[]30
Sensing distance 2 mm±10% 4 mm±10% 8 mm±10% 15 mm±10%
Setting distance 0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 3.2 mm 0 to 6.4 mm 0 to 12 mm
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Ferrous metals (For non-ferrous metals, refer to the Engineering Data on Catalog.)
Standard sensing object (Iron) 8 × 8 × 1 mm 12 × 12 × 1 mm 24 × 24 × 1 mm 45 × 45 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1 1,500 Hz 1,000 Hz 500 Hz 250 Hz
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (including 10% ripple (p-p)), Class 2
Current consumption 1-output models: 16 mA max., 2-output models: 20 mA max.
Output configuration B[] Models: PNP open collector, C[] Models: NPN open collector
Operation mode
(with sensing object
approaching)
1-output models (B1, C1): NO (Normally open),
1-output models (B2, C2): NC (Normally closed)
2-output models (B3, C3): NO+NC (Normally open, Normally closed)
Control
output
Load current M8 size
1-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 200 mA max., (-40 to 70°C), 100 mA max., (70
to 85°C)
2-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 50 mA max.
M12, M18, M30 size
1-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 200 mA max., 2-output models:10 to 30 VDC,
Class 2, 100 mA max.
Residual voltage M8 size
1-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 200 mA, Cable length: 2 m), 2-output models:
2 V max. (Load current: 50 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
M12, M18, M30 size
1-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 200 mA, Cable length: 2 m), 2-output models:
2 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicator *2 In the Standard I/O mode (SIO mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, not lit)
In the IO-Link communication mode (COM mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, blinking at 1 s intervals)
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Output short-circuit
protection, Output reverse polarity protection
Ambient temperature range Operating/Storage: -40 to 85°C (with no icing or condensation)
Note: The UL temperature rating for M12 Pre-wired Connector Models is -25 to 70°C.
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 -40 to 85°C
±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% 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 minute 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)
M8 size: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions/
M12, M18, M30 size: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection Pre-wired Models, Pre-wired Connector Models: IEC 60529:IP67, JIS C 0920 Annex 1:
IP67G *4/Connector Models: IEC 60529 IP67
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) and Pre-wired Connector Models
(Standard cable length: 0.3 m), M12 Connector Models
Weight *3
(packed
state)
Pre-wired Approx. 85 g Approx. 95 g Approx. 170 g Approx. 240 g
M12 Pre-wired
Smartclick
Connector
Approx. 55 g Approx. 70 g Approx. 105 g Approx. 170 g
Connector Approx. 40 g Approx. 55 g Approx. 85 g Approx. 160 g
Materials Case M8 size: Fluororesin coating (Base material: SUS303)/
M12, M18, M30 size: Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Sensing surface Fluorine resin
Clamping nuts Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Toothed washers Zinc-plated iron
Cable Vinyl chloride (PVC)
Note: Material of Pre-wired Models and Pre-wired Connector Models.
Main IO-Link functions *2 Operation mode switching between NO and NC, self diagnosis enabling, excessive
proximity judgment distance selecting, timer function of the control output and timer time
selecting, instability output (IO-Link mode) ON delay timer time selecting function,
monitor output, operating hours read-out, readout of the sensor internal temperature,
and initial reset
IO-Link
Commun-
ication
specifica-
tions *2
IO-Link
specification
Ver1.1
Baud rate COM2 (38.4 kbps), COM3 (230.4 kbps)
Data length PD size: 2 bytes, OD size: 1 byte (M-sequence type: TYPE_2_2)
Minimum cycle
time
COM2: 2.3 ms, COM3: 0.4 ms
Accessories Instruction manual, Clamping nuts, Toothed washer

Types Single distance Models
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Model E2EQ-X1R5[]8 E2EQ-X2[]12 E2EQ-X5[]18 E2EQ-X10[]30
Sensing distance 1.5 mm±10% 2 mm±10% 5 mm±10% 10 mm±10%
Setting distance 0 to 1.2 mm 0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 4 mm 0 to 8 mm
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Ferrous metals (For non-ferrous metals, refer to the Engineering Data on Catalog.)
Standard sensing object (Iron) 8 × 8 × 1 mm 12 × 12 × 1 mm 18 × 18 × 1 mm 30 × 30 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1 2,000 Hz 1,500 Hz 600 Hz 400 Hz
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (including 10% ripple (p-p)), Class 2
Current consumption 1-output models: 16 mA max., 2-output models: 20 mA max.
Output configuration B[] Models: PNP open collector, C[] Models: NPN open collector
Operation mode
(with sensing object
approaching)
1-output models (B1, C1): NO (Normally open),
1-output models (B2, C2): NC (Normally closed)
2-output models (B3, C3): NO+NC (Normally open, Normally closed)
Control
output
Load current M8 size
1-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 200 mA max., (-40 to 70°C), 100 mA max., (70
to 85°C)
2-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 50 mA max.
M12, M18, M30 size
1-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 200 mA max., 2-output models:10 to 30 VDC,
Class 2, 100 mA max.
Residual voltage M8 size
1-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 200 mA, Cable length: 2 m), 2-output models:
2 V max. (Load current: 50 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
M12, M18, M30 size
1-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 200 mA, Cable length: 2 m), 2-output models:
2 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicator *2 In the Standard I/O mode (SIO mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, not lit)
In the IO-Link communication mode (COM mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, blinking at 1 s intervals)
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Output short-circuit
protection, Output reverse polarity protection
Ambient temperature range Operating/Storage: -40 to 85°C (with no icing or condensation)
Note: The UL temperature rating for M12 Pre-wired Connector Models is -25 to 70°C.
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 -40 to 85°C
±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% 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 minute 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)
M8 size: 500 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions/
M12, M18, M30 size: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection Pre-wired Models, Pre-wired Connector Models: IEC 60529:IP67, JIS C 0920 Annex 1:
IP67G *4/Connector Models: IEC 60529 IP67
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) and Pre-wired Connector Models
(Standard cable length: 0.3 m), M12 Connector Models
Weight *3
(packed
state)
Pre-wired Approx. 85 g Approx. 95 g Approx. 170 g Approx. 240 g
M12 Pre-wired
Smartclick
Connector
Approx. 55 g Approx. 70 g Approx. 105 g Approx. 170 g
Connector Approx. 40 g Approx. 55 g Approx. 85 g Approx. 160 g
Materials Case M8 size: Fluororesin coating (Base material: SUS303)/
M12, M18, M30 size: Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Sensing surface Fluorine resin
Clamping nuts Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Toothed washers Zinc-plated iron
Cable Vinyl chloride (PVC)
Note: Material of Pre-wired Models and Pre-wired Connector Models.
Main IO-Link functions *2 Operation mode switching between NO and NC, self diagnosis enabling, excessive
proximity judgment distance selecting, timer function of the control output and timer time
selecting, instability output (IO-Link mode) ON delay timer time selecting function,
monitor output, operating hours read-out, readout of the sensor internal temperature,
and initial reset
IO-Link
Commun-
ication
specifica-
tions *2
IO-Link
specification
Ver1.1
Baud rate COM2 (38.4 kbps), COM3 (230.4 kbps)
Data length PD size: 2 bytes, OD size: 1 byte (M-sequence type: TYPE_2_2)
Minimum cycle
time
COM2: 2.3 ms, COM3: 0.4 ms
Accessories Instruction manual, Clamping nuts, Toothed washer

*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. IO-Link is not supported for NC-type PNP outputs or all types of NPN outputs.
*3. Weight of the standard body-sized model.
*4. The IP67G is the degree of protection which is defined according to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
      The IP67 indicates the same level of protection as defined by the IEC, and the G indicates that a device has resistance
      to oil.

E2EQ NEXT Series (Spatter-resistant Double distance model)

DC 2-wire Shielded

Size M12 M18 M30
Model E2EQ-X4D[]12 E2EQ-X8D[]18 E2EQ-X15D[]30
Sensing distance 4 mm ±10% 8 mm ±10% 15 mm ±10%
Setting distance *1 0 to 3.2 mm 0 to 6.4 mm 0 to 12 mm
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Ferrous metals (For non-ferrous metals, refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.)
Standard sensing object (Iron) 12 × 12 × 1 mm 18 × 18 × 1 mm 30 × 30 × 1 mm
Response frequency *2 1,000 Hz 500 Hz 250 Hz
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (including 10% ripple (p-p)), Class 2
Current consumption 0.8 mA max.
Control
output
Load current 3 to 100 mA
Residual voltage 5 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicator Operation indicator (orange), Setting indicator (green)
Operation mode NO
Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams/Timing charts on Catalog for
details.
Protection circuits Surge suppressor, Load short-circuit protection
Ambient temperature range Operating: -25 to 70°C, Storage: -40 to 85°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% 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 minute 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) 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection Pre-wired Models, Pre-wired Connector Models: IEC 60529:IP67, JIS C 0920 Annex
1: IP67G
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) and
M12 Pre-wired Smartclick Connector Models (Standard cable length: 0.3 m)
Weight
(packed
state)
Pre-wired Approx. 100 g Approx. 180 g Approx. 250 g
M12 Pre-wired
Smartclick
Connector
Approx. 75 g Approx. 110 g Approx. 180 g
Materials Materials Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Sensing surface Fluororesin
Clamping nuts Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Toothed washer Zinc-plated iron
Cable Vinyl chloride (PVC)
Accessories Instruction manual, Clamping nuts, Toothed washer

*1. Use the Sensor within the range in which the setting indicator (green LED) is ON.
*2. 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.

PREMIUM Model

E2EQ NEXT Series (Spatter-resistant Triple distance model)

DC 3-wire Shielded

Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Model E2EQ-X3[]8 E2EQ-X6[]12 E2EQ-X12[]18 E2EQ-X22[]30
Sensing distance 3 mm±10% 6 mm±10% 12 mm±10% 22 mm±10%
Setting distance 0 to 2.4 mm 0 to 4.8 mm 0 to 9.6 mm 0 to 16.8 mm
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Ferrous metals (For non-ferrous metals, refer to the Engineering Data on Catalog.)
Standard sensing object (Iron) 9 × 9 × 1 mm 18 × 18 × 1 mm 36 × 36 × 1 mm 66 × 66 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1 1,000 Hz 800 Hz 500 Hz 200 Hz
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC (including 10% ripple (p-p)), Class 2
Current consumption 1-output models:
16 mA max.
1-output models: 16 mA max., 2-output models: 20 mA max.
Output configuration B[] Models: PNP open collector, C[] Models: NPN open collector
Operation mode
(with sensing object
approaching)
1-output models (B1,
C1): NO (Normally
open),
1-output models (B2,
C2): NC (Normally
closed)
1-output models (B1, C1): NO (Normally open),
1-output models (B2, C2): NC (Normally closed),
2-output models (B3, C3): NO+NC (Normally open, Normally
closed)
Control
output
Load current 1-output models: 10 to
30 VDC, Class 2, 100
mA max.
1-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 100 mA max.,,
2-output models: 10 to 30 VDC, Class 2, 50 mA max.
Residual voltage 1-output models: 2 V
max. (Load current:
100 mA, Cable length:
2 m)
1-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable
length: 2 m),
2-output models: 2 V max. (Load current: 50 mA, Cable
length: 2 m)
Indicator *2 In the Standard I/O mode (SIO mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, not lit)
In the IO-Link communication mode (COM mode): Operation indicator (orange, lit) and
communication indicator (green, blinking at 1 s intervals)
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Output short-circuit
protection, Output reverse polarity protection
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 ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% 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 minute 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 10 times
each in X, Y, and Z
directions
1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection Pre-wired Models, Pre-wired Connector Models: IEC 60529: IP67, JIS C 0920 Annex 1:
IP67G *4
Connector Models: IEC 60529: IP67
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m) and Pre-wired Connector Models
(Standard cable length: 0.3 m), M12 Connector Models
Weight *3
(packed
state)
Pre-wired Approx. 85 g Approx. 95 g Approx. 180 g Approx. 260 g
M12 Pre-wired
Smartclick
Connector
Approx. 55 g Approx. 70 g Approx. 115 g Approx. 200 g
Connector Approx. 40 g Approx. 55 g Approx. 95 g Approx. 180 g
Materials Case Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Sensing surface Fluorine resin
Clamping nuts Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Toothed washers Zinc-plated iron
Cable Vinyl chloride (PVC)
Note: Material of Pre-wired Models and Pre-wired Connector Models.
Main IO-Link functions *2 Operation mode switching between NO and NC, self diagnosis enabling, excessive
proximity judgment distance selecting, timer function of the control output and timer time
selecting, instability output (IO-Link mode) ON delay timer time selecting function,
monitor output, operating hours read-out, readout of the sensor internal temperature,
and initial reset
IO-Link
Commun-
ication
specifica-
tions *2
IO-Link
specification
Ver 1.1
Baud rate COM2 (38.4 kbps), COM3 (230.4 kbps)
Data length PD size: 2 bytes, OD size: 1 byte (M-sequence type: TYPE_2_2)
Minimum cycle
time
COM2: 2.3 ms, COM3: 0.4 ms
Accessories Instruction manual, Clamping nuts, Toothed washer

*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. IO-Link is not supported for NC-type PNP outputs or all types of NPN outputs.
*3. Weight of the standard body-sized model.
*4. The IP67G is the degree of protection which is defined according to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
      The IP67 indicates the same level of protection as defined by the IEC, and the G indicates that a device has resistance
      to oil.

E2EQ NEXT Series (Spatter-resistant Triple distance model)

DC 2-wire Shielded

Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Model E2EQ-X3D[] E2EQ-X7D[] E2EQ-X11D[] E2EQ-X20D[]
Sensing distance 3 mm ±10% 7 mm ±10% 11 mm ±10% 20 mm ±10%
Setting distance *1 0 to 2.4 mm 0 to 4.9 mm 0 to 8.8 mm 0 to 16 mm
Differential travel 15% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to
Engineering Data on Catalog.)
Standard sensing object
(Iron)
9 × 9 × 1 mm 21 × 21 × 1 mm 33 × 33 × 1 mm 60 × 60 × 1 mm
Response frequency *2 250 Hz 250 Hz 250 Hz 200 Hz
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC, (including 10% ripple (p-p))
Leakage current 0.8 mA max.
Control
output
Load current 3 to 100 mA
Residual
voltage
Polarity: 3 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
No polarity: 5 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicator D1 Models: Operation indicator (orange), Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (orange)
Operation mode D1 Models: NO
D2 Models: NC
Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams/Timing charts on Catalog for details.
Protection circuits Surge suppressor, Load short-circuit protection
Ambient temperature
range
Operating: -25 to 70°C, Storage: -40 to 85°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and Storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Temperature influence ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23°C
in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
±20% max. of sensing distance at 23°C
in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in the rated voltage ±15% 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 minute 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 10 times
each in X, Y, and Z
directions
1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection Pre-wired/Pre-wired M12 Connector: IP67 (IEC 60529) and IP67G *3 (JIS C 0920 Annex 1)
Connecting method Pre-wired (Standard cable length: 2 m) and Pre-wired M12 Connector (Standard cable
length: 0.3 m)
Weight
(packed
state)
Pre-wired
Models
Approx. 60 g Approx. 70 g Approx. 150 g Approx. 210 g
Pre-wired
M12
Connector
Approx. 30 g Approx. 40 g Approx. 90 g Approx. 140 g
Materials Case Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Sensing
surface
Fluororesin
Clamping
nuts
Fluororesin coating (Base material: brass)
Toothed
washer
Zinc-plated iron
Cable Vinyl chloride (PVC)
Accessories Instruction manual, Clamping nuts, Toothed washer

*1. Use the Sensor within the range in which the setting indicator (green LED) is ON (except D2 Models).
*2. 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.
*3. The IP67G is the degree of protection which is defined according to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
      The IP67 indicates the same level of protection as defined by the IEC, and the G indicates that a device has resistance
      to oil.