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E2KQ-X
E2KQ-X
Inductive Proximity Sensor
E2KQ-X
Proximity Sensor with Easy Sensing
Distance Adjustment and Teflon* Coating
Effective Oil and Chemical Resistance
• Oil and chemical-resistant Teflon case.
• Sensitivity adjuster ensures easy sensing distance
adjustment according to the sensing object.
• Incorporates a cord connector with an indicator pro-
viding high visibility.
* Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont Company and Mitsui Du-
pont Chemical Company for their fluoride resin.
Ordering Information
* NC models available (E2KQ-X10ME2)
Characteristic data (typical)
Shape
Sensing distance
Output
Operating
status
Model
M18
DC 3-wire
NPN
NO *
E2KQ-X10ME1
Sensing Distance vs. Sensing Object
Sensing Object Thickness and Material vs. Sensing Distance
Unshielded
6 to
10 mm
Grounded metal
Ungrounded metal
Phenol resin
Glass
15
10
5
0
Sensing distance X (mm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Side length of sensing object d (mm)
#
d
t=3
mm
X
Grounded metal
Ungrounded metal
Phenol resin
Acrylic resin
Wooden plate
Glass
15
10
5
0
Sensing distance X (mm)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Sensing object width t (mm)
#
50
t
X
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