Series DC 3-wire proximity sensor

A proximity switch is a type of position switch that can be operated without mechanical direct contact with the moving part. When an object approaches the induction surface of the switch to the operating distance, the switch can operate without mechanical contact or applying any pressure, thereby driving a DC electrical appliance or providing control commands to a computer (plc) device. A proximity switch is a type of switch-type sensor (that is, a contactless switch). It has the characteristics of both a travel switch and a microswitch, while also providing sensing performance. It operates reliably, has stable performance, fast frequency response, long life, strong anti-interference ability, and features such as being waterproof, shockproof, and corrosion resistant.

M8 short/medium distance shielded type	M8 short/medium distance unshielded type
M12 short/medium distance shielded type	M12 short/medium distance unshielded type
M18 short/medium distance shielded type	M18 short/medium distance unshielded type
M8 connector type short/medium distance shielded type	M8 connector type short/medium distance unshielded type
M12 connector type medium distance unshielded

  · Wire diameter illustration

M8	M12	M18

 DC 3-wire type shielded (short distance type)

Dimension	Case size	Detection distance	Connection method	Response time	Model
					NPN.NO output	PNP.NO output
M8×1.0	30 mm	1.5 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	2000 Hz	C-C08-N01	C-C08-P01
	45 mm		M8 (3-pin) connector		C-C08-N01-3	C-C08-P01-3
M12 × 1.0	35 mm	2 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable		C-C12-N01	C-C12-P01
M18×1.0		5 mm		1000 Hz	E-MSMX5C118	E-MSMX5B1D18

 
DC 3-wire type shielded (medium distance type)

Dimension	Case size	Detection distance	Connection method	Response time	Model
					NPN.NO output	PNP.NO output
M8×1.0	30 mm	2 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	2000 Hz	C-2C08-N01	C-2C08-P01
	45 mm		M8 (3-pin) connector		C-2C08-N01-3	C-2C08-P01-3
M12 × 1.0	35 mm	4 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	1000 Hz	C-2C12-N01	C-2C12-P01
M18×1.0		8 mm		500 Hz	E-MSMX8C118	E-MSMX8B1D18

 
DC 3-wire type unshielded (medium distance type)

Dimension	Case size	Detection distance	Connection method	Response time	Model
					NPN.NO output	PNP.NO output
M8×1.0	30 mm	4 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	1000 Hz	C-2C08-N11	C-2C08-P11
	47 mm		M8 (3-pin) connector		C-2C08-N11-3	C-2C08-P11-3
M12 × 1.0	35 mm	8 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	500 Hz	C-2C12-N11	C-2C12-P11
	50 mm		M12 (four-pin) connector		C-2C12-N11-4	C-2C12-P11-4
M18×1.0	45 mm	16 mm	2 m oil resistance reinforced PVC cable	150 Hz	E-MSMX16MC118	E-MSMX16MB1D18

Specification table (short type/medium)

Type	Short distance			Medium distance (shielded)			Medium distance (non-shielded)
Dimension	M8	M12	M18	M8	M12	M18	M8	M12	M18
Detection distance	1.5 mm +/-10%	2 mm +/-10%	5 mm +/-10%	2 mm +/-10%	4 mm +/-10%	8 mm +/-10%	4 mm +/-10%	8 mm +/-10%	16 mm+/-10%
Configuration distance	0 to 1.2 mm	0 to 1.6 mm	0 to 4 mm	0 to 1.6 mm	0 to 3.2 mm	0 to 6.4 mm	0 to 3.2 mm	0 to 6.4 mm	0 to 12.8 mm
Hysteresis	10% or less of the detection distance			15% or less of the detection distance
Detectable objects	Magnetic metal (for non-magnetic metal, please refer to the characteristic comparison chart)
Standard detection object	Iron: 8×8×1 mm	Iron: 12×12×1 mm	Iron: 18×18×1 mm	Iron: 8×8×1 mm	Iron: 12×12×1 mm	Iron: 24×24×1 mm	Iron: 12×12×1 mm	Iron: 24×24×1 mm	Iron: 48×48×1 mm
Responsive frequency	2000 Hz	2000 Hz	1000 Hz	2000 Hz	1000 Hz	500 Hz	1000 Hz	500 Hz	150 Hz
Power voltage	DC 10–30 V, including ripple (p-p) 10%
Current consumption	16 mA or less
Output type	NPN.NO, PNP.NO
Switch capacity	DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less (when -40 to +70℃)	DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less		DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less (when -40 to +70℃)	DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less		DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less (when -40 to +70℃)	DC10 to 30 V, 200 mA or less
Residual pressure	2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)	2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)		2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)	2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)		2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)	2 V or less (when load current is 200 mA and lead wire length is 2 m)
Indicator	Operation indicator (green/on)
Protection circuit	Power supply reverse connection protection, surge absorption, load short circuit protection, output reverse connection protection
Ambient temperature range	During operation and storage: -40 to +85℃ (no freezing, no condensation)
Ambient humidity range	During operation and storage: 35 to 95%RH (no condensation)
Temperature influence	Within the temperature range of -40 to +85℃, at +23℃, within +/-15% of the detection distance
Voltage influence	Within +/-15% of the rated power voltage, at the rated power voltage, within +/-1% of the detection distance
Insulation resistance	50 MΩ or more (500 V DC megohmmeter) between the entire charging part and the case
Withstand voltage	AC 1,000 V 50/60 Hz 1 min Between the charged section and the case
Vibration (durability)	10–55 Hz double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
Impact (durability)	500 m/s²  10 times in each of the XYZ directions	1,000 m/s² 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions		500 m/s²  10 times in each of the XYZ directions	1000 m/s² 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions		500 m/s²  10 times in each of the XYZ directions	1,000 m/s² 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
Protection structure	Lead type, connector relay type: IP67
Connection method	Lead wire type (standard lead wire length 2 m), connector type (M12 connector, M8 (4 contact pin) connector, M8 (3 contact pin) connector)

Mounting method

Sensor attenuation coefficient