Omron Proximity Sensor E2B-S08KS01-MC-B1 Proximity Sensor (Inductive)

Automation

869.00฿

Omron E2B-S08KS01-MC-B1 — Inductive Proximity Sensor

Feature	Description
Manufacturer	Omron (leading industrial sensor brand)
Series / Family	E2B – General-purpose inductive proximity sensors
Model Code	E2B-S08KS01-MC-B1
Sensor Type	Inductive Proximity Sensor
Detection Target	Metal objects only (e.g., steel, iron, aluminum)
Sensing Range / Distance	8 mm typical (the “08” in the model means ~8 mm range for metal targets)
Sensing Face Style	Flush / shielded design — can be mounted flush with metal surfaces
Output Type	NPN Open-Collector Switching Output
Switching Mode	NO (Normally Open) — output switches ON when a metal target is detected
Supply Voltage	12–24 VDC (standard industrial logic voltage)
Connection Type	Pre-wired cable (no connector)
Protection Rating	IP67 — dust tight + water immersion protection
Housing Form	Cylindrical threaded body — M8 diameter
Mounting Style	Threaded M8 with nuts — easy panel or bracket mounting
Environment	General industrial automation, pick-and-place, positioning, counting
Typical Response Time	Milliseconds (fast switching suitable for high-speed processes)
Indicator	Usually has a built-in LED to show when the sensor output is ON

📌 What “Inductive Proximity Sensor” Means

Inductive proximity sensors do not use contact — they create an electromagnetic field at the sensing face.
When a metal object enters this field, it disturbs the field and the sensor switches its output.

They are extremely reliable and widely used for detecting metal parts in automated machines.

📌 Decoding the Model Code

Segment	Meaning
E2B	Series name (Omron inductive proximity family)
S08	Sensing distance ~8 mm
K	Flush / shielded type (can be mounted flush with metal)
S01	Switching output style (specific electrical configuration)
MC	Cable type or specification code
B1	Output type and polarity — here it indicates NPN Normally Open

📊 Electrical & Output Behavior

Supply: 12–24 VDC (regulated DC)
Output: NPN open collector
- NPN means the sensor pulls the output to ground when ON
- PLC input should be configured for NPN/N-logic
Normally Open (NO) means:
- Output is OFF when nothing is present
- Output switches ON when a metal target enters sensing distance (~8 mm)

🛠 Typical Industrial Uses

✅ Detect metal parts on conveyors
✅ Position detection (stop gates, slots, flanges)
✅ Counting metal objects (bolts, plates, cans)
✅ Machine tool feedback
✅ Robot end-effector part detect
✅ Conveyor jam or presence detection

⚙️ Installation & Best Practices

✅ Mounting

Use mounting nuts on the M8 threaded body.
If installed flush (shielded), nearby metal won’t falsely trigger it.

✅ Orientation

Point the sensing face directly at the metal target surface — maximum sensitivity occurs when the metal approaches perpendicularly.

✅ Wiring

Typical wiring for NPN NO open collector:

Brown wire  → +24 VDC
Blue wire   → 0 V / GND
Black wire  → Sensor output (to PLC input)
White wire  → May be unused depending on variant

Make sure your PLC input is configured for NPN input logic.

✅ Environment

Rated IP67, so it tolerates:

Dust exposure
Water jets / splashes
Splash zones (but not long immersions under pressure)

📌 Flush vs Non-Flush Sensors

This model is flush / shielded, meaning:

Can be mounted in metal blocks
Metal behind the sensor does not affect sensing
Great for tight mechanical setups

Non-flush (unshielded) types require a clearance zone.

📌 Advantages

✔ No contact wear — long lifetime
✔ High switching speed
✔ Works in harsh environments
✔ Compact M8 size — fits tight spaces
✔ Stable and repeatable metal detection