E2K-X4MF1

Series:	E2K
Part Status:	Active
Sensor Type:	Capacitive
Sensing Distance:	0.157" (4mm)
Output Type:	PNP-NO, 3-Wire
Response Frequency:	100Hz
Shielding:	Unshielded
Material - Body:	Plastic
Voltage - Supply:	10 V ~ 30 V
Termination Style:	Cable Leads
Operating Temperature:	-25°C ~ 70°C
Ingress Protection:	IP66
Indicator:	LED
Package / Case:	Cylinder, Threaded - M12

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Introduction

Proximity sensors are an important type of sensing element with various application fields. They are typically used to detect the presence or absence of an object within a predetermined distance range. The E2K-X4MF1 is a series of digital cylindrical inductive proximity sensors that can accurately detect the presence or absence of metallic objects within a certain range.

Application Field

The E2K-X4MF1 series of digital cylindrical inductive proximity sensors are suitable for a variety of tasks in industrial automation and control. The key application fields of the E2K-X4MF1 include:• Detection of material levels: The E2K-X4MF1 can be used in material engineering for detecting the level and speed of material flow.• Automatic position detection: The E2K-X4MF1 can be used in automatic positioning and guidance systems for detecting the exact location of an object.• Detection of material surface: The E2K-X4MF1 can be used in detection systems for detecting the surface features of materials.• Machine safety: The E2K-X4MF1 can be used in safety control systems for detecting the presence or absence of hazardous objects.• Other applications: The E2K-X4MF1 can also be used in a variety of other applications such as detection of foreign objects in food processing and vegetable drying systems, monitoring of production line speeds, and machine-driven sorting systems.

Working Principle

The E2K-X4MF1 is a digital cylindrical inductive proximity sensor, which means it operates based on the principle of induction. The sensor consists of a sensing element, a semiconductor chip, a coil, a capacitor, and a diode. When a metallic object is brought into the sensing range, the coil converts the incoming AC signal to a DC signal, which is then converted to a digital signal. The digital signal is then sent to the semiconductor chip and processed. The chip works as a threshold voltage comparator to determine whether the digital signal is positive or negative. If the digital signal is positive, the sensor indicates that an object is present within its sensing range. If the digital signal is negative, the sensor indicates that no object is present within its sensing range.

Conclusion

The E2K-X4MF1 series of digital cylindrical inductive proximity sensors provide a reliable and accurate means of detecting the presence or absence of metal objects in a variety of industrial applications. By leveraging the principles of induction, the E2K-X4MF1 can accurately detect the presence of objects in its range with minimal power consumption. This makes the E2K-X4MF1 an ideal choice for a wide variety of applications including material level detection, automatic positioning, material surface detection, machine safety, and other related applications.

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