OMRON Proximity Sensor - TL-N/Q

Model Numbers | proximity Sensor Rectangular - TL-N/Q

Sensors

DC 2-Wire Models

Appearance		Sensing distance	Model
			Operation mode
			NO	NC
Unshielded	17 × 17	5 mm	TL-Q5MD1 2M *1 *2	TL-Q5MD2 2M *1
	25 × 25	7 mm	TL-N7MD1 2M *1	TL-N7MD2 2M *1
	30 × 30	12 mm	TL-N12MD1 2M *1	TL-N12MD2 2M *1
	40 × 40	20 mm	TL-N20MD1 2M *1	TL-N20MD2 2M *1

*1. Models with a different frequency are available to prevent mutual interference. The model numbers are TL-N[]MD[]5 and
TTL-Q5MD[]5 (e.g., TL-N7MD15).
*2. Models are also available with robotics (bend resistant) cables . Add “-R” to the model number. (e.g., TL-Q5MD1-R 2M)

DC 3-Wire and AC 2-Wire Models

Appearance		Sensing distance	Output configuration	Model
				Operation mode
				NO	NC
Unshielded	8 × 9	2 mm	DC 3-wire, NPN	TL-Q2MC1 2M	--
	17 × 17	5 mm		TL-Q5MC1 2M *1 *2	TL-Q5MC2 2M
			DC 3-wire, PNP	TL-Q5MB1 2M	—
	25 × 25	5 mm	DC 3-wire, NPN	TL-N5ME1 2M *1 *2	TL-N5ME2 2M *1
			AC 2-wire	TL-N5MY1 2M *1	TL-N5MY2 2M *1
	30 × 30	10 mm	DC 3-wire, NPN	TL-N10ME1 2M *1 *2	TL-N10ME2 2M *1
			DC 3-wire, PNP	TL-N10MF1 2M *1	—
			AC 2-wire	TL-N10MY1 2M *1	TL-N10MY2 2M *1
	40 × 40	20 mm	DC 3-wire, NPN	TL-N20ME1 2M *1 *2	TL-N20ME2 2M *1
			AC 2-wire	TL-N20MY1 2M *1	TL-N20MY2 2M *1

*1. Models with a different frequency are available to prevent mutual interference. The model numbers are TL-[][]M[][]5
(e.g., TL-N5ME15).
*2. Models are also available with robotics (bend resistant) cables . Add “-R” to the model number. (e.g., TL-Q5MC1-R 2M)

Accessories (Order Separately)

Mounting Brackets

A Mounting Bracket is provided with the Sensor depending on the model number. Check the column for the applicable Sensor.

Type	Model	Applicable Sensors
		Provided with these Sensors	Order separately
Mounting Brackets	Y92E-C5	TL-N5ME[], TL-N7MD[]	TL-N5MY[]
	Y92E-C10	TL-N10ME[], TL-N12MD[], TL-N10MF1[]	TL-N10MY[]
	Y92E-C20	TL-N20ME[], TL-N20MD[]	TL-N20MY[]
Mounting Brackets for Conduits	Y92E-N5C15	---	TL-N5ME[], TL-N5MY[]
	Y92E-N10C15	---	TL-N10ME[], TL-N10MY[]

Specifications | Proximity Sensor Rectangular - TL-N/Q

DC 2-Wire Models

Model		TL-Q5MD[]	TL-N7MD[]	TL-N12MD[]	TL-N20MD[]
Sensing distance		5 mm ±10%	7 mm ±10%	12 mm ±10%	20 mm ±10%
Set distance		0 to 4 mm	0 to 5.6 mm	0 to 9.6 mm	0 to 16 mm
Differential travel		10% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object		Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing object		Iron, 18 × 18 × 1 mm	Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm	Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm	Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency *		500 Hz			300 Hz
Power supply voltage (operating voltage range)		12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Leakage current		0.8 mA max.
Control output	Load current	3 to 100 mA
	Residual voltage	3.3 V max. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m)
Indicators		D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green) D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		D1 Models: NO, D2 Models: NC Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Catalog for details.
Protection circuits		Load short-circuit protection, Surge suppressor
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		±2.5% 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 for 1 min 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 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions	Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection method		Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 85 g	Approx. 165 g	Approx. 235 g	Approx. 330 g
Materials	Case	Heat-resistant ABS
	Sensing surface
Accessories		Instruction manual	Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 25), Instruction manual	Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 30), Instruction manual	Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M5 × 40), Instruction manual

* 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.

DC 3-Wire Models

Model		TL-Q2MC1	TL-Q5MC[]/TL-Q5MB1
Sensing distance		2 mm ±15%	5 mm ±10%
Set distance		0 to 1.5 mm	0 to 4 mm
Differential travel		10% max. of sensing distance
Detectable object		Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing object		Iron, 8 × 8 × 1 mm	Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm
Response time		---	2 ms max.
Response frequency *		500 Hz
Power supply voltage (operating voltage range)		12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption		15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)	10 mA max. at 24 VDC
Control output	Load current	NPN open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.	TL-Q5MC[]: NPN open collector, 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max. TL-Q5MB[]: PNP open collector, 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max.
	Residual voltage	1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 2 m)	1 V max. (under load current of 50 mA with cable length of 2 m)
Indicators		Detection indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		NO	B1/C1 Models: NO C2 Models: NC
		Refer to the timing charts under DC 3-Wire Models on Catalog for details.
Protection circuits		Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature range		Operating/Storage: -10 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)	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 -10 to 60°C	±20% max. of sensing distance at 23°C in the temperature range of -25 to 70°C
Voltage influence		±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current- carrying parts and case	5 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current- carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength		1,000 VAC for 1 min between current- carrying parts and case	500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min 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	Destruction: 200 m/s2 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant	IEC IP67
Connection method		Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 60 g	Approx. 90 g
Materials	Case	Heat-resistant ABS
	Sensing surface
Accessories		Instruction manual	---

* The response frequency is an average value. Measurement conditions are as follows: standard sensing object, a
distance of twice the standard sensing object, anda set distance of half the sensing distance.

Model		TL-N5ME[] TL-N5MY[]	TL-N10ME[] TL-N10MY[] TL-N10MF1	TL-N20ME[] TL-N20MY[]
Sensing distance		5 mm ±10%	10 mm ±10%	20 mm ±10%
Set distance		0 to 4 mm	0 to 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 Data Sheet.)
Standard sensing object		Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm	Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm	Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1		E/F Models: 500 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz		E Models: 40 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz
Power supply voltage *2 (operating voltage range)		E/F Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz
Current consumption		E/F Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC
Leakage current		Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.
Control output	Load current	E/F Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC Y Models: 10 to 200 mA
	Residual voltage	E/F Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA) Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.
Indicators		E/F Models: Detection indicator (red) Y Models: Operation indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		E1/F1/Y1 Models: NO E2/Y2 Models: NC
		Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams onCatalog for details.
Protection circuits		E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor Y Models: Surge suppressor
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		E/F Models: ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range Y Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength		E/F Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case Y Models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min 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
Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant
Connection method		Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 190 g	Approx. 240 g	Approx. 340 g
Materials	Case	Heat-resistant ABS
	Sensing surface
Accessories		E Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 25), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual	E/F Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 30), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual	E Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M5 × 40), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual

*1. The response frequency is an average value. Measurement conditions are as follows: standard sensing object, a
distance of twice the standard sensing object, anda set distance of half the sensing distance.
*2. E Models (DC switching models): A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.

Dimensions | Proximity Sensor Rectangular - TL-N/Q

Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.

Sensors

TL-Q2MC1

* 2.9-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.15 mm², Insulator diameter: 0.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m

TL-Q5M[][]

*1. B/C Models: 4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.2 mm), Standard length: 2 m
D Models: 4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.3 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.3 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. B/C Models: Detection indicator (red)
D Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green)

TL-N7MD[], TL-N5ME[]

*1. D Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E Models: Detection indicator (red)

TL-N5MY[]

* 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m

TL-N12MD[], TL-N10ME[], TL-N10MY[]

*1. D/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red) and Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E/Y Models: Detection indicator (red)
Y Models: Operation indicator (red)

TL-N20MD[], TL-N20ME[], TL-N20MY[]

*1. D/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red) and Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E Models: Detection indicator (red)
Y Models: Operation indicator (red)

Accessories (Order Separately)

Mounting Bracket

Y92E-C5

Applicable Models: TL-N5ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N5MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N7MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M4, Length: 25 mm)

Y92E-C10

Applicable Models: TL-N10ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N10MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N12MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M4, Length: 30 mm)

Y92E-C20

Applicable Models: TL-N20ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N20MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N20MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M5, Length: 40 mm)

*1. These are the mounting dimensions of the base of the Mounting Bracket.
*2. Provided with the product.

Mounting Brackets for Wiring Conduit Use (Sold Separately)

Y92E-N5C15

Applicable Models: TL-N5ME[]
Applicable Models: TL-N5MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N7MD[]
Material: Zinc-plated iron

Y92E-N10C15

Applicable Models: TL-N10ME[]
Applicable Models: TL-N10MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N12MD[]
Material: Zinc-plated iron

Features | proximity Sensor Rectangular - TL-N/Q

• Easy installation
• high-speed pulse generator
• high-speed rotation control, and more.
• Direct mounted to metal (-N Models).
• A wealth of models ideal for limit control, counting control, and other applications (-N Models).

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Properties | Proximity Sensor Rectangular - TL-N/Q

Proximity Sensor Rectangular	TL-N/Q
Model type	DC 2-wire, DC 3-wire, AC 2-wire
Sensing distance (mm)	2, 5, 7, 10, 12, 20
Housing size	Rectangular
Housing material	Heat-resistant ABS
Power supply	12 - 24 VDC
Degree of protection	IP67