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CSM_TL-M_DS_E_3_1
Compact Proximity Sensor
TL-M
As Easy To Install as a Microswitch
• A compact Proximity Sensor with the feel of a microswitch.
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 4.
Ordering Information
Note: Models with different frequencies are also available. The model numbers are TL-M@M@@5 (e.g., TL-M2ME15).
Ratings and Specifications
Appearance Sensing distance Output specifications
Model
Operation mode
NO NC
DC 3-wire, NPN voltage output TL-M2ME1 2M TL-M2ME2 2M
AC 2 wire TL-M2MY1 2M ---
DC 3-wire, NPN voltage output TL-M5ME1 2M TL-M5ME2 2M
AC 2 wire TL-M5MY1 2M ---
Item Model TL-M2ME1, TL-M2ME2, TL-M2MY1 TL-M5ME1, TL-M5ME2, TL-M5MY1
Sensing distance 2 mm ±10% 5 mm ±10%
Set distance 0 to 1.6 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 page 2.)
Standard sensing object Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm
Response frequency E Models: 500 Hz, Y Models: 20 Hz E Models: 250 Hz, Y Models: 20 Hz
Power supply voltage
(operating voltage range)
E Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 20% max.
Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz
Current consumption E Models: 15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)
Leakage current Y Models: 2.5 mA max. at 200 VAC
Control
output
Load current
E Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC
Y Models: 10 to 200 mA
Residual
voltage
E Models: 1 V max.
Y Models: Refer to Residual Output Voltage under Engineering Data on page 3.
Indicators
E Models: Detection indicator (red)
Y Models: Operation indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sens-
ing object approaching)
E1/Y1 Models: NO
E2 Models: NC
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)
Microswitch
type
2 mm
5 mm
Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on page 3 for details.