Sensing distance
20 mm
5 mm
1.5mm
3 mm
5 mm
Supply voltage
12 to 24 VDC
Output
100/200 mA
NPN or PNP
Inductive Proximity Sensor
Space Saving Flat Proximity Switch
Space-saving, low-profile rigid aluminum die-cast
housing (TL-W5E/F).
All models provided with an operation indicator.
Mounting possible from either the front or rear of the
housing.
Protected to endure water and oil splashes
(conforms to IEC IP67).
DC 2-wire models (TL-W5MD1/-W5MD2) provide
easy wiring.
TL-W/WM
Ordering Information
DC 2-wire
Sensing head
Sensing distance
NPN
NO
Non-shielded
5 mm
TL-W5MD1
NC
TL-W5MD2
---
NO
---
Output
PNP
NC
DC 3-wire
Sensing head
Sensing distance
NPN
NO
Shielded
Non-shielded
5 mm
1.5 mm
3 mm
5 mm
20 mm
TL-W5E1
TL-W1R5MC1
TL-W3MC1
TL-W5MC1
TL-W20ME1
---
TL-W3MC2
TL-W5MC2
TL-W20ME2
NC
TL-W5E2
NO
TL-W5F1
TL-W1R5MB1
TL-W3MB1
TL-W5MB1
---
---
TL-W3MB2
---
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Output
PNP
NC
TL-W5F2
1
TL-W/WM
TL-W/WM
Application Examples
Position of Workpiece
Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
DC 2-wire
Item
Sensing distance
Supply voltage
(operating voltage range)
Current consumption
(leakage current)
Sensing object
Setting distance
(standard sensing object)
Differential travel
Response frequency
(see note)
Operating mode (for detecting
sensing objects)
Control output
(switching capacity)
Circuit protection
Indicator
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity
Temperature influence
Voltage influence
Residual voltage
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
Enclosure ratings
Weight (with 2-m cable)
Material
Note:
Case
Sensing surface
The response frequency in the table is a mean value obtained under the following conditions.
Location of each standard sensing object: At a distance half as long as the sensing distance of the sensor.
Distance between any two adjacent standard sensing objects: Twice as wide as the width of the standard sensing object.
5 mm
±10%
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC)
0.8 mA max.
Magnetic metals (refer to
“Engineering Data”
for non-magnetic metals)
0 to 4 mm (iron, 18 x 18 x 1 mm)
10% max. of sensing distance
0.5 kHz
D1 models:
D2 models:
Load ON
Load OFF
TL-W5MD
3 to 100 mA DC
Load short-circuit protection
D1 models:
D2 models:
Operation indicator (red LED), operation set indicator (green LED)
Operation indicator (red LED)
Operating: –25°C to 70°C (with no icing)
Operating: 35% to 95%
±10%
max. of sensing distance at 23°C in temperature range of –25°C to 70°C
±2.5%
max. of sensing distance in rated voltage range
±15%
3.3 V max. (with 100 mA load current and 2-m cable)
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current carry parts and case
1,000 VAC for 1 min between current carry parts and case
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction: 500 m/s
2
(approx. 50G) for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
IEC IP67 (JEM IP67G (water-tight, oil-tight)
Approx. 45 g
Heat-resistive ABS resin
2
TL-W/WM
DC 3-wire
Item
Sensing distance
Supply voltage
(operating voltage
range)
Current consumption
(leakage current)
Sensing object
Setting distance
(standard sensing
object)
Differential travel
Response frequency
(see note)
Operating mode (for
detecting sensing
objects)
Control output
(switching capacity)
TL-W1R5M
1.5 mm
±10%
TL-W3M
3 mm
±10%
TL-W5M
5 mm
±10%
12 to 24 VDC (10 to
30 VDC), ripple
(p-p): 20% max.
15 mA max. at
24 VDC (no-load)
TL-W5
TL-W/WM
TL-W20M
20 mm
±10%
12 to 24 VDC (10 to
30 VDC)
8 mA at 12 VDC,
15 mA at 24 VDC
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max.
15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)
10 mA max.
Magnetic metals (Non-magnetic metals can be detected if they are located close to the sensor. Refer to
“Engineering Data”
for details)
0 to 1.2 mm (iron,
8 x 8 x 1 mm)
0 to 2.4 mm (iron,
12 x 12 x 1 mm)
0 to 4 mm (iron, 18 x 18 x 1 mm)
0 to 16 mm (iron, 50
x 50 x 1 mm)
1% to 15% of
sensing distance
500 Hz min.
300 Hz min.
E1 models:
E2 models:
F1 models:
F2 models:
NPN or PNP open
collector, 50 mA
max. at 12 VDC,
100 mA max. at 24
VDC
200 mA max.
40 Hz
Output signal low, load ON
Output signal high, load OFF
Output signal high, load ON
Output signal low, load OFF
100 mA max. at
12 VDC,
200 mA max. at
24 VDC
---
10% max. of sensing distance
1 kHz
Load ON
600 Hz min.
NPN or PNP open collector, 100 mA
max.
Circuit protection
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity
Temperature influence
Voltage influence
Reverse connection protection
Operating: –25°C to 70°C (with no icing)
Operating: 35% to 95%
±10%
max. of sensing distance at 23°C in temperature range of –25°C to 70°C
±2.5%
max. of sensing distance in
rated voltage range
±10%
±2.5%
max. of
sensing distance in
rated voltage range
±20%
1.0 V max. (with
50 mA load current
and 2-m cable)
±2.5%
max. of sensing distance in rated
voltage range
±10%
Residual voltage
1.0 V max. (with 100 mA load current
and 2-m cable)
2.0 V max. (with
200 mA load current
and 2-m cable)
1.0 V max. (with
200 mA load current
and 2-m cable)
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current carry parts and case
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current carry parts and case
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction: 500 m/s
2
(approx. 50G) for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction:
500 m/s
2
(approx.
50G) for 10 times
each in X, Y, and Z
directions
Approx. 180 g
Heat-resistive ABS
Enclosure ratings
Weight (with 2-m cable)
Material
Case
Sensing
surface
IEC IP67 (JEM IP67G (water-tight, oil-tight)
Approx. 30 g
ABS resin
ABS resin
Approx. 45 g
Approx. 70 g
ADC (Al die-cast)
3
TL-W/WM
TL-W/WM
Engineering Data
Operating Range (Typical)
TL-W1R5M
Sensing distance X (mm)
Sensing object:
Iron, 8 x 8 x 1 mm
Sensing
object
TL-W3M
X
Sensing
distance x (mm)
Sensing object:
Iron, 12 x 12 x
1 mm
Y
Sensing
object
TL-W5M
Sensing object: Iron,
18 x 18 x 1 mm
Sensing
distance X (mm)
Y
Sensing
object
X
Sensing head
Y (mm)
Sensing head
Y (mm)
Sensing head
Y (mm)
TL-W5
Sensing object:
Iron, 18 x 18 x
1 mm
X (mm)
TL-W20M
Sensing distance X (mm)
Sensing object: Iron,
15 x 15 x 1 mm
X
t = 1 mm
X
Y
Sensing
object
Y
Sensing
object
Sensing head
Y (mm)
Sensing head
Y (mm)
4
TL-W/WM
Sensing Distance vs. Size and
Material of Sensing Object
(Typical)
TL-W1R5M
TL-W3M
TL-W5M
Object: Iron
t = 1 mm
TL-W/WM
Sensing distance (mm)
Sensing distance (mm)
Iron
Stainless steel (SUS304)
Sensing distance (mm)
Operate
Release
d
X
Sensing
object
Brass
Aluminum
Copper
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Brass
Copper
Aluminum
Object diameter d (mm)
TL-W5
TL-W20M
Object diameter d (mm)
Object diameter d (mm)
Iron
d
Iron
Sensing distance (mm)
Sensing distance (mm)
Stainless steel
(SUS 304)
X
Sensing
object
Stainless steel (SUS304)
Copper
Aluminum
Brass
Aluminum
Object diameter d (mm)
Object diameter d (mm)
5