R Rectangular Inductive Prox TL-N Space-Saving Sensors for a Wide Range of Applications H Switches loads up to 200 mA H Easy to install DC 2-wire models reduce wiring H DC 3-wire models available with high-flexibility robotic cable H DC types include mounting brackets Ordering Information J DC 2-WIRE MODELS Type Sensing distance Unshielded 7 mm (0.28 (0 28 in) 12 mm (0.47 (0 47 in) 20 mm (0.79 (0 79 in) Output form Part number NO TL-N7MD1 NC TL-N7MD2 NO TL-N12MD1 NC TL-N12MD2 NO TL-N20MD1 NC TL-N20MD2 Note: Models that are different in response frequency are available for the prevention of mutual interference. Add a "5" to the end of the part numbers above (e.g. TL-N7MD15). DC 3-wire and AC 2-wire Models Type Unshielded Sensing distance Output form Rectangular DC 3-wire 5 mm (0.20 (0 20 in) Part number NPN NO TL-N5ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NPN NC AC 2-wire 2 wire NC 10 mm (0.39 (0 39 in) DC 3-wire NO TL-N10ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NPN NC AC 2-wire 2 wire TL-N10ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NO TL-N10MY1 NC 20 mm (0.79 (0 79 in) TL-N5MY2 NPN AC 2-wire 2 wire DC 3-wire TL-N5ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NO TL-N5MY1 TL-N10MY2 NPN NO TL-N20ME1 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NPN NC TL-N20ME2 (See Notes 2 and 3.) NO TL-N20MY1 NC TL-N20MY2 Note: 1. Models that are different in response frequency are available for the prevention of mutual interference. Add "5" to the end of the part numbers above (e.g. TL-N5ME15). 2. Each of these models has a cable with a standard length of 5 m. 3. Each of these models with a robotic cable is available and classified with the suffix "R" added to the model number (e.g., TL-N5ME1-R). TL-N TL-N J ACCESSORIES Description Part number Mounting brackets (supplied with DC sensors; order separately for AC sensors) Fits TL-N5 and TL-N7 sensors Y92E-C5 Fits TL-N10 and TL-N12 sensors Y92E-C10 Fits TL-N20 sensors Y92E-C20 Specifications J RATINGS/CHARACTERISTICS TL-NjMD DC 2-wire Models Item TL-N7MDj TL-N12MDj TL-N20MDj Supply voltage (operating voltage range) 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. Leakage current 0.8 mA max. Sensing object Ferrous metal (Refer to Engineering Data for non-ferrous metal) Sensing distance 7 mm 10% (0.28 in) 12 mm 10% (0.47 in) 20 mm 10% (0.79 in) Sensing distance (standard object) 0 to 5.6 mm (0.22 in) (iron, 30 x 30 x 1 mm) 0 to 9.6 mm (0.38 in) (iron, 40 x 40 x 1 mm) 0 to 16 mm (0.63 in) (iron, 50 x 50 x 1 mm) Differential travel 10% max. of sensing distance Response frequency (See Note.) 0.5 kHz Operating status (with sensing object approaching) D1 models: D2 models: Control output (switching capacity) 3 to 100 mA DC Circuit protection Load short-circuit protection and surge absorber Indicator D1 models: D2 models: 0.3 kHz Load ON Load OFF Operation indicator (red LED) and setting indicator (green LED) Operation indicator (red LED) Ambient temperature Operating -- 25C to 70C (-- 13F to 158F) with no icing Ambient humidity Operating 35% to 95% Temperature influence 10% max. of sensing distance at 23C (73.4F) in the temperature range of -- 25C to 70C (-- 13F to 158F) Voltage influence 2.5% max. of sensing distance within a range of 15% of the rated power supply voltage Residual voltage 3.3 V max. with a load current of 100 mA and a cord length of 2 m (78.7 in) Insulation resistance 50 M min. (at 500 VDC) between current carry parts and case Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC for 1 min between current carry parts and case Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance 1,000 m/s2 (3280.8 ft/sec2) approx. 100G for 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions Degree of protection IEC60529 IP67 Weight (with 2-m cable) Material Approx. 145 g (5.11 oz) Case Heat-resistant ABS resin Sensing surface Heat-resistant ABS resin Approx. 170 g (5.99 oz) Approx. 240 g (8.46 oz) Note: Response frequencies are average values measured with identical standard sensing objects, on condition that the space between any adjacent sensing objects was twice the width of a single sensing object and the setting distance was half the maximum sensing distance. Refer to Precautions for details. 2 TL-N TL-N J DC 3-WIRE AND AC 2-WIRE MODELS Item TL-N5MEj, TL-N5MYj Supply voltage (operating voltage range) (See Note.) E models: Y models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz TL-N10MEj, TL-N10MYj TL-N20MEj, TL-N20MYj Current consumption E models: 8 mA at 12 V, 15 mA at 24 V Leakage current Y models: Refer to Engineering Data. Sensing object Ferrous metal (Refer to Engineering Data for non-ferrous metal) Sensing distance 5 mm 10% (0.20 in) 10 mm 10% (0.39 in) 20 mm 10% (0.79 in) Setting distance (standard object) 0 to 4 mm (0.16 in) (iron, 30 x 30 x 1 mm) 0 to 8 mm (0.31 in) (iron, 40 x 40 x 1 mm) 0 to 16 mm (0.63 in) (iron, 50 x 50 x 1 mm) Differential travel 1% to 15% of sensing distance Response frequency (See Note.) E models: Y models: 500 Hz 10 Hz Operating status (with sensing object approaching) E1 models: E2 models: Y1 models: Y2 models: L output signal with load ON H output signal with load OFF Load ON Load OFF Control output (switching capacity) E models: Y models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC and 200 mA max. at 24 VDC 10 to 200 mA Circuit protection E models: Y models: Reverse connection protection and surge absorber Surge absorber Ambient temperature Operating -- 25C to 70C (-- 13F to 158F) with no icing Ambient humidity Operating 35% to 95% E models: Y models: 40 Hz 10 Hz Temperature influence 10% max. of sensing distance at 23C (73.4F) in the temperature range of -- 25C to 70C (-- 13F to 158F) Voltage influence E models: Y models: 2.5% max. of sensing distance within a range of 10% of the rated power supply voltage 1% max. of sensing distance within a range of 10% of the rated power supply voltage Residual voltage E models: Y models: 1 V max. with a current of 200 mA Refer to Engineering Data. Insulation resistance 50M min. at 500 VDC between current carry parts and case Dielectric strength DC models: AC models: Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance 500 m/s2 (1640.4 ft/sec2) approx. 50G for 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions Degree of protection IEC IP67 Weight (with 2-m cable) Approx. 145 g (5.11 oz) Material Case Heat-resistant ABS resin Sensing surface Heat-resistant ABS resin 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current carry parts and case 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current carry parts and case Approx. 170 g (5.99 oz) Approx. 240 g (8.46 oz) Note: The E models (DC switching type) can be used with a full-wave rectification power of 24 VDC 10%. 3 TL-N TL-N Operation J OUTPUT CIRCUITS DC 2-wire Models Brown Brown Load Load +V Main circuit Blue Brown Blue 0V Blue Load Note: The load can be connected in two ways as shown in the above diagrams. J TIMING CHARTS Normally Open Model Normally Closed Model Setting position Unstable sensing area Non-sensing area Stable sensing area Non-sensing area Proximity Sensor Sensing object Sensing object Rated sensing distance Rated sensing distance ON OFF Indicator (Green) ON ON OFF Indicator (Red) ON Control output OFF OFF DC 3-wire Models Brown Sensing object Black (see note 1) Output (see note 2) Blue Note: 1. 200 mA max. (load current) 2. When a transistor is connected. 4 Load Yes No Load (between brown and Operates black leads) Releases Output voltage (between black and blue leads) Operation indicator Indicator (Red) OFF ON Main circuit Sensing distance Proximity Sensor H L ON OFF Control output TL-N TL-N AC 2-wire Models Load Yes Sensing object Main circuit No Operates Load Releases ON Operation indicator OFF Engineering Data J OPERATING RANGE (TYPICAL) TL-N20MDj Standard object: Iron 50 x 50 x 1 TL-NjMD DC 2-wire Models TL-N12MDj Standard object: Iron 40 x 40 x 1 TL-N10 Standard object: Iron 40 x 40 x 1 TL-N7MDj Standard object: Iron 30 x 30 x 1 TL-N5 Standard object: Iron 30 x 30 x 1 TL-N5 Sensing Head J OUTPUT RESIDUAL VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) Output residual voltage (V) Sensing distance X (mm) TL-N20 Standard object: Iron 50 x 50 x 1 Sensing distance X (mm) TL-NjMD DC 2-wire Models TL-NjME, TL-NjMY TL-N7MDj Sensing Head TL-N10 Sensing Head TL-N12MDj Sensing Head TL-N20 Sensing Head Load current (mA) TL-N20MDj Sensing Head J SENSING OBJECT SIZE AND MATERIAL VS. SENSING DISTANCE (TYPICAL) Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass TL-N12MD DC 2-wire Models Iron Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass Aluminum Copper Sensing distance X (mm) Sensing distance X (mm) Iron Sensing distance X (mm) TL-N7MD DC 2-wire Models TL-N5 Iron Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass Copper Aluminum Aluminum Side length of target object: d (mm) Side length of target object: d (mm) Side length of target object: d (mm) 5 TL-N TL-N TL-N20 Iron Iron Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass Copper Aluminum Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass Aluminum Stainless steel (SUS 304) Brass Aluminum Side length of target object: d (mm) Side length of target object: d (mm) Side length of target object: d (mm) Iron Sensing distance X (mm) TL-N10 Sensing distance X (mm) Sensing distance X (mm) TL-N20MD DC 2-wire Models J LEAKAGE CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) Leakage current (mA) TL-Nj jMY Protective resistance AC power supply Proximity Sensor with output turned OFF Supply voltage (V) Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) J DC 2-WIRE SENSORS TL-N7MD TL-N12MD 49 (1.93) 35 (1.38) 25 (0.98) Two, 4.3 dia (0.708) 18|0.45 6 23.8 25 (0.98) 18.5 0.5 38.5 (1.52) (See Note.) 1.5 Note: Vinyl-insulated round cable (6 dia., 0.5 mm2), 2 cores; standard length: 2 m 6 47 Two, 4.3 dia. 22|0.45 (0.87) 30 (1.18) 7.7 35.8 Operation indicator Rubber bushing TL-N20MD 30|0.45 (1.18) 8 Rubber bushing 52.5 (2.06) 40 (1.57) 31.8 (1.25) Operation indicator 30 (1.18) 21.5 0.5 Two, 5.5 dia. (See Note.) 1.5 Note: Vinyl-insulated round cable (6 dia., 45/0.12), 2 cores; standard length: 2 m Operation indicator Rubber bushing (See Note.) 40 (1.57) 30 (1.18) 1 53 (2.08) Note: Vinyl-insulated round cable (6 dia., 45/0.12), 2 cores; standard length: 2 m TL-N TL-N J DC 3-WIRE AND AC 2-WIRE SENSORS TL-N5MY TL-N5ME 46.3 (1.82) 35 Two, 4.3 dia. 18|0.45 (0.708) 25 (0.98) 6.2 18|0.45 (0.708) 25 (0.98) 6 34.1 (1.34) Two, 4.3 dia. 23.8 (0.94) Operation indicator Indicator Rubber bushing Rubber bushing 25 (0.98) 25 (0.98) 18.5 0.5 50 (1.97) (See note) 1.5 Note: Vinyl-insulated round cable, oil- and vibration-resistant, 0.5 mm2, 2 cores, 6 dia.; standard length: 2 m 0.5 (See note 1) 1.5 38.5 (1.52) Note: 1. Vinyl-insulated round cable, oil- and vibration-resistant, 0.5 mm2, 3 cores, 6 dia.; standard length: 5 m 2. The Y92E-C5 Mounting Bracket is provided with the TL-N5ME. TL-N10ME/N10MY TL-N20ME/N20MY 49 (1.93) Two, 4.3 dia. 47 (1.85) 22|0.45 (0.87) 30 (1.18) 7.7 18.5 35.8 (1.41) Two, 5.5 dia. 30|0.45 (1.18) 40 (1.57) Indicator 8 Rubber bushing 31.8 (1.25) Indicator Rubber bushing 30 (1.18) 21.5 (See Note 1.) 0.5 52.5 (2.07) 1.5 (See Note 1.) 40 30 (1.57) (1.18) 1 Note: 1. Vinyl-insulated round cable, oil- and vibration-resistant, 0.5-mm2, 6 dia., 2 cores for TL-N10MY, 3 cores for TL-N10ME. 2. The Y92E-C10 Mounting Bracket is provided with the TL-N10MEj. 53 (2.09) Note: 1. Vinyl-insulated round cable, oil- and vibration-resistant, 0.5-mm2, 6 dia., 2 cores for TL-N20MY, 3 cores for TL-N20ME. 2. The Y92E-C20 Mounting Bracket is provided with the TL-N20MEj. 7 TL-N TL-N J MOUNTING HOLES TL-N5ME/N5MY/N7MD TL-N10ME/N10MY/N12MD TL-N20ME/N20MY/N20MD Two, 5.5 dia. or M5 holes Two, 4.5 dia. or M4 holes Two, 4.5 dia. or M4 holes 18|0.2 (0.708|0.00787 ) 22|0.2 (0.866|0.007 ) 30|0.2 (1.18|0.007 ) J MOUNTING BRACKETS The Mounting Bracket is provided with TL-MEj/Dj DC models. The Mounting Bracket as an optional accessory is available to all models. Y92E-C5 Applicable Models: TL-N5ME, TL-N5MY, and TL-N7MD 32 20 4.5 Y92E-C10 Applicable Models: TL-N10ME, TL-N10MY, and TL-N12MD 34 Two, M4 20 3.5 4.5 12 |0.2 18|0.2 25 (0.98) 4 Y92E-C20 Applicable Models: TL-N20ME, TL-N20MY, and TL-N20MD Two, M5 35 Two, M4 19.5 6 5.5 18 16|0.2 22|0.2 (0.63) 22|0.2 30 (1.18) 30|0.2 (1.18) 40 (1.57) 9 6.5 7 2.3 2.3 14.5 (0.57) 9.5 (0.37) 3.2 J MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR WIRING CONDUIT USE (SOLD SEPARATELY) Y92E-N10C15 Y92E-N5C15 Applicable Models: TL-N10ME and TL-N10MY Applicable Models: TL-N5ME and TL-N5MY 25 18|0.3 18 2.3 11|0.2 30 22|0.3 Two, 4.3 dia. 21 3.5 2.3 13|0.2 5.5 5 2.3 C15 conduit screw 8 Two, 4.3 dia. 3.5 23.8 (0.94) 2.3 C15 conduit screw 24.3 (0.96) 24 (0.94) TL-N TL-N Precautions J WARNINGS Do not short-circuit the load, to avoid damaging the TL-N. Do not supply power to the TL-N with no load, or the TL-N may be damaged. Applicable Models: AC 2-wire models J EFFECTS OF SURROUNDING METALS When the TL-N is surrounded by metal, keep the following distances as a minimum between the TL-N and the metal. (Refer to the table below.) Minimum Distances for Surrounding Metals Distance TL-N7MDj TL-N12MDj TL-N20MDj TL-N5MEj TL-N5MYj TL-N10MEj TL-N10MYj TL-N20MEj TL-N20MYj A (See Note.) 40 mm (1.57 in) 50 mm (1.97 in) 70 mm (2.75 in) 20 mm (0.79 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) B (See Note.) 35 mm (1.37 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 60 mm (2.36 in) 23 mm (0.91 in) 30 mm (1.18 in) 45 mm (1.77 in) Note: The figures are applicable for one metal object, or the figure must be multiplied by the number of metal objects. J MUTUAL INTERFERENCE When two or more Sensors are mounted face-to-face or side-by-side, keep them separated at the following distances or greater. (Refer to the next two tables.) Side-by-Side Face-to-Face Same Frequency Type Distance TL-N7MDj TL-N12MDj TL-N20MDj TL-N5MEj TL-N5MYj TL-N10MEj TL-N10MYj TL-N20MEj TL-N20MYj a 100 mm (3.94 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) 200 mm (7.87 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) 200 mm (7.87 in) b 120 mm (4.72 in) 200 mm (7.87 in) 300 mm (11.81 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) 90 mm (3.54 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) 200 mm (7.87 in) These figures will apply if the Sensors in use are different from each other in response frequency. 9 TL-N TL-N Alternate Frequency Type Distance TL-N7MDj TL-N12MDj TL-N20MDj TL-N5MEj TL-N5MYj TL-N10MEj TL-N10MYj TL-N20MEj TL-N20MYj a 50 mm (1.97 in) 60mm (2.36 in) 100 mm (3.93 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 60 mm (2.36 in) 100 mm (3.93 in) b 60mm (2.36 in) 100 mm (3.93 in) 150 mm (5.9 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 60mm (2.36 in) 100 mm (3.93 in) These figures will apply if the Sensors in use are different from each other in response frequency. J MOUNTING Make sure that each screw is tightened with a torque within a range of 9.3 to 15 kgf S cm (0.9 to 1.5 N S m) 0.66 to 1.11 ft S lbf. NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS. To convert millimeters to inches divide by 25.4. R OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC OMRON ON--LINE OMRON CANADA, INC. 1-800-55-OMRON Global -- http://www.omron.com USA -- http://www.omron.com/oei Canada -- http://www.omron.com/oci 416-286-6465 One East Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 Cat. No. CEDSAX4 11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice. 885 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8 Printed in U.S.A.