Omron Proximity Sensors. Rectangular. TL-W

Flat Inductive Proximity Sensor
TL-W

Standard Flat Sensors in Many Different Variations

DC 2-Wire Models

Appearance Sensing distance Model
Operation mode
NO NC
Unshielded
tl_w_lineup1_1
5 mm TL-W5MD1 2M *1 *3 TL-W5MD2 2M *3

DC 3-Wire Models

Appearance Sensing distance Output configuration Model
Operation mode
NO NC
Unshielded
tl_w_lineup1_1
1.5 mm DC 3-wire, NPN TL-W1R5MC1 2M *1 *2 *3 ---
3 mm TL-W3MC1 2M *1 *2 *3 TL-W3MC2 2M *1 *2 *3
5 mm TL-W5MC1 2M *1 *2 *3 TL-W5MC2 2M *2
20 mm TL-W20ME1 2M *1 *2 *3 TL-W20ME2 2M *1
Shielded
tl_w_lineup2_6
5 mm DC 3-wire, NPN TL-W5E1 2M TL-W5E2 2M
DC 3-wire, PNP TL-W5F1 2M TL-W5F2 2M
*1. Models with a different frequency are also available to prevent mutual interference. The model numbers are
TL-W[]M[][]5 (e.g., TL-W5MD15).
*2. Models with PNP outputs are also available. Ask your OMRON representative for details.
*3. Models are also available with robotics (bend resistant) cables. Add “-R” to the model number.
(e.g., TL-W5MC1-R 2M)

DC 2-Wire Models

Model TL-W5MD[]
Sensing distance 5 mm ±10%
Set distance 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, 18 × 18 × 1 mm
Response frequency *1 500 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. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 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 Data Sheet 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
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant *2
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state) Approx. 80 g
Materials Case Heat-resistant ABS
Sensing surface
Accessories 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,
and a set distance of half the sensing distance.
*2. For environments that require oil resistance, the upper limit of the ambient operating temperature range is 40°C.

DC 3-Wire Models

Model TL-W1R5MC1 TL-W3MC[] TL-W5MC[] TL-W5E1
TL-W5E2
TL-W5F1
TL-W5F2
TL-W20ME1
TL-W20ME2
Sensing distance 1.5 mm ±10% 3 mm ±10% 5 mm ±10% 20 mm ±10%
Set distance 0 to 1.2 mm 0 to 2.4 mm 0 to 4 mm 0 to 16 mm
Differential travel 10% max. of sensing distance 1% to 15% 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,
12 × 12 × 1 mm
Iron,
18 × 18 × 1 mm
Iron,
50 × 50 × 1 mm
Response frequency 1 kHz min. 600 Hz min. 500 Hz min. 300 Hz min. 40 Hz min.
Power supply voltage
(operating voltage
range)
12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. 12 to 24 VDC (10 to
30 VDC), ripple (p-p):
20% max.
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. 15 mA max. at 24
VDC (no-load)
8 mA at 12 VDC,
15 mA at 24 VDC
Control
output
Load
current
NPN open collector
100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.
NPN open collector
50 mA max. at 12 VDC
(30 VDC max.)
100 mA max. at 24 VDC
(30 VDC max.)
200 mA 100 mA max.
at 12 VDC
200 mA max.
at 24 VDC
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)
2 V max. (under load
current of 200 mA with
cable length of 2 m)
1 V max. (under load
current of 200 mA with
cable length of 2 m)
Indicators Detection indicator (red)
Operation mode
(with sensing object
approaching)
NO C1 Models: NO
C2/B2 Models: NC
E1/F1 Models: NO
E2/F2 Models: NC
Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Data Sheet for details.
Protection circuits Reverse polarity 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
±10% range
±2.5% max. of sensing
distance at rated voltage
in the rated voltage
±20% range
±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage
in the rated voltage ±10% range
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute 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: 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. 70 g Approx. 80 g Approx. 100 g Approx. 210 g
Materials Case Heat-resistant ABS Aluminum die-cast Heat-resistant ABS
Sensing
surface
Heat-resistant ABS
Accessories Mounting Bracket,
Instruction manual
Instruction manual
* For environments that require oil resistance, the upper limit of the ambient operating temperature range is 40°C.

TL-W1R5MC1

TL-W Dimensions 2 TL-W1R5MC1_Dim
Note: Mounting hole dimension: 17 ±0.2.
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

TL-W3MC[]

TL-W Dimensions 3 TL-W3MC[]_Dim
Note: Mounting hole dimension: 17 ±0.20.
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

TL-W5MC[]
TL-W5MD[]

TL-W Dimensions 4 TL-W5MC[]_Dim

TL-W5E[]
TL-W5F[]

TL-W Dimensions 5 TL-W5E[]_Dim

TL-W20ME[]

TL-W Dimensions 6 TL-W20ME[]_Dim
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