Omron E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M Proximity Sensor

Name: Omron E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M
Brand: Omron
SKU: E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

The Omron E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M Proximity Sensor offers Cylindrical, Inductive, M18, Unshielded, 16 mm Sensing distance, Short body, DC, 3-wire, PNP NO+NC, Pre-wire 2M Cable, 12 to 24 VDC Power supply voltage. Manufactured by Omron under the Omron Proximity Sensors category, this model belongs to the Omron E2B Series.

Datasheet

Brand	Omron
Product Type	Proximity Sensor
Model Number	E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M

Omron E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M Proximity Sensor - Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Housing Shape	Cylindrical
Size	M18
Mounting type	Unshielded
Sensing Distance	16 mm
Setting Distance	0 to 12.8 mm
Output configuration	DC, 3-wire, PNP
Operation Mode	NO+NC
Body Length	Short body
Connection Method	Pre-wire 2M Cable
Response Frequency	400 Hz
Power Supply Voltage	12 to 24 VDC
Protection Circuit	Output reverse polarity protection, Power source circuit reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Short-circuit protection
Ambient Temperature Range	Operating: −40° C to 70° C, Storage: −40° C to 85° C
Degree of Protection	IP67 after IEC 60529, IP69k after DIN 40050, EMC after EN60947-5-3
Control Output	200 mA max. (32 VDC max.), 2 V max.
Indicators	Operation indicator (Yellow LED)
Materials	Brass-nickel plated or stainless stee, PBT, Standard cable is PVC dia 4mm. For other cable materials or diameters please refer to chapter 'Connectivity' brass-nickel plated for brass models stainless steel for steel models
Weight	Approx. 160 g

The Omron E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M is often compared with other models in the E2A Proximity Sensor group due to shared installation characteristics and consistent sensing behavior. Engineers frequently evaluate Omron E2A-S08KN04-M1-C2 (M8, 4 mm sensing, DC, 3-wire, NPN, NC, M12 connector), Omron E2A-M30LN30-M1-C1 (M30, 30 mm sensing, DC, 3-wire, NPN, NO, M12 Connector), and Omron E2A-M30KN20-M3-B2 (M30, 20 mm sensing, NC, M8 Connector (4-pin)) when selecting suitable alternatives. This ensures compatibility when matching size, sensing distance, wiring style, output logic, or connector format. The E2A-M18KN16-WP-B3 2M integrates smoothly into machinery, fixtures, conveyors, and automation systems requiring dependable detection from an Omron Cylindrical Proximity Sensor.