During technical comparisons, E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 appears alongside Omron Photoelectric Sensor, Proximity Sensor M18 Pnp No and IFM Proximity Sensor so engineers assess signal types, ingress protection, and ambient tolerances accurately.
Omron E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 Small-diameter Proximity Sensor
The Omron E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 Small-diameter Proximity Sensor offers Inductive, 4 dia, Shielded, 1.2 mm Sensing distance, DC 3-wire NPN NO, M8 Connector, 3-pin, 10 to 30 VDC Power supply voltage. Manufactured by Omron under the Omron Proximity Sensors category, this model belongs to the Omron E2E Series.

| Brand | Omron |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 |
Omron E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 Small-diameter Proximity Sensor - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing Shape | Cylindrical |
| Size | 4 dia. |
| Mounting type | Shielded |
| Sensing Distance | 1.2 mm |
| Setting Distance | 0 to 0.84 mm |
| Output configuration | DC 3-wire NPN |
| Operation Mode | NO |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector, 3-pin |
| Wire color / pin arrangement | 1: +V, 3: 0 V, 4: Control output |
| Detectable Object | Ferrous metal |
| Standard Sensing Object | Iron, 4 Γ 4 Γ 1 mm |
| Response Frequency | 4 kHz |
| Power Supply Voltage | 10 to 30 VDC |
| Protection Circuit | Output reverse polarity protection, Power source circuit reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor, Load short-circuit protection |
| Ambient Temperature Range | Operation and storage: β25 to 70Β°C |
| Degree of Protection | IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant |
| Control Output | 100 mA max. 2 V max. |
| Indicators | Operation indicator: Yellow (complies with European standard EN60947-5-2) Lights during output. |
| Materials | SUS303 (EN 1.4305) , Heat-resistant ABS, No, No, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Weight | Approx. 10 g |
The Omron E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 is often compared with other models in the E2E Small-diameter Proximity Sensor group due to shared installation characteristics and consistent sensing behavior. Engineers frequently evaluate Omron E2E-X10D2-M1 (M30, 10 mm sensing, DC 2 Wire, NC, M12 Connector), Omron E2E-S04SR8-CJ-C1 0.3M (M4, 0.8 mm sensing, PVC (oil-resistant)), and Omron E2E-C04S12-WC-B1 2M (DC 3-wire PNP, PVC (oil-resistant)) when selecting suitable alternatives. This ensures compatibility when matching size, sensing distance, wiring style, output logic, or connector format. The E2E-C04S12-MC-C1 integrates smoothly into machinery, fixtures, conveyors, and automation systems requiring dependable detection from an Omron Proximity Sensor.




