Omron XE-N-2 Limit Switch
Omron XE-N-2 is a sealed enclosed limit switch with a booted plunger actuator for direct mechanical position detection. The side-mounting design supports straightforward installation, while the built-in SPDT DC switch provides changeover control for resistive loads. Operating speed ranges from 0.01 mm/s to 0.5 m/s, supporting very slow as well as faster mechanical movement. IP65 protection and operation from -10 to 80°C support sealed position sensing applications. The XE-N-2 belongs to the XE Series within the sealed enclosed limit switch range from Omron control components for machine travel, end-position, and direct plunger detection requiring repeatable switching feedback in control systems.
| Brand | Omron |
| Product | Limit Switch |
| Model Number | XE-N-2 |
Omron XE-N-2 Limit Switch – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shape Structure | Sealed (Booted) |
| Ambient Temperature | −10°C to +80°C (with no icing) |
| Ambient Humidity | General-purpose type: 35% to 85%RH Sealed type: 35% to 95%RH |
| Shock Resistance | Destruction: 1,000m/s2 max. Malfunction: 100 m/s2 max. 50 m/s2 max |
| Degree Of Protection | IP65 |
| Durability | Mechanical: 1,000,000 operations min. Electrical: 100,000 operations min., for 10 A, 125 VDC resistive load |
| Insulation Resistance | 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) |
| Built In Switch | SPDT (DC) |
| Mounting Direction | Side mounting |
| Dielectric Strength | Between terminals of the same polarity: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min Between current-carrying metal part and ground: 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min Between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal part: 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min |
| Actuator | Sealed plunger |
| Vibration Resistance | Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude |
| Operating Speed | 0.01 mm/s to 0.5 m/s |
| Operating Frequency | Mechanical: 120 operations/min Electrical: 20 operations/min |
| Contact Resistance | 15 mΩ max. (initial value) |
| Rated Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Weight | Approx. 260 to 280 g |
The Omron XE-N-2 Limit Switch uses a sealed booted plunger for direct mechanical position detection in an enclosed side-mounting design. The plunger actuator suits targets that approach the switch in a straight line, while the built-in SPDT DC switch provides changeover control for resistive loads. Operating speed ranges from 0.01 mm/s to 0.5 m/s, making the model suitable for very slow movement as well as faster mechanical travel. IP65 protection supports sealed installations, and the switch operates from -10 to 80°C with relative humidity up to 95% for the sealed type.
Mechanical durability is specified at 1 million operations minimum, while electrical durability reaches 100,000 operations minimum at 10 A, 125 VDC resistive load. Initial contact resistance is 15 mΩ maximum, and insulation resistance is 100 MΩ minimum at 500 VDC. The XE-N-2 withstands destructive shock up to 1,000 m/s², while malfunction vibration resistance covers 10 to 55 Hz at 1.5 mm double amplitude. Mechanical operating frequency reaches 120 operations per minute and electrical frequency reaches 20 operations per minute. These characteristics support direct plunger position sensing where side mounting and DC switching are required. The sealed boot around the plunger helps protect the actuator area during repeated mechanical contact. For another XE Series enclosed switch configuration, see the XE-NA2-2 model.
