Omron Proximity TL-N/Q Sensor Programmable Logic Controller
The Omron TL-N and TL-Q Series are flat, square-type inductive proximity sensors designed for rugged industrial environments where cylindrical sensors are not suitable. With easy mounting, robust construction, and stable sensing, they are ideal for applications requiring flush or side-mount configurations in limited spaces.
Categories:
Omron Inductive Proximity Sensor- Flat, Compact Design: Square housing enables side or bottom mounting, ideal for space-constrained installations.
- Standard and Long Sensing Distances: Models available with 3 mm to 30 mm sensing range depending on type.
- AC/DC Operation:
- TL-N Series: Operates on AC (90–250V) – ideal for heavy-duty industrial machines
- TL-Q Series: Operates on DC (10–30V) – ideal for modern automation systems
- LED Indicators: Built-in operation indicators for quick status checks and diagnostics.
- Pre-wired & Connector Types: Choose between 2m pre-wired or M12 connector models.
- IP67 Protection: Fully sealed to resist dust, oil, and water ingress.
| Specification | Description | ||||
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| Model | TL-Q5MD[] | TL-N7MD[] | TL-N12MD[] | TL-N20MD[] | |
| Sensing distance | 5 mm ±10% | 7 mm ±10% | 12 mm ±10% | 20 mm ±10% | |
| Set distance | 0 to 4 mm | 0 to 5.6 mm | 0 to 9.6 mm | 0 to 16 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 | Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm | Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm | Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm | |
| Response frequency * | 500 Hz | 300 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. (Load current: 100 mA, Cable length: 2 m) | ||||
| Indicators | D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green) D2 Models: Operation indicator (red) |
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| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) | D1 Models: NO, D2 Models: NC Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Catalog for details. |
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| 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 | Destruction: 1,000 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. 85 g | Approx. 165 g | Approx. 235 g | Approx. 330 g | |
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | |||
| Sensing surface | |||||
| Accessories | Instruction manual | Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 25), Instruction manual | Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 30), Instruction manual | Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M5 × 40), Instruction manual | |
| Function | Specification | ||||||||||||||||
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| Model | TL-N5ME[] TL-N5MY[] |
TL-N10ME[] TL-N10MY[] TL-N10MF1 |
TL-N20ME[] TL-N20MY[] |
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| Sensing distance | 5 mm ±10% | 10 mm ±10% | 20 mm ±10% | ||||||||||||||
| Set distance | 0 to 4 mm | 0 to 8 mm | 0 to 16 mm | ||||||||||||||
| Differential travel | 15% max. of sensing distance | ||||||||||||||||
| Detectable object | Ferrous metal (The sensing distance decreases with non-ferrous metal. Refer to Engineering Data on Data Sheet.) |
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| Standard sensing object | Iron, 30 × 30 × 1 mm | Iron, 40 × 40 × 1 mm | Iron, 50 × 50 × 1 mm | ||||||||||||||
| Response frequency *1 | E/F Models: 500 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz |
E Models: 40 Hz Y Models: 10 Hz |
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| Power supply voltage *2 (operating voltage range) |
E/F Models: 12 to 24 VDC (10 to 30 VDC), ripple (p-p): 10% max. Y Models: 100 to 220 VAC (90 to 250 VAC), 50/60 Hz |
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| Current consumption | E/F Models: 8 mA max. at 12 VDC, 15 mA max. at 24 VDC | ||||||||||||||||
| Leakage current | Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog. | ||||||||||||||||
| Control output |
Load current | E/F Models: 100 mA max. at 12 VDC, 200 mA max. at 24 VDC Y Models: 10 to 200 mA |
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| Residual voltage | E/F Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA) Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog. |
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| Indicators | E/F Models: Detection indicator (red) Y Models: Operation indicator (red) |
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| Operation mode (with sensing object approaching) |
E1/F1/Y1 Models: NO E2/Y2 Models: NC |
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| Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams on Catalog for details. | |||||||||||||||||
| Protection circuits | E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor Y Models: Surge suppressor |
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| 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 | E/F Models: ±2.5% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range Y Models: ±1% max. of sensing distance at rated voltage in rated voltage ±10% range |
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| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case | ||||||||||||||||
| Dielectric strength | E/F Models: 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case Y Models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case |
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| Vibration resistance | Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions |
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| Shock resistance | 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. 190 g | Approx. 240 g | Approx. 340 g | ||||||||||||||
| Materials | Case | Heat-resistant ABS | |||||||||||||||
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| Accessories |
E Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 25), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual |
E/F Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M4 × 30), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual |
E Models: Mounting Bracket, Mounting phillips screws (M5 × 40), Instruction manual Y Models: Instruction manual |
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| Appearance | Sensing surface | Sensing distance | Output configuration | Model | |
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| Operation mode | |||||
| NO | NC | ||||
| Unshielded | 17 × 17 | 5 mm | DC 2-Wire | TL-Q5MD1 2M *1 *2 | TL-Q5MD2 2M *1 |
| 25 × 25 | 7 mm | DC 2-Wire | TL-N7MD1 2M *1 | TL-N7MD2 2M *1 | |
| 30 × 30 | 12 mm | DC 2-Wire | TL-N12MD1 2M *1 | TL-N12MD2 2M *1 | |
| 40 × 40 | 20 mm | DC 2-Wire | TL-N20MD1 2M *1 | TL-N20MD2 2M *1 | |
| 8 × 9 | 2 mm | DC 3-wire, NPN | TL-Q2MC1 2M | -- | |
| 17 × 17 | 5 mm | TL-Q5MC1 2M *1 *2 | TL-Q5MC2 2M | ||
| DC 3-wire, PNP | TL-Q5MB1 2M | — | |||
| 25 × 25 | 5 mm | DC 3-wire, NPN | TL-N5ME1 2M *1 *2 | TL-N5ME2 2M *1 | |
| AC 2-wire | TL-N5MY1 2M *1 | TL-N5MY2 2M *1 | |||
| 30 × 30 | 10 mm | DC 3-wire, NPN | TL-N10ME1 2M *1 *2 | TL-N10ME2 2M *1 | |
| DC 3-wire, PNP | TL-N10MF1 2M *1 | — | |||
| AC 2-wire | TL-N10MY1 2M *1 | TL-N10MY2 2M *1 | |||
| 40 × 40 | 20 mm | DC 3-wire, NPN | TL-N20ME1 2M *1 *2 | TL-N20ME2 2M *1 | |
| AC 2-wire | TL-N20MY1 2M *1 | TL-N20MY2 2M *1 | |||
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| TL-N/-Q Data Sheet | -- [1346KB] |
Feb 20, 2023 | TL-N/-Q Data Sheet |
Applications
- Compact robotics and small automation equipment
- Detection in jigs, fixtures, or tight mounting zones
- Small conveyors or packaging units
- Position sensing in miniature devices
- Laboratory and testing machines
Why Choose
- Perfect for OEMs and equipment with space limitations
- Cost-effective solution without sacrificing quality
- Easy installation and global availability
- Trusted Omron durability and performance
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