OMRON TL-W specification

last update: June 1, 2017

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-W1R5MB1	TL-W3MC[] TL-W3MB[]	TL-W5MC[] TL-W5MB[]	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. at 24 VDC (no-load)	15 mA max. at 24 VDC (no-load)	8 mA at 12 VDC, 15 mA at 24 VDC
Control output	Load current	TL-W1R5MC1: NPN open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max. TL-W1R5MC1/-W3MB[]: PNP open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.		TL-W5MC[]: NPN open collector 50 mA max. at 12 VDC (30 VDC max.) 100 mA max. at 24 VDC (30 VDC max.) TL-W5MB[]: PNP 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)			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	B1/C1 Models: NO B2/C2 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.

last update: June 1, 2017

OMRON TL-W catalog

• Catalog
• Manual
• CAD

English

Global Edition

For ordering in Singapore, please note some product models not sold in Singapore may be included in the following catalog(s) for our global customers.

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Catalog Name	Catalog Number [size]	Last Update
TL-W Data Sheet	- [1180KB]	Jun 01, 201720170601	TL-W Data Sheet

OMRON TL-W dimension

last update: June 1, 2017

(Unit: mm)

Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this data sheet unless otherwise specified.

TL-W1R5MB1
TL-W1R5MC1

TL-W3MB[]
TL-W3MC[]

TL-W5MB[]
TL-W5MC[]
TL-W5MD[]

TL-W5E[]
TL-W5F[]

TL-W20ME[]

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OMRON TL-W lineup

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Sensors

DC 2-Wire Models

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

DC 3-Wire Models

Appearance	Sensing distance	Output configuration	Model
			Operation mode
			NO	NC
Unshielded	1.5 mm	NPN	TL-W1R5MC1 2M *1 *2	---
		PNP	TL-W1R5MB1 2M	---
	3 mm	NPN	TL-W3MC1 2M *1 *2	TL-W3MC2 2M *1 *2
		PNP	TL-W3MB1 2M *2	TL-W3MB2 2M *2
	5 mm	NPN	TL-W5MC1 2M *1 *2	TL-W5MC2 2M
		PNP	TL-W5MB1 2M	TL-W5MB2 2M
	20 mm	NPN	TL-W20ME1 2M *1	TL-W20ME2 2M *1
Shielded	5 mm	NPN	TL-W5E1 2M	TL-W5E2 2M
		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 are also available with robotics (bend resistant) cables. Add “-R” to the model number.
       (e.g., TL-W5MC1-R 2M)

last update: June 1, 2017

• NO. TL-W
• TYPE:Proximity Sensors Rectangular Copyright Statement
• DATE:2021-06-08
• Associated products:
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