Omron, TL-N/Q Series

last update: April 21, 2017

• Easy installation, high-speed pulse generator, high-speed rotation control, and more.

• Direct mounted to metal (-N Models).

• A wealth of models ideal for limit control, counting control, and other applications (-N Models).

last update: April 21, 2017

last update: May 10, 2017

DC 2-Wire Models

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
Control output	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)
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.
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
Materials	Sensing surface	Heat-resistant ABS
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

* 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.

DC 3-Wire Models

Model		TL-Q2MC1	TL-Q5MC[]/TL-Q5MB1
Sensing distance		2 mm ±15%	5 mm ±10%
Set distance		0 to 1.5 mm	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, 8 × 8 × 1 mm	Iron, 15 × 15 × 1 mm
Response time		---	2 ms max.
Response frequency *		500 Hz
Power supply voltage (operating voltage range)		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
Control output	Load current	NPN open collector 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.	TL-Q5MC[]: NPN open collector, 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max. TL-Q5MB[]: PNP open collector, 50 mA max. at 30 VDC max.
Control output	Residual voltage	1 V max. (under load current of 100 mA with cable length of 2 m)	1 V max. (under load current of 50 mA with cable length of 2 m)
Indicators		Detection indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		NO	B1/C1 Models: NO C2 Models: NC
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		Refer to the timing charts under DC 3-Wire Models on Catalog for details.
Protection circuits		Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor
Ambient temperature range		Operating/Storage: -10 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)	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 -10 to 60°C	±20% 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 rated voltage ±10% range
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current- carrying parts and case	5 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	500 VAC, 50/60 Hz 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: 1,000 m/s² 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions	Destruction: 200 m/s² 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP67, in-house standards: oil-resistant	IEC IP67
Connection method		Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 60 g	Approx. 90 g
Materials	Case	Heat-resistant ABS
Materials	Sensing surface	Heat-resistant ABS
Accessories		Instruction manual	---

* 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.

Model		TL-N5ME[] TL-N5MY[]	TL-N10ME[] TL-N10MY[] TL-N10MF1	TL-N20ME[] TL-N20MY[]
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.)
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
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
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
Control output	Residual voltage	E/F Models: 1 V max. (load current: 200 mA) Y Models: Refer to Engineering Data on Catalog.
Indicators		E/F Models: Detection indicator (red) Y Models: Operation indicator (red)
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		E1/F1/Y1 Models: NO E2/Y2 Models: NC
Operation mode (with sensing object approaching)		Refer to the timing charts under I/O Circuit Diagrams onCatalog for details.
Protection circuits		E Models: Reverse polarity protection, Surge suppressor Y Models: 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		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
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
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 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
Materials	Sensing surface	Heat-resistant ABS
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

*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. E Models (DC switching models): A full-wave rectification power supply of 24 VDC ±10% (average value) can be used.

last update: May 10, 2017

(Unit: mm)

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

Sensors

TL-Q2MC1

* 2.9-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.15 mm², Insulator diameter: 0.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m

TL-Q5M[][]

*1. B/C Models: 4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.2 mm), Standard length: 2 m
D Models: 4-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.3 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.3 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. B/C Models: Detection indicator (red)
D Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green)

TL-N7MD[], TL-N5ME[]

*1. D Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors (Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm²,
Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red), Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E Models: Detection indicator (red)

TL-N5MY[]

* 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m

TL-N12MD[], TL-N10ME[], TL-N10MY[]

*1. D/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red) and Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E/Y Models: Detection indicator (red)
Y Models: Operation indicator (red)

TL-N20MD[], TL-N20ME[], TL-N20MY[]

*1. D/Y Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 2 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
E Models: 6-dia. vinyl-insulated round cable with 3 conductors
(Conductor cross section: 0.5 mm², Insulator diameter: 1.9 mm), Standard length: 2 m
*2. D1 Models: Operation indicator (red) and Setting indicator (green)
D2 Models: Operation indicator (red)
E Models: Detection indicator (red)
Y Models: Operation indicator (red)

Accessories (Order Separately)

Mounting Bracket

Y92E-C5

Applicable Models: TL-N5ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N5MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N7MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M4, Length: 25 mm)

Y92E-C10

Applicable Models: TL-N10ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N10MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N12MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M4, Length: 30 mm)

Y92E-C20

Applicable Models: TL-N20ME[] *2
Applicable Models: TL-N20MY[]
Applicable Models: TL-N20MD[] *2
Material: Mounting Bracket: Zinc-plated iron
Mounting Pan-head Phillips Screws: Nickel-plated iron (Size: M5, Length: 40 mm)

*1. These are the mounting dimensions of the base of the Mounting Bracket.
*2. Provided with the product.

Mounting Brackets for Wiring Conduit Use (Sold Separately)

Y92E-N5C15

Applicable Models: TL-N5ME[]

Applicable Models: TL-N5MY[]

Applicable Models: TL-N7MD[]

Material: Zinc-plated iron

Y92E-N10C15

Applicable Models: TL-N10ME[]

Applicable Models: TL-N10MY[]

Applicable Models: TL-N12MD[]