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Omron E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 — M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor, 2 mm
SKU: E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1USD 8.20
M8 cylindrical inductive proximity sensor in stainless steel housing, shielded (flush) mounting, 2 mm sensing distance, PNP NO output
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Product Overview
The Omron E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 is the 2 mm shielded inductive proximity sensor in Omron's E2B cylindrical M8 line, with a stainless-steel housing that survives coolants, oils, and aggressive cleaning chemicals better than the brass-housed E2B-M12 / E2B-M18 siblings. manufactured by Omron Corporation. Hengyixin Automation ships this sensor from our Xiamen warehouse with a 30-day DOA return window and a datasheet PDF included in the box.
It detects ferrous metal targets at up to 2 mm with no physical contact, using a high-frequency oscillating coil in the sensing face and a trigger circuit that switches the output transistor when eddy-current losses in the target exceed the threshold. The M8 (8 mm) thread is the smallest cylindrical format in the E2B family — the right pick for position confirmation on miniature pneumatic cylinders, end-of-stroke detection on small slides, and tool-presence detection on compact machining centres.
Total length is 44 mm with a 27 mm thread length; the sensor face protrudes only a few millimetres, making it suitable for low-clearance installations.
Key Features
- 2 mm shielded sensing distance
- M8 cylindrical stainless-steel housing, 60 × 60 mm compatible footprint
- 10 to 30 VDC supply, 10 mA max current consumption
- PNP NO output, DC 3-wire, sourcing 200 mA at 30 VDC max
- SKU: E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1
- Series: E2B (M8 stainless cylindrical)
- Voltage: 10 TO 30 VDC
Best-Fit Applications
- End-of-stroke detection on a small pneumatic cylinder in a pick-and-place station
- Part-present detection on a feeder bowl before a pick-and-place head descends
- Index detection on a small rotary indexing table before each cycle starts
Buying Checklist
- Pick E2B-S08KS01-MC-B1 for a tighter 1.5 mm sensing distance
- Pick E2B-S08KS02-MC-C1 if your PLC expects an NPN input instead of PNP
- Pick E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 for stainless M8 shielded 2 mm PNP NO with M8 connector
Technical Specifications
| Model | E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 |
|---|---|
| Series | E2B (M8 stainless cylindrical) |
| Type | Inductive proximity sensor |
| Size | M8 |
| Housing Material | Stainless steel (SUS303 equivalent) |
| Mounting Type | Shielded (flush) |
| Sensing Distance | 2 mm ± 10% |
| Setting Distance | 0 to 1.6 mm |
| Output Type | PNP open collector |
| Supply Voltage | 10 to 30 VDC |
| Current Consumption | 10 mA max |
| Load Current | 200 mA max at 30 VDC |
| Residual Voltage | 2 V max |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
Manufacturer documentation
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FAQ for E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1
What is the difference between E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 and E2B-M08KS02-MC-B1?
The S prefix in E2B-S08KS02 indicates stainless steel housing (more chemical and impact resistance), while the M prefix (E2B-M08 series) is nickel-plated brass (lower cost but less durable). Note that E2B-M08KS02-MC-B1 is not actually in the standard E2B catalog — the brass variant starts at M12 (E2B-M12 series). For an 8 mm threaded stainless sensor, pick the S08 variant.
What is the difference between shielded (KS) and unshielded (KN) E2B M8?
Shielded (KS) sensors can be flush-mounted in metal without reducing the sensing distance, useful in dense fixtures. Unshielded (KN) sensors have a longer sensing range but need a metal-free zone (typically 3x the sensor diameter) around the sensing face. Pick KS (this SKU) for dense fixtures and metal surrounds; pick KN if you need a longer range (4 mm on M8) and have the mounting clearance.
What M8 connector cable do I need for the E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1?
Any M8 3-pin female cable with the standard sensor pinout (pin 1 = brown, pin 3 = blue, pin 4 = black). Omron's own XS3F-M321 series is the typical match; XS3F-M321-□□□-A for straight exit, XS3F-M321-□□□-R for right-angle exit, length 2 m to 10 m as required. Third-party M8 3-pin cables from Phoenix Contact, Lumberg, or Binder work equally well.
Can the E2B-S08KS02-MC-B1 detect stainless steel?
Partially. The sensing distance is rated for ferrous metal (mild steel); stainless steel reduces the range to about 60 to 70 % of nominal (so 1.2 to 1.4 mm instead of 2 mm). If you need to detect stainless steel at the full 2 mm, switch to the E2Q series stainless-rated sensors or place a small ferrous plate behind the stainless target as a force-multiplier.
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