Omron Electronics LLC: Proximity sensor

Omron’s (Schaumburg, IL) E2EM DC 2 Wire version is an inductive proximity sensor that can sense from a distance of up to 30 mm (1.18”)—1½ to 2 times farther than conventional proximity sensors, according to company.

Jan 31, 2001

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