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3INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY SENSORS
Inductive Proximity Sensors
E56 Pancake
PG.05D.02.T.E
E56 Pancake
Inductive Proximity Sensors
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Model Selection, Sensors . . . . . . 3-65
Model Selection, Compatible
Connector Cables . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
The Cutler-Hammer® E56 Pancake
from Eaton’s electrical business is a
high performance inductive proxim-
ity sensor. The E56 Pancake provides
greater sensing ranges than other
inductive sensor package types.
The E56 Pancake family provides
convenience and ease of wiring with
auto-configurable, complementary
outputs. (Auto-configurable outputs
automatically detect an NPN or PNP
output configuration and switch the
sensor accordingly, without user
intervention.) Power and output
LEDs make troubleshooting much
easier than conventional proximity
sensors, which usually only feature
output LEDs. These convenience
features, combined with the
performance of the E56 Pancake,
make it an excellent inductive
sensing solution for applications
requiring an extremely rugged, long-
range sensing solution.
Approvals
Long Range Inductive Sensors Designed for Use in Heavy-Duty
Industrial Environments
Product Features
■Longest inductive sensing ranges available (up to 100 mm)
■Three sizes to meet your application needs, with maximum ranges of 50, 70
or 100 mm
■Complementary outputs (1 N.O. / 1 N.C.) on 4-wire DC models
■Auto-configure output technology on 4-wire DC models, which
automatically detect how the sensor has been wired (NPN or PNP) and
switch the sensor without user intervention
■Small diameter, 2-wire AC/DC models feature a selector switch inside the
housing, enabling output contacts to be used as either N.O. or N.C.
■Robust design featuring vibration and impact-absorbing potting compound
■Ideal for extreme temperatures or high pressure washdown environments
Typical Applications
■Heavy-duty trucks, cranes and machinery
■Steel mills
■Pipe and rod manufacturing
■Automotive manufacturing
■Amusement parks
Micro-Connector, Mini-Connector or
Screw Termination Wiring Options
Range Adjustment Pot on
Medium and Large Models Power and Output LEDs
for Status Indication
Three Package Sizes with
50, 70 and 100 mm Ranges