{"product_id":"omron-probe-tl-q5mc2-z-npn-nc","title":"Omron Probe TL-Q5MC2-Z NPN NC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmron TL-Q5MC2-Z inductive Z probe for Voron-style bed probing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This B-stock, Omron-marked rectangular proximity switch is an NPN normally-closed inductive sensor with a \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm ±10%\u003c\/strong\u003e sensing distance, \u003cstrong\u003e10–30 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e operating range, and pre-wired cable leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use this over a generic PL-08N-style probe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rectangular body: \u003cstrong\u003e17 × 17 × 28 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, useful where round barrel probes are awkward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast inductive detection: Omron lists \u003cstrong\u003e2 ms max.\u003c\/strong\u003e response time and \u003cstrong\u003e500 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e response frequency for the TL-Q5MC series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant ABS body and \u003cstrong\u003eIEC IP67\u003c\/strong\u003e protection rating, with an operating range of \u003cstrong\u003e-25°C to 70°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Voron\/V1\/V2 bed-probing choice where an NPN NC inductive probe is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel \/ MPN: \u003cstrong\u003eTL-Q5MC2-Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor type: inductive proximity switch, unshielded rectangular Q-series body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: \u003cstrong\u003eNPN open collector, normally closed (NC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensing distance: \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm ±10%\u003c\/strong\u003e; set distance \u003cstrong\u003e0–4 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects: ferrous metal; sensing distance is reduced on non-ferrous metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard sensing object: \u003cstrong\u003eiron 15 × 15 × 1 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 VDC nominal\u003c\/strong\u003e, operating range \u003cstrong\u003e10–30 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e10 mA max. at 24 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching capacity: \u003cstrong\u003e50 mA max. at 30 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable: pre-wired 3-conductor cable; label wiring is brown +V, blue 0V, black output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse and fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a metal bed \/ Z reference probe on compatible 3D-printer builds that call for an NPN NC inductive sensor, including Voron-style printers. If you are wiring a Voron-style probe circuit, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dfh.fm\/products\/bat85-diode\"\u003eBAT85 diode\u003c\/a\u003e is a common small companion part for protected probe-input wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGotchas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003einductive\u003c\/strong\u003e probe: it senses metal, not glass, plastic, PEI, or magnetic sheets by themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eNPN NC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not buy it for a PNP or normally-open wiring scheme unless your controller\/config expects that output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-stock means cosmetic\/packaging condition may vary; function should match the TL-Q5MC2-Z use case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39655956742313,"sku":"4920252476","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/9767\/0313\/products\/probe.jpg?v=1617920222","url":"https:\/\/formosissima.myshopify.com\/products\/omron-probe-tl-q5mc2-z-npn-nc","provider":"dfh.fm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}