The E2A-M12LN08-M1-C2 is an inductive proximity sensor, manufactured by Omron. It is designed to be used in machine automation, safety management and industrial manufacturing processes. The sensor features a cylindrical body with a diameter of 12mm and a sensing distance of 8mm. It can operate with an input voltage of 12 to 24VDC and features a programmable pre-warning output, a normally open and normally closed output, and an output pulse frequency of 10Hz. The sensing face and the ferrite core of this sensor are made of stainless steel for reliable detection and dust protection.