The Omron E2B-M18LS08-M1-C1 is a short distance object sensor for sensing the presence of metallic and non-metallic objects. It features a sensing distance of 8 millimeters, a cylindrical housing design with a diameter of 18 millimeters, a pre-wired cable, and a non-flush type design. The sensor uses an NPN normally-open output and a voltage range of 12-24 VDC. It has an IP67 level of protection and has a response frequency of 300 Hz. This sensor is commonly used in door entry systems, vending machines, material handling automation and other industrial applications.