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These pancake-style sensors are an excellent solution for applications that require an extremely rugged solution combined with the longest inductive sensing ranges available. Eaton's E56 pancake-style sensors feature auto-configurable, complementary outputs for ease of wiring. In addition, power and output LEDs make troubleshooting much easier than conventional sensors.

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Core features of E56 pancake inductive proximity sensors

Auto-configure output technology on 4-wire DC models automatically detects how the sensor has been wired (NPN or PNP) and automatically sets up the sensor for proper operation 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 NO or NC

Range adjustment potentiometers on medium and large diameter units allow for rapid setup in any machine application
The robust design features impact-absorbing potting compound that helps sensors withstand high shock and vibration environments

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3D models

E56 Pancake Series Inductive Sensors 3D .dxf Models

(ZIP 2 MB , 09/08/2021)
E56 Pancake Series Inductive Sensors 3D .step Models

(ZIP 5 MB , 09/08/2021)

Brochures

Eaton's complete line of sensing technologies

(PDF 366 KB , 08/29/2020)
Sensors line card

BR053004EN

(PDF 6 MB , 02/17/2023)

Catalogs

Inductive proximity sensors

Volume 8, Tab 3

(PDF 2 MB , 09/30/2017)
Limit switches

Volume 8, Tab 2

(PDF 30 MB , 12/31/2018)

Drawings

E56 Pancake Series Inductive Sensors 2D Drawings

(ZIP 2 MB , 09/08/2021)

Installation instructions

E56 Pancake Inductive Sensor Series

(PDF 176 KB , 09/08/2021)

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E56 pancake inductive proximity sensors