Technical Data
General specifications
Switching element function PNP NO
Rated operating distance sn 4 mm
Installation flush
Output polarity DC
Assured operating distance sa 0 … 2.88 mm
Nominal ratings
Installation conditions
A 0 mm
B 0 mm
C 15 mm
F 15 mm
Operating voltage UB 10 … 36 V DC
Switching frequency f 0 … 50 Hz
Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection pulsing
Voltage drop Ud ≤ 2.5 V
Operating current IL 0 … 100 mA
No-load supply current I0 ≤ 12 mA
Switching state indicator LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
Mission Time (TM) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Potentiometer sensitivity adjustment
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 … 70 °C (-13 … 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type Connector M12 x 1 , 4-pin
Housing material stainless steel 1.4404 / AISI 316L
Sensing face PEEK
Degree of protection IP65
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
Standards EN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose
CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose

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