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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Housing Design | Cylindrical thread design, Standard |
| Thread Size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Ø 18 mm |
| Sensing Range (Sn) | 8 mm |
| Installation Type | Non-flush |
| Switching Frequency | 600 Hz |
| Connection Type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Switching Output | NPN |
| Output Function | Normally Open (NO) |
| Electrical Wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure Rating | IP67 |
| Supply Voltage | 10 V DC … 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ≤ 10% |
| Voltage Drop | ≤ 1 V |
| Current Consumption | 20 mA |
| Time Delay Before Availability | ≤ 100 ms |
| Hysteresis | 2% … 10% |
| Reproducibility | ≤ 2% |
| Temperature Drift (of Sr) | ± 10% |
| EMC Compliance | According to EN 60947-5-2 |
| Continuous Current (Ia) | ≤ 400 mA |
| Short-Circuit Protection | ✔ |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | ✔ |
| Power-Up Pulse Protection | ✔ |
| Shock and Vibration Resistance | 30 g, 11 ms / 10 … 55 Hz, 1 mm |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | –25 °C … +70 °C |
| Housing Material | Brass, Nickel-plated brass |
| Sensing Face Material | Plastic |
| Housing Length | 64 mm |
| Thread Length | 40 mm |
| Tightening Torque, Max. | 30 Nm |

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