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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Housing Design | Cylindrical thread, standard |
| Thread Size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Ø 18 mm |
| Sensing Range (Sn) | 12 mm |
| Safe Sensing Range (Sa) | 9.72 mm |
| Installation Type | Non-flush |
| Switching Frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection Type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| 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 | ≤ 2 V |
| Current Consumption | 10 mA |
| Time Delay Before Availability | ≤ 100 ms |
| Hysteresis | 5 % … 15 % |
| Reproducibility | ≤ 2 % |
| Temperature Drift (of Sr) | ± 10 % |
| EMC Standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
| Continuous Current (Ia) | ≤ 200 mA |
| Cable Material | PVC |
| Conductor Size | 0.25 mm² |
| Cable Diameter | Ø 3.9 mm |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Power-Up Pulse Protection | Yes |
| Shock Resistance | 30 g, 11 ms |
| Vibration Resistance | 10 Hz … 55 Hz, 1 mm |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | –25 °C … +75 °C |
| Housing Material | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Sensing Face Material | Plastic, PA 66 |
| Housing Length | 67 mm |
| Thread Length | 42 mm |
| Max. Tightening Torque | ≤ 40 Nm |
| Items Supplied | Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x) |
| UL File No. | NRKH.E181493 |

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