# Proximity Sensor, 2 mm, M12, Non-Contacting 2-Wire, 20 VDC to 320 VDC, SIED Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/538272/proximity-sensor-2-mm-m12-non-contacting-wire-20
**SKU**: 538272
**Manufacturer**: FESTO
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €73.3300
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2020) |
| Product Range | SIED Series |

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity sensor SIED-M12B-ZS-K-L** 

Part number: 538272 

## ~~Me~~ General operating condition 

## **Data sheet** 

|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Design<br>~~a~~|Round<br>~~a~~|
|Conforms to standard|EN 60947-5-2|
|Symbol<br>~~Pe~~|00991712<br>~~Pe~~|
|Certification|RCM compliance mark<br>c UL us - Listed (OL)|
|CE marking (see declaration of conformity)|As per EU EMC directive<br>As per EU low voltage directive|
|UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity)<br>~~pe~~|To UK instructions for electrical equipment<br>~~pe~~|
|Measuring principle<br>~~a~~|Inductive<br>~~a~~|
|Rated operating distance<br>~~pe~~|2 mm<br>~~pe~~|
|Assured operating distance|1.62 mm|
|Reduction factors|Aluminum = 0.5<br>Stainless steel St 18/8 = 0.9<br>Copper = 0.4<br>Brass = 0.6<br>Steel St 37 = 1.0|
|Ambient temperature<br>~~a~~|-25 °C ... 85 °C<br>~~a~~|
|Repetition accuracy<br>~~a~~|0.1 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Switching output<br>~~a~~|Non-contacting, 2-wire<br>~~a~~|
|Switching element function<br>~~a~~|N.O. contact<br>~~a~~|
|Hysteresis<br>~~a~~|0.02 mm ... 0.44 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching frequency DC<br>~~a~~|1200 Hz<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching frequency AC<br>~~a~~|25 Hz<br>~~a~~|
|Max. output current<br>~~a~~|200 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Voltage drop<br>~~a~~|≤8 V<br>~~a~~|
|Minimum load current<br>~~a~~|5 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Short-circuit protection<br>~~a~~|No<br>~~a~~|
|Operating voltage range AC<br>~~a~~|20 V ... 265 V<br>~~a~~|
|DC operating voltage range<br>~~Pf~~|20 V ... 320 V<br>~~Pf~~|
|Mains frequency<br>~~a~~|50 Hz<br>~~a~~|
|Idle current<br>~~a~~|≤1.5 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Reverse polarity protection<br>~~a~~|for all electrical connections<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection<br>~~a~~|Cable<br>~~a~~|
|Cable length<br>~~pf~~|2.5 m<br>~~pf~~|
|Material of cable sheath<br>~~a~~|TPE-U(PUR)<br>~~a~~|
|Insulating sheath material<br>~~Pf~~|PVC<br>~~Pf~~|
|Size<br>~~a~~|M12<br>~~a~~|



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|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Type of mounting|With locknut|
|Tightening torque|10 Nm|
|Mounting type|Flush|
|Product weight|90 g|
|Housing material|Nickel-plated|
|Switching status indication|Yellow LED|
|Ambient temperature with flexible cable installation|-5 °C ... 50 °C|
|Degree of protection|IP67|
|Corrosion resistance class (CRC)|1 - Low corrosion stress|
|LABS (PWIS) conformity|VDMA24364-B2-L|
|Selection of additional sensor information|For direct and alternating voltage|
|Electrical output|Non-contacting, 2-wire|
|Selection of sensor version|Standard|



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