# Proximity Sensor, 4 mm, M12, PNP, 10 VDC to 30 VDC, SIEN Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/538329/proximity-sensor-4-mm-m12-pnp-10-vdc-to-30-sien
**SKU**: 538329
**Manufacturer**: FESTO
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €47.0400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

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

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity sensor SIEN-M12NB-PS-K-L-PA** 

Part number: 538329 

> General operating condition ~~—~~ 

## **Data sheet** 

|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Design<br>~~a~~|Round<br>~~a~~|
|Conforms to standard<br>~~a~~|EN 60947-5-2<br>~~a~~|
|Symbol<br>~~a~~|00991702<br>~~a~~|
|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<br>As per EU RoHS directive|
|UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity)|To UK RoHS instructions<br>To UK instructions for electrical equipment|
|Measuring principle<br>~~a~~|Inductive<br>~~a~~|
|Rated operating distance<br>~~a~~|4 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Assured operating distance<br>~~a~~|3.24 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Reduction factors|Aluminum = 0.35 - 0.5<br>Stainless steel St 18/8 = 0.6 - 1.0<br>Copper = 0.25 - 0.45<br>Brass = 0.35 - 0.5<br>Steel St 37 = 1.0|
|Ambient temperature<br>~~a~~|-25 °C ... 70 °C<br>~~a~~|
|Repetition accuracy<br>~~a~~|0.08 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Switching output<br>~~a~~|PNP<br>~~a~~|
|Switching element function<br>~~a~~|N.O. contact<br>~~a~~|
|Hysteresis<br>~~a~~|0.12 mm ... 0.6 mm<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching frequency DC<br>~~a~~|2000 Hz<br>~~a~~|
|Max. output current<br>~~a~~|200 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Voltage drop<br>~~a~~|≤1.8 V<br>~~a~~|
|Short-circuit protection<br>~~a~~|Pulsed<br>~~a~~|
|DC operating voltage range<br>~~a~~|10 V ... 30 V<br>~~a~~|
|Residual ripple<br>~~a~~|10%<br>~~a~~|
|Idle current<br>~~a~~|≤15 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Reverse polarity protection<br>~~a~~|for all electrical connections<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection<br>~~a~~|Cable<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, connection type<br>~~a~~|Cable<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, connection technology<br>~~a~~|Open end<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires<br>~~a~~|3<br>~~a~~|
|Cable length<br>~~a~~|2.5 m<br>~~a~~|
|Material of cable sheath<br>~~a~~|PVC<br>~~a~~|
|Insulating sheath material<br>~~a~~|PVC<br>~~a~~|



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|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Size|M12|
|Type of mounting|With locknut|
|Tightening torque|1 Nm|
|Mounting type|Not flush|
|Product weight|113 g|
|Housing material|PA-reinforced|
|Switching status indication|Yellow LED|
|Ambient temperature with flexible cable installation|0 °C ... 70 °C|
|Degree of protection|IP65<br>IP67|
|Corrosion resistance class (CRC)|4 - Particularly high corrosion stress|
|LABS (PWIS) conformity|VDMA24364 Zone III|
|Selection of additional sensor information|With standard switching distance|
|Electrical output|PNP|
|Selection of sensor version|Polyamide housing|



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