# PROXIMITY SENSOR

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/59140-040/proximity-sensor
**SKU**: 59140-040
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Reed Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €2.9200
**Stock**: 200+
**Lead Time**: 137 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensor Type:Miniature Reed Sensor; Sensor Mounting:Flange; Supply Current:250mA; Operating Temperature Min:-40°C; Operating Temperature Max:105°C; Product Range:59140 Series; Carry C 05M4583

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Miniature Reed Sensor |
| Product Range | 59140 Series |
| Supply Current | 250mA |
| Sensor Mounting | Flange |
| Sensing Range Max | 20.32mm |
| Operating Temperature Max | 105°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1383369/)

## **www.breedelectronics.com** 

## **59140 Mini Flange Mount Features and Benefits** 

## File E61760(N) 

**Applications** 

## **Benefits** 

## **Features** 

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57140 Actuator Features<br>• 2 Part Magnetically Operated<br>Proximity  Sensor<br>• Compact size requires only<br>3.2cm [2] board space<br>• Case design allows screw<br>59140 Sensor down or adhesive mounting<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- 2 Part Magnetically Operated Proximity  Sensor 

- No standby power requirement 

      - Position and limit sensing 

      - Security system switch 

   - Operates through non-ferrous • materials such as wood,plastic • Door switch or aluminium 

      - Linear actuators 

   - Hermetically sealed, magnetically operated contacts continue to operate long after optical and other technologies fail due to contamination 

- 300mm (12”) Flying leads 

- Simple installation and adjustment 

## **DIMENSIONS** 

## **Recommended Activating Positions:** 

|**Electrical Specifications and Operating Characteristics**<br>**Contact Type**|**Electrical Specifications and Operating Characteristics**<br>**Contact Type**|**Electrical Specifications and Operating Characteristics**<br>**Contact Type**|**Form A,**<br>**S P S T- N O**<br>**Standar d**|**Form A**<br>**SPST-NO**<br>**High Volta ge**|**F orm C**<br>**SPDT-CO**<br>**Standar d**|**Form B**<br>**S P S T- N C**<br>**Standar d**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Contact Rating||Watt - max.|10|10|5|5|
|Voltage|Switching|Vdc - max.|200|300|175|175|
||Breakdown|Vdc - min.|250|450|200|200|
|Current|Switching|A - max.|0.5|0.5|0.25|0.25|
||Carry|A - max.|1.2|1.5|1.5|1.5|
|Resistance|Contact,Initial|Ω- max.|0.2|0.2|0.2|0.2|
||Insulation|Ω- min.|10<br>10|10<br>10|10<br>9|10<br>9|
|Capacitance|Contact|p F - typ.|0.3|0.2|0.3|0.3|
|Temperature|Operating|°C|-40 to + 105|-20 to + 105|-40 to + 105|-40 to + 105|
||Storage|°C|-65 to + 105|-65 to + 105|-65 to + 105|-65 to + 105|
|Time|Operate|ms - typ.|1.0|1.0|1.0|1.0|
||Release|ms - typ.|1.0|1.0|1.0|1.0|
|Shock|11ms 1⁄2 sine|G -  max.|100|100|50|50|
|Vibration|50-2000 Hz|G  - max.|30|30|30|30|



Notes: 1.Flying Leads except as shown below are 24 AWG 7/32 PVC, 105 deg. C.,UL 1569.Leads are stripped .250 (6,35),untinned. 2.Order Actuators as a separate item. 

- **3** . Underwriters Laboratories recognition. For details on electrical specifications,contact Hamlin,Inc. 

**Breed Electronics USA** Tel: 001 920 648 3000 • Fax:001 920 648 3001 • Email: sales@hamlin.com **Breed Electronics UK** Tel: +44 (0)1379 649700 • Fax:+44 (0)1379 649702 • Email: uksales@breedtech.com **Breed Electronics German y** Tel: +49 (0) 6181 953660 • Fax:+49 (0) 6181 9536666 • Email: hamlin-electronics.de@breedtech.com **Breed Electronics France** Tel: +33 1 46 87 02 02 • Fax:+33 1 46 86 67 86 • Email: hamectrol@hamectrol.fr 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS DATA SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS BEING ACCURATE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product performance may be affected by the application to which the product is put. Upon request,HAMLIN will assist purchasers by providing information specific to any particular application.HAMLIN disclaims any and all liability whatsoever for any purchaser’s reliance upon the information contained on this data sheet without further consultation with authorised representatives of HAMLIN. 

**PA GE 1 OF 1** ISSUE No:1 DATE:08/12/00 SIGNED:Antony Howell 



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