# Inductive Proximity Switch, M18, NPN

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/AK1AN1A/inductive-proximity-switch-m18-npn
**SKU**: AK1AN1A
**Manufacturer**: IMO PRECISION CONTROLS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €42.7300
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jun-2015) |
| Sensing Distance Max | 4mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10VDC |

## Datasheet

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## M18 Inductive DC Proximity Switch AK1 

Compact inductive proximity switch for DC operation 

- ❚ ø18 x 50mm 

- ❚ Shielded and unshielded models 

- ❚ IP67 nickel-plated brass housing 

- ❚ 2 / 3 wire DC 

- ❚ Short-circuit protection 

- ❚ LED status indicator 360˚ visible 

- ❚ Additional cable exit options available 

- ❚ Nominal sensing range: Shielded 5mm Unshielded 8mm 

- ❚ Long distance: Shielded 8mm Unshielded 12mm 

- ❚ UL and CUL approved 

## **Options and ordering codes** 

**AK1 / AN - 1A** Standard **1** Shielded proximity **2** Unshielded NO output state **A 3** Long distance shielded **4** Long distance unshielded NC output state **C A** Standard cable exit NPN output type **N** PNP output type **P H** M12 plug cable exit 2 wire DC **O** ~~=~~ 

## **Specification** 

|**Specification**||
|---|---|
|**Model**|**AK1**|
|Hysteresis|10% maximum|
|Repeatability|5%|
|Supply voltage|10-30 VDC|
|Ripple|10% maximum|
|Maximum consumption|20mA|
|Switching frequency|0.5kHz|
|Output type|NPN or PNP|
|Output state|NO or NC|
|Load current|≤400mA|
|Residual output voltage|1.2V max. IL=100mA|
|Leakage current|<10µA|
|Time delay before availbility|100ms|
|Output current limit|450-500mA|
|Short circuit protection|autoreset|
|Polarity reversal protection|yes|
|Inductive loads protection|yes|
|LED status indicator|yes(at the rear)|
|Insulation resistance|>1000mΩto 1000VDC|
|Dielectric strength|1500VAC 50Hz for 1 min|
|Protection degree|IP67|
|Temperature range|-25˚ +70˚C|
|Temperature drift|10% Sn|
|Housing material|nickel-plated brass|
|Front material|POM|
|Tightening torque|40 Nm max|
|Ambient humidity|35%-85% r.h.|
|Weight(approx.)|cable: 120g, plug: 60g|



www.imopc.com 

AK1/03/03 

## M18 Inductive DC Proximity Switch AK1 

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## **Dimensions** (mm) 

## **AK1/**-*A** standard cable exit 

Cable: ø4.75mm, 2m length 0.34mm[2] conductor section, PVC material 

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## **AK1/**-*H** M12 plug cable exit 

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## **Output circuit - wiring connections** 

## **M12 plug - pin connections** Cable exit option H 

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NOTE: in case of combined load, i.e. resistive and capacitive, the maximum admissible capacity (C) is 1µF for maximum output voltage and current. 

## **Other cable options:** 

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OUT ( - )<br>Right angle cable<br>4 3 Customised cables<br>Please contact IMO for<br>price and availability<br>1 2<br>( + ) (OUT)<br>See note<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


NOTE: (pin connections): At present, all plug exit sensors have the output on pin 4. According to EEC Directives, the output of NC plug exit models will be changing to pin 2 (NO will remain on pin 4). A plug cable to match these NC sensors MUST be a 4-wire type as 3-wire cables are connected to pins 1, 3 and 4 – contact IMO to check stock types. 

www.imopc.com 

AK1/03/03 



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