# Capacitive Proximity Sensor, M18, 5 mm, PNP, 10 Vdc to 65 Vdc, Pre-wired

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BC5-M18-AP4X/capacitive-proximity-sensor-m18-5-mm-pnp-10-vdc-to
**SKU**: BC5-M18-AP4X
**Manufacturer**: TURCK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €116.4100
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

Sensing Range Max:5mm; Thread Size - Metric:M18; Sensor Output:PNP; Supply Voltage DC Min:10V; Supply Voltage DC Max:65V; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (20-Jun-2016); Sensing Range:0mm to 5mm; Su

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | - |
| Sensing Range Max | 5mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Sensing Distance Max | 5mm |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 65V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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**Capacitive sensor BC5-M18-AP4X** 

- **M18 × 1 threaded barrel** 

- **Chrome-plated brass** 

- **Fine adjustment via potentiometer** 

- **DC 3-wire, 10…65 VDC** 

- **NO contact, PNP output** 

- **Cable connection** 

## **Wiring Diagram** 

|**Type designation**|BC5-M18-AP4X|
|---|---|
|Ident no.|2504001|
|**Rated switching distance (flush)**|5 mm|
|Rated switching distance (non-flush)|5 mm|
|Secured operating distance|ð(0.72 x Sn) mm|
|Hysteresis|2…20 %|
|Temperature drift|type 20 %|
|Repeat accuracy|ð2 % of full scale|
|Ambient temperature|-25…+70 °C|
|**Operating voltage**|10…65 VDC|
|Residual ripple|ð10 % Uss|
|DC rated operational current|ð200 mA|
|No-load current I0|ð15 mA|
|Residual current|ð0.1 mA|
|Switching frequency|0.1 kHz|
|Isolation test voltage|ð0.5 kV|
|Output function|3-wire, NO contact, PNP|
|Short-circuit protection|yes/ Cyclic|
|Voltage drop at Ie|ð1.8 V|
|Wire breakage/Reverse polarity protection|yes/ Complete|
|**Approvals**|UL|
|**Design**|Threaded barrel, M18 × 1|
|Dimensions|74 mm|
|Housing material|Metal, CuZn, Chrome-plated|
|Active area material|Plastic, PBT-GF30-V0, yellow|
|Admissible pressure on front cap|ð4 bar|
|Max. tightening torque housing nut|25 Nm|
|Electrical connection|Cable|
|Cable quality|Ø 5.2, LifYY, PVC, 2m|
|Cable cross section|3 x 0.34 mm<br>2|
|Vibration resistance|55 Hz (1 mm)|
|Shock resistance|30 g (11 ms)|
|Protection class|IP67|
|MTTF|1080 years acc. to SN 29500 (Ed. 99) 40 °C|
|**Switching state**|LED yellow|



## **Functional principle** 

Capacitive proximity switches are designed for non-contact and wear-free detection of electrically conductive as well as non-conductive metal objects. 

1 / 3 Hans Turck GmbH & Co.KG ñ D-45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr ñ Witzlebenstraße 7 ñ Tel. 0208 4952-0 ñ Fax 0208 4952-264 ñ more@turck.com ñ www.turck.com 

**Capacitive sensor BC5-M18-AP4X** 

**Mounting instructions/Description** minimum distances Distance D 36 mm Distance W 15 mm Distance S 27 mm Distance G 30 mm **Diameter active area B** Ø 18 mm 

Ø 18 mm 

The given minimum distances have been checked against the standard switching distance. Should the sensitivity of the sensors be changed via potentiometer, the data sheet specifications no longer apply. 

2 / 3 Hans Turck GmbH & Co.KG ñ D-45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr ñ Witzlebenstraße 7 ñ Tel. 0208 4952-0 ñ Fax 0208 4952-264 ñ more@turck.com ñ www.turck.com 

**Capacitive sensor BC5-M18-AP4X** 

## **Accessories** 

|**Accessories**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Type code**|**Ident no.**|**Description**|
|BS 18|69471|Mounting bracket for threaded barrel devices; material: PA66-|
|||GF|
|BSN 18|69472|Fixing clamp; material: PA66-GF|
|BST-18B|6947214|Fixing clamp for threaded barrel devices, with dead-stop; ma-|
|MAP-M18|6950012|terial: PA6<br>Mounting adapter; material: Polypropylene; sensor replace-|
|||ment with filled container possible (adapter remains in con-|
|||tainer during sensor replacement)|



3 / 3 Hans Turck GmbH & Co.KG ñ D-45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr ñ Witzlebenstraße 7 ñ Tel. 0208 4952-0 ñ Fax 0208 4952-264 ñ more@turck.com ñ www.turck.com 



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