BCF5-S18-RP4X/S90

**Capacitive sensor BCF5-S18-RP4X/S90** 

- **M18 × 1 threaded barrel** 

- **Plastic, PA12** - **GF30** 

- **Fine adjustment via potentiometer** 

- **Increased EMI protection (even with high frequency equipment)** 

- **Suited for highly viscous media** 

- **DC 3-wire, 10…65 VDC** 

- **NC contact, PNP output** 

- **Cable connection** 

## **Wiring Diagram** 

BCF5-S18-RP4X/S90 2503006 M2503006 

**Type designation** Ident-No. Ident-No (TUSA) 

**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 ð 2 % of full scale Ambient temperature -25…+70 °C **Operating voltage** 10…65 VDC 10…30 VDC for use in China Residual ripple ð 10 % Uss DC rated operational current ð 200 mA No-load current I0 ð 15 mA Residual current ð 0.1 mA Switching frequency 0.1 kHz Isolation test voltage ð 0.5 kV Output function 3-wire, NC contact, PNP Short-circuit protection yes/ Cyclic Voltage drop at Ie ð 1.8 V Wire breakage/Reverse polarity protection yes/ Complete **Approvals** UL **Design** Threaded barrel, M18 × 1 Dimensions 74 mm Housing material Plastic, PA12-GF30, PEI Active area material Plastic, PA12-GF30, yellow Admissible pressure on front cap ð 6 bar Max. tightening torque housing nut 2 Nm Electrical connection Cable Cable quality Ø 5.2, LifYY-11Y, PUR, 2 Cable cross section 3 x 0.34 mm2 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. 

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**Capacitive sensor BCF5-S18-RP4X/S90** 

**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 TURCK Inc. ñ 3000 Campus Drive Minneapolis, MN 55441-2656 ñ Phone: 763-553-7300 ñ Application Support: 1-800-544-7769 ñ Fax 763-553-0708 ñ www.turck.com 

**Capacitive sensor BCF5-S18-RP4X/S90** 

## **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 TURCK Inc. ñ 3000 Campus Drive Minneapolis, MN 55441-2656 ñ Phone: 763-553-7300 ñ Application Support: 1-800-544-7769 ñ Fax 763-553-0708 ñ www.turck.com