# Inductive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, BES Series, M12, Flush, 4 mm, PNP, 12 V to 30 V, Connector
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BESM12MI-PSC40B-S04G/inductive-proximity-sensor-cylindrical-bes-series
**SKU**: BESM12MI-PSC40B-S04G
**Manufacturer**: BALLUFF
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €35.2600
**Stock**: 50+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Description
Sensing Range Max:4mm; Thread Size - Metric:M12; Sensor Output:PNP; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:30V; Product Range:BESM12MI-PSC40B-S04G; SVHC:No SVHC (17-Dec-2015); Freque
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | Lead (17-Jan-2022) |
| Ip Rating | IP68 |
| Sensor Type | Inductive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | - |
| Sensor Terminals | M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 4mm |
| Sensor Output Type | 3-Wire, PNP, NO |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 4mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | - |
| Sensing Distance Nom | 4mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Brass |
| Thread Size - Metric | M12 |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M12 Thread |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 12V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25°C |
## Datasheet
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**Inductive Sensors BES M12MI-PSC40B-S04G Order Code: BES0068**
## C€ [Oo]
## **Basic features**
**Approval/Conformity**
**Approval/Conformity** CE UKCA cULus WEEE **Basic standard** IEC 60947-5-2 **Trademark** Global
## **Display/Operation**
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|Function indicator|yes|
|Power indicator|no|
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## **Electrical connection**
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|Connection|M12x1-Male, 3-pin, A-coded|
|Polarity reversal protected|yes|
|Protection against device mix-ups|yes|
|Short-circuit protection|yes|
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## **Electrical data**
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|Load capacitance max. at Ue|1 µF|
|Min. operating current Im|0 mA|
|No-load current Io max., damped|5 mA|
|No-load current Io max., undamped|2 mA|
|Operating voltage Ub|10...30 VDC|
|Output resistance Ra|33.0 kOhm + D|
|Protection class|II|
|Rated insulation voltage Ui|250 V AC|
|Rated operating current Ie|200 mA|
|Rated operating voltage Ue DC|24 V|
|Rated short circuit current|100 A|
|Ready delay tv max.|21 ms|
|Residual current Ir max.|10 µA|
|Ripple max. (% of Ue)|15 %|
|Switching frequency|2500 Hz|
|Utilization category|DC -13|
|Voltage drop static max.|1.5 V|
|Environmental conditions|
|Ambient temperature|-25...70 °C|
|Contamination scale|3|
|EN 60068-2-27, Shock|Half-sinus, 30 gn, 11 ms|
|EN 60068-2-6, Vibration|55 Hz, amplitude 1 mm, 3x30 min|
|IP rating|IP68|
|Functional safety|
|MTTF (40 °C)|640 a|
|Interface|
|Switching output|PNP normally open (NO)|
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## **Environmental conditions**
## **Functional safety**
## **Interface**
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## **Inductive Sensors**
## **BES M12MI-PSC40B-S04G Order Code: BES0068**
## **Material**
## **Range/Distance**
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|Housing material|Brass, Nickel-free coated|Assured operating distance Sa|3.2 mm|
|Material sensing surface|PBT|Hysteresis H max. (% of Sr)|15.0 %|
|Rated operating distance Sn|4 mm|
|Mechanical data|Real switching distance sr|4 mm|
|Repeat accuracy max. (% of Sr)|5.0 %|
|Dimension|Ø 12 x 65 mm|
|Switching distance marking|■■|
|Installation|for flush mounting|
|Temperature drift max. (% of Sr)|10 %|
|Size|M12x1|
|Tolerance Sr|±10 %|
|Tightening torque|10 Nm|
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## **Mechanical data**
## **Remarks**
The sensor is functional again after the overload has been eliminated.
For more information about MTTF and B10d see MTTF / B10d Certificate
Indication of the MTTF- / B10d value does not represent a binding composition and/or life expectancy assurance; these are simply experiential values with no warranty implications. These declared values also do not extend the expiration period for defect claims or affect it in any way.
## **Connector Drawings**
## **Wiring Diagrams**
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