# INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BI%208U-M18-AP6X-H1141/inductive-proximity-sensor
**SKU**: BI 8U-M18-AP6X-H1141
**Manufacturer**: TURCK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €110.8800
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 60 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensor Type:Inductive Proximity Sensor; Operating Temperature Max:85°C; Supply Voltage Min:10VDC; Supply Voltage Max:30VDC; Sensor Output Type:3-Wire, PNP, NO; Sensor Case / Package:Cylindrica

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Inductive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | - |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Nom | 8mm |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M18 Thread |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1632721/)

## BI8U-M18-AP6X-H1141 Inductive sensor 

## Features 

**■**[Threaded barrel, M18 x 1] **■**[Chrome-plated brass] **■**[Factor 1 for all metals] **■**[Protection class IP68] **■**[Resistant to magnetic fields] **■**[Large switching distance] **■**[Recessed mountable] **■**[DC 3-wire, 10…30 VDC] **■**[NO contact, PNP output] **■**[M12 x 1 male connector] 

## Wiring diagram 

## Technical data 

||**Type**|BI8U-M18-AP6X-H1141|
|---|---|---|
||ID number|1644731|
||Rated switching distance|8 mm|
||Mounting conditions|Flush|
|Secured operating distance<br>≤ (0,81 x Sn)  mm<br>~~a~~<br>~~OT~~|||
||Repeat accuracy|≤ 2 % of full scale|
||Temperature drift|≤ ± 10 %|
|||≤ ± 15 %, ≤ ‐25 °C v ≥ +70 °C|
||Hysteresis<br>Ambient temperature|3…15 %<br>-30…+85 °C|
||Operating voltage|10…30 VDC|
||Residual ripple|≤ 10 % Uss|
||DC rated operational current|≤ 200 mA|
||No-load current|≤ 20 mA|
||Residual current|≤ 0.1 mA|
||Isolation test voltage|≤ 0.5 kV|
||Short-circuit protection|yes / Cyclic|
||Voltage drop at|≤ 1.8 V|
||Wire breakage/Reverse polarity protection|yes / Complete|
||Output function|3-wire, NO contact, PNP|
||Protection class|÷|
||Switching frequency|1.5 kHz|
||**Design**|Threaded barrel, M18 × 1|
||Dimensions|52 mm|
||Housing material|Metal, CuZn, Chrome-plated|
||Active area material|Plastic, LCP|
||Max. tightening torque housing nut|25 Nm|



Inductive sensors detect metal objects contactless and wear-free. Due to the patented multi-coil system, _uprox_ ® _+_ sensors have distinct advantages over conventional sensors. They excel in largest switching distances, maximum flexibility and operational reliability as well as efficient standardization. 

Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG | 45466 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany | T +49 208 4952-0 | F +49 208 4952-264 | more@turck.com | www.turck.com 

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## Technical data 

|Electrical connection|Connector, M12 × 1|
|---|---|
|Vibration resistance|55 Hz (1 mm)|
|Shock resistance|30 g (11 ms)|
|Protection class|IP68|
|MTTF|874 years acc. to SN 29500 (Ed. 99) 40 °C|
|Switching state|LED yellow|



**Mounting instructions/Description** 

Distance D 36 mm Distance W 3 x Sn Distance T 3 x B Distance S 1.5 x B Distance G 6 x Sn ~~7~~ Diameter active Ø 18 mm area B 

All flush mountable _uprox_ ® _+_ threaded barrel types are also recessed mountable. Safe operation is ensured if the sensor is screwed in by half a turn. 

## Mounting accessories 

## **PN-M18** 

## **6905310** 

Protective nut for M18 x 1 threaded barrels; material: Stainless steel A2 1.4305 (AISI 303) 

## **BST-18B** 

## **6947214** 

Fixing clamp for threaded barrel devices, with dead-stop; material: PA6 

Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG | 45466 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany | T +49 208 4952-0 | F +49 208 4952-264 | more@turck.com | www.turck.com 

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**QM-18 6945102** Quick-mount bracket with dead-stop; material: Chrome-plated brass Male thread M24 x 1.5. Note: The switching distance of proximity switches can be reduced by the use of quick-mount brackets. **BSS-18 6901320** Mounting bracket for smooth and threaded barrel devices; material: Polypropylene 

|**MW-18**<br>**6945004**|
|---|
|Mounting bracket for threaded barrel<br>devices; material: Stainless steel A2|
|1.4301 (AISI 304)|



## Wiring accessories 

**Type ID number RKC4T-2/TEL 6625010** Connection cable, female M12, straight, 3- pin, cable length: 2 m, sheath material: PVC, black; cULus approval; other cable lengths and qualities available, see www.turck.com 

Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG | 45466 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany | T +49 208 4952-0 | F +49 208 4952-264 | more@turck.com | www.turck.com 

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