# Inductive Proximity Sensor, Long Housing, M18, 4 mm, NPN, 10 V to 30 V, Pre-wired
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**SKU**: MCPIN-T18L-001
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €7.2100
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 56 days (indicative)
## Description
Sensing Range Max:4mm; Thread Size - Metric:M18; Sensor Output:NPN-NO; Supply Voltage DC Min:10V; Supply Voltage DC Max:30V; Product Range:MCPIN Series; SVHC:No SVHC (07-Jul-2017); Sensor
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (16-Jul-2019) |
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Sensor Type | Inductive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | MCPIN Series |
| Sensor Terminals | Cable |
| Sensing Range Max | 4mm |
| Sensor Output Type | 3-Wire, NPN, NO |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 4mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | - |
| Sensing Distance Nom | - |
| Sensor Body Material | Brass |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M18 Thread |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20°C |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2218040/)
## **Inductive Sensor M18 - Long Housing**
## **Features:**
- Inductive sensor
- Shielded type (5mm)
- With LED operation indicate lamp, easily identifiable
- Brass chrome plated, proof of oil. water acid, alkaline
- Over-current protection
- Widely applied in measuring, Counting, Rpm measuring in mechanism, chemical, paper manufacture light industry, etc.
## **Specifications:**
Style : Cylinder shape Sensing Distance : 0 to 4mm shielded Diameter : 18mm Mounting Distance : Shielded (5mm) Standard Sensing Object : ferrous metals Protection Rate : IP67, water resistant Frequency : 700Hz/400Hz (DC 3/2 wires) Current Output (DC/AC) : ≤ 200mA Power Supply : 10 to 30V DC Ambient temperature : -20°C to +70°C Against Polarity Reversal : YES
## **Electrical Connection:**
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Shielded Dimensions : Millimetres
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## **Installation**
If used in an area surrounded by metal, Install the proximity Sensor as follows . (Sn = Sensing distance)
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## **Inductive Sensor M18 - Long Housing**
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## **Inductive Proximity Application Direction**
- a. Set mounting distance equal to 80% of Sn.
- b. Set mounting distance roughly equal to 50% of Sn when sensor is used measuring mounting frequency or operating in high speed circumstances.
- c. Mounting distance will change depending on material (iron, stainless steel, brass, copper and aluminum).
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- d. Inductive Proximity series connection and parallel connection
## **Part Number Table**
|**Part Number Table**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Description**
Sensor, M18, NPN, Shielded, NO
Sensor, M18, NPN, Shielded, NC
Sensor, M18, NPN, Shielded, NO
Sensor, M18, NPN, Shielded, NC
Sensor, M18, PNP, Shielded, NO
Sensor, M18, PNP, Shielded, NC
Sensor, Inductive, 4mm, 10V-30V
Sensor, Inductive, 4mm, 10V-30V|**Connector Model**|**Output Type**|**Part Number**|
||3 Wire|NPN NO|MCPIN-T18L-001|
||3 Wire|NPN NC|MCPIN-T18L-011|
||Straight PlugIn Connector|NPN NO|MCPIN-T18L-101|
||Straight PlugIn Connector|NPN NC|MCPIN-T18L-111|
||3 Wire|PNP NO|MCPIP-T18L-001|
||3 Wire|PNP NC|MCPIP-T18L-011|
||Straight PlugIn Connector|PNP NO|MCPIP-T18L-101|
||Straight PlugIn Connector|PNP NC|MCPIP-T18L-111|
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