# Inductive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, NBN Series, M12, 4 mm, DC, 5 V to 60 V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/NBN4-12GM40-Z0/inductive-proximity-sensor-cylindrical-nbn-series
**SKU**: NBN4-12GM40-Z0
**Manufacturer**: PEPPERL+FUCHS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €49.0600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 60 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:4mm; Thread Size - Metric:M12; Sensor Output:DC; Supply Voltage DC Min:5V; Supply Voltage DC Max:60V; Product Range:NBN4-12GM40-Z0; SVHC:No SVHC (07-Jul-2017); Frequen

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | - |
| Sensing Range Max | 4mm |
| Sensor Output Type | DC |
| Thread Size - Metric | M12 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 60V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 5V |

## Datasheet

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**NBN4-12GM40-Z0** 

**Inductive sensor** 

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**Model Number** ~~[~~ **NBN4-12GM40-Z0** 

**Features** Ld **• 4 mm non-flush • 2-wire DC** 

**Accessories** ~~[~~ **BF 12** Mounting flange, 12 mm 

|**Technical Data**<br>~~ae~~|**Technical Data**<br>~~ae~~|**Technical Data**<br>~~ae~~|
|---|---|---|
|**General specifications**|||
|Switching element function||DC<br>NO|
|Rated operating distance|sn|4 mm|
|Installation||non-flush|
|Output polarity||DC|
|Assured operating distance|sa|0 ... 3.24 mm|
|Reduction factor rAl||0.37|
|Reduction factor rCu||0.36|
|Reduction factor r304||0.74|
|**Nominal ratings**|||
|Operating voltage|UB|5 ... 60 V|
|Switching frequency|f|0 ... 1000 Hz|
|Hysteresis|H|1 ... 10  typ. 5  %|
|Reverse polarity protection||reverse polarity tolerant|
|Short-circuit protection||pulsing|
|Voltage drop|Ud|≤5 V|
|Operating current|IL|2 ... 100 mA|
|Lowest operating current|Im|2 mA|
|Off-state current|Ir|0 ... 0.5 mA typ.|
|Switching state indicator||all direction LED, yellow|
|**Functional safety related parameters**|||
|MTTFd||2020 a|
|Mission Time (TM)||20 a|
|Diagnostic Coverage (DC)||0 %|
|**Ambient conditions**<br>Ambient temperature||-25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)|
|**Mechanical specifications**|||
|Connection type<br>Core cross-section<br>Housing material<br>Sensing face<br>Degree ofprotection||cable PVC , 2 m<br>0.14 mm2<br>brass, nickel-plated<br>PBT<br>IP67|
|**Compliance with standards and directives**|||
|Standard conformity<br>Standards<br>**Approvals and certificates**||EN 60947-5-2:2007<br>IEC 60947-5-2:2007|
|UL approval||cULus Listed, General Purpose|
|CSA approval||cCSAus Listed, General Purpose|
|CCC approval||Certified by China Compulsory Certification (CCC)|



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