# INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:1736847/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/PRD12-8DP/inductive-proximity-sensor **SKU**: PRD12-8DP **Manufacturer**: AUTONICS **Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors **Price**: €29.5300 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Product Range | PRD Series | | Sensor Output | PNP | | Sensing Range Max | 8mm | | Thread Size - Metric | M12 | | Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V | | Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1736847/) **PRD/PRDW Series** **Long Distance Type** **(A) Photo electric sensorr** **(B) Fiber optic sensor** **(C) Door/Area sensor** **(D) Proximity sensor** **(E) Pressure sensor (F) Rotary encoder (G) Connector/ Socket** **(H) Temp. controller (I) SSR/ Power controller (J) Counter (K) Timer (L) Panel meter** **(M) Tacho/ Speed/ Pulse meter (N) Display unit** **(O) Sensor controller (P) Switching mode power supply (Q) Stepper motor& Driver&Controller (R) Graphic/ Logic panel (S) Field network device** **(T) Software (U) Other** ## **Long distance proximity sensor** ## **Features** - **Long sensing distance** **==> picture [36 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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- **(1.5 to 2 times longer sensing distance guaranteed compared to existing models)** - Improved the noise resistance with dedicated IC - Built-in surge protection, reverse polarity protection, overcurrent protection circuit - Long life cycle and high reliability - Red LED status indication - Protection structure IP67(IEC standard) - Replaceable for micro switches and limit switches - Improved cable strain relief : More reliable flexural strength of sensor/cable connecting part **Please read “Caution for your safety” in operation manual before using.** ## **Specifications** **● DC 2-wire type PRDT12-4** □ **O PRDT12-8** □ **O PRDT18-7** □ **O PRDT18-14** □ **O PRDT30-15** □ **O PRDT30-25** □ **O PRDT12-4** □ **C PRDT12-8** □ **C PRDT18-7** □ **C PRDT18-14** □ **C PRDT30-15** □ **C PRDT30-25** □ **C PRDT12-4** □ **O-V PRDT12-8** □ **O-V PRDT18-7** □ **O-V PRDT18-14** □ **O-V PRDT30-15** □ **O-V PRDT30-25** □ **O-V PRDT12-4** □ **C-V PRDT12-8** □ **C-V PRDT18-7** □ **C-V PRDT18-14** □ **C-V PRDT30-15** □ **C-V PRDT30-25** □ **C-V PRDLT12-4** □ **O PRDLT12-8** □ **O PRDLT18-7** □ **O PRDLT18-14** □ **O PRDLT30-15** □ **O PRDLT30-25** □ **O PRDLT12-4** □ **C PRDLT12-8** □ **C PRDLT18-7** □ **C PRDLT18-14** □ **C PRDLT30-15** □ **C PRDLT30-25** □ **C PRDLT12-4** □ **O-V PRDLT12-8** □ **O-V PRDLT18-7** □ **O-V PRDLT18-14** □ **O-V PRDLT30-15** □ **O-V PRDLT30-25** □ **O-V PRDLT12-4** □ **C-V PRDLT12-8** □ **C-V PRDLT18-7** □ **C-V PRDLT18-14** □ **C-V PRDLT30-15** □ **C-V PRDLT30-25** □ **C-V** Model **PRDWT12-4** □ **O PRDWT12-8** □ **O PRDWT18-7** □ **O PRDWT18-14** □ **O PRDWT30-15** □ **O PRDWT30-25** □ **O PRDWT12-4** □ **C PRDWT12-8** □ **C PRDWT18-7** □ **C PRDWT18-14** □ **C PRDWT30-15** □ **C PRDWT30-25** □ **C PRDWT12-4** □ **O-I PRDWT12-8** □ **O-I PRDWT18-7** □ **O-I PRDWT18-14** □ **O-I PRDWT30-15** □ **O-I PRDWT30-25** □ **O-I PRDWT12-4** □ **C-I PRDWT12-8** □ **C-I PRDWT18-7** □ **C-I PRDWT18-14** □ **C-I PRDWT30-15** □ **C-I PRDWT30-25** □ **C-I PRDWT12-4** □ **O-IV PRDWT12-8** □ **O-IV PRDWT18-7** □ **O-IV PRDWT18-14** □ **O-IV PRDWT30-15** □ **O-IV PRDWT30-25** □ **O-IV PRDWT12-4** □ **C-IV PRDWT12-8** □ **C-IV PRDWT18-7** □ **C-IV PRDWT18-14** □ **C-IV PRDWT30-15** □ **C-IV PRDWT30-25** □ **C-IV PRDWLT18-7** □ **O-IV PRDWLT18-14** □ **O-IV PRDWLT18-7** □ **C-IV PRDWLT18-14** □ **C-IV** Sensing distance 4mm 8mm 7mm 14mm 15mm 25mm Hysteresis Max. 10% of sensing distance ~~Titty~~ Standard sensing target 12×12×1mm(Iron) 25×25×1mm (Iron) 20×20×1mm (Iron) 40×40×1mm (Iron) 45×45×1mm (Iron) 75×75×1mm (Iron) ~~——~~ Sensing distance 0 to 2.8mm 0 to 5.6mm 0 to 4.9mm ~~Ce~~ 0 to 9.8mm 0 to 10.5mm 0 to 17.5mm Power supply 12-24VDC (Operating voltage) (10-30VDC) ~~$$~~ Leakage current Max. 0.6mA Response frequency[※] **[1]** 450HZ 400Hz 250Hz 200Hz 100Hz Residual voltage[※] **[2]** Max. 3.5V(for non-polarity type, max. 5V) Affection by Temp. Max. ±10% for sensing distance at ambient temperature 20℃ Control output 2 to 100mA Insulation resistance Min. 50MΩ(at 500VDC megger) Dielectric strength 1500VAC 50/60Hz for 1minute Vibration 1mm amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55Hz(for 1 min.) in each of X, Y, Z directions for 2 hours Shock 500m/s²(approx. 50G) X, Y, Z directions for 3 times Indicator Operation indicator(red LED) EnvironAmbient temperature -25 to 70℃, Storage: -30 to 80℃ ~~a~~ ment Ambient humidity 35 to 95%RH, Storage: 35 to 95%RH Protection circuit Surge protection circuit, Reverse polarity protection circuit, Overcurrent protection circuit Material Case/Nut: Nickel plated Brass, Washer: Nickel plated Iron, Sensing surface: Heat-resistant ABS, ~~i~~ Standard cable(Black): Polyvinyl chloride(PVC), Oil resistant cable(Gray): Oil resistant Polyvinyl chloride(PVC) Cable ø4, 2-wire, 2m ø5, 2-wire, 2m (For cable type, 300mm, M12 connector) , (AWG22, Core diameter: 0.08mm, Number of cores: 60, Insulator diameter: ø1.25) ~~———————————~~ Approval Protection IP67(IEC Standard) PRDT: Approx. 74g PRDT: Approx. 72g PRDT: Approx. 115g PRDT: Approx. 110g PRDT: Approx. 175g PRDT: Approx. 180g PRDLT: Approx. 145g PRDLT: Approx. 140g Unit weight PRDLT: Approx. 94g PRDLT: Approx. 92g PRDLT: Approx. 215g PRDLT: Approx. 220g PRDWT: Approx. 80g PRDWT: Approx. 75g PRDWT: Approx. 44g PRDWT: Approx. 42g PRDWLT: Approx. 42g PRDWLT: Approx. 105g PRDWT: Approx. 140g PRDWT: Approx. 145g ※1: The response frequency is the average value. The standard sensing target is used and the width is set as 2 times of the standard sensing target, 1/2 of the sensing distance for the distance. ※ ~~lft~~ 2: Before using non-polarity type, check the condition of connected device because residual voltage is 5V. ~~tt~~ ※The ' □ ' of model name is for power type. 'D' is 12-24VDC, 'X' is non-polarity 12-24VDC. - ※The last 'V' of model name is for the model with oil-resistance reinforced cable. - ※Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation. D-11 **PRD/PRDW Series** ## **Specifications** ## **● DC 3-wire type** |Model|Model|**PRD12-4DN**
**PRD12-4DP**
**PRD12-4DN2**
**PRD12-4DP2**
**PRDL12-4DN**
**PRDL12-4DP**
**PRDL12-4DN2**
**PRDL12-4DP2**
**PRDW12-4DN**
**PRDW12-4DP**
**PRDW12-4DN2**
**PRDW12-4DP2**
**PRDW12-4DN-V**
**PRDW12-4DP-V**
**PRDWL12-4DN**
**PRDWL12-4DP**
**PRDWL12-4DN2**
**PRDWL12-4DP2**|**PRD12-4DN**
**PRD12-4DP**
**PRD12-4DN2**
**PRD12-4DP2**
**PRDL12-4DN**
**PRDL12-4DP**
**PRDL12-4DN2**
**PRDL12-4DP2**
**PRDW12-4DN**
**PRDW12-4DP**
**PRDW12-4DN2**
**PRDW12-4DP2**
**PRDW12-4DN-V**
**PRDW12-4DP-V**
**PRDWL12-4DN**
**PRDWL12-4DP**
**PRDWL12-4DN2**
**PRDWL12-4DP2**|**PRD12-8DN**
**PRD12-8DP**
**PRD12-8DN2**
**PRD12-8DP2**
**PRDL12-8DN**
**PRDL12-8DP**
**PRDL12-8DN2**
**PRDL12-8DP2**
**PRDW12-8DN**
**PRDW12-8DP**
**PRDW12-8DN2**
**PRDW12-8DP2**
**PRDW12-8DN-V**
**PRDW12-8DP-V**
**PRDWL12-8DN**
**PRDWL12-8DP**
**PRDWL12-8DN2**
**PRDWL12-8DP2**|**PRD18-7DN**
**PRD18-7DP**
**PRD18-7DN2**
**PRD18-7DP2**
**PRDL18-7DN**
**PRDL18-7DP**
**PRDL18-7DN2**
**PRDL18-7DP2**
**PRDW18-7DN**
**PRDW18-7DP**
**PRDW18-7DN2**
**PRDW18-7DP2**
**PRDW18-7DN-V**
**PRDW18-7DP-V**
**PRDWL18-7DN**
**PRDWL18-7DP**
**PRDWL18-7DN2**
**PRDWL18-7DP2**|**PRD18-14DN**
**PRD18-14DP**
**PRD18-14DN2**
**PRD18-14DP2**
**PRDL18-14DN**
**PRDL18-14DP**
**PRDL18-14DN2**
**PRDL18-14DP2**
**PRDW18-14DN**
**PRDW18-14DP**
**PRDW18-14DN2**
**PRDW18-14DP2**
**PRDW18-14DN-V**
**PRDW18-14DP-V**
**PRDWL18-14DN**
**PRDWL18-14DP**
**PRDWL18-14DN2**
**PRDWL18-14DP2**|

**PRD30-15DN**
**PRD30-15DP**
**PRD30-15DN2**
**PRD30-15DP2**
**PRDL30-15DN**
**PRDL30-15DP**
**PRDL30-15DN2**
**PRDL30-15DP2**
**PRDW30-15DN**
**PRDW30-15DP**
**PRDW30-15DN2**
**PRDW30-15DP2**
**PRDW30-15DN-V**
**PRDW30-15DP-V**
**PRDWL30-15DN**
**PRDWL30-15DP**
**PRDWL30-15DN2**
**PRDWL30-15DP2**|**PRD30-25DN**
**PRD30-25DP**
**PRD30-25DN2**
**PRD30-25DP2**
**PRDL30-25DN**
**PRDL30-25DP**
**PRDL30-25DN2**
**PRDL30-25DP2**
**PRDW30-25DN**
**PRDW30-25DP**
**PRDW30-25DN2**
**PRDW30-25DP2**
**PRDW30-25DN-V**
**PRDW30-25DP-V**
**PRDWL30-25DN**
**PRDWL30-25DP**
**PRDWL30-25DN2**
**PRDWL30-25DP2**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Sensingdistance||4mm||8mm|7mm|14mm|15mm|25mm| |Hysteresis||Max. 10% of sensingdistance||||||| |Standard sensingtarget||12×12×1mm(Iron)||25×25×1mm(Iron)|20×20×1mm(Iron)|40×40×1mm(Iron|)45×45×1mm(Iron)|75×75×1mm(Iron)| |Sensingdistance||0 to 2.8mm||0 to 5.6mm|0 to 4.9mm|0 to 9.8mm|0 to 10.5mm|0 to 17.5mm| |Power supply
(Operatingvoltage)||12-24VDC
(10-30VDC)||||||| |Current consumption||Max. 10mA||||||| |Response frequency※**1**||500Hz||400Hz|300Hz|200Hz|100HZ|100Hz| |Residual voltage||Max. 1.5V||||||| |Affection byTemp.||Max.±10% for sensingdistance at ambient temperature 20℃||||||| |Control output||200mA||||||| |Insulation resistance||Min. 50MΩ(at 500VDC megger)||||||| |Dielectric strength||1500VAC 50/60Hz for 1minute||||||| |Vibration||1mm amplitude at frequencyof 10 to 55Hz(for 1 min.)in each of X, Y, Z directions for 2 hours||||||| |Shock||500m/s²(approx. 50G)X, Y, Z directions for 3 times||||||| |Indicator||Operation indicator(red LED)||||||| |Environ-
ment|Ambient temperature|-25 to 70℃, Storage: -30 to 80℃||||||| ||Ambient humidity|35 to 95%RH, Storage: 35 to 95%RH||||||| |Protection circuit||Surgeprotection circuit, Reversepolarity protection circuit, Overcurrentprotection circuit||||||| |Protection||IP67(IEC Standard)||||||| |Material||Case/Nut: Nickel plated Brass, Washer: Nickel plated Iron, Sensing surface: Heat-resistant ABS,
Standard cable(Black): Polyvinyl chloride(PVC), Oil resistant cable(Gray): Oil resistant Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)||||||| |Cable||ø4, 3-wire, 2m|||ø5, 3-wire, 2m|||| |||(For cable type, 300mm, M12 connector),(AWG22, Core diameter: 0.08mm, Number of cores: 60, Insulator diameter: ø1.25)||||||| |Approval||||||||| |Unit weight||PRD:Approx. 74g
PRDL:Approx. 94g
PRDW:Approx. 44g
PRDWL:Approx. 64g||PRD:Approx. 72g
PRDL:Approx. 92g
PRDW:Approx. 42g
PRDWL:Approx. 62g|PRD:Approx. 115g
PRDL:Approx. 145g
PRDW:Approx. 80g
PRDWL:Approx. 110g|PRD:Approx. 110g
PRDL:Approx. 140g
PRDW:Approx. 75g
PRDWL:Approx. 105g|PRD:Approx. 175g
PRDL:Approx. 215g
PRDW:Approx. 140g
PRDWL:Approx. 180g|PRD:Approx. 180g
PRDL:Approx. 220g
PRDW:Approx. 145g
PRDWL:Approx. 185g| - ※1: The response frequency is the average value. The standard sensing target is used and the width is set as 2 times of the standard sensing target, 1/2 of the sensing distance for the distance. ※The last 'V' of model name is for the model with oil-resistance reinforced cable. ※Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation. ## **Dimensions** **==> picture [436 x 114] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dimensions
(unit: mm)
● PRD(T)12-4D ● PRD(T)12-8D
ø21 52 2000 ø21 52 2000
17 31.5 17 7 24.5
ø4 ø4
4 Operation 4 Operation
indicator indicator
M12X1 M12X1
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D-12 **Long Distance Type** **==> picture [481 x 623] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dimensions (unit: mm) (A) Photo
electric
● PRDL(T)12-4D ● PRDL(T)12-8D sensorr
ø21 64 2000 ø21 64 2000 (B)
17 44 17 7 37 Fiberoptic
sensor
(C)
Door/Area
ø4 ø4 sensor
4 M12×1Operation indicator 4 M12×1Operation indicator (D) Proximity
● PRD(T)18-7D ● PRD(T)18-14D sensor
ø29 53 2000 ø29 53 2000 (E)
Pressure
24 29.5 24 10 19 sensor
(F)
Rotary
encoder
ø5 ø5
Operation indicator Operation indicator (G)
4 M18×1 4 M18×1 Connector/Socket
● PRDL(T)18-7D ● PRDL(T)18-14D (H)
ø29 86 2000 ø29 86 2000 Temp.controller
24 62 24 10 52
(I)
SSR/
Power
controller
ø5 ø5 (J)
4 M18×1Operation indicator 4 M18×1Operation indicator Counter
(K)
● PRD(T)30-15D ● PRD(T)30-25D Timer
ø42 62 2000 ø42 62 2000
35 38 35 10 28 (L) Panel
meter
(M)
Tacho/
Speed/ Pulse
meter
ø5 ø5
Operation indicator Operation indicator (N)Display
5 M30×1.5 5 M30×1.5 unit
● PRDL(T)30-15D ● PRDL(T)30-25D (O)Sensor
ø42 84 2000 ø42 84 2000 controller
35 60 35 10 50 (P)
Switching
mode power
supply
(Q)
Stepper
motor&
Driver&Controller
ø5 ø5
Operation Operation (R)
5 M30×1.5 indicator 5 M30×1.5 indicator Graphic/Logic
panel
● PRDW(T)12-4D (S)
ø21 52 300 Field
17 31.5 networkdevice
(T)
Software
4 Operation indicator ø4
M12×1 M12 (U)
● PRDW(T)12-8D Other
ø21 52 300
17 7 24.5
4 Operation indicator ø4
M12×1 M12
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D-13 ## **PRD/PRDW Series** ## **Dimensions** (unit: mm) **==> picture [436 x 610] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
● PRDWL12-4D ø21 64 300
17 44
Operation indicator ø4
● PRDWL12-8D 4 M12×1 M12
ø21 64 300
17 7 37
Operation indicator ø4
4 M12×1 M12
● PRDW(T)18-7D ø29 62 300
24 38.5
Operation indicator ø5
4 M18×1 M12
● PRDW(T)18-14D ø29 62 300
24 10 29
Operation indicator ø5
4 M18×1 M12
● PRDWL(T)18-7D ø29 86 300
24 62
Operation indicator ø5
4 M18×1 M12
● PRDWL(T)18-14D ø29 86 300
24 10 52
Operation indicator ø5
4 M18×1 M12
● PRDW(T)30-15D
ø42 62 300
35 38
Operation indicator ø5
M12
5 M30×1.5
● PRDW(T)30-25D
ø42 62 300
35 10 28
Operation indicator ø5
M12
5 M30×1.5
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D-14 **(A) Photo electric sensorr (B) Fiber optic sensor** **(C) Door/Area sensor** **(D) Proximity sensor** **(E) Pressure sensor (F) Rotary encoder (G) Connector/ Socket (H) Temp. controller (I)SSR/ SSR/ Power controller (J) Counter Counter (K) Timer Timer (L) Panelmeter Panelmeter meter** ## **Long Distance Type** ## **Dimensions** **==> picture [33 x 8] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
(unit: mm)
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● PRDWL(T)30-15D
ø42 84 300
35 60
Operation indicator ø5
M12
5 M30×1.5
● PRDWL(T)30-25D
ø42 84 300
35 10 50
Operation indicator ø5
M12
5 M30×1.5
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## **Control output diagram DC 2-wire type** **==> picture [481 x 408] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
DC 2-wire type DC 3-wire type (I)SSR/
Power
Brown NPN output type controller
4 Load +V Sensingtarget PresenceNothing N.O. N.C. 1 Brown +V Sensingtarget PresenceNone N.O. N.C. (J) Counter
Load OperationReturn 10㏀ 4 BlackLoad Output voltage(brown-black)Load HOperationReturn (K) Timer
3Blue 0V Operation(red LED)Indicator ONOFF 3 Blue 0V (black-blue)Operation(red LED)Indicator LONOFF (L) Panelmeter
※The number in a circle is pin no. of connector. PNP output type (M)Tacho/
1 Brown +V Sensing Presence N.O. N.C. Speed/ Pulsemeter
target None
4 Black (black-blue)Load OperationReturn (N)Displayunit
10㏀ Load Output voltage(black-blue) HL (O)
Sensor
3 Blue 0V Operation(red LED)Indicator ONOFF controller
(P)
Switching
mode power
Connections supply
(Q)
DC 2-wire type Brown Load +V Steppermotor&Driver&Controller
※The load can be connected to either wire. (R)Graphic/
Logic
Blue panel
Load 0V
(S)
Field
DC 3-wire type Brown Blue Black networkdevice
Black Brown Blue (T) Software
8 9 10 11 12 1314
(PRD18-7DN) cp1 cp2 +12V 0V
(U)
(PRD18-7DN) Other
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(PRD18-7DN)
< FX4 > 100-240VAC
< PA10-U >
Main circuit
Main circuit
Main circuit
Black Blue Brown
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D-15 ## **PRD/PRDW Series** ## **Wiring diagram** ## **DC 2-wire type(Standard type)** **==> picture [210 x 56] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Normally Open(N.O.) / Normally Closed(N.C.)
2 1 Brown 2 1
Brown
3 4 Load +V 3 4 +V
Blue 0V Blue Load 0V
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- ※Pin ①, ② are not used terminals. - ※For DC 3-wire type connector cable, it is available to use with black wire(12-24VDC) and blue wire(0V). ## **DC 2-wire type(IEC standard type)** **==> picture [210 x 70] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Normally Open(N.O.) Normally Closed(N.C.)
Brown Brown
2 1 Load +V 2 1 Load +V
3 4 3 4
Blue Blue
0V 0V
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## **DC 3-wire type** **==> picture [211 x 65] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
NPN output type PNP output type
Brown Brown
2 1 +V 2 1 +V
Black
3 4 Load 3 4
Black Load
Blue 0V Blue 0V
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- ※Please fasten the cleat of connector not to shown the thread. - (0.39 to 0.49N[.] m) - ※Please fasten the vibration part with Teflon tape. - ※Refer to the G-6 about IEC standard connector wires and specifications. ※②,③ of N.O. type and ③,④ of N.C. type are not used terminals. ※The pin arrangement of connector applying IEC standard is being developed. - ※Please attach "I" at the end of the name of standard type for purchasing the IEC standard product. Ex)PRDWT12-4DO-I ※The connector cable for IEC standard is being developed. Please attach "I' at the end of the name of standard type. Ex)CID2-2-I, CLD2-5-I ## **Proper usage** ## **Load connections** **==> picture [270 x 59] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Brown Brown
Load
+ + 24VDC
- -
Blue Blue
Load
< DC 2-wire type > < DC 2-wire type >
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Please make the current on proximity sensor smaller than the return current of load by connecting a bleeder resistor in parallel. ## **In case of the load current is small** ## **● DC 2-wire type** Brown Load ※W value of Bleeder resistor should be bigger for proper Bleeder resistor(R) +- Vs heat dissipation.R = Io-Ioff (Ω) Vs P = R (W) Vs2 Blue [ Vs : Power supply,Ioff : Return current of load, Io : Min. action current of proximity sensorP : Number of Bleeder resistance watt ] ## **Mutual-interference** |When several proximity sensors are mounted close to one
another a malfunction of the sensor may be caused due
to mutual interference. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance between the two sensors as below chart
indicates.
When sensors are mounted on metallic panel, you must
prevent the sensors from being affected by any metallic
object except target. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance as below chart indicates.

**Influence by surrounding metals**|When several proximity sensors are mounted close to one
another a malfunction of the sensor may be caused due
to mutual interference. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance between the two sensors as below chart
indicates.
When sensors are mounted on metallic panel, you must
prevent the sensors from being affected by any metallic
object except target. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance as below chart indicates.

**Influence by surrounding metals**|When several proximity sensors are mounted close to one
another a malfunction of the sensor may be caused due
to mutual interference. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance between the two sensors as below chart
indicates.
When sensors are mounted on metallic panel, you must
prevent the sensors from being affected by any metallic
object except target. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance as below chart indicates.

**Influence by surrounding metals**|When several proximity sensors are mounted close to one
another a malfunction of the sensor may be caused due
to mutual interference. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance between the two sensors as below chart
indicates.
When sensors are mounted on metallic panel, you must
prevent the sensors from being affected by any metallic
object except target. Therefore, be sure to provide a
minimum distance as below chart indicates.

**Influence by surrounding metals**|||||||Parallel
B|Parallel
B|Parallel
B|Parallel
B||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||Face to Face
A|||||||||| |||||||||||||||m
ℓ|n| |||||||||||ℓ|ød||||| |||||||ℓ||||||||(unit: mm)|| |Mode
Item|l
PRDT12-4□□
PRDWT12-4□□
PRDLT12-4□□|PRDT12-8□□
PRDWT12-8□□
PRDLT12-8□□



|PRDT18-7□□
PRDWT18-7□□
PRDLT18-7□□
PRDWLT18-7□□|PRDT18-14□□
PRDWT18-14□□
PRDLT18-14□□
PRDWLT18-14□□||||PRDT30-15□□
PRDWT30-15□□
PRDLT30-15□□||||P
P
P|RDT30-25□□
RDWT30-25□□
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