# Sensor, Reed, 30 VAC, -40 °C to 70 °C, Screw, SME-8M Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/SME-8M-DS-24V-K-0,3-M8D/sensor-reed-30-vac-40-c-to-70-screw-sme-8m-series
**SKU**: SME-8M-DS-24V-K-0,3-M8D
**Manufacturer**: FESTO
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Reed Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €27.7200
**Stock**: 50+
**Lead Time**: 38 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2020) |
| Sensor Type | Reed Sensor |
| Product Range | SME Series |
| Supply Current | - |
| Sensor Mounting | Screw |
| Sensing Distance Max | - |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity sensor SME-8M-DS-24V-K-0,3-M8D** 

Part number: 543861 

General operating condition 

## **Data sheet** 

|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Symbol<br>~~a~~|00991619<br>~~a~~|
|Approval|RCM trademark<br>c UL us listed (OL)|
|CE mark (see declaration of conformity)|To EU EMC Directive<br>In accordance with EU RoHS Directive|
|CE marking (see declaration of conformity)|To UK instructions for EMC<br>To UK RoHS instructions|
|Special characteristics<br>~~a~~<br>~~**a**~~|Oil resistant<br>~~a~~<br>|
|Note on materials<br>~~**a** (~~|RoHS-compliant<br>~~(~~|
|Measuring principle<br>~~**a**~~|Magnetic reed<br>|
|Ambient temperature<br>~~a~~|-40 °C ... 70 °C<br>~~a~~<br>~~(~~|
|Switching output<br>~~Cf~~|Contacting, bipolar<br>~~Cf~~|
|Switching element function<br>~~a~~|N/O contact<br>~~a~~|
|Max. output current<br>~~a~~|500 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Max. output current using mounting kits<br>~~a~~|80 mA<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching capacity AC<br>~~a~~|10 VA<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching capacity DC<br>~~a~~|10 W<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching capacity DC using mounting kits<br>~~a~~|2.4 W<br>~~a~~|
|Max. switching capacity AC using mounting kits<br>~~a~~|2.4 VA<br>~~a~~|
|Voltage drop<br>~~a~~|1.17 V<br>~~a~~|
|Short circuit current rating<br>~~a~~|no<br>~~a~~|
|Overload protection<br>~~a~~|Not available<br>~~a~~|
|Operational voltage range AC<br>~~a~~|5 V ... 30 V<br>~~a~~|
|Operational voltage range DC<br>~~a~~|5 V ... 30 V<br>~~a~~|
|Reverse polarity protection<br>~~a~~|no<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, connection type<br>~~a~~|Cable with plug<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, connector system<br>~~a~~|M8x1, A-coded, to EN 61076-2-104<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, number of connections/cores<br>~~a~~|3<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, type of mounting<br>~~a~~|Screw-type lock<br>~~a~~|
|Electrical connection 1, connection pattern<br>~~a~~|00991155<br>~~a~~|
|Connection outlet orientation<br>~~a~~|In-line<br>~~a~~|
|Test conditions cable|Bending strength: to Festo standard<br>Test conditions on request<br>Energy chain: > 5 million cycles, bending radius 75 mm|
|Cable length<br>~~a~~|0.3 m<br>~~a~~|
|Cable characteristic<br>~~a~~|Standard/suitable for energy chains<br>~~a~~|
|Material cable sheath<br>~~a~~|TPE-U(PUR)<br>~~a~~|



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|**Feature**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|Type of mounting|Screw-clamped<br>Insertable in the slot from above|
|Product weight|8.9 g|
|Material housing|Brass, nickel-plated<br>PA<br>TPE-U(PUR)<br>High-alloy stainless steel|
|Switching status indication|Yellow LED|
|Ambient temperature with moving cable|-5 °C ... 70 °C|
|Degree of protection|IP65<br>IP68|
|LABS (PWIS) conformity|VDMA24364-B2-L|



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