General specifications Switching element function NPN NO Rated operating distance 0.8 mm Installation flush Output polarity DC Assured operating distance 0 ... 0.648 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.45 Reduction factor r Cu 0.4 Reduction factor r 304 0.85 Nominal ratings Operating voltage 10 ... 30 V Switching frequency 0 ... 3000 Hz Hysteresis 5 ... 20 % Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected Short-circuit protection pulsing Voltage drop less than or equal to 3 V Operating current 0.1 ... 100 mA Off-state current 0 ... 0.1 mA No-load supply current less than or equal to 12 mA Switching state indicator LED, yellow Approvals and certificates UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated less than or equal to 36 V Ambient conditions Ambient temperature -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F) Mechanical specifications Connection type Connector M8 x 1 , 3-pin Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 Sensing face PBT Housing diameter 5 mm Degree of protection IP67