General specifications Switching element function DC NO Rated operating distance 2 mm Installation flush Output polarity DC Assured operating distance 0 ... 1.62 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.18 Reduction factor r Cu 0.12 Reduction factor r 304 0.67 Nominal ratings Operating voltage 5 ... 60 V DC Switching frequency 0 ... 1000 Hz Hysteresis 1 ... 10 typ. 5 % Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity tolerant Short-circuit protection pulsing Voltage drop less than or equal to 5 V Operating current 2 ... 100 mA Lowest operating current 2 mA Off-state current 0 ... 0.5 mA typ. Switching state indicator all direction LED, yellow Functional safety related parameters MTTF d 2250 a Mission Time (T M ) 20 a Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 % Approvals and certificates UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose CCC approval Certified by China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Ambient conditions Ambient temperature -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F) Mechanical specifications Connection type cable PVC , 2 m Cable version PA Core cross-section 0.14 mm 2 Housing material brass, nickel-plated Sensing face PBT Housing diameter 12 mm Degree of protection IP67 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 3G- 3D