General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Rated operating distance 1.5 mm Installation flush Output polarity NAMUR Assured operating distance 0 ... 1.215 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.22 Reduction factor r Cu 0.19 Reduction factor r 304 0.65 Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8 V Switching frequency 0 ... 2000 Hz Hysteresis 1 ... 10 typ. 3 % Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected Short-circuit protection yes Suitable for 2:1 technology yes , Reverse polarity protection diode not required Current consumption Measuring plate not detected min. 3 mA Measuring plate detected less than or equal to 1 mA Switching state indicator LED, yellow Compliance with standards and directives Standard conformity NAMUR EN 60947-5-6:2000 IEC 60947-5-6:1999 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 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F) Storage temperature -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F) Mechanical specifications Connection type cable PVC , 5 m Core cross-section 0.14 mm 2 Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 Sensing face LCP Housing diameter 6.5 mm Degree of protection IP67 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 2G