General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Rated operating distance 8 mm Installation flush Output polarity NAMUR Assured operating distance 0 ... 6.48 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.39 Reduction factor r Cu 0.36 Reduction factor r 304 0.71 Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8 V Switching frequency 0 ... 1500 Hz Hysteresis 1 ... 15 typ. 5 % Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected Short-circuit protection yes Current consumption Measuring plate not detected min. 2.2 mA Measuring plate detected less than or equal to 1 mA Switching state indicator all direction LED, yellow Functional safety related parameters MTTF d 2660 a Mission Time (T M ) 20 a Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 % Compliance with standards and directives Standard conformity NAMUR EN 60947-5-6:2000 IEC 60947-5-6:1999 Electromagnetic compatibility NE 21:2007 Approvals and certificates FM approval Control drawing 116-0165F 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 0.75 mm 2 Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 Sensing face PBT Housing diameter 18 mm Degree of protection IP67 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 1G- 2G- 3G- 3D