General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Rated operating distance 15 mm Installation non-flush Output polarity NAMUR Assured operating distance 0 ... 12.15 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.4 Reduction factor r Cu 0.35 Reduction factor r 304 0.7 Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8 V Switching frequency 0 ... 150 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 Multihole-LED, yellow 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 UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ‰¤36 V Ambient conditions Ambient temperature -25 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F) Storage temperature -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F) Mechanical specifications Connection type Connector M12 x 1 , 4-pin Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 Sensing face PBT Housing diameter 30 mm Degree of protection IP67 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 1G 2G 3G 1D 3D