General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Rated operating distance 4 mm Installation non-flush Output polarity NAMUR Assured operating distance 0 ... 3.24 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.4 Reduction factor r Cu 0.3 Reduction factor r 304 0.85 Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8.2 V (R i approx. 1 kOm) Operating voltage 5 ... 25 V Switching frequency 0 ... 1500 Hz Hysteresis 3 % Current consumption Measuring plate not detected min. 3 mA Measuring plate detected less than or equal to 1 mA Functional safety related parameters MTTF d 11774 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 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) Mechanical specifications Connection type Connector M12 x 1 , 4-pin Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 Sensing face PBT Housing diameter 12 mm Degree of protection IP67 General information Scope of delivery 2 self locking nuts in scope of delivery Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 1G- 2G