General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Rated operating distance 5 mm Installation flush Output polarity NAMUR Assured operating distance 0 ... 4.05 mm Reduction factor r Al 0.4 Reduction factor r Cu 0.3 Reduction factor r 304 0.85 Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8 V Switching frequency 0 ... 500 Hz Current consumption Measuring plate not detected min. 3 mA Measuring plate detected less than or equal to 1 mA 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 -40 ... 150 °C (-40 ... 302 °F) Mechanical specifications Connection type cable SIHF , 15 m Core cross-section 0.34 mm 2 Housing material PPS Sensing face PPS Housing diameter 18 mm Degree of protection IP65 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 1G- 2G