General specifications Switching element function NAMUR, NC Slot width 2 mm Depth of immersion (lateral) 5 ... 7 mm , typ. 6 mm Installation Output polarity NAMUR Nominal ratings Nominal voltage 8.2 V (R i approx. 1 kOm) Operating voltage 5 ... 25 V Switching frequency 0 ... 5000 Hz Hysteresis 0.005 ... 0.2 Suitable for 2:1 technology yes , Reverse polarity protection diode not required Current consumption Measuring plate not detected greater or equal 3 mA Measuring plate detected less than or equal to 1 mA Functional safety related parameters MTTF d 9320 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 flexible leads LIFYW , 500 mm Core cross-section 0.06 mm 2 Housing material PBT Degree of protection IP67 General information Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals Category 1G- 2G- 1D