160998

Name: Festo 160998 Proximity sensor SMEO-1-LED-230-K5-B
Brand: Festo

Proximity sensor SMEO-1-LED-230-K5-B

The Festo 160998 is a block-design industrial component utilizing a magnetic reed measuring principle to detect position within an ambient temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C. Featuring a contact-based, bipolar N.O. contact switching output with a repetition accuracy of 0.2 mm, this RoHS-compliant unit conforms to standard EN 60947-5-2 and carries RCM, CE, and UKCA compliance markings. It operates with a max switching frequency of 500 Hz, max AC output current of 250 mA, and max DC output current of 120 mA. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 160998
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Technical Specifications

Design: Block design
Conforms to standard: EN 60947-5-2
Certication: RCM compliance mark
CE marking (see declaration of conformity): As per EU EMC directive | As per EU low voltage directive | As per EU RoHS directive
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity): To UK instructions for EMC | To UK RoHS instructions | To UK instructions for electrical equipment
Note on materials: RoHS compliant
Measured variable: Position
Measuring principle: Magnetic reed
Ambient temperature: -20 °C...70 °C
Repetition accuracy: 0.2 mm
Switching output: Contact-based, bipolar
Switching element function: N.O. contact
On time: 0.5 ms
Switch-oﬀ time: 0.03 ms
Max. switching frequency: 500 Hz
Max. output current AC: 250 mA
Max. output current DC: 120 mA
Min. switching capacity AC: 40 VA
Max. switching capacity DC: 40 W
Voltage drop: 4.5 V
Residual current: 0 mA
Short-circuit protection: No
Overload protection: Not available
Operating voltage range AC: 5 V...250 V
DC operating voltage range: 5 V...200 V
Reverse polarity protection: No
Electrical connection 1, connection type: Cable
Electrical connection 1, connection technology: Open end

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