161756

Name: Festo 161756 Proximity sensor SME-8-K-24-S6
Brand: Festo

Proximity sensor SME-8-K-24-S6

The Festo 161756 is a magnetic reed position sensor designed for T-slot mounting with fixed cable installation only. This contact-based, bipolar component features a normally open (N.O.) contact switching element function, an 800 Hz maximum switching frequency, and a 500 mA maximum output current operating across an ambient temperature range of -40 °C to 120 °C. It complies with EN 60947-5-2 standards and carries CE and UKCA markings as per respective EU and UK EMC and RoHS directives. Submit part number 161756, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 161756
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Design: For T-slot
Conforms to standard: EN 60947-5-2
CE marking (see declaration of conformity): As per EU EMC directive | As per EU RoHS directive
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity): To UK instructions for EMC | To UK RoHS instructions
Note on materials: RoHS compliant
Application note: Only for xed cable installation
Measured variable: Position
Measuring principle: Magnetic reed
Ambient temperature: -40 °C...120 °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: 800 Hz
Max. output current: 500 mA
Min. switching capacity AC: 10 VA
Max. switching capacity DC: 10 W
Voltage drop: 0 V
Minimum load current: 0 mA
Short-circuit protection: No
Overload protection: Not available
Operating voltage range AC: 0 V...30 V
DC operating voltage range: 0 V...30 V
Reverse polarity protection: No
Electrical connection 1, connection type: Cable
Electrical connection 1, connection technology: Open end
Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires: 2
Connection outlet orientation: Longitudinal
Cable length: 2.5 m

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