178290

Name: Festo 178290 Proximity sensor SIES-Q5B-NS-K-L
Brand: Festo

Proximity sensor SIES-Q5B-NS-K-L

The Festo 178290 industrial component is an NPN inductive proximity sensor featuring an N.O. contact switching element function, a rated operating distance of 0.8 mm, and an assured operating distance of 0.64 mm. Operating on a DC voltage range of 10 V to 30 V with a maximum switching frequency of 3000 Hz, it delivers a repetition accuracy of 0.04 mm, a max output current of 200 mA, and includes pulsed short-circuit protection alongside reverse polarity protection for all electrical connections. This unit conforms to EN 60947-5-2, bears RCM, c UL us, CE, and UKCA marks, and functions within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a formal quote for this item.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 178290
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Conforms to standard: EN 60947-5-2
Certication: RCM compliance mark | c UL us - Listed (OL)
CE marking (see declaration of conformity): As per EU EMC directive | As per EU RoHS directive
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity): according to UK regulations for EMC (UK-E) | according to UK RoHS regulations (UK-R)
Rated operating distance: 0.8 mm
Assured operating distance: 0.64 mm
Reduction factors: Aluminum = 0.4 | Stainless steel St 18/8 = 0.7 | Copper = 0.3 | Brass = 0.4 | Steel St 37 = 1.0
Ambient temperature: -25 °C...70 °C
Repetition accuracy: 0.04 mm
Switching output: NPN
Switching element function: N.O. contact
Max. switching frequency: 3000 Hz
Max. switching frequency DC: 3000 Hz
Max. output current: 200 mA
Voltage drop: 2 V
Short-circuit protection: Pulsed
DC operating voltage range: 10 V...30 V
Residual ripple: 10%
Idle current: 10 mA
Reverse polarity protection: for all electrical connections
Electrical connection 1, connection type: Cable
Electrical connection 1, connection technology: Open end
Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires: 3
Cable length: 2.5 m
Material of cable sheath: TPE-U(PUR)
Size: 5x5x25 mm

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