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Festo 178293 Proximity sensor SIES-Q8B-NS-S-L
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178293

Proximity sensor SIES-Q8B-NS-S-L

The Festo 178293 industrial component is an NPN inductive sensor featuring a normally open contact and a rated operating distance of 1.5 mm with an assured operating distance of 1.2 mm. Conforming to EN 60947-5-2, this device operates on a DC voltage range of 10 V to 30 V, supports a maximum switching frequency of 3500 Hz (1500 Hz DC), and provides pulsed short-circuit protection alongside an output current capacity of 200 mA. It carries RCM, c UL us, CE, and UKCA compliance markings, maintains RoHS material compliance, and functions within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a formal quotation.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
178293
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Technical Specifications

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)
Note on materials
RoHS compliant
Rated operating distance
1.5 mm
Assured operating distance
1.2 mm
Reduction factors
Aluminum = 0.45 | Stainless steel St 18/8 = 0.8 | Copper = 0.4 | Brass = 0.55 | Steel St 37 = 1.0
Ambient temperature
-25 °C...70 °C
Repetition accuracy
0.07 mm
Switching output
NPN
Switching element function
N.O. contact
Max. switching frequency
3500 Hz
Max. switching frequency DC
1500 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
Plug
Electrical connection 1, connection technology
M8x1 A-coded as per EN 61076-2-104
Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires
3
Electrical connection 1, type of mounting
Snap-locking | Screw-type lock | not rotatable

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