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Festo
178294
Proximity sensor SIES-Q8B-PS-K-L
The Festo 178294 industrial component features a 1.5 mm rated operating distance, a 1.2 mm assured operating distance, and a PNP switching output with an N.O. contact element function. Operating on a DC voltage range of 10 V to 30 V, it provides a max output current of 200 mA, pulsed short-circuit protection, and a switching frequency up to 3500 Hz within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C. This RoHS-compliant unit conforms to EN 60947-5-2 and carries RCM, c UL us - Listed (OL), CE, and UKCA markings. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements for a quote.
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- Manufacturer
- Festo
- Part number
- 178294
- Data verification
- Manufacturer evidence reviewed
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Verified configuration
Technical Specifications
- Conforms to standard
- EN 60947-5-2
- Certication
- 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
- PNP
- 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
- 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)
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Our sourcing response is prepared against Festo 178294. Final compatibility remains subject to the machine manufacturer’s requirements and complete application data.