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Festo 538251 Proximity sensor SIEH-M12B-PS-S-L-CR
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Festo

538251

Proximity sensor SIEH-M12B-PS-S-L-CR

Engineered by Festo, part number 538251 is an industrial component featuring a 6 mm rated operating distance, 4.86 mm assured operating distance, and a PNP switching output with a N.O. contact function operating within a DC voltage range of 10 V to 30 V. It conforms to standard EN 60947-5-2, supports a max switching frequency of 600 Hz, provides pulsed short-circuit protection, and operates in ambient temperatures from -25 °C to 70 °C while holding certifications including the RCM compliance mark and c UL us - Listed (OL). Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements for a formal quote.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
538251
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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)
Rated operating distance
6 mm
Assured operating distance
4.86 mm
Reduction factors
Aluminum = 1.0 | Stainless steel, 1 mm thick = 0.45 | Stainless steel, 2 mm thick = 0.9 | Copper = 0.85 | Brass = 1.3 | Steel St 37 = 1.0
Ambient temperature
-25 °C...70 °C
Switching output
PNP
Switching element function
N.O. contact
Reproducibility, switching value FS
0.3 mm
Hysteresis
0.73 mm
Max. switching frequency
600 Hz
Max. output current
200 mA
Voltage drop
2 V
Inductive protective circuit
Installed | Output current <100 mA | and switching frequency < 10 Hz
Short-circuit protection
Pulsed
DC operating voltage range
10 V...30 V
Residual ripple
20%
Idle current
12 mA
Reverse polarity protection
for all electrical connections
Electrical connection 1, connection type
Plug
Electrical connection 1, connection technology
M12x1 A-coded as per EN 61076-2-101
Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires
4

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