538254

Name: Festo 538254 Proximity sensor SIEH-M12B-NS-K-L-CR
Brand: Festo

Proximity sensor SIEH-M12B-NS-K-L-CR

The Festo part number 538254 is an industrial component featuring an NPN switching output with a normally open contact function, operating within a DC voltage range of 10 V to 30 V. This unit delivers a rated operating distance of 6 mm, an assured operating distance of 4.86 mm, and a maximum switching frequency of 600 Hz across a temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C. It conforms to standard EN 60947-5-2 with RCM and c UL us-Listed certifications alongside CE and UKCA markings for EMC and RoHS directives. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements for an RFQ quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 538254
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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: 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: NPN
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: 17 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

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