538279

Name: Festo 538279 Proximity sensor SIED-M18B-ZS-S-L
Brand: Festo

Proximity sensor SIED-M18B-ZS-S-L

The Festo part number 538279 is a round inductive industrial component conforming to EN 60947-5-2 with a rated operating distance of 5 mm and an assured operating distance of 4.05 mm. This non-contacting 2-wire unit features an N.O. contact switching element function, a maximum DC switching frequency of 490 Hz, a maximum AC switching frequency of 25 Hz, and a maximum output current of 300 mA across an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 85 °C. It carries RCM compliance, c UL us-Listed (OL) certification, and CE and UKCA markings as per EU and UK directives for EMC and electrical equipment. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 538279
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Design: Round
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 low voltage directive
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity): To UK instructions for EMC | To UK instructions for electrical equipment
Measuring principle: Inductive
Rated operating distance: 5 mm
Assured operating distance: 4.05 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...85 °C
Repetition accuracy: 0.15 mm
Switching output: Non-contacting, 2-wire
Switching element function: N.O. contact
Hysteresis: 0.04 mm...1.15 mm
Max. switching frequency DC: 490 Hz
Max. switching frequency AC: 25 Hz
Max. output current: 300 mA
Voltage drop: 8 V
Minimum load current: 5 mA
Short-circuit protection: No
Operating voltage range AC: 20 V...265 V
DC operating voltage range: 20 V...320 V
Mains frequency: 50 Hz
Idle current: 1.5 mA
Reverse polarity protection: for all electrical connections
Electrical connection: 2-pin | M12x1

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