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Festo 538296 Proximity sensor SIEF-M12NB-NS-S-L-WA
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Festo

538296

Proximity sensor SIEF-M12NB-NS-S-L-WA

The Festo 538296 is a round inductive industrial component featuring an 8 mm rated operating distance and an NPN switching output with a normally open contact function. Conforming to EN 60947-5-2 with RCM and c UL us - Listed certifications, this unit operates on a 10 V to 30 V DC voltage range across an ambient temperature span of -30 °C to 85 °C. It provides a maximum switching frequency of 2000 Hz, a 200 mA max output current, and consistent reduction factors of 1.0 for aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and steel St 37. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a quote for this component.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
538296
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Technical Specifications

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
Measuring principle
Inductive
Rated operating distance
8 mm
Assured operating distance
6.48 mm
Reduction factors
Aluminum = 1.0 | Stainless steel St 18/8 = 1.0 | Copper = 1.0 | Brass = 1.0 | Steel St 37 = 1.0
Ambient temperature
-30 °C...85 °C
Repetition accuracy
0.16 mm
Switching output
NPN
Switching element function
N/O contact
Hysteresis
0.24 mm...1.2 mm
Max. switching frequency DC
2000 Hz
Max. output current
200 mA
Voltage drop
1.8 V
Short-circuit protection
Pulsed
DC operating voltage range
10 V...30 V
Residual ripple
10 %
Idle current
15 mA
Reverse polarity protection
for all electrical connections
Electrical connection
3-pin | Fixcon | M12x1 | Plug
Size
M12
Type of mounting
With lock nut
Tightening torque
7 Nm
Mounting type
Partially ush

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