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Festo 538338 Proximity sensor SIED-M18B-ZS-K-L-PA
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538338

Proximity sensor SIED-M18B-ZS-K-L-PA

The Festo part number 538338 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. It features a non-contacting 2-wire N.O. contact switching output, a maximum switching frequency of 20 Hz for both AC and DC, a maximum output current of 300 mA, and operates within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C. The unit carries RCM, CE, and UKCA markings, includes specific reduction factors for various metals, and operates without short-circuit protection. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements for a quote.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
538338
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Technical Specifications

Design
Round
Conforms to standard
EN 60947-5-2
Certication
RCM compliance mark
CE marking (see declaration of conformity)
As per EU EMC directive | As per EU low voltage directive | As per EU RoHS directive
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity)
To UK instructions for EMC | To UK RoHS instructions | To UK instructions for electrical equipment
Measuring principle
Inductive
Rated operating distance
5 mm
Assured operating distance
4.05 mm
Reduction factors
Aluminum = 0.35 - 0.5 | Stainless steel St 18/8 = 0.6 - 1.0 | Copper = 0.25 - 0.45 | Brass = 0.35 - 0.5 | Steel St 37 = 1.0
Ambient temperature
-25 °C...70 °C
Repetition accuracy
0.1 mm
Switching output
Non-contacting, 2-wire
Switching element function
N.O. contact
Hysteresis
0.15 mm...0.75 mm
Max. switching frequency DC
20 Hz
Max. switching frequency AC
20 Hz
Max. output current
300 mA
Voltage drop
6 V
Minimum load current
3 mA
Short-circuit protection
No
Operating voltage range AC
20 V...250 V
DC operating voltage range
10 V...300 V
Mains frequency
50 Hz...60 Hz
Idle current
1.5 mA
Reverse polarity protection
for all electrical connections
Electrical connection
2-core

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