Inductive

Sensors Contents

Inductive sensors
with special mechanical
and/or electrical
properties.

Use under extremely

harsh conditions
Resistant to coolants
and lubricants
Use in welding
systems, magnetic
field-immune
Use in hydraulic
systems, high pressure
rated to 500 bar
Use in the foods and
chemicals industries,
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stainless steel housing Multimetal/
Factor 1
Use in explosive
PROXINOX
atmospheres, NAMUR
PROXIMAX
to DIN EN 50227
Use in error monitoring, Diagnostics
self-diagnostic Pressure
rated
Use at high ambient
Temperature
temperatures up to
rated
+120 C
Weld-immune
NAMUR
1.5.2 Multimetal/Factor 1
Extended
Sensors with
Switching
no reduction factor Distance
1.5.4 PROXINOX-stainless Ring Sensors
steel sensors for the
foods industry
1.5.14 PROXIMAX-sensors
for especially harsh
conditions
1.5.17 Desina diagnostic
sensors for machine
tools, dynamic function
diagnostics
1.5.23 Pressure rated sensors
up to max. 500 bar
1.5.38 Temperature rated
sensors up to max.
+120 C
1.5.40 Weld- and magnetic

Multimetal/Factor 1 field-immune sensors

for welding environ-
ments
1.5.48 NAMUR sensors

diagnostics 1.5.54 Sensors with large

housings and extended
switching distance

pressure rated 1.5.62 Ring sensors

high pressure rated

magnetic field-immune PROXINOX
weld-immune
temperature rated PROXIMAX
Extended Switching Distance NAMUR
1.5.1
 pressure rated Inductive DC 3-Wire,
e rated
high pressure Sensors AC/DC 2-Wire

Inductive sensors Different housing diameters

pressure rated up to and thread lengths can be
100 bar and high pressure developed according to the
rated up to 500 bar. specific requirements of the
application.
In the wide range of
hydraulic applications, high The output amplifier is built
pressure proximity switches in, so that no accessory
are exposed to many hostile devices are necessary and
environments. the switch may be connected
directly to the coil of a relay.
Even under the most Pressure-tight proximity
extreme conditions, such switches are available with
as undersea research or in molded-in cable or with
hydraulic systems, these plug-in connector.
inductive switches have
proven themselves.
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Development of individual Multimetal/
Factor 1
types is based on the special
PROXINOX
installation conditions
PROXIMAX
involved; once developed,
these types are of course Diagnostics
available for other Pressure
rated
applications.
Temperature
rated
Medium-resistant housing
Weld-immune
materials and a special
NAMUR
sealing process result in
Extended
pressure ratings from 3 to
Switching
500 bar depending on the Distance
model. Ring Sensors

Installation of pressure/high pressure

rated sensors with O-ring

assembly direction

d1: of bore for switch head

d2: nominal thread diameter thread undercut D DIN 76
L: recommended insertion depth L 0,8 d2
0.6 O-ring-cord diameter

1.5.23
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M8, M12
Sensors sn 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm
Housing size M81 M81 M121 M121
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.2 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring
with
O-ring support
ring

Normally-open 1 BES 516-324-SA 17- BES 516-300-S 289-B0-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 270-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 291-S 4-D
PNP Normally-closed 2 BES 516-300-S 292-B0-D-PU-

Normally-open 4# BES 516-300-S 290-B0-D-PU-

NPN Normally-closed 5 BES 516-300-S 293-B0-D-PU-

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 9.6...55 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 1 V 2 V 1.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 20 mA 10 mA 8 mA 10 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 50 A 10 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected no yes yes yes
Load capacity 0.5 F PNP 0.2 F/NPN 1 F 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 1 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1500 Hz 6000 Hz 2000 Hz 1000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN PR. 20 IP 67 IP 68 per BWN PR. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Material of sensing face PA 12 ceramic EP EP
Connection cable cable connector connector
No. of wires conductor cross section 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm

Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

O-ring/replacement part number 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753
Support ring/replacement part number 10 5.9 1/705918

Pressure rated up to 10 bar 100 bar 100 bar 50 bar

accessory seal nut
1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12 BES 08-DM-1
(see page 6.2 ...)
Please add the cable length to the ordering and installation
code for sensors with cable! (see page 1.5.23)
03, 05 = PVC, length 3 m or 5 m
PU-03, PU-05 = PUR, length 3 m or 5 m

1.5.24
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12, M18
pressure
e rated Sensors sn 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm
M121 M121 M121 M181
flush flush flush flush
1.5 mm 2 mm 2 mm 5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...4.1 mm

1.5
BES 516-325-SA 53- BES 516-325-SA 19- BES 516-326-SA 23- Multimetal/
Factor 1
BES 516-370-SA 9-E5-Y-S 4
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX
BES 516-329-SA 14-A0-X-
Diagnostics
Pressure
rated
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
Temperature
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
rated
2.5 V 3.5 V 1.8 V 3.5 V
Weld-immune
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
NAMUR
100 mA 130 mA 200 mA 200 mA
Extended
25 mA 25 mA 25 mA 20 mA
Switching
80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
Distance
yes yes yes yes Ring Sensors
yes yes no yes
1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F

3 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

40...+100 C 25...+70 C 25...+120 C 25...+70 C

1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 500 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no yes no no

IP 68 per BWN PR. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN PR. 20/ IIP 68 per BWN PR. 20/
IP 60 cable output IP 60 cable output

stainless steel CuZn nickel plated CuZn nickel plated CuZn nickel plated
PEEK PEEK PEEK PA 12
cable SI-SL-0 connector cable SI-SL-0 cable
3 0.5 mm 3 0.5 mm 3 0.34 mm

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

5 bar 10 bar 3 bar 10 bar

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.25
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12
Sensors sn 1.5 mm
Housing size M121 M121 M121 M121
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with
support support support support
ring ring ring ring

small hysteresis

PNP Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 164-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 163-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 300-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 298-S 4-D

NPN Normally-open 4# BES 516-300-S 242-S 4-D

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 2.5 V 2.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 20 mA 8 mA 10 mA 10 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 80 A 10 A 10 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 0.5 F 0.5 F 0.5 F 0.5 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Material of sensing face EP EP EP EP
Connection connector connector connector connector

Approval cULus
Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20
O-ring/replacement part number 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.85 2.4/636594
Support ring/replacement part number 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918

High pressure rated up to 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

also available as
inductive high pressure
and diagnostic sensor
see page 1.5.19

1.5.26
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12
high pressure
e rated Sensors sn 1.5 mm
M121 M121 M121 M121 M121
flush flush flush flush flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with with
support support support support support
ring ring ring ring ring

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BES 516-300-S 135-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 162-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 265-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 249-S 4-D Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
BES 516-300-S 281-S 4-D
PROXIMAX

24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC Diagnostics
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC Pressure
rated
1.5 V 1.5 V 3.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Temperature
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
rated
200 mA 200 mA 130 mA 200 mA 200 mA
Weld-immune
8 mA 10 mA 25 mA 10 mA 10 mA
NAMUR
10 A 80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
Extended
yes yes yes yes yes
Switching
yes yes yes yes yes Distance
0.5 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F
Ring Sensors

5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no no no no no

IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
EP EP EP EP EP
connector connector connector connector connector

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20
5.85 2.4/636594 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753
10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918

500 bar 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar

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Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...
also available as
NAMUR sensor
see page 1.5.49

1.5.27
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12
Sensors sn 1.5 mm
Housing size M121 M121 M121 M121
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with
support support support support
ring ring ring ring

Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 263-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 262-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 164-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 135-D-PU-
PNP Normally-closed 2 BES 516-300-S 178-D-PU-

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 3.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 8 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA

Off-state current Ir 10 A 80 A 10 A 10 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 1 F 1 F 0.5 F 0.5 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+80 C 25...+90 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 2000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Material of sensing face EP EP EP EP
Connection connector connector cable cable
No. of wires conductor cross section 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm

Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

O-ring/replacement part number 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.3 2.4/631753 5.85 2.4/636594
Support ring/replacement part number 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918

High pressure rated up to 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Please add the cable length to the
ordering code for sensors with cable!
03, 05 = length 3 m or 5 m

1.5.28
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12, M16
high pressure
e rated Sensors sn 1.5 mm
M121 M121 M121 M121 M161
flush flush flush flush flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with with
support support support support support
ring ring ring ring ring

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BES 516-300-S 162-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 240-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 215-PU- BES 516-300-S 205-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 152-S 4-D Multimetal/
Factor 1
BES 516-300-S 241-D-PU-
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC Diagnostics
2 V 2 V 2.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Pressure
rated
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
Temperature
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
rated
8 mA 8 mA 15 mA 10 mA 8 mA
Weld-immune
10 A 10 A 80 A 80 A 10 A
NAMUR
yes yes yes yes yes
Extended
yes yes yes yes no
Switching
1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 0.5 F
Distance
Ring Sensors
5% 5% 5%
5%
5%
25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+70 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C
2000 Hz 2000 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 1000 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no no no no no

IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
EP EP POM EP EP
cable cable cable cable connector
3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20
5.3 2.4/631753 5.85 2.4/636594 5.85 2.4/636594 5.3 2.4/631753 11 1.8/703843
10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 10 5.9 1/705918 14 11.1 0.7/505953

500 bar 500 bar 300 bar 350 bar 350 bar

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Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.29
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive 16 mm, M16

Sensors sn 1.5 mm
Housing size M161 M161 M161 16e7 mm
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with
support support support support
ring ring ring ring

Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 149-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 149-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 284-S 4-D
PNP Normally-closed 2 BES 516-300-S 156-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 237-D-PU-

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 2 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V AC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 15 mA 10 mA 10 mA 8 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 10 A 10 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 0.5 F 0.5 F 0.5 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+90 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Material of sensing face EP EP EP EP
Connection connector cable cable connector
No. of wires conductor cross section 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm

Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

O-ring/replacement part number 11 1.5/709137 11 1.8/703843 11 1.8/703843 13 1.5/639276
Support ring/replacement part number 14 11.6 1.5/709136 14 11.1 0.7/505953 14 11.1 0.7/505953 16 13.8 0.5/635431

High pressure rated up to 350 bar 350 bar 350 bar 500 bar

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Please add the cable length to the
ordering code for sensors with cable!
03, 05 = length 3 m or 5 m

1.5.30
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive 16 mm, M16

high pressure
e rated Sensors sn 1.5 mm, 2 mm
16e7 mm M161/ 19 mm M161/M20 M161/M20 M161/M20
flush flush flush flush flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 2 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.6 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with with with
support support support support support
ring ring ring ring ring

1.5
BES 516-300-S 284-D-PU- BES 516-300-S 129-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 128-S 4-D BES 516-300-S128-D- BES 516-300-S 267-S 4 Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC Diagnostics
1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Pressure
rated
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
Temperature
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
rated
10 mA 8 mA 8 mA 10 mA 15 mA
Weld-immune
80 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 80 A
NAMUR
yes yes yes yes yes
Extended
yes yes yes yes no
Switching
1 F 0.5 F 0.5 F 0.5 F 1 F
Distance
Ring Sensors
5%
5% 5% 5% 5%
25...+90 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+70 C
2000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no no no no no

IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
EP EP EP EP POM
cable connector connector cable connector
3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

13 1.5/639276 11 1.8/703843 11 1.8/703843 11 1.8/703843 11 1.8/703843
16 13.8 0.5/635431 14 11.1 0.7/505953 14 11.1 0.7/505953 14 11.1 0.7/505953 14 11.1 0.7/505953

500 bar 350 bar 350 bar 350 bar 350 bar

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.31
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M18
Sensors sn 1.5 mm, 3 mm
Housing size M181 M181 M181 M181
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...2.4 mm 0...2.4 mm

O-ring
with O-ring O-ring
support with O-ring with
ring support support
ring ring

switching distance switching distance

PNP Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 144-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 299-S 4-D BES 516-300-S 203 BES 516-300-S 190-S 4

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 2 V 3.5 V 3.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 130 mA 130 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 8 mA 8 mA 20 mA 25 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 10 A 80 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 0.5 F 1 F 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 1000 Hz 400 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Material of sensing face EP EP POM POM
Connection connector connector connector connector
No. of wires conductor cross section

Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-S 7 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

O-ring/replacement part number 11 1.8/703843 12.42 1.78/642828 13 1.5/619531 13 1.5/619531
Support ring/replacement part number 14 11.1 0.7/505953 15 12.2 0.7/642827 16 13.8 0.5/635431

High pressure rated up to 350 bar 500 bar 500 bar 500 bar

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Switching distance see page
1.0.3

1.5.32
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M22, 10/ 36 mm
high pressure
e rated Sensors sn 1.5 mm, 3 mm
M221.5 M221.5 10 mm/ 36 mm
flush flush flush
3 mm 3 mm 1.5 mm
0...2.4 mm 0...2.4 mm 0...1.2 mm

O-ring O-ring O-ring

with with with
support support support
ring ring ring

1.5
BES 516-300-S 271-S 4 BES 516-300-S 271- BES 516-300-S 260-S 4-D Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
PROXIMAX
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Diagnostics
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC Pressure
rated
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
Temperature
20 mA 20 mA 10 mA
rated
80 A 80 A 80 A
Weld-immune
yes yes yes
NAMUR
no no yes
Extended
1 F 1 F 1 F
Switching
Distance
5 % 5 % 5 %
Ring Sensors
0...+85 C 0...+85 C 25...+80 C
500 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no no no

IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel

POM POM EP
connector teflon cable connector
3 0.34 mm

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

10.77 2.62/712143 10.77 2.62/712143 5.85 2.4/636594
16 11.5 1.4/619072 16 11.5 1.4/619072 10 5.9 1/705918

350 bar 350 bar 350 bar

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.33
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M20 high pressure rated
Sensors sn 1 mm saltwater-immune
Housing size M201 M201
Mounting flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1 mm 1 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...0.8 mm 0...0.8 mm

PNP Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 216 BES 516-300-S 145

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 1.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 140 mA 140 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 15 mA 15 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes
Load capacity 0.15 F 0.15 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+80 C 25...+80 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20 IP 68 per BWN Pr. 20

Housing material special alloy special alloy

Material of sensing face POM POM
Connection special cable special cable
No. of wires conductor cross section 3 1 mm 3 1 mm

High pressure rated up to 150 bar 150 bar

Wiring diagram

Extreme operating
conditions in oceanography.

1.5.34
 Inductive DC 3-Wire,
high pressure
e rated Sensors AC/DC 2-Wire

High pressure switch Features

Strokem aster
for hydraulic cylinders
extremely long service High pressure rated up to
life in any environment 207 bar (3000 psi)
Magnetic field immune for
The Strokemaster is an use with welding
inductive cylinder switch equipment
for sensing piston position Available in DC or all-
in hydraulic cylinders. current (AC/DC) versions
Easy installation, no
threaded hole required in
cylinder
Sealed directly at flange,
connector can be oriented
after installation
Various lengths available
for different cylinder sizes
1.5
Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX
Diagnostics
Pressure
rated
Temperature
rated
Weld-immune
NAMUR
Extended
Switching
housing rotatable 304 Distance
Ring Sensors

Bolt sensor to cylinder.

Position cable to desired orientation

(even over mounting bolts).

Lock chosen position with one or both of the

two integral set screws.

1.5.35
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive 12.7 mm

Sensors sn 2 mm
Housing size 12.7 L 12.7 L
Mounting flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 2 mm 2 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm

housing rotatable

O-ring O-ring
17.13 x 2.62 17.13 x 2.62

PNP Normally-open 1 BES 516-300-S 295/_._ _ _"-S 4 BES 516-300-S 295/_._ _ _"-S 5

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 2.5 V 2.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 18 mA 18 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes
Load capacity 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 10 Hz 10 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13
Function/supply voltage indication yes/yes yes/yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67

Housing material stainless steel/Al stainless steel/Al

Material of sensing face ceramic ceramic
Connection connector connector

Approval cULus cULus

Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-S 5-DC

High pressure rated up to 207 bar (3000 psi) 207 bar (3000 psi)

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12 Ordering example:

BES 516-300-S 295/_._ _ _"-S 4
Standard lengths L [inches]
0.912, 1.025, 1.225, 1.250, 1.500, 1.592, 1.725, 1.750,
2.062, 2.275, 2.375, 2.875, 3.750, 3.775, 4.560, 4.990
other lengths on request

1.5.36
 AC/DC 2-Wire
high pressure e rated Inductive 12.7 mm

+ magnetic field-immune
immune Sensors sn 2 mm
Housing size 12.7 L 12.7 L
Mounting flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 2 mm 2 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm

Strokem aster
housing rotatable

O-ring O-ring
17.13 x 2.62 17.13 x 2.62

1.5
AC/DC Normally-open % / BES 516-200-S 2/_._ _ _"-S 21 BES 516-200-S 2/_._ _ _"-S 5 Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
Rated operational voltage Ue 110 V AC 110 V AC
PROXIMAX
Supply voltage UB 20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 6 V 6 V
Diagnostics
Rated insulation voltage Ui 250 V AC 250 V AC Pressure
rated
Rated operational current Ie 500 mA 500 mA
Temperature
Minimum operational current Im 5 mA 5 mA
rated
Off-state current Ir 1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC
Weld-immune
Inrush current Ik t 20 ms 3 A/ 1 Hz 3 A/ 1 Hz
NAMUR
Protected against polarity reversal yes yes
Extended
Short circuit protected/overload protected yes/yes yes/yes
Switching
Distance
Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 %
Ring Sensors
Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C
Frequency of operating cycles f 50 Hz 50 Hz

Utilization categories AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13

Function/supply voltage indication yes/yes yes/yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67

Insulation class with protection GND with protection GND
Housing material stainless steel/CuZn nickel plated stainless steel/CuZn nickel plated
Material of sensing face ceramic ceramic
Connection connector connector

Approval cULus cULus

Recommended connector BKS-S 21/BKS-S 22 BKS-S 5-AC

High pressure rated up to 207 bar (3000 psi) 207 bar (3000 psi)

/ Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12 Ordering example:

BES 516-200-S 2/_._ _ _"-S 5
Standard lengths L [inches]
0.912, 1.025, 1.225, 1.250, 1.500, 1.592, 1.725, 1.750,
2.062, 2.275, 2.375, 2.875, 3.750, 3.775, 4.560, 4.990
other lengths on request

6
Connectors ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.37
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M8, M12
Sensors sn 1 mm, 2 mm
Housing size M81 M81 M121
Mounting flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1 mm 2 mm 2 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...0.8 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm
Temperature rated
sensors up to +120 C

The use of inductive

proximity switches as control
and positioning devices on
glass spinning machines for
manufacturing picture tubes
demands a relatively high
temperature resistance due
to the high radiated heat
from the molten glass.
For this application we have
developed inductive
proximity switches for use
in ambient temperatures switching distance
ranging from 25 C up to
+120 C depending on Normally-open 1 BES 516-324-SA 8- BES 516-324-SA 26- BES 516-325-SA 19-
model. Special components
PNP Complementary 3
and special cable allow
perfectly reliable switching, Normally-open 4 BES 516-329-SA 14-A0-X-
even under these extreme
NPN Complementary 6
conditions. Anywhere
high temperatures are Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
experienced these sensors Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
can take the heat. Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.8 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA (see fig. 1) 200 mA (see fig. 1) 200 mA (see fig. 1)

No-load supply current I0 max. 20 mA 20 mA 25 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 80 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes

Short circuit protected no no no
Load capacity 1 F 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+100 C 25...+120 C 25...+120 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 2000 Hz 1500 Hz 1000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication no no no

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67/IP 60 cable output IP 67/IP 60 cable output

Housing material stainless steel stainless steel CuZn nickel plated

Material of sensing face PBT PBT PEEK
Connection PVC/105 C cable teflon cable silicon cable
No. of wires conductor cross section 3 0.14 mm 3 0.14 mm 3 0.5 mm

Recommended connector

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12 Please add the cable length to the
Switching distance see page 1.0.3 ordering code for sensors with cable!
03, 05 = length 3 m or 5 m

Current reduction as a function

of ambient temperature

200 mA Fig.1 400 mA Fig. 2

100 mA 150 mA

25 C +70 C +120 C 25 C +70 C +120 C

at -324-SA 8 +100 C

1.5.38
 DC 3-/4-Wire, M18, M30,
Inductive Quadraform Housings
temperature
e rated Sensors sn 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm
M181 M181 M301.5 M301.5 255010
flush flush flush non-flush flush
5 mm 5 mm 10 mm 15 mm 5 mm
0...4.1 mm 0...4.1 mm 0...8.1 mm 0...12.2 mm 0...4.1 mm

1.5
BES 516-347-SA 2- Multimetal/
Factor 1
BES 516-105-SA 5- BES 516-105-SA 2- BES 516-114-SA 1- BES 516-125-SA 1-
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX

BES 516-120-SA 2- Diagnostics

Pressure
rated
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
Temperature
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 24 V DC 10 %
rated
1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Weld-immune
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
NAMUR
400 mA (see fig. 2) 400 mA (see fig. 2) 400 mA (see fig. 2) 400 mA (see fig. 2) 25 mA
Extended
20 mA 25 mA 15 mA 15 mA 10 mA
Switching
100 A 130 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
Distance
yes yes yes yes yes Ring Sensors
no no no no yes
1 F 1 F 1 F 1.5 F 0.15 F

5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

25...+120 C 25...+120 C 25...+120 C 25...+120 C 25...+100 C

500 Hz 200 Hz 300 Hz 100 Hz 500 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
no no no no no

IP 67 IP 67/IP 60 cable output IP 67/IP 60 cable output IP 67/IP 60 cable output IP 67/IP 60 cable output

CuZn nickel plated CuZn nickel plated CuZn nickel plated CuZn nickel plated GD-Al
PBT PBT PBT PA 12 PBT
connector silicon cable silicon cable silicon cable silicon cable
4 0.75 mm 4 0.75 mm 4 0.75 mm 3 0.75 mm

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.39
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M12
Sensors sn 2 mm
Housing size M121
Mounting flush
Rated operating distance sn 2 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.6 mm
The weld-immune proximity Don't take a chance!
switches are used for work- Switch to Balluff weld-
piece positioning in welding immune proximity switches.
areas.
Housing sizes M121,
The problem with standard M181 and M301.5 with
inductive proximity switches connector
is that the strong magnetic Housing size M (Unisensor)
fields generated by the with screw terminals
welding current influences or connector
the sensor's oscillator/coil Mounting flush or non-
system. This can lead to flush
false switching even when Teflon coated for
no target is present. resistance to weld splatter
Active surface made of
The weld-immune proximity temperature rated plastic,
switches can be mounted Teflon coated
in the direct vicinity of LED function indication, PNP Normally-open 1 BES 516-325-S 4-W
welding tongs or electrodes, 4 around
since welding current of Short circuit protected Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC
up to 25 kA do not affect the Protection circuit against Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC
switching function of the external effects Voltage drop Ud at le 2.5 V

proximity switch. Electronics magnetic field Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC

immune Rated operational current Ie 200 mA
The mechanical insensitivity No-load supply current I0 max. 20 mA

to hot weld splatter is Off-state current Ir 80 A

ensured by an active surface Protected against polarity reversal yes

made of Teflon and by Short circuit protected yes
jacketing the housing with Load capacity 1 F

Teflon. This means no burn-

through of the sensing Repeat accuracy R 5 %

surface or adhering of weld Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C

beads on the sensor Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz
housing. Utilization categories DC 13
Function indication yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67

Insulation class
Housing material CuZn, PTFE coated
Material of sensing face LCP and PTFE
Connection connector

Approval cULus
Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Note!

For applications directly in the welding

area we recommend connectors with
cross-irradiated cable.
Ordering code:
BKS-B 19-_-SP1/BKS-B 20-_-SP1
magnetic field

current sensor
conductor

1.5.40
 DC 3-Wire
magnetic field-immune Inductive M12, M18, M30
weld-immune Sensors sn 4, 5, 8, 10, 15 mm
M121 M181 M181 M301.5 M301.5
non-flush flush non-flush flush non-flush
4 mm 5 mm 8 mm 10 mm 15 mm
0...3.2 mm 0...4.1 mm 0...6.5 mm 0...8.1 mm 0...12.2 mm

1.5
Multimetal/
BES 516-356-S 4-W BES 516-326-S 4-W BES 516-360-S 4-W BES 516-327-S 4-W BES 516-362-S 4-W Factor 1
PROXINOX
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
PROXIMAX
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Diagnostics
2.5 V 1.5 V 2.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V

75 V DC 250 V AC 75 V DC 250 V AC Pressure

75 V DC
rated
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
Temperature
20 mA 10 mA 20 mA 8 mA 8 mA
rated
80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
Weld-
yes yes yes yes yes immune
yes yes yes yes yes NAMUR
1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F
Extended
Switching
5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % Distance
25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C Ring Sensors
1000 Hz 500 Hz 200 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
yes yes yes yes yes

IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
[ [
CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated
LCP and PTFE LCP and PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE
connector connector connector connector connector

cULus cULus
BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.41
 DC 3-/4-Wire
Inductive M12, M18
Sensors sn 2 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm
Housing size M121 M121 M181 M181
Mounting flush non-flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 2 mm 4 mm 5 mm 5 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.6 mm 0...3.2 mm 0...4.1 mm 0...4.1 mm

Normally-open 1 BES 516-325-S 4-CW BES 516-356-S 4-CW BES 516-326-S 4-CW-SA 30 BES 516-326-S 4-CW
PNP Complementary 3 BES 516-113-SA 2-S 4-CW*

Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current Ie 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA

Off-state current Ir 80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 500 Hz 500 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication yes yes yes yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

Housing material stainless steel, stainless steel, CuZn, CuZn,

PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated
Material of sensing face PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE
Connection connector connector connector connector
Max. cross section for connection
Approval cULus cULus cULus
Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Connector orientation

*Ambient temperature 25...+100 C

Features Note!

Superior Teflon coating against For applications directly in the welding

weld splatter area we recommend connectors with
Extremely tough active surface cross-irradiated cable.
of pure Teflon Ordering code:
BKS-B 19-_-SP1/BKS-B 20-_-SP1

1.5.42
 DC 3-Draht, M18, M30,
magnetic field-immune Inductive Quadraform Housings
weld-immune Sensors sn 8 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm
M181 M301.5 M301.5 4040120 Unisensor 4040120 Unisensor
non-flush flush non-flush flush flush
8 mm 10 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm
0...6.5 mm 0...8.1 mm 0...12.2 mm 0...12.2 mm 0...12.2 mm

1.5
BES 516-360-S 4-CW BES 516-327-S 4-CW BES 516-362-S 4-CW BES 517-385-M3-CW-S-S 4 BES 517-385-M3-CW-S Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
PROXIMAX
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC Diagnostics
2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V
Pressure
rated
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
Temperature
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA
rated
20 mA 12 mA 12 mA 12 mA 12 mA
Weld-
80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
immune
yes yes yes yes yes NAMUR
yes yes yes yes yes
Extended
1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F
Switching
Distance
5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % Ring Sensors
25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C
200 Hz 25 Hz 20 Hz 15 Hz 15 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
yes yes yes yes yes

IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

CuZn, CuZn, CuZn, PBT PBT

PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated
PTFE PTFE PTFE PBT PBT
connector connector connector connector screw terminals
up to 2.5 mm
cULus cULus cULus cULus cULus
BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

Mounting variations
6
Connectors,
clamps,
mounting
plate ...
page 6.2 ...
Row mounting

1.5.43
 DC 3-Wire
Inductive M8, M12
Sensors sn 1.5 mm, 3 mm
Housing size M81 M81 M121 M121
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...2.4 mm 0...2.4 mm

switching distance switching distance

Multimetal/Factor 1 Multimetal/Factor 1 Multimetal/Factor 1 Multimetal/Factor 1

PNP Normally-open 1 BES M08EG1-PSC15A-S04G-W BES M08EG-PSC15A-S49G-W BES M12ML-PSC30A-S04G-W BES M12MF1-PSC30A-S04G-W

NPN Normally-open 4#
Rated operational voltage Ue 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 1.8 V 1.8 V 2.5 V 1.8 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 250 V AC

Rated operational current Ie 150 mA 150 mA 200 mA 200 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 15 mA 15 mA 17 mA 15 mA

Off-state current Ir 100 A 100 A 30 A 100 A

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes yes
Load capacity 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F

Repeat accuracy R 2 % 2 % 5 % 2 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 2000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 3000 Hz
Utilization categories DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
Function indication yes yes yes yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

Insulation class [ [
Housing material stainless steel, stainless steel, CuZn, CuZn,
PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated
Material of sensing face PBT and PTFE PBT and PTFE LCP and PTFE PA 12 and PTFE
Connection connector connector connector connector

Approval cULus
Recommended connector BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 48/BKS-B 49 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

1 Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

Switching distance see page 1.0.3

Weld-immune sensors Note!

+ Multimetal/Factor 1
For applications directly in the welding
These versions combine area we recommend connectors with
the advantages of the weld- cross-irradiated cable.
immune sensor with those Ordering code:
having no reduction factor. BKS-B 19-_-SP1/BKS-B 20-_-SP1
The result: the same
switching distance for all
target materials, even
directly in the welding area.

1.5.44
 DC 3-Wire
magnetic field-immune Inductive M18, M30
weld-immune Sensors sn 5, 10, 12, 20 mm
M181 M181 M181 M301.5 M301.5
flush flush non-flush flush non-flush
5 mm 5 mm 12 mm 10 mm 20 mm
0...4.1 mm 0...4.1 mm 9.7 mm 0...8.1 mm 16.2 mm

Multimetal/Factor 1 Multimetal/Factor 1
switching distance
Multimetal/Factor 1 Multimetal/Factor 1
switching distance
Multimetal/Factor 1 1.5
Multimetal/
BES M18ML-PSH50A-S04G-W BES M18MF1-PSC50A-S04G-W BES M18ML-PSH12E-S04G-W BES M30ML-PSH10A-S04G-W BES M30ML-PSH20E-S04G-W Factor 1
PROXINOX
BES M18ML-NSH50A-S04G-W
PROXIMAX
Diagnostics
24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC 24 V DC
10...55 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...55 V DC 10...55 V DC 10...55 V DC Pressure
rated
2 V 1.8 V 2 V 2 V 2 V
Temperature
250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC rated
200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA Weld-
15 mA 15 mA 17 mA 15 mA 17 mA immune
80 A 100 A 80 A 80 A 80 A
NAMUR
yes yes yes yes yes Extended
yes yes yes yes yes Switching
1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F Distance
Ring Sensors
5% 2% 5% 5% 5%
25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C
600 Hz 2500 Hz 300 Hz 600 Hz 300 Hz
DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13 DC 13
yes yes yes yes yes

IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
[ [ [ [ [
CuZn, CuZn, CuZn, CuZn, CuZn,
PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated PTFE coated
LCP and PTFE PA 12 and PTFE LCP and PTFE LCP and PTFE LCP and PTFE
connector connector connector connector connector

BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20 BKS-B 19/BKS-B 20

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

1.5.45
 AC/DC 2-Wire
Inductive M18, M30
Sensors sn 5 mm, 10 mm
Housing size M181 M181 M181 M301.5
Mounting flush flush flush flush
Rated operating distance sn 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 10 mm
Assured operating distance sa 0...4.1 mm 0...4.1 mm 0...4.1 mm 0...8.1 mm

AC/DC Normally-open / BES 516-211-S 21-EL-W BES 516-211-S 5-EL-W BES 516-211-S 5-EL-W-SA 1 BES 516-215-S 21-EL-W

Rated operational voltage Ue 110 V AC 110 V AC 110 V AC 110 V AC

Supply voltage UB 20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 7.5 V 7.5 V 7.5 V 6 V

Rated insulation voltage Ui 250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC

Rated operational current Ie 400 mA 400 mA 400 mA 500 mA
Minimum operational current Im 5 mA 5 mA 5 mA 5 mA
Off-state current Ir 1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC

Inrush current Ik t 20 ms 1.5 A/ 1 Hz 1.5 A/ 1 Hz 1.5 A/ 1 Hz 3 A/ 1 Hz

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes yes

Short circuit protected/overload protected yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes

Repeat accuracy R 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Ambient temperature range Ta 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C

Frequency of operating cycles f 10 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz
Utilization categories AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13
Function/supply voltage indication yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes

Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

Insulation class with protection GND with protection GND with protection GND with protection GND
Housing material CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated CuZn, PTFE coated
Material of sensing face PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE
Connection connector connector connector connector

Approval cULus cULus cULus

Recommended connector BKS-S 21/BKS-S 22 BKS-S 5-AC BKS-S 5-AC BKS-S 21/BKS-S 22
Mounting variations allowed

/ Wiring diagrams see page 1.0.12

AC/DC sensors with The sensors can be

S 21 and S 5 connectors installed near welding tongs.
are designed for the U.S. Magnetic fields up to
market. 100 kA/m have no effect on
the electronics. This
These have weld immunity corresponds to a welding
due to their magnetic field current of 25 kA at a
resistant electronics. In distance of 40 mm.
addition, the tubular styles
are Teflon coated and have
an active surface made of
solid Teflon.

1.5.46
 AC/DC 2-Wire, M30,
magnetic field-immune Inductive Quadraform Housings
weld-immune Sensors sn 10 mm, 15 mm
M301.5 404073 Unicompact 404073 Unicompact
flush flush flush
10 mm 15 mm 15 mm
0...8.1 mm 0...12.2 mm 0...12.2 mm

1.5
BES 516-215-S 5-EL-W BES Q40KEU-USU15B-S21G-W BES Q40KEU-USU15B-S05G-W Multimetal/
Factor 1
PROXINOX
110 V AC 110 V AC 110 V AC
PROXIMAX
20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC 20...250 V AC/DC
6 V 4.5 V 4.5 V
Diagnostics
250 V AC 250 V AC 250 V AC Pressure
rated
500 mA 500 mA 500 mA
Temperature
5 mA 5 mA 5 mA
rated
1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC 1.7 mA at 110 V AC
Weld-
3 A/ 1 Hz 3 A/ 1 Hz 3 A/ 1 Hz
immune
yes yes yes NAMUR
yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes
Extended
Switching
5 % 5 % 5 % Distance
25...+70 C 25...+70 C 25...+70 C Ring Sensors
10 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz
AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13 AC 140/DC 13
yes/yes yes/yes yes/yes

IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
with protection GND with protection GND with protection GND
CuZn, PTFE coated PBT/GD-ZnAl PBT/GD-ZnAl
PTFE PBT PBT
connector connector connector

cULus
BKS-S 5-AC BKS-S 21/BKS-S 22 BKS-S 5-AC
Figs. 1 to 5 Figs. 1 to 5

Row mounting

6
Connectors,
clamps ...
page 6.2 ...

Mounting variations

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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