PEPPERL+FUCHS Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in machinery or automation equipment. As a pioneer and market leader, Pepperl+Fuchs offers innovative, high quality inductive sensors to meet the needs of the worldwide automation and process control markets. Our experience, flexibility and customer focus continues to allow us to offer custom designed solutions for the most unique and demanding applications.

General specifications
Switching function		Normally open (NO)
Output type		PNP
Rated operating distance		4 mm
Installation		flush
Output polarity		DC
Assured operating distance		0 … 3.24 mm
Actuating element		mild steel, e. g. 1.0037, SR235JR (formerly St37-2) 12 mm x 12 mm x 1 mm
Reduction factor r_Al		0.4
Reduction factor r_Cu		0.35
Reduction factor r₃₀₄		0.79
Reduction factor r_Brass		0.49
Output type		3-wire
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage		5 … 36 V
Switching frequency		0 … 2550 Hz
Hysteresis		typ. 5 %
Reverse polarity protection		reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection		pulsing
Voltage drop		≤ 1 V
Operating current		0 … 200 mA
Off-state current		max. 20 µA
No-load supply current		≤ 10 mA
Time delay before availability		≤ 10 ms
Switching state indicator		Multihole-LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF_d		1721 a
Mission Time (T_M)		20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %
Conformity
PWIS conformity		VDMA 24364-A1/B2/C1/T100°C-W
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
Standards		EN 60947-5-2:2007 EN 60947-5-2/A1:2012 IEC 60947-5-2:2007 IEC 60947-5-2 AMD 1:2012
Approvals and certificates
Protection class		II
Rated insulation voltage		36 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage		500 V
UL approval		cULus Listed, General Purpose, Class 2 Power Source
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature		-40 … 85 °C (-40 … 185 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 … 85 °C (-40 … 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type		Connector plug
Housing material		brass , white bronze coated
Sensing face		PBT , green
Degree of protection		IP68
Connector
Threading		M12 x 1
Number of pins		3
Mass		29 g
Tightening torque		0 … 10 Nm
General information
Scope of delivery		2 self locking nuts in scope of delivery

Associated Products: NBB4-12GM50-E2-V1

Accessories

	BF 12 Mounting flange
	Mounting flange, 12 mm

	BF 12-F Mounting flange
	Plastic mounting adapter, 12 mm

	V1-G-2M-PUR Female cordset
	Female cordset single-ended M12 straight A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable grey

	V1-W-2M-PUR Female cordset
	Female cordset single-ended M12 angled A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable grey

	MH 01-M12 Mounting aid
	Mounting brackets for sensors

	MH-EXG-12 Mounting aid
	Quick mounting bracket with dead stop

	V1-G-BK2M-PUR-U Female cordset
	Female cordset single-ended M12 straight A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable black, UL approved, drag chain suitable, torsion resistant

	V1-W-BK2M-PUR-U Female cordset
	Female cordset single-ended M12 angled A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable black, UL approved, drag chain suitable, torsion resistant