PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 871C-M1NP4-AP3 - Inductive Proximity Sensor
This component is an ALLEN BRADLEY 871C series cylindrical inductive proximity sensor, engineered for non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation environments. It features a solid-state NPN output with a normally closed switching function, suitable for position sensing, part detection, and limit switching applications. The sensor integrates into machine control systems requiring robust and precise object presence verification.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 871C Inductive Proximity Sensor
- COMPONENT TYPE: Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Normally Closed (NC)
- MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT: 200 mA
- NO-LOAD CURRENT: <10 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Yes
- REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION: Yes
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING DIAMETER: M12
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-Plated Brass
- SENSING DISTANCE: 4 mm
- MOUNTING TYPE: Flush
- TARGET MATERIAL: Ferrous metals
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 Quick Disconnect (4-pin connector)
- WIRING: 3-wire DC
- OUTPUT INDICATOR: LED (Yellow)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 to 70 degrees C
- SHOCK RATING: 30g, 11ms
- VIBRATION RATING: 10-55 Hz, 1mm amplitude
- MOUNTING STYLE: Threaded barrel with locking nuts
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: Position sensing, presence detection, counting applications
- MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, material handling equipment
- CONTROL SYSTEMS: Compatible with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial control modules requiring NPN inputs