PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 872C-D2NP8-E2 - Inductive Proximity Sensor
The ALLEN BRADLEY 872C-D2NP8-E2 is a cylindrical M18 inductive proximity sensor engineered for reliable non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation environments. This device features an 8 mm shielded sensing distance, providing a Normally Open (NO) NPN output for direct integration into DC control circuits. It is specifically designed for precise position sensing, counting, and presence detection applications across various machinery and material handling systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 872C Inductive Proximity Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Normally Open (NO)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 500 Hz (typical)
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <10 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 200 mA (maximum)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING DIAMETER: M18
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated brass
- SENSING DISTANCE: 8 mm
- MOUNTING TYPE: Flush/Shielded
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: 4-pin M12 Quick Disconnect
- INDICATORS: LED (Output Status, Power)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67, IP69K
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 to 70 degrees C
- SHOCK/VIBRATION RESISTANCE: IEC 60068-2-27 / IEC 60068-2-6 compliant
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, general industrial automation for metallic object detection.