PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 872C-MH8NP18-E2 - Inductive Proximity Sensor
The ALLEN BRADLEY 872C-MH8NP18-E2 is a cylindrical inductive proximity sensor engineered for non-contact detection of metallic objects within industrial automation environments. This device provides discrete object presence detection, utilizing solid-state NPN switching technology with a normally open output configuration. It is designed for integration into control systems requiring precise position sensing, part detection, and machine sequencing, commonly deployed in material handling, automated assembly lines, and packaging machinery.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 872C Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Inductive Proximity Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN (Current Sinking)
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Normally Open (NO)
- NO-LOAD CURRENT: <10 mA
- MAX SWITCHING CURRENT: 200 mA
- SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Yes
- REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION: Yes
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Inductive
- NOMINAL SENSING DISTANCE: 8 mm
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated Brass
- HOUSING STYLE: Cylindrical, Threaded
- THREAD SIZE: M18 x 1 (Common for 8mm sensing distance in this series)
- MOUNTING: Flush or Non-flush (application dependent)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 4-pin Quick Disconnect
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Up to 500 Hz
- INDICATORS: LED (Output Status)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +70°C
- SHOCK RESISTANCE: 30g / 11ms
- VIBRATION RESISTANCE: 10-55 Hz, 1mm amplitude
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Control Systems, Relay Logic Circuits
- MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor Systems, Automated Assembly Machines, Packaging Equipment, Robotics, Material Handling Systems