PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS 238972 - Inductive Proximity Sensor
The provided code 238972 represents a generic catalog number within the PEPPERL & FUCHS product portfolio. Based on typical industrial applications and the brand's core offerings, this description assumes a standard inductive proximity sensor, a fundamental component for non-contact metallic object detection in industrial automation. These sensors provide reliable position and presence sensing for PLCs and control systems across diverse manufacturing and material handling environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: NBB Series (Assumed for typical inductive sensing applications)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Inductive Proximity Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30VDC
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 200mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP or NPN, Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING DISTANCE: Typically 2mm to 8mm (dependent on specific model and flush/non-flush mounting)
- FORM FACTOR: Cylindrical (e.g., M12, M18) or Rectangular block
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated brass, stainless steel, or PBT plastic
- MOUNTING TYPE: Flush or Non-flush mountable
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M12 connector or fixed cable (e.g., PVC, PUR)
- OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: 3-wire DC
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67 (typical for industrial sensors)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +70°C (typical range)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET CONTROL SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), discrete input modules, control relays
- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Machine tools, conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling, assembly lines, robotics, position detection, end-of-travel sensing