Balluff 7m 10-30VDC Inductive Proximity Sensor BES-516-325-BO-C

Balluff BES-516-325-BO-C Inductive Proximity Sensor

The Balluff BES-516-325-BO-C is a high-performance inductive proximity sensor designed for precise and reliable object detection in industrial environments. Its robust construction and advanced features make it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Key Features

• Compact Dimensions: Measuring Ø 12 x 60 mm, the sensor’s M12x1 housing allows for easy integration into various systems.
• Flush Mounting: Designed for flush installation, ensuring seamless integration without protrusions.
• Detection Range: Offers a sensing distance of 2 mm, ideal for close-proximity applications.
• Switching Output: Equipped with a PNP Normally Open (NO) output for straightforward signal processing.
• High Switching Frequency: Operates at a switching frequency of 3000 Hz, enabling rapid response times.
• Durable Housing: Constructed with stainless steel housing and a PA 12 sensing surface, providing excellent resistance to environmental factors.
• Extended Cable Length: Comes with a 7-meter PVC cable, offering flexibility in installation and connectivity.
• Wide Operating Voltage: Supports an operating voltage range of 10 to 30 VDC, accommodating various power supplies.
• Temperature Resilience: Functions effectively within an ambient temperature range of -40 to 85 °C, suitable for diverse industrial settings.
• IP68 Rating: Boasts an IP68 protection rating, ensuring complete dust-tightness and protection against continuous immersion in water.
• Certifications: Complies with CE, cULus, and EAC standards, affirming its quality and safety.

Applications

The BES-516-325-BO-C sensor is ideal for applications requiring precise and reliable detection of metallic objects, such as:

• Position monitoring in automated machinery.
• Object detection on conveyor systems.
• End-of-travel sensing in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
• Metal detection in packaging and assembly lines.

Its robust design and extended cable length make it particularly suitable for installations where environmental conditions are challenging, and flexibility in sensor placement is required.