TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss Introduction and Technical Information ................................................................................................3-7 DC-3 Wire-Standard...........................................................................................................................8-11 DC-3 Wire-Extended Sensing Distance ..........................................................................................12-13 DC-3 Wire-Short Body .....................................................................................................................14-17 DC-2 Wire-Standard ........................................................................................................................18-21 AC-2 Wire-Standard.........................................................................................................................22-25 Connectors and Distribution Boxes - Introduction.................................................................................26 M12, 3 and 4 Wire Female ....................................................................................................................27 M8, 4 Wire Female Connectors ............................................................................................................28 M8 and M12, 3 and 4 Wire ....................................................................................................................29 M12, Female and Male PUR.................................................................................................................30 M12, Distribution Boxes ........................................................................................................................31 Technical Denitions and Terminology.............................................................................................32-33 Appendix ..........................................................................................................................................34-35 Index.................................................................................................................................................36-37 Terms and Conditions............................................................................................................................38 Cylindrical Sensors CYLINDRICAL INDUCTIVE illustrates that on Cylindrical Flush Mount from the sensing head. Two directly PROXIMITY SENSORS sensors there should be at least 1 opposite sensors should be at least 6 Altech Cylindrical sensors are available in diameter of distance between adjacent times the sensing distance apart. diameters ranging from 8mm (.32 in.) to sensors, and no non-target metal surfaces 30mm (1.18 in.) with sensing distances up should be less than 3 times the sensing OUTPUT CONNECTIONS to 15mm (0.59 in.). Most models feature distance Sn directly across from the AC,DC Normally Open (NO), nickel plated brass (BN) and stainless sensing head. Also, two directly opposite and Normally Closed (NC). steel (SS). Both ush mount and non- sensors mounted in metal should be DC Complementary output (NO/NC) ush mount sensors are available. Non- greater than 6 times the sensing distance available on some models. ush sensors have larger sensing apart. distances than their ush mount OUTPUT CABLES counterparts. All Inductive sensors meet NON-FLUSH Cylindrical Sensors are provided with IP67 (NEMA1, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13) protection CYLINDRICAL SENSORS 2 meter PVC xed cables. 5 meter PVC, levels. Sometimes called non-embedded or non- 2 and 5 meter PUR cables are optional. shielded, non-ush sensors have Consult Altech for more information. FLUSH MOUNT electromagnetic elds with a wide sensing CYLINDRICAL SENSORS angle and are unshielded (no metal QUICK DISCONNECT Flush Mounted, sometimes called surrounding the sensing head). Care must CONNECTORS embedded or shielded sensors, have be taken to insure that no non-target metal Altech sensors are available in a wide electromagnetic elds concentrated comes in near proximity to the sensing selection of Quick Disconnect styles for directly in front of the sensing heads and head. Distances are demonstrated in DC circuits. Virtually any sensor can be may be mounted directly onto metal Figure 8. Adjacent sensors should be custom manufactured with a Quick mounting brackets or embedded directly separated by at least 2 times the diameter. Disconnect connector. Consult Altech for into metal without causing a false output. Non-target metal should be at least 3 more information. Figure 8 (located on page 7) also times the sensing distance directly across Altech Corp. 35 Royal Road Flemington, NJ 08822-6000 Phone (908) 806-9400 Fax (908) 806-9490 3Cylindrical Sensors (continued) Quick Disconnect models are designed HOUSING MATERIALS Note: We have attempted to make this to be user-friendly and to simplify AC Nickel Plated Brass catalog as comprehensive as possible. installation. DC Nickel Plated Brass However, not shown in this catalog are other Stainless Steel Altech Proximity Sensors which are Please see the product specication for available. Details on request. sensors with quick disconnect TIP MATERIAL connectors and matching cable PBTB Polybutelyne Terephthalate assemblies on pages 26-31 in the accessory section. Selection Guide Sensing Distances AC, DC, Cylindrical Style Sensors Type Voltage Flush (mm) Non-Flush (mm) Short Body DC 1.5 - 10 2 - 15 Standard Series AC, DC 1.5 - 10 2 - 15 Extended Sensing Range DC 4-8 Operating Voltages AC, DC Cylindrical Style AC 20 - 250VAC DC 10 - 30VDC Operating Current AC, DC Cylindrical Style AC 250 mA DC 120 mA 250mA Sensor Wiring Systems AC, DC Cylindrical Style AC 2-Wire DC 2-Wire 3-Wire All specications subject to change without notice or obligation Introduction The Inductive Proximity Sensor (IPS) is a sensing distances. Following very good FFiigguurree 11 solid state device that generates an output results with these new devices, market signal when metal objects are either inside pressure led to the development of larger Rated Operating Distance Correction Factors or entering into its sensing area from any sensors with increased sensing distances. direction. No physical contact is required Target Material Correction Factor nor desired. IPS s work best with ferrous Inductive Proximity Sensors have no metals, however, they also work well with moving parts, operate very fast, are Mild Steel 1.0 x Sn non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, extremely reliable, require no maintenance Nickel Chromium 0.9 x Sn copper, etc.) at reduced sensing distances, and operate under extreme environmental sseeee FFiigguurree 11. conditions. Stainless Steel 0.85 x Sn Brass 0.5 x Sn First introduced in the mid 60s, Inductive They typically interface with Programmable Proximity Sensors were designed as an Logic Controllers (PLC) and personal Aluminum 0.45 x Sn alternative to mechanical limit switches for computers with appropriate hardware and Copper 0.40 x Sn many applications. Initially, IPS s were software. They also control relays, made with housings similar in size and solenoids, valves, etc., up to their Other Factors dimension to the limit switch, but had short maximum output current. Flat targets are preferable Targets larger than the sensing face may increase the sensing distance Altech Corp. 35 Royal Road Flemington, NJ 08822-6000 Phone (908) 806-9400 Fax (908) 806-9490 4