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BC5-M18-RZ3X

Capacitive Sensor

Technical data

Type

BC5-M18-RZ3X

ID

2305100

Rated switching distance (flush)

5 mm

Rated switching distance (non-flush)

5 mm

Secured operating distance

≤ (0.72 × Sn)

Hysteresis

2…20  %

Temperature drift

Typical 20 %

Repeat accuracy

≤ 2 % of full scale

Ambient temperature

-25…+70  °C

Electrical data

 

Operating voltage

20…250 VAC

AC rated operational current

≤ 500 mA

Frequency

≥ 50…≤ 60  Hz

Smallest operating current

≥ 5 mA

Residual current

≤ 1.7 mA

Switching frequency

0.02 kHz

Oscillation frequency

According to EN 60947-5-2, 8.2.6.2 Table

9: 0.1…2.0 MHz

Isolation test voltage

≤ 1.5 kV

Output function

2-wire, NC contact, 2-wire

Voltage drop at I

e

≤ 7 V

Tests/approvals

 

Approvals

UL

UL registration number

E210608

Features

■M18 × 1 threaded barrel

■Chrome-plated brass

■Fine adjustment via potentiometer

■AC 2-wire, 20…250 VAC

■NC contact

■Cable connection

Wiring diagram

Functional principle

Capacitive proximity switches are designed

for non-contact and wear-free detection

of electrically conductive as well as non-

conductive metal objects.