{"product_id":"allen-bradley-872c-n8np12-d4-inductive-proximity-switch-sensor","title":"Allen-Bradley 872C-N8NP12-D4 Inductive Proximity Switch Sensor","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/allen-bradley\"\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/a\u003e 872C-N8NP12-D4 Inductive Proximity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/switches-circuit-protection\"\u003eSwitch\u003c\/a\u003e Sensor is used in industrial machine sensing and automation control systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, robotic work cells, material handling equipment, assembly lines, and metalworking machines requiring reliable non-contact metal object detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this proximity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003esensor\u003c\/a\u003e for equipment repair, automation retrofits, machine upgrades, and replacement of worn or failed sensing devices. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 872C-N8NP12-D4 is designed to provide accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in demanding industrial environments. It is widely used in automated manufacturing lines, conveyor positioning systems, packaging equipment, automotive assembly, machine tools, and process automation systems where dependable object detection and high-speed switching are essential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e• Part Number: 872C-N8NP12-D4\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Switch Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e• Series: Bulletin 872C WorldProx™\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e• Sensor Type: 3-Wire DC Extended Range Inductive Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e• Barrel Diameter: 12 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e• Housing Material: Nickel-Plated Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 8 mm (Unshielded)\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e• Output Configuration: Normally Open (N.O.), PNP (Source)\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e• Operating Voltage: 10–30 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• Connection Type: 4-Pin M12 DC Micro Quick-Disconnect (Micro QD)\u003cbr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: Up to 1300 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e• Mounting Style: Threaded Cylindrical Barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e• Target Type: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Objects\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e• Certifications: CE, UL, cUL, KC, CCC, RCM \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1989\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-N8NN12-D4\u003cbr data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-N8NP12-R3\u003cbr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-D8NP12-D4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51727359803694,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_01775cf6-390d-4c77-a7a5-a1cd15251509.jpg?v=1770582581","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/allen-bradley-872c-n8np12-d4-inductive-proximity-switch-sensor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}