Balluff BES 516-345-M0-C-05 Inductive Proximity Sensor

Balluff BES 516-345-M0-C-05 is a compact flush-mount inductive proximity sensor designed to detect metallic targets in tight spaces. It operates on 10–30 V DC and draws up to 200 mA, making it compatible with standard industrial controllers. The sensor features a 50 × 25 × 10 mm aluminum die-cast housing and a normally open (NO) output, suited for straightforward interfacing in automation workflows. As a cable-type variant, it is intended for easy field installation and is well-suited for applications such as presence detection along conveyors, actuation points on machines, and end-effectors in robotic systems where a metal target in a small sensing zone must be reliably sensed without physical contact, within a 5 mm nominal sensing distance. This BES 516 series device combines a rugged metal housing with a compact footprint to support repeatable switching in space-limited environments, providing a dependable metal-detection solution for compact automation tasks.