Balluff BES017P is a compact inductive proximity sensor housed in a cube-style 8 × 8 mm package, designed for precise, non-contact detection of metal targets in tight spaces. The device provides a PNP normally open output and operates on a wide supply range of 10–30 V DC, with a fixed 0.15 m cable. Its nominal sensing distance is 1.5 mm, and it offers a switching frequency up to 5 kHz, making it suitable for fast position sensing in automation lines. This BES017P part number corresponds to the BES 516-300-S166-01,5 variant as listed by Balluff and appears in regional product listings such as Polish and German catalogs.
