Balluff BESM12MF1-PSC10F-S04G Proximity Sensor

The Balluff BES M12MF1-PSC10F-S04G is a 12 mm inductive proximity sensor with a 10 mm sensing range and a PNP normally-open (NO) output in a three-wire DC configuration, designed for reliable metal detection in compact industrial spaces. Housed in a non-flush, unshielded M12 body (Ø12 x 60 mm) with an M12x1-S04 connector, it uses a CuZn chrome-plated enclosure and a PBT sensing face, delivering IP67 protection and a mounting length of about 35.3 mm when installed non-embedded. It operates from 10 to 30 V DC and can source up to 200 mA, featuring a voltage drop under 2 V, short-circuit protection, and polarity reversal protection for rugged, field-replaceable use in dirty or high-vibration environments. The device specifies a guaranteed operating distance Sn of 10 mm, with an assured distance Sa of 0 to 8.1 mm, and a switching frequency up to 400 Hz, making it suitable for precise position sensing and stop-start automation tasks in conveyors, machinery, and automation panels.