Balluff BNS008K BNS 819-X496-99-R-11 Position Sensor

Balluff BNS008K, listed as BNS 819-X496-99-R-11, is a mechanical single-position limit switch that functions as a position sensor for automation equipment. It employs a roller plunger (6.0 mm diameter) and a snap-contact, single-pole changeover (SPDT) switching element rated for 5 A at 250 VAC, with screw-terminal connections. The housing is aluminum and anodized, measuring 40 mm wide by 20 mm high by 47 mm deep, and it carries an IP67 rating for robust protection against dust and water ingress. The device supports a versatile approach direction, usable laterally or at right angles to the mounting surface, with an approach speed up to 60 m/min, and it operates over an ambient temperature range of -5 to 85 °C. The plunger is stainless steel, and the X496 variant denotes inclusion of a compression nut M12 for cable entry. Designed for reliable mechanical position sensing, this Balluff sensor is well-suited for applications in conveyors, automated handling, and machine tools where a defined position switch is required to trigger control logic.