{"product_id":"turck-bi2-512-az31x-inductive-proximity-switch","title":"Turck BI2-512-AZ31X Inductive Proximity Switch","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/turck\"\u003eTurck\u003c\/a\u003e BI2-512-AZ31X \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003eInductive Proximity Switch\u003c\/a\u003e is used in industrial automation systems for non-contact metallic object detection and machine position sensing. Commonly installed in packaging machinery, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, and automated production lines requiring universal AC\/DC switching capability. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, automation upgrades, or sensor failure repair in industrial control applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eThe Turck BI2-512-AZ31X is commonly used for part presence detection, end-of-travel monitoring, machine positioning, and product verification in PLC-controlled manufacturing environments. Its compact plastic housing and two-wire AC\/DC design make it suitable for conveyor systems, packaging equipment, transfer systems, and industrial machinery where reliable non-contact sensing is required. The \"In Factory Package\" designation indicates the sensor remains in original manufacturer packaging and is not part of the model number. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BI2-512-AZ31X\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Turck\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Switch\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e• Sensor Type: Inductive, Shielded\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 2 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• Output Type: Normally Open (NO)\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e• Output Configuration: 2-Wire AC\/DC\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e• Supply Voltage (AC): 20-250 VAC\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Supply Voltage (DC): 10-300 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e• Rated Load Current: 100 mA Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e• Minimum Load Current: 5 mA\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: 20 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e• Housing Style: Rectangular Plastic Housing\u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e• Housing Material: PBT-GF30 Reinforced Plastic\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Flush Mount (Embeddable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e• Electrical Connection: Integral Cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e• Inrush Current: 1 A Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e• LED Status Indication: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e• Application: Metal object detection and machine position sensing in industrial automation systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e• Turck BI2-512-RZ31X\u003cbr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e• Turck BI2-Q12-AZ31X\u003cbr data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e• Turck \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi2-s12-az31x-13020-20-250vac-nsmp?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d555978fb\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBI2-S12-AZ31X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TURCK","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714325676334,"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_e27d2c66-6b66-4066-992e-dd1b6cd8d454.jpg?v=1770422825","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi2-512-az31x-inductive-proximity-switch","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}