Turck BI2-P12SK-Y1X Inductive Proximity Sensor

The Turck BI2-P12SK-Y1X inductive proximity sensor is a hazardous-area, non-contact metal-detection and position-sensing device designed for intrinsically safe sensing in ATEX environments. It detects metallic targets at a 2 mm sensing distance and provides a NAMUR 2-Wire output, powered by an 8.2 VDC nominal supply with a 5 kHz switching frequency for rapid, reliable PLC feedback in process control systems. Housed in PA12-GF30 plastic with an M12 x 1 threaded barrel, it features a 2 m cable, IP67 protection, and flush-mount threaded-barrel installation for durable mounting on process equipment, conveyors, and packaging machinery. This Turck sensor is intended for industrial automation in hazardous areas and is compatible with process equipment, conveyors, and packaging machinery, delivering non-contact metal object detection and precise position sensing where safety certifications (ATEX, SIL2, PLC compliant) and robust environmental performance are required. Common replacements include Turck BI2-G12-Y1X and Turck BI2-M12-Y1X-H1141. The product is defined by its manufacturer part number BI2-P12SK-Y1X and is commonly used to retrofit, expand, or upgrade hazardous-area automation in chemical processing, material handling, and packaging lines.