Turck BI2-P12SK-Y1X Inductive Proximity Sensor

Description:

The Turck BI2-P12SK-Y1X inductive proximity sensor is used in hazardous area metal detection and position sensing systems. Commonly installed in chemical processing equipment, material handling systems, packaging machinery, and industrial process automation applications requiring intrinsically safe sensing. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, expansion, and hazardous area automation upgrades.

Applications:

The Turck BI2-P12SK-Y1X is designed for non-contact detection of metallic targets in industrial automation and hazardous environments. It is commonly used in process control systems, conveyor systems, manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery, and ATEX-rated installations where reliable position feedback and metal detection are required for PLC-controlled processes.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BI2-P12SK-Y1X
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Sensor Type: Inductive Sensor
• Sensing Distance: 2 mm
• Output Type: NAMUR 2-Wire Output
• Operating Voltage: 8.2 VDC Nominal
• Switching Frequency: 5 kHz
• Connection Type: Cable Connection
• Cable Length: 2 m
• Housing Material: PA12-GF30 Plastic
• Thread Size: M12 x 1
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Mounting Type: Flush Mount Threaded Barrel
• Function: Non-contact metal object detection
• Application: Position sensing and object detection
• Compatible Equipment: Process equipment, conveyors, and packaging machinery
• Installation: Threaded barrel mounting
• Operating Environment: Industrial automation and hazardous area applications
• Certifications: ATEX, SIL2, PLc compliant

Common Replacements:

• Turck BI2-P12-Y1X
• Turck BI2-G12-Y1X
• Turck BI2-M12-Y1X-H1141