{"product_id":"turck-bi4u-em12wd-ap6x-h1141-3gd-inductive-proximity-sensor","title":"Turck BI4U-EM12WD-AP6X-H1141\/3GD Inductive Proximity Sensor","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/turck\"\u003eTurck \u003c\/a\u003eBI4U-EM12WD-AP6X-H1141\/3GD \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003einductive proximity sensor\u003c\/a\u003e is used in hygienic industrial metal detection and position sensing systems in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and washdown environments. Commonly installed in food processing equipment, bottling lines, packaging machinery, and sanitary conveyor systems requiring non-contact object detection under frequent cleaning conditions. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, expansion, and automation system upgrades. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe Turck BI4U-EM12WD-AP6X-H1141\/3GD is designed for contactless detection of metallic targets in harsh industrial environments where aggressive cleaning agents, moisture, and temperature fluctuations are present. The sensor is commonly used in food processing equipment, dairy systems, beverage filling machines, pharmaceutical packaging lines, and sanitary conveying equipment where hygienic design and washdown resistance are critical requirements. The ATEX certification allows use in Zone 2 gas and Zone 22 dust hazardous areas. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Turck\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BI4U-EM12WD-AP6X-H1141\/3GD\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e• Identification Number: 1634812\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e• Product Series: Uprox+ Washdown\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e• Sensor Type: Factor 1 Inductive Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 4 mm (0.16 in)\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e• Output Type: 3-Wire PNP Normally Open\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Operating Voltage: 10-30 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e• Switching Current: 200 mA Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: 3 kHz\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e• Connection Type: M12 x 1 Male Connector, 4-Pin\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e• Housing Style: Threaded Barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e• Housing Material: Stainless Steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L)\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e• Active Face Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)\u003cbr data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e• Thread Size: M12 x 1\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Flush Mount\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP68 \/ IP69K\u003cbr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +100°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e• Function: Non-contact metal object detection\u003cbr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e• Application: Position sensing and object detection\u003cbr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e• Hazardous Area Approval: ATEX II 3G and II 3D\u003cbr data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e• Approved Zones: Zone 2 Gas and Zone 22 Dust\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e• Special Features: Factor 1 sensing for all metals, washdown design, magnetic field resistance, pressure resistant housing, double-lip sealing, resistance to acidic and alkaline cleaning agents, and permanently laser-marked labeling. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e• Turck BI4U-EM12-AP6X-H1141\u003cbr data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e• Turck BI4U-M12E-AP6X-H1141\u003cbr data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e• Turck BI4U-EM12WD-VP44X-H1141\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TURCK","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714321809710,"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_85fe61c7-d234-4fd4-9673-807fb24b78c5.jpg?v=1770422674","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi4u-em12wd-ap6x-h1141-3gd-inductive-proximity-sensor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}