Turck BI5-M18E-AP6X-H1 Inductive Proximity Sensor

The Turck BI5-M18E-AP6X-H1141 inductive proximity sensor provides reliable non-contact detection of metal targets with a 5 mm nominal sensing distance for factory automation. Designed for flush-mount installations in an M18 x 1 barrel, it uses inductive sensing with a PNP normally open output, powered from 10-30 VDC and drawing up to 200 mA, with a 500 Hz switching frequency. The chrome-plated brass housing is IP67-rated and paired with an M12 male connector, handling environments from -25°C to +70°C and meeting CE and RoHS standards. Common applications include conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly stations, material handling lines, bottling equipment, palletizers, and robotic cells where reliable metal target detection supports part presence verification and precise machine sequencing. A typical replacement option is BI5-M18E-RN6X-H1143.