Turck BI5-M8-VN4X Inductive Proximity Switch 8mm M8 Thread

Description:

The Turck BI5-M8-VN4X inductive proximity sensor is used in industrial metal detection and position sensing systems. Commonly installed in packaging machinery, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, machine tools, and automated production lines requiring non-contact object detection with complementary outputs. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, expansion, and automation system repairs. The compact M8 threaded housing makes it ideal for applications with limited mounting space.

Applications:

The Turck BI5-M8-VN4X is designed for contactless detection of metallic targets in industrial automation environments. The Turck sensor is commonly used in packaging equipment, robotic assembly cells, conveyor systems, pick-and-place equipment, and manufacturing machinery where both normally open and normally closed outputs are required for PLC-controlled processes, machine interlocks, and status monitoring applications. The small M8 barrel design allows installation in compact machinery and tooling fixtures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BI5-M8-VN4X
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Sensor Type: Inductive Sensor
• Sensing Distance: 5 mm (0.20 in)
• Output Type: 4-Wire NPN Complementary (NO + NC)
• Operating Voltage: 10-65 VDC
• Switching Current: 200 mA Maximum
• Switching Frequency: 1 kHz
• Connection Type: Integral Cable or Connector Depending on Version
• Housing Style: Threaded Barrel
• Housing Material: Chrome-Plated Brass (CuZn)
• Thread Size: M8 × 1
• Mounting Type: Flush Mount
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Function: Non-contact metal object detection
• Application: Position sensing and object detection
• Installation: Threaded barrel mounting
• Operating Environment: Industrial automation applications
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)
• Special Features: Complementary outputs, reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and LED switching indication
• Status Indicator: Yellow LED Switching Indicator
• Housing Construction: Compact cylindrical design for space-constrained applications

Common Replacements:

• Turck BI5-M8-AN6X
• Turck BI5-M8-AP6X
• Turck BI5U-M8-VN4X-H1141