Turck BI5-P18-Y0 S100 Inductive Proximity Sensor

Description:

The Turck BI5-P18-Y0 S100 inductive proximity sensor is used in intrinsically safe metal detection and position sensing systems. Commonly installed in chemical processing equipment, oil and gas facilities, pharmaceutical machinery, and hazardous industrial environments requiring non-contact object detection using a simple 2-wire interface. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, expansion, and hazardous-area automation system repairs.

Applications:

The Turck BI5-P18-Y0 S100 is designed for contactless detection of metallic targets in hazardous and industrial automation environments. It is commonly used in refinery equipment, chemical processing skids, valve position monitoring, material handling equipment, and process automation systems where intrinsically safe NAMUR-compatible sensing is required. The M18 threaded housing allows installation in standard industrial sensor mounts while maintaining hazardous area compliance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BI5-P18-Y0 S100
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Sensor Type: NAMUR Inductive Sensor
• Output Type: 2-Wire NAMUR
• Rated Sensing Distance: 5 mm (0.20 in)
• Operating Voltage: 8.2 VDC Nominal
• Switching Frequency: 1 kHz
• Connection Type: Integral Cable
• Cable Length: 2 m (6.56 ft) Typical
• Housing Style: Threaded Barrel
• Thread Size: M18 x 1
• Housing Material: Chrome-Plated Brass (CuZn)
• Mounting Type: Flush Mount
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)
• Function: Non-contact metal object detection
• Application: Hazardous area position sensing and object detection
• Special Features: Intrinsically safe operation, NAMUR output, reverse polarity protection, and hazardous-area compatibility.

Common Replacements:

• Turck Threaded Barrel Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 x 1 NAMUR BI 5 20V 5 mm 8.2 V dc 1.2mA
• Turck BI5-G18-Y1X
• Turck BI5-M18-Y1X-H1141