Turck BI5-S18-AD4X Inductive Proximity Sensor

Description:

The Turck BI5-S18-AD4X inductive proximity sensor is used in industrial machine sensing and metal object detection systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly equipment, material handling systems, and automated production lines requiring reliable non-contact metal target detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for sensor replacement, machine repairs, automation retrofits, and production line upgrades.

Applications:

The Turck BI5-S18-AD4X is designed for part presence verification, machine positioning, end-of-travel sensing, and conveyor sequencing in industrial automation environments. The sensor is commonly used in packaging lines, bottling equipment, robotic assembly cells, palletizing systems, and manufacturing machinery where dependable switching performance and compact installation are required. Its flush-mount design allows the sensor to be embedded directly into machinery while maintaining reliable detection performance in harsh industrial environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Turck
• Part Number: BI5-S18-AD4X
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Series: BI Series
• Function: Non-contact metal target detection
• Sensing Distance: 5 mm
• Output Type: 2-wire DC, Normally Open (NO)
• Voltage Rating: 10-65 VDC
• Current Rating: 100 mA maximum
• Switching Frequency: 1000 Hz
• Mounting Type: Flush mount (embeddable)
• Connection Type: Cable connection or M12 connector depending on variant
• Housing Size: M18 x 1 threaded barrel
• Housing Material: Chrome-plated brass with reinforced plastic sensing face
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Standards: CE, IEC, RoHS compliant
• Application: Metal object detection and machine position sensing in industrial automation systems

Common Replacements:

• Turck BI5-S18-AD4X-H1141
• Turck BI5-M18-AD4X-H1141
• Turck BI7-M18-AD4X-H1141