TURCK Bi5-S18-AN7 SENSOR INDUCTIVE EMBEDDABLE 10-30VDC 3 WIRE

Description:

The Turck BI5-S18-AN7 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-AN7 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 equipment, bottling lines, robotic assembly cells, palletizing systems, and manufacturing machinery where dependable switching performance and non-contact metal detection are required for continuous operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Turck
• Part Number: BI5-S18-AN7
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Series: BI Series
• Function: Non-contact metal target detection
• Sensing Distance: 5 mm
• Output Type: NPN Normally Open (NO), 3-wire
• Voltage Rating: 10-30 VDC
• Current Rating: 200 mA maximum
• Mounting Type: Flush mount (embeddable)
• Connection Type: Integral cable connection
• Housing Size: M18 x 1 threaded barrel
• Housing Material: Reinforced plastic housing
• 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-AP7
• Turck BI5-S18-AN6X
• Turck BI5U-M18-AN6X-H1141