{"product_id":"turck-bi5-s18-az3x-inductive-proximity-sensor","title":"Turck BI5-S18-AZ3X Inductive Proximity Sensor","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/turck\"\u003eTurck \u003c\/a\u003eBI5-S18-AZ3X \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003einductive proximity sensor\u003c\/a\u003e 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 detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for sensor replacement, machine repairs, automation retrofits, and production line upgrades. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThe Turck BI5-S18-AZ3X is designed for part presence verification, machine positioning, end-of-travel monitoring, 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 resistance to harsh industrial environments are required. Its 2-wire AC\/DC design allows easy integration into both legacy and modern control systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e• Brand: Turck\u003cbr data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e• Part Number: BI5-S18-AZ3X\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e• Series: BI Series\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e• Function: Non-contact metal target detection\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 5 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e• Output Type: Normally Open (NO), 2-wire\u003cbr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e• Voltage Rating: 20-250 VAC \/ 10-300 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Current Rating: 400 mA AC maximum, 300 mA DC maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: 20 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Flush mount\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e• Connection Type: Integral cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e• Housing Size: M18 x 1 threaded barrel, 64 mm length\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e• Housing Material: PA12-GF30 reinforced plastic\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e• Standards: CE, IEC, RoHS compliant\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e• Application: Metal object detection and machine position sensing in industrial automation systems \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e• Turck BI5-M18-AZ3X\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e• Turck BI5-G18-AZ3X\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e• Turck \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi5u-m18-ap6x-h1141-bi5um18ap6xh1141-proximity-sensor-10-30v-1635140?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=425a26cf1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBI5U-M18-AP6X-H1141\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turck","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714320040238,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_1a44d288-f7ec-434c-a926-06fb912ff164.jpg?v=1770422599","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi5-s18-az3x-inductive-proximity-sensor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}