Turck BIM-PST-Y1XKLP-80 Inductive Proximity Sensor

Description:

The TURCK BIM-PST-Y1X/KLP-80 magnetic cylinder sensor is used in intrinsically safe pneumatic cylinder position sensing systems in hazardous environments. Commonly installed in chemical processing equipment, oil and gas facilities, pharmaceutical machinery, and pneumatic actuators operating in hazardous or explosion-risk areas requiring reliable piston position detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for hazardous area sensor replacement, control system retrofits, machine repairs, and automation upgrades.

Applications:

The TURCK BIM-PST-Y1X/KLP-80 is designed for non-contact detection of magnetic pistons within pneumatic cylinders operating in hazardous industrial environments. It is commonly used in refinery equipment, chemical processing skids, pharmaceutical production systems, gas compression equipment, and automated process systems where intrinsically safe position feedback is required for machine sequencing and process control. The KLP-80 mounting bracket supports installation on round pneumatic cylinders while the NAMUR output allows direct connection to intrinsically safe switching amplifiers and isolation barriers.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: TURCK
• Part Number: BIM-PST-Y1X/KLP-80
• Product Type: Magnetic Cylinder Sensor
• Series: BIM-PST Series
• Function: Pneumatic cylinder position sensing
• Sensing Technology: Magnetic field sensing
• Output Type: NAMUR, Normally Open (NO)
• Operating Voltage: 8.2 VDC nominal
• Current Consumption: 5 mA
• Mounting Type: Round cylinder mount
• Mounting Accessory: KLP-80 mounting bracket included
• Compatible Cylinder Diameter: 25 mm to 80 mm
• Connection Type: Integral cable
• Housing Material: Reinforced industrial thermoplastic
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Hazardous Area Approval: Intrinsically safe for hazardous location applications
• Standards: CE, ATEX, NAMUR compliant
• Application: Pneumatic cylinder piston position detection in hazardous industrial environments
• Special Features: Non-contact sensing, wear-free operation, hazardous area compatibility, magnetic field detection through non-ferrous cylinder walls.

Common Replacements:

• TURCK BIM-PST-AN6X W/KLP-80
• TURCK BIM-PST-AP6X W/KLP-80
• TURCK BIM-UNR-Y1X/RS4 W/M