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Inductive proximity sensor ILK-M18-BB for variable area flow meters

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Inductive proximity sensor ILK-M18-BB for variable area flow meters

Inductive proximity sensor ILK-M18-BB for variable area flow meters


Electrical design	AC/DC
Output	normally closed
Size	M18

Technical data

Technical data


Product characteristics
Inductive sensor
Plastic thread M18 x 1
Cable
Sensing range 8 mm; (nf) non-flush mountable
Electrical data
Electrical design	AC/DC
Operating voltage (V)	20…250 AC/DC
Protection class	II
Reverse polarity protection	no
Outputs
Output function	normally closed
Voltage drop (V)	< 6.5 AC / < 6 DC
Minimum load current (mA)	5
Leakage current (mA)	< 2.5 (250 V AC) / < 1.3 (110 V AC) / < 0.8 (24 V DC)
Current rating
– Current rating (continuous) (mA)	350 AC (…50 °C) / 250 AC (…80 °C) / 100 DC
– Current rating (peak) (mA)	î: 2.2 A (20 ms / 0.5 Hz)
Short-circuit proof	no
Overload protection	no
Switching frequency (Hz)	25 AC / 50 DC
Range
Sensing range (mm)	8
Real sensing range (Sr) (mm)	8 ± 10 %
Operating distance (mm)	0…6.5
Accuracy/deviations
Correction factors	mild steel = 1 / stainless steel approx. 0.7 / brass approx. 0.4 / Al approx. 0.3 / Cu approx. 0.2
Hysteresis (% of Sr)	1…15
Switch-point drift (% of Sr)	-10…10
Environment
Ambient temperature (°C)	-25…80
Protection	IP 67
Tests/approvals
EMC	EN 60947-5-2 EN 55011: class B
Mechanical data
Mounting	non-flush mountable
Housing materials	PBT
Weight (kg)	0.109
Displays/operating elements
Output status indication LED	yellow
Electrical connection
Connection	PVC cable / 2 m; 2 x 0.5 mm²
Accessories
Accessories (included)	2 lock nuts
Remarks
Remarks	Recommendation: check the unit for reliable function after a short circuit.
Pack quantity (piece)	1

Wiring | Core colours
BN brown
BU blue

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Hans Kos

hans.kos@kytola.com

Sales

Bert Hogendoorn

+1-604-741-0555

bert.hogendoorn@kytola.ca

Martin Valois

+1-514-691-9945

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