Title: LOUIS ALLIES 46S02472-0011 High-Precision Inductive Proximity Sensor for Industrial Automation

Product Overview:
Discover the LOUIS ALLIES 46S02472-0011, a state-of-the-art high-precision inductive proximity sensor engineered for the most demanding industrial automation environments. This robust and reliable sensor provides exceptional accuracy and repeatability in detecting metallic objects without physical contact, ensuring extended operational life and reduced maintenance. Designed to withstand harsh conditions, the 46S02472-0011 is an indispensable component for optimizing production lines, enhancing safety, and improving overall system efficiency across a multitude of applications. Its advanced sensing technology and durable construction make it the ideal choice for critical detection tasks where precision and longevity are paramount. Elevate your automation capabilities with this superior industrial sensor solution, ensuring seamless integration and unparalleled performance in your manufacturing processes.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Superior Inductive Sensing Technology: Ensures highly accurate and reliable detection of all metallic targets, providing consistent performance even in challenging industrial settings with high levels of electromagnetic interference.
 Non-Contact Operation: Eliminates mechanical wear and tear, significantly extending the sensor's lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replacements, leading to lower total cost of ownership and minimal downtime.
 Robust Industrial-Grade Construction: Built with a durable nickel-plated brass housing that resists shock, vibration, dust, and moisture (IP67 rated), guaranteeing dependable operation in extreme and harsh industrial environments.
 High Switching Frequency: Enables rapid detection of fast-moving objects up to 1000 Hz, making it perfectly suitable for high-speed automation processes and increasing overall production throughput.
 Extended Sensing Range: Offers a generous 8 mm detection distance, providing greater flexibility in mounting and reducing the risk of accidental damage from target contact, enhancing system reliability.
 Integrated Short-Circuit and Overload Protection: Safeguards the sensor and connected equipment from electrical faults and current surges, enhancing system reliability and minimizing costly downtime.
 LED Status Indicator: Provides clear visual feedback on the sensor's operational status (e.g., output active, power on), simplifying installation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance checks.
 Wide Operating Temperature Range: Performs reliably across a broad spectrum of temperatures from -25°C to +70°C, ensuring consistent functionality in diverse industrial environments from cold storage to hot manufacturing zones.
 Easy Integration: Features standard M12 4-pin electrical connections and M18 cylindrical housing for seamless integration into existing or new control systems, reducing installation time and complexity.

Applications:

The LOUIS ALLIES 46S02472-0011 inductive proximity sensor is versatile and highly adaptable, making it an essential component across numerous industrial sectors. Its precision and durability are critical for:
 Automotive Manufacturing: Precise position detection of car body parts, engine components, and robotic arm positioning for assembly and welding.
 Material Handling and Logistics: Reliable object detection on conveyor belts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and sophisticated sorting systems.
 Packaging Machinery: Accurate presence detection of products, caps, and labels, ensuring precise filling, sealing, and labeling processes.
 Machine Tools: Critical tool presence detection, spindle positioning, and end-of-travel sensing for enhanced machining precision and operator safety.
 Food and Beverage Processing: Non-contact detection in hygienic environments, ensuring product integrity and compliance with strict industry standards.
 Robotics: End-effector positioning, collision avoidance, and part presence verification for automated assembly lines and pick-and-place operations.
 Textile Industry: Efficient thread break detection, loom control, and fabric positioning for consistent quality and reduced waste.
 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Accurate bottle and tablet counting, cap detection, and precise positioning in sterile and controlled environments.
 General Industrial Automation: Any application requiring reliable, non-contact detection of metallic objects for counting, positioning, limit switching, or process control.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: 46S02472-0011
 Alternative Part Number: 46S024720011
 Sensor Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
 Output Type: NPN NO (Normally Open)
 Operating Voltage: 10-30 VDC
 Sensing Distance: 8 mm (Flush Mountable)
 Housing Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
 Housing Style: M18 Cylindrical
 Connection Type: M12 4-Pin Connector
 Switching Frequency: 1000 Hz
 Protection Rating: IP67 (Dust tight and protected against immersion up to 1m)
 Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
 Current Consumption: < 10 mA
 Output Current: Max. 200 mA
 Short-Circuit Protection: Yes
 Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes
 Weight: 0.085 kg (85 grams)
 LED Indicator: Yellow (Output Status), Green (Power On)
 Mounting: Flush