Title: High-Precision M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor - PNP, Flush Mount

Product Overview:
The NUM 0263-900-004 High-Precision M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is engineered for reliable, non-contact detection of metallic objects in demanding industrial environments. This robust sensor provides exceptional accuracy and repeatability, making it an indispensable component for automation, machinery control, and position sensing applications. Designed for flush mounting, it seamlessly integrates into various setups without protruding, ensuring a clean and protected installation. Its advanced circuitry delivers stable PNP output, compatible with a wide range of control systems, while its durable construction guarantees long-term performance even in the presence of dust, moisture, and vibrations. Optimize your production processes with this dependable and efficient inductive sensor, ensuring precise operation and enhanced system reliability.

Key Features & Benefits:

Superior Detection Accuracy: Ensures precise and repeatable sensing of metallic targets, minimizing errors and improving process control in critical applications.
Robust Industrial Design: Constructed with a durable nickel-plated brass housing and an IP67 protection rating, offering excellent resistance to dust, water, and industrial fluids for extended operational life in harsh conditions.
Non-Contact Operation: Detects objects without physical contact, significantly reducing wear and tear on both the sensor and the target, leading to lower maintenance costs and increased uptime.
PNP Output Configuration: Provides a positive switching output, compatible with common PLC and control systems, simplifying integration and wiring into existing automation infrastructures.
Flush Mount Installation: Designed for seamless integration into metal surfaces, protecting the sensor from mechanical damage and optimizing space utilization in confined areas.
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Reliable performance across a broad spectrum of temperatures, from -25°C to +70°C, making it suitable for diverse industrial settings, including extreme environments.
LED Status Indicator: Integrated LED provides clear visual feedback on the sensor's operational status and detection events, aiding in quick troubleshooting and efficient setup.
Short-Circuit and Reverse Polarity Protection: Built-in protective features safeguard the sensor and connected equipment from electrical faults, enhancing overall system reliability and preventing costly damage.

Applications:

This versatile M12 inductive proximity sensor is ideal for a multitude of industrial automation and control applications, enhancing efficiency and precision across various sectors:
Machine Tooling: Precise position sensing of workpieces, accurate tool presence detection, and reliable end-of-travel limits for CNC machines and other automated equipment.
Conveyor Systems: Efficient object detection, accurate counting of items, and rapid jam detection on production lines to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth material flow.
Robotics: Critical for end-effector positioning, precise gripper control, and enhanced collision avoidance in robotic cells, improving safety and operational accuracy.
Packaging Machinery: Essential for product presence verification, accurate container filling level detection, and precise indexing of products for automated packaging processes.
Automotive Manufacturing: Used for component assembly verification, ensuring safety in robotic welding cells, and precise part sorting in high-volume production environments.
Material Handling: Facilitates accurate pallet detection, enables precise navigation for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and ensures reliable lift control in warehousing and logistics.
General Industrial Automation: Any application requiring reliable, non-contact detection of metallic objects in harsh or confined spaces, including assembly lines, quality control, and process monitoring.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: NUM 0263-900-004
Alternative Part Number: NUM0263900004
Sensing Principle: Inductive
Output Type: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
Sensing Distance: 4 mm (+/- 10%)
Hysteresis: < 15% of sensing distance
Supply Voltage: 10-30 VDC
Current Consumption: < 10 mA (no load)
Switching Frequency: 1000 Hz
Housing Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Dimensions: M12 x 1, Length 50 mm
Connection: M12 4-pin Connector
Protection Rating: IP67
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Weight: 0.08 kg
Short-Circuit Protection: Yes
Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes
EMC Compliance: EN 60947-5-2