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M12 threaded inductive sensor, chrome-plated brass body, cable connection

Turck

Turck BC3-M12-AN6X 2601100 inductive sensor NPN M12 10-30 VDC 87 g

SKU CH-FPGC-AR00N MPN BC3-M12-AN6X

M12 inductive sensor detects metal at 3 mm range on 10-30 VDC with NPN output and chrome-plated brass housing

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • M12 × 1 threaded barrel for secure mounting
  • Chrome-plated brass housing resists corrosion
  • Fine adjustment via potentiometer for precise sensing
  • DC 3-wire 10…30 VDC supply voltage range
  • NPN NO contact output for reliable switching

Inductive sensor NPN M12

The Turck BC3-M12-AN6X is a flush-mount inductive proximity sensor with a 3 mm rated switching distance. It operates on 10 to 30 VDC through a three-wire DC circuit and provides a normally open NPN output. The M12 × 1 threaded barrel is made from chrome-plated brass and includes a potentiometer for fine adjustment. A cable connection terminates the unit.

Thermals noise and power draw

The sensor draws minimal current from the 10 to 30 VDC supply during normal operation. Its solid-state NPN output switches without mechanical contacts, so no audible noise is produced. The metal housing conducts heat away from the internal electronics, keeping the device stable at its 87 g mass. No active cooling is required.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous presence of a target the output remains reliably activated without drift. The potentiometer setting holds its position over time, preserving the calibrated switching point. The cULus-approved construction and chrome-plated CuZn housing resist industrial contaminants, maintaining consistent performance through extended duty cycles.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTURCK
Model nameBC3-M12-AN6X 2601100
Product typeTest Equipment
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

How do I install the M12 × 1 threaded barrel sensor and what step is often missed?

Screw the chrome-plated brass barrel into the M12 × 1 mounting hole, then adjust the sensing distance using the potentiometer; the step often missed is fine-tuning that potentiometer after mechanical mounting.

What maintenance or replacement will the inductive sensor need later?

The unit has no moving parts or user-serviceable components; keep the cable and sensing face clean, and replace the sensor only if the NPN output fails or the housing is damaged.

What limit appears first under sustained use of the 10…30 VDC NPN sensor?

The 3 mm rated switching distance is the first limit; if the target moves beyond 3 mm from the sensing face the output will not switch regardless of supply voltage.

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