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M18 threaded inductive sensor, plastic PA12-GF30 housing, cable connection, 115 g

Turck

Turck BC5-S18-Y1X 20060 M18 Inductive Sensor

SKU CH-5ZFQ-QY2FK MPN BC5-S18-Y1X

M18 inductive sensor with 5 mm flush switching distance, NAMUR output, 8.2 VDC operation and ATEX approvals for hazardous areas

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • M18 threaded barrel fits standard mounting holes
  • 5 mm flush switching distance detects metal targets reliably
  • NAMUR output to DIN EN 60947-5-6 suits safe control circuits
  • ATEX and SIL2 approvals allow use in hazardous zones
  • PA12-GF30 housing resists impact and chemicals

Industrial inductive sensor for hazardous zones

The Turck BC5-S18-Y1X is a flush-mount M18 inductive sensor rated for 5 mm switching distance and NAMUR output to DIN EN 60947-5-6. It carries ATEX approvals for gas groups II 2G and II 3G and dust groups II 1D, II 2D and II 3D plus SIL2 and PLc ratings. The PA12-GF30 housing and PEI front cap suit chemical or food-processing environments. Buyers needing wireless or IO-Link connectivity will not find those interfaces here.

M18 threaded barrel with cable termination

The sensor mounts directly into an M18 × 1 threaded hole and connects via integral cable, eliminating separate connector blocks. Its 8.2 V DC two-wire NAMUR signal suits intrinsically safe barriers and PLC input cards without extra isolation. The fine-adjustment potentiometer lets technicians set the exact trigger point after installation. Builds that require plug-in M12 connectors or PNP/NPN transistor outputs cannot use this model.

Stable sensing under continuous duty

NAMUR current-loop signalling maintains consistent detection across long cable runs and temperature cycles in classified areas. The plastic housing resists corrosion and cleaning agents while the ATEX and SIL2 certifications confirm suitability for safety-related functions. The 115 g weight adds minimal mass to moving fixtures. Applications demanding high-speed counting beyond the sensor’s natural response time or analogue distance output are outside its design scope.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTURCK
Model nameBC5-S18-Y1X 20060
Product typeTest Equipment
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

How far can the sensor reliably detect a metal target at its rated switching distance?

The rated switching distance is 5 mm when mounted flush, so the sensor will trigger once a metal target enters that range.

What is the typical current draw or power consumption when the sensor runs continuously on its 8.2 VDC supply?

The sensor operates on a nominal 8.2 VDC NAMUR loop; current draw is defined by the NAMUR interface and the connected switching amplifier.

Does the M18 × 1 threaded barrel require a specific mounting bracket or can it be installed directly into a standard M18 hole?

The M18 × 1 threaded barrel fits a standard M18 clearance hole and is secured with the supplied lock nuts; no proprietary bracket is needed.

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