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Application-Specific Magnetic Field Sensors

The following section covers which magnetic field sensors Pepperl+Fuchs offers for various applications.


 Standard
Sensors		NAMUR
Sensors		Reed
Switches		Solid-State
Sensors
(Hall Effect
Sensor Systems)		Magnetic Sensor
for Piston
Position Query
Model NumberMB60*,
MMB60*,
MB70*,
MB80*
MB50**-N-**, MMB70**-N-**
20FR*, 40FR*, 50FR* with magnetic actuators;
4FR*, 6FR* magnetic actuators are provided by the customer
40FY* or 50FY* with magnets for use with:
  • Safety switch amplifier FYQLA1-140R-3
  • Safety monitor KE5D2-6H/2R-S
MB-F32* for piston position query in pneumatic/hydraulic systems
Housing DesignM8, M12F12, M12Cubic, some with mounting holes on both sides in an an-gular arrangementCubicCubic, rounded on one side
Operating Distance
60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm
35 mm, 70 mm61 mm, 19.8 mm, 12.7 mm, 19.1 mm, 11.4 mm
  • 2.5 mm with an offset of 0 mm
  • 1.3 mm with an offset of 3.5 mm
  • 0 mm with an offset of 4.0 mm
Typically 50 mm
Damping MagnetPermanent magnets DM25, DM60DM25, DM60Magnetic actuators 21FR*, 41FR*, 41FR2*, 52FR1*, or magnets supplied by the customer41FY* or 51FY*Neodymium magnets are calculated, arranged, and provided with software support according to the application situation.
Type of Output3-wire sensor with PNP or NPN as normally-openNAMUR as normally-openMagnetically actuated mechanical contactsAC or DC, PNP or NPN as normally-open4-wire sensor with PNP complementary as normally-open and normally-closed
Supply VoltageDC, voltage drop at the connected transistor
Operation at the isolated switch amplifierSwitching of AC and DC possibleDC and ACDC, voltage drop at the connected transistor
Switching Frequency/ Switching CyclesUnlimited
UnlimitedLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Connection TypesM8 or M12 plug or cablePlug or cablePlug or cablePlug or cablePlug or cable
Housing MaterialBrass nickel-plated, V4A stainless steelF12: aluminum, anodized, cylindrical: V4A stainless steelAISI 316 (1.4401) stain-less steelPolyamide 
Sensing FacePlastic material, stainless steelPlastic material, stainless steel;Aluminum, phenol formaldehyde resin, polycarbonateAISI 316 (1.4401) stain-less steelPolyamide
Normative Requirements--Intrinsically safe--When used with KE5D2-6H/2R-S: complies with 2006/42/EC: equipment category 3 PL d--
Benefits
  • No wear
  • High switching frequency possible
  • High level of immunity
  • High level of tamper protection
  • No wear
  • High switching frequency possible
  • High level of immunity
  • High level of tamper protection
  • Comparatively high switching frequency
  • No voltage drop at switched contact
  • High level of immunity
  • High level of tamper protection
  • No wear
  • High switching frequency possible
  • High level of immunity
  • High level of tamper protection
  • No wear
  • High switching frequency possible
Limitations
  • Components to be detected must be fitted with magnets
  • The orientation of the magnets must be observed
  • Components to be detected must be fitted with magnets
  • The orientation of the magnets must be ob-served
  • Limited switching frequency
  • Mechanical wear
  • Components to be detected must be fitted with magnets
  • Components to be detected must be fitted with magnets
  • Pistons to be detected must be fitted with an adapted magnetic system and magnets
  • The polarity of all magnets must be observed
ApplicationStandard tasks for object detection using the current feedDetection tasks in hazardous areasSimple detection tasks without a current feedCan be used in the system as a safety sensor for protection against personal injuryPiston position detection through the cylinder wall

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