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Inductive sensor NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

NJ8-18GK-SN-50M
  • 8 mm non-flush
  • Degree of protection IP68
  • ATEX-/IECEx-approvals for zone 0/1/20/21 (Ex i)
  • ATEX-/IECEx-approvals for zone 2/22 (Ex ec/tc)

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

General specifications
Switching functionNormally closed (NC)
Output typeNAMUR with safety function
Rated operating distance8 mm
Installationnon-flush
Assured operating distance0 ... 6.48 mm
Reduction factor rAl 0.4
Reduction factor rCu 0.3
Reduction factor r304 0.85
Output type2-wire
Nominal ratings
Nominal voltage8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Switching frequency0 ... 200 Hz
Current consumption
Measuring plate not detected≥ 3 mA
Measuring plate detected≤ 1 mA
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd11850 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
NAMUREN 60947-5-6:2000
IEC 60947-5-6:1999
StandardsEN IEC 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
IECEx approval
Equipment protection level GaIECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level GbIECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level Gc (ec)IECEx TUR 21.0017X
Equipment protection level DaIECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level Dc (tc)IECEx TUR 21.0018X
Equipment protection level MbIECEx PTB 11.0092X
ATEX approval
Equipment protection level GaPTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
Equipment protection level GbPTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
Equipment protection level Gc (ec)TÜV 20 ATEX 8523 X
Equipment protection level DaPTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
Equipment protection level Dc (tc)TÜV 20 ATEX 8524 X
UL approvalcULus Listed, General Purpose
Ordinary LocationE87056
Hazardous LocationE501628
Control drawing116-0454
CCC approval
Hazardous Location2020322315002308
NEPSI approval
NEPSI certificateGYJ16.1392X
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection typecable
Housing materialCrastin (PBT), black
Sensing faceCrastin (PBT), black
Degree of protectionIP68
Cable
Wire end ferrulesyes
Cable diameter6 mm ± 0.2 mm
Bending radius> 10 x cable diameter
Materialsilicone
Core cross section0.75 mm2
Length50 m
Dimensions
Length39 mm
Diameter18 mm
General information
Use in the hazardous areasee instruction manuals

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027274101
ECLASS 12.027274101
ECLASS 11.027272401
ECLASS 10.0.127272401
ECLASS 9.027272401
ECLASS 8.027272401
ECLASS 5.127272401
ETIM 9.0EC002714
ETIM 8.0EC002714
ETIM 7.0EC002714
ETIM 6.0EC002714
ETIM 5.0EC002714
UNSPSC 12.139121550

Details: NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

Product Documentation: NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

Language Selection:
Safety and Security DocumentationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction manualENGPDF259 KB

Approvals: NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Brasil BR TUV Rheinland Brazil Ex ecTÜV 22.0561 XALLPDF560 KB
Brasil BR TUV Rheinland Brazil Ex tcTÜV 23.0983 XALLPDF560 KB
Canada USA UL Hazardous LocationE501628:1:4ALLPDF412 KB
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-41301991-3 / UL-CA-L87056-31-41301991-3ALLPDF1806 KB
China SITIIAS CCC Ex Certificate2020322315002308 (Bintan)ALLPDF2727 KB
EU PTB ATEX ia 2G, 1G, 1D s. certificatePTB 00 ATEX 2049 XALLPDF9560 KB
Europe TUV Rheinland ATEX ec 3GTÜV 20 ATEX 8523 XALLPDF683 KB
Europe TUV Rheinland ATEX tc 3DTÜV 20 ATEX 8524 XALLPDF5399 KB
United Kingdom CML UKEX Category I M2 UKEX Category II 2 G UKEX Category II 1 D UKEX Category II 1 GCML 21UKEX2977XALLPDF331 KB
Worldwide PTB IECEx iaIECEx PTB 11.0092XALLLINK---
Worldwide TUV Rheinland IECEx ecIECEx TUR 21.0017XALLLINK---
Worldwide TUV Rheinland IECEx tcIECEx TUR 21.0018XALLLINK---
Control Drawings
Control drawing UL / Control drawing UL   ALLPDF206 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5055AALLPDF1339 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F)TDOC-6547AENGENGPDF1323 KB

Associated Products: NJ8-18GK-SN-50M

Accessories

Mounting flange, 18 mm, Retainer for all cylindrical sensors with M18 thread, Simple installation and exact setting, Large sensing range (max. 20 mm)fa

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