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Balluff Proximax sensors are

designed to provide dependable
performance under extreme
operational conditions. All Proximax
sensors combine high durability with
maximum sensing distance capability
to provide the performance it takes to
handle the most challenging sensing
environments.

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Increased durability
Proximax sensors incorporate a
Duroplast injection molded sensing
face in a stainless steel housing. The
Duroplast sensing face resists
abrasion, pitting, hot chips, and weld
slag while withstanding continuous
temperatures of up to195C (383F).
Teflon coated versions resist weld slag
build-up on the sensor for added
protection.
Excellent vibration and shock
resistance

Selection
Charts
Part
Numbers
DC 3-/4-Wire
Tubular
DC 3-/4-Wire
Block
AC/DC 2-Wire
Tubular
AC/DC 2-Wire
Block
DC 2-Wire
Tubular
Proximax

Duroplast material surrounds all vital

sensor components for maximum
shock and vibration resistance.
These IP 67/68 rated sensors are
immune to solvents, coolants,
lubricants and cleaning fluids.

Factor 1

Extended range

High Temp

Weld Immune
HyperProxTM
Al Chip Immune
Proxinox

UltralinearTM

Extended sensing range capability

allows the sensor to be mounted
further from the target, while ensuring
accurate target detection with
decreased impact possibilities.

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Technical
Reference
Part
Number
Index

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DC 3-/4-Wire
M12, M18
Sn 4mm, 8mm

Housing size
Mounting
Rated operating distance sn
Assured operating distance sa

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M18x1
flush
8 mm
0...6.4 mm

M12x1
flush
4 mm
0...3.2 mm

M12x1
flush
4 mm
0...3.2 mm

M12x1

M12x1

M18x1
flush
8 mm
0...6.4 mm
M18x1

M18x1
24

17

50.5

40

80

65

77

62

24

50.5

40.5

17

LED

LED

LED

O5.1

LED
LED

Sensing Distance

DC
DC
DC
DC

Sensing Distance

Sensing Distance

Sensing Distance

Normally-open 1 BES M12EL-PSC40B-BP03 BES M12EL-PSC40B-S04G BES M18EL-PSC80B-BP03

BES M18EL-PSC80B-S04G
PNP
BES M18EL-PSC80B-S04G-005
BES M12EL-PSC40B-S04G-005
PNP Teflon coated N/O 1
Normally-open 4
BES M18EL-NSC80B-S04G
BES M12EL-NSC40B-S04G
NPN
BES M18EL-NSC80B-S04G-005
BES M12EL-NSC40B-S04G-005
NPN Teflon coated N/O 4

AC/DC
AC/DC

Normally-open /
Teflon coated N/O /

Rated operational voltage Ue

Supply voltage UB
Voltage drop Ud at le
Load current capacity
No-load supply current I0
Leakage current
Minimum operational current
Protected against polarity reversal
Short circuit protected
Load capacitance
Rated insulation voltage Ui

24 Vdc
10...30 Vdc
1.8 V
200 mA
8 mA / 3 mA
10 A
5 mA
yes
yes
1.0 F
250 Vac

24 Vdc
10...30 Vdc
1.8 V
200 mA
8 mA / 3 mA
10 A
5 mA
yes
yes
1.0 F
250 Vac

24 Vdc
10...30 Vdc
1.8 V
200 mA
8 mA / 3 mA
10 A
5 mA
yes
yes
1.0 F
250 Vac

24 Vdc
10...30 Vdc
1.8 V
200 mA
8 mA / 3 mA
10 A
5 mA
yes
yes
1.0 F
250 Vac

Repeat accuracy R
Ambient temperature range Ta
Operating frequency f
Function indication
Utilization categories

1.5 % of Sn
-40...+850C
1000 Hz
yes
DC 13

5 % of Sn
-40...+1050C
1000 Hz
yes
DC 13

1.5 % of Sn
-40...+850C
700 Hz
yes
DC 13

1.5 % of Sn
-40...+1050C
700 Hz
yes
DC 13

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
cable
3 x 22 AWG
cULus

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
cable
3 x 22 AWG
cULus

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

Degree of protection per IEC 529

Housing material
Material of sensing face
Connection
No. of wires x gauge
Approvals
Recommended connector
High pressure rated up to

60 Bar (870 psi)

See technical section for proper mounting of

the 2x, 3x, and 4x long range sensors.
Please specify the cable length
for sensors with molded cable.
03, 05 = PVC, length 3 m or 5 m
PU-03, PU-05 = PuFlex, length 3 m or 5 m

cULus
C04 AEL-00-VY-050M
60 Bar (870 psi)

cULus
C04 AEL-00-VY-050M
60 Bar (870 psi)

60 Bar (870 psi)

PNP N/O

NPN N/O

AC/DC N/O w/ Gnd.

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GRN

RD/BLK

1.84

RD/WH

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24

24

85

LED
LED

70.5

70

50.5

50

40.5

17

50.5

17

M18x1

M18x1

M12x1

80

M12x1

M18x1
flush
8 mm
0...6.4 mm

M18x1
flush
8 mm
0...6.4 mm

Inductive

M12x1
flush
4 mm
0...3.2 mm

M12x1
flush
4 mm
0...3.2 mm

AC/DC 2-Wire
M12, M18
Sn 4mm, 8mm

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Selection
Charts
Sensing Distance

Sensing Distance

Sensing Distance

Sensing Distance

Part
Numbers
DC 3-/4-Wire
Tubular
DC 3-/4-Wire
Block

BES M12EL-USV40B-S21G-004
BES M18El1-UST80B-S21G-004
BES M12EL-USV40B-S21G-505 BES M12EI2-USV40B-S05G-505 BES M18El1-UST80B-S21G-505 BES M18EI2-UST80B-S05G-505
110 Vac
20...140 Vac/Vdc
5.0 V
200 mA

110 Vac
20...140 Vac/Vdc
5.0 V
200 mA

110 Vac
20...250 Vac/Vdc
5.5 V
350 mA

110 Vac
20...250 Vac/Vdc
5.5 V
350 mA

800 A
5 mA
yes
no
0.5 F

800 A
5 mA
yes
no
0.5 F

800 A
5 mA
yes
no
0.5 F

800 A
5 mA
yes
no
0.5 F

AC/DC 2-Wire
Tubular
AC/DC 2-Wire
Block
DC 2-Wire
Tubular
Proximax
Factor 1
Weld Immune
HyperProxTM
Al Chip Immune
Proxinox
High Temp

5 % of Sn
-25...+700C
1000 Hz
yes (red)
AC 140/DC 13

5 % of Sn
-25...+700C
1000 Hz
yes (red)
AC 140/DC 13

5 % of Sn
-25...+700C
400 Hz
yes (red)
AC 140/DC 13

5 % of Sn
-25...+700C
400 Hz
yes (red)
AC 140/DC 13

UltralinearTM

IP 67
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

IP 67
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

IP 67
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

IP 67
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic
connector

Inductive
Accessories

cULus
C21 AE3-00-VY-150F

cULus
C05 AE1-00-VY-150F

cULus
C21 AE3-00-VY-150F

cULus
C05 AE1-00-VY-150F

- For mounting brackets & accessories see pg. 1.159

- For mating connectors see section 6

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Part
Number
Index

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DC 2-Wire
M12
Sn 2 mm, 4 mm

Desina sensor
in DC 2-wire versions
with setup aid and
diagnostic output

Housing size
Mounting
Rated operating distance sn
Assured operating distance Sa

M12x1
flush
2 mm
0...1.6 mm

The stainless steel housing

together with the Injection
molded Duroplast front
section provides very high
resistance to aggressive
coolants and lubricants while
providing shock, vibration,
and hot chip protection.
When the sensor is
functioning properly, the
diagnostic output is
conducting. An additional
diagnostic output monitors
the function of the switch
and the supply line.
An optical setup aid
simplifies proper adjustment
to ensure that the sensor
operates reliably over the
entire tolerance range.

Note:
Connectors with integrated
LED function display should
not be used with function
diagnostics switches. This is
because the LED is in parallel with the load RL, thus
defeating the cable break
monitoring function.

40.5

Proximax Desina sensors

provide all the advantages of
PROXIMAX technology,
including:
Injection-molded
Duroplast front section
IP 68 Degree of protection
Stainless steel housing
Desina specificationsdriven design for harsh
machine tool environment
operation

M12x1
flush
4 mm
0...3.2 mm

40.5

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Sensors

Sensing Distance

PNP

Normally-Open

BES M12EL-GSH20B-S04G-M01 BES M12EL-GSH40B-S04G-M01

Rated operational voltage Ue

Supply voltage UB
Voltage drop Ud at le
Load current capacity
Rated insulation voltage Ui
Leakage current
Minimum operational current
Protected against polarity reversal
Short circuit protected
Load capacitance

24 Vdc (polarized)
10...55 Vdc
3.7 V
200 mA
250 Vac
650 A
3 mA
yes
yes
0.2 F

24 Vdc (polarized)
10...55 Vdc
3.7 V
200 mA
250 Vac
650 A
3 mA
yes
yes
0.2 F

Repeat accuracy R
Ambient temperature range Ta
Operating frequency f
Function indication
Utilization categories

5 % of Sn
-40...+1050C
3000 Hz
yes
DC 13

5 % of Sn
-40...+1050C
1000 Hz
yes
DC 13

Degree of protection per IEC 529

Housing material
Material of sensing face
Conductors (cable versions)
Recommended connector
High pressure rated up to

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic

IP 68
stainless steel
EP Duroplastic

C04 AEL-00-VY-050M
60 Bar (870 psi)

C04 AEL-00-VY-050M
60 Bar (870 psi)

Wiring diagram
sensor
monitor

Diagnostic output version

DESINA sensors' self-diagnostic
functions monitor the coil
operation, operating circuit, and
check for output failure.
These sensors add an extra
third wire to the basic 2-wire DC

1.86

sensor design. When the sensor

is powered, the extra output is
on if the sensor is functioning. If
any of the self-diagnostic
functions indicate a problem, the
diagnostic output turns off.

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