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    About Proximity Sensors
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    Compare sensing types, mounting styles, wiring options, and input and output requirements to choose the right proximity sensor for your application.

    Valve Position Sensors

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Proximity Sensors. Valve Position Sensors.
    Image of Product. With Flat Face. Front orientation. Flat Face. Valve Position Sensors.

    With Flat Face

    Image of Product. With Curved Face. Front orientation. Curved Face. Valve Position Sensors.

    With Curved Face

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. Proximity Sensors. Valve Position Sensors.

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    These sensors detect when a valve is open or closed, supporting flow and temperature control within your system. Secure the sensor to your valve actuator’s mounting holes, and attach an activator (sold separately) to the actuator's shaft. As the actuator opens and closes the valve, the activator rotates until its targets align with the sensor's two inductive sensors. Once they’re aligned, your system will know that the valve is either open or closed—offering reliable feedback on your valve’s position. Connect these sensors to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to support automated processes. They meet various national and international safety standards, and they’re rated IP67 to protect against dust, washdowns, and temporary submersion.
    To view wiring diagrams, select a part number and click Product Detail.
    Curved Face—Sensors with a curved face minimize pinch points between the sensor and activator, making them good for manually-controlled valves.
    Plug In—Sensors with a 4-pole M12 plug connect to cables with a socket (sold separately), so you can quickly connect and disconnect them.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switching
    Freq., Hz
    Max. Sensing
    Distance, mm
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Lg.,
    mm
    Circuit
    Protection
    Cable Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Flat Face
     
    With 4-Pole M12 Connection
    2 Off
    5003PNPPlug In10 to 3010036Reverse Polarity-10 to 155IP67
    7122N160000000
     
    With Wire Lead Connection
    2 Off
    5003PNPHardwire10 to 30100436Reverse Polarity16-10 to 155IP67
    7122N18000000
     
    With Spring-Clamp Terminal Connection
    2 Off
    5003PNP10 to 3010078Reverse Polarity-10 to 155IP67
    7122N19000000
     
    Curved Face
     
    With 4-Pole M12 Connection
    2 Off
    5003PNPPlug In10 to 3020035Reverse Polarity-10 to 155IP67
    7122N11000000
    2 Off
    1,0004PNPPlug In10 to 3020042Reverse Polarity-10 to 155IP67
    7122N12000000
     
    With Wire Lead Connection
    2 Off
    1,0004PNPHardwire10 to 30200442Reverse Polarity6 1/2-10 to 155IP67
    7122N14000000
     
    With Screw Terminal Connection
    2 Off
    1,0004PNP10 to 3020064Reverse Polarity-10 to 155IP67
    7122N15000000
     
    Accessories for Sensors

    Pressure Indicators

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Indicators. Plunger Indicator, Panel Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Indicators. Plunger Indicator, Threaded Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Indicators. Window Indicator, Panel Mount.

    Plunger

    Indicator,

    Panel Mount

    Plunger

    Indicator,

    Threaded

    Mount

    Window

    Indicator,

    Panel Mount

    These pressure indicators display a green color when the pressure of your compressed air line reaches 15 psi.
    Plunger Indicator—Indicators with plunger extend to reveal indicating color.
    Window Indicator—Indicators with window allow for easy viewing of indicating color.
    Panel Mount—Panel-mount indicators mount through a hole in your wall, tank, or panel and secure with a nut.
    Indicator
    Type
    Mount
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Material
    Window
    Material
    Each
    PlungerPanel10-32
    UNF
    Female31/64"15035 to 2301 1/4"Brass1808K321000000
    PlungerThreaded1/8
    NPT
    Male15035 to 2301 1/2"Brass1808K22100000
    WindowPanel1/8
    NPT
    Female7/8"11025 to 1402 1/2"Aluminum
    Acrylic Plastic
    1249K1100000

    Hazardous Location Valve Position Sensors

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Proximity Sensors. Hazardous Location Valve Position Sensors.
    Image of Product. With Flat Face. Front orientation. Flat Face. Hazardous Location Valve Position Sensors.

    With Flat Face

    Image of Product. With Curved Face. Front orientation. Curved Face. Hazardous Location Valve Position Sensors.

    With Curved Face

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. Proximity Sensors. Hazardous Location Valve Position Sensors.

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Support flow and temperature control in your system with these intrinsically safe sensors, which sense when a valve is open or closed in volatile areas. Often used in chemical plants and oil and gas facilities, they are ATEX and IECEx internationally certified to protect against explosion where flammable gases and combustible dust are present.
    Mount the sensor to your valve actuator, and affix a corresponding activator (sold separately) onto your actuator’s shaft. As the valve opens and closes, the activator rotates until its targets align with the two inductive sensors. Once they’re aligned, your system will know that the valve is either open or closed—providing reliable feedback on your valve’s position. These sensors have a 4-pole M12 plug to connect to NAMUR cables (sold separately), letting you quickly connect and disconnect the sensor from your equipment. Connect them to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to support automated processes. Sensors meet various national and international safety standards, and they’re rated IP67 to protect against dust, washdowns, and temporary submersion.
    To view wiring diagrams, select a part number and click Product Detail.
    Curved Face—Sensors with a curved face minimize pinch points between the sensor and activator, making them good for manually-controlled valves.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switching
    Freq., kHz
    Max. Sensing
    Distance, mm
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Lg.,
    mm
    Circuit Protection
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Flat Face
     
    With 4-Pole M12 Connection
    2 On
    33NAMURPlug In8 to 8.51036Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    -10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; ATEX II 3 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gc; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 2 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C DaIP67
    7114N120000000
     
    Curved Face
     
    With 4-Pole M12 Connection
    2 On
    1.53NAMURPlug In8 to 8.51042Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    -10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; ATEX II 3 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gc; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 2 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C DaIP67
    7114N11000000
     
    Accessories for Sensors

    Solid Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Hand Wheels. Solid Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Solid Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels.
    An easy-to-read dial provides accurate settings for monitoring the number of wheel turns. Just like the hands of a clock, the long hand goes around the dial once for each turn of the hand wheel and the short hand goes around the dial once every 12 turns. Use these hand wheels to manually adjust valves, presses, and machine components.
    Solid hand wheels won't catch hands or material.
    Powder-Coated Aluminum—Made of aluminum, all have mild corrosion resistance, are lightweight, and are nonmagnetic.
    Set Screw Included—Hand wheels with a set screw have a set screw to secure the wheel to a shaft.
    Wheel
    Hub
    Hole
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Projection
    Dia.
    Projection
    Dial Material
    Set Screw
    Included
    Each
    Black Powder-Coated Aluminum
    3/8"3 3/8"2 3/8"1 1/8"1/2"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6189K310000000
    1/2"3 3/8"2 3/8"1 1/8"1/2"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6189K32000000
    5/8"3 3/8"2 3/8"1 1/8"1/2"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6189K33000000
     

    Spoked Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Hand Wheels. Spoked Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spoked Dial-Indicator Hand Wheels.
    An easy-to-read dial provides accurate settings for monitoring the number of wheel turns. Just like the hands of a clock, the long hand goes around the dial once for each turn of the hand wheel and the short hand goes around the dial once every 12 turns. Use these hand wheels to manually adjust valves, presses, and machine components.
    Spoked hand wheels allow a better grip around the rim than solid hand wheels.
    Powder-Coated Aluminum—Made of aluminum, all have mild corrosion resistance, are lightweight, and are nonmagnetic.
    Set Screw Included—Hand wheels with a set screw have a set screw to secure the wheel to a shaft.
    Wheel
    Hub
    Hole
    Dia.
    No. of
    Spokes
    Dia.
    Projection
    Dia.
    Projection
    Dial Material
    Set Screw
    Included
    Each
    Black Powder-Coated Aluminum
    1/2"47 3/8"3 15/16"2 3/16"1 3/8"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6193K450000000
    5/8"47 3/8"3 15/16"2 3/16"1 3/8"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6193K46000000
    3/4"47 3/8"3 15/16"2 3/16"1 3/8"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6193K47000000
    1"47 3/8"3 15/16"2 3/16"1 3/8"Acrylic Plastic
    Yes6193K48000000
     
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