
Inductive sensor NBB15-U1-E3
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching element function  PNP NC
Model Number
NBB15-U1-E3
Features
• Sensor head bidirectional and rotatable
• 4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
• 15 mm flush
Accessories
MHW 01
Modular mounting bracket 
V1-M20-80
Receptacles, M12/M20; plastic version
V1-G
Female connector, M12, 4-pin, field attachable
V1-W
Female connector, M12, 4-pin, field attachable
Rated operating distance  s 
Installation  flush 
Output polarity  DC 
Assured operating distance  sa0 ... 12.15 mm 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor rCu  0.31 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage  UB10 ... 30 V 
Switching frequency  f 0 ... 200 Hz 
Hysteresis H typ. 5 % 
Reverse polarity protection  reverse polarity protected 
Short-circuit protection  pulsing 
Vol tag e d rop  U 
Operating current  I 
Off-state current  I
Off-state current TU =40 °C, switching ele-
ment off 
No-load supply current  I 
Time delay before availability  t 
Operating voltage indicator  LED, green 
Switching state indicator  LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd  1500 a 
Mission Time (T 
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)  0 %
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature  -25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type  screw terminals 
Core cross-section  up to 2.5 mm 
Housing material  PA/metal with epoxy powder coating 
Sensing face  PA 
Housing base  plastic 
Degree of protection  IP68 / IP69K 
Mass  225 g 
Note  Tightening torque: 1.8 Nm (housing) 
Compliance with standards and directives
Stan dard conf ormit y   
Sta ndar ds 
Approvals and certificates
UL approval  cULus Listed, General Purpose 
CSA approval  cCSAus Listed, General Purpose 
CCC approval  CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
  0.33
Al
  0.74
304
  0.41
Brass
) 20 a
M
15 mm
n
≤ 2 V
d
0 ... 200 mA
L
0 ... 0.5 mA typ. 0.01 mA
r
≤ 100 µA
≤ 20 mA
0
≤ 50 ms
v
2
Tightening torque: 1.0 Nm (Screw terminal)
EN 60947-5-2:2007 
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Dimensions
LED ye
LED gn
LED gn
LED ye
118
40
M20 x 1.5
6046
5.3
30
40
Release date: 2015-02-24 10:37 Date of issue: 2015-02-24 194768_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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Inductive sensor NBB15-U1-E3
Electrical Connection
BN
BK
BU
L+
L-
Release date: 2015-02-24 10:37 Date of issue: 2015-02-24 194768_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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