
Inductive sensor NBB15-U3-A2
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching function  complementary 
Output type  PNP 
Rated operating distance  sn15 mm 
Installation flush 
Output polarity  DC
Model Number
NBB15-U3-A2
Features
• Sensor head bidirectional and 
rotatable
• 15 mm flush
• 4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
Accessories
MHW 01
Modular mounting bracket 
Assured operating distance  s 
Reduction factor rAl  0.33 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r 
Output type  4-wire
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage  UB10 ... 30 V 
Switching frequency  f 0 ... 560 Hz 
Hysteresis H typ. 5 % 
Reverse polarity protection  reverse polarity protected 
Short-circuit protection  pulsing 
Voltage drop  U 
Design data   
Operating current  I 
Off-state current  I 
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  1289 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  ≤ 2.5 mm 
Housing material  PA/metal with epoxy powder coating 
Sensing face  PA 
Housing base  metal 
Degree of protection  IP68 / IP69K 
Mass  225 g 
Note  Tightening torque: 1.8 Nm (housing)
Compliance with standards and 
directives
Standard conformity   
Standards 
Approvals and certificates
UL approval  cULus Listed, General Purpose 
CCC approval  CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
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Cu
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Brass
) 20 a
M
Dimensions
0 ... 12.15 mm
a
≤ 2 V
d
0 ... 200 mA
L
0 ... 0.5 mA
r
≤ 20 mA
0
80 ms
v
2
EN 60947-5-2:2007 
EN 60947-5-2/A1:2012 
IEC 60947-5-2:2007 
IEC 60947-5-2 AMD 1:2012
Release date: 2019-09-13 08:10 Date of issue: 2019-09-13 218067_eng.xml
Refer to "General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information".
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Inductive sensor NBB15-U3-A2
Electrical Connection
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2
3
L+
L-
Release date: 2019-09-13 08:10 Date of issue: 2019-09-13 218067_eng.xml
Refer to "General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information".
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