
Inductive sensor NBB20-U1-A0-M
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching element function  NPN NO/NC
S
Model Number
NBB20-U1-A0-M
Features
• Sensor head bidirectional and rotatable
• 20 mm flush
• E1-Type approval
• Extended temperature range 40 ... +85 °C
• 4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
Accessories
MHW 01
Modular mounting bracket 
E 1
Rated operating distance  s 
Installation  flush 
Output polarity  DC 
Assured operating distance  sa0 ... 16.2 mm 
Actual operating distance  s 
Reduction factor rAl  0.34 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage  UB10 ... 60 V DC 
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 
No-load supply current  I 
Operating voltage indicator  LED, green 
Switching state indicator  LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd  670 a 
Mission Time (T 
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)  0 %
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature  -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) 
Mechanical specifications
Connection type  screw terminals 
Information for connection  A maximum of two conductors with the same core cross-section 
Core cross-section  up to 2.5 mm
Minimum core cross-section 
Maximum core cross-section 
Housing material  PA/metal with epoxy powder coating 
Sensing face  PA -G F 35 
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  Certified by China Compulsory Certification (CCC) 
E1 Type approval  10R-04
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Cu
  0.77
304
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St37
  0.43
Brass
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M
20 mm
n
18 ... 22 mm typ. 20 mm
r
≤ 2 V
d
0 ... 200 mA
L
0 ... 0.5 mA
r
≤ 20 mA
0
may be mounted on one terminal connection! 
tightening torque 1.2 Nm + 10 %
without wire end ferrule 0.5 mm 
without wire end ferrule 2.5 mm2 , with connector sleeves 1.5 mm
EN 60947-5-2:2007 
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
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2
 , with connector sleeves 0.34 mm
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Release date: 2016-09-29 11:33 Date of issue: 2016-10-10 207745_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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Inductive sensor NBB20-U1-A0-M
Dimensions
LED ye
40
LED gn
Electrical Connection
LED gn
LED ye
M20 x 1.5
118
6046
5.3
30
40
1
4
2
3
L+
L-
Installation Hint
Emitted interference and interference immunity in 
accordance with motor vehicle directive 2006/28/EG 
(e1 Type approval) 
Interference immunity in accordance with 
DIN ISO 11452-2: 100 V/m  
Frequency band 20 MHz up to 2 GHz
Mains-borne interference in accordance with ISO 
7637-2: Pulse  1 2a 2b 3 a 3b 4 5 
Severity level  III III III III  III  III IV 
Failure criterion  C A C A  A  A C
EN 61000-4-2:  CD: 8 kV / AD: 15 kV   
 Severity level IV  IV 
EN 61000-4-3:  30 V/m (80...2500 MHz)  
 Severity level IV 
EN 61000-4-4:  2 kV  
  Severity level III 
EN 61000-4-6:  10 V (0.01...80 MHz) 
 Severity level III 
EN 55011:  Class A 
Release date: 2016-09-29 11:33 Date of issue: 2016-10-10 207745_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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