
Inductive sensor NCB4-12GM40-N0-V1
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching function Normally closed (NC)
Output type NAMUR
Rated operating distance sn4 mm
Installation flush
Assured operating distance sa0 ... 3.24 mm
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Model Number
NCB4-12GM40-N0-V1
Features
•4 mm flush
• Usable up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC 61508
Accessories
BF 12
Mounting flange, 12 mm
V1-G-N-2M-PUR
Female cordset, M12, 2-pin, NAMUR, PUR cable
V1-W-N-2M-PUR
Female cordset, M12, 2-pin, NAMUR, PUR cable
Actual operating distance s
Reduction factor rAl 0.41
Reduction factor r
Reduction factor r
Output type 2-wire
Nominal ratings
Nominal voltage Uo8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Switching frequency f 0 ... 1500 Hz
Hysteresis H 1 ... 15 typ. 5 %
Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection yes
Suitable for 2:1 technology yes , Reverse polarity protection diode not required
Current consumption
Measuring plate not detected
Measuring plate detected
Switching state indicator Multihole-LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd 3010 a
Mission Time (T
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type Connector plug M12 x 1 , 4-pin
Core cross-section Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303
Sensing face PBT
Degree of protection IP67
General information
Scope of delivery 2 self locking nuts in scope of delivery
Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals
Category
Compliance with standards and
directives
Standard conformity
NAMUR
Electromagnetic compatibility
Standards
Approvals and certificates
EAC conformity TR CU 012/2011
FM approval
Control drawing
UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose
CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
0.39
Cu
0.78
304
) 20 a
M
Dimensions
3.6 ... 4.4 mm typ.
r
≥ 2.2 mA
≤ 1 mA
1G; 2G; 3G; 1D; 3D
EN 60947-5-6:2000
IEC 60947-5-6:1999
NE 21:2007
EN 60947-5-2:2007
EN 60947-5-2/A1:2012
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2 AMD 1:2012
116-0165
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LED
M12x1
M12x1
40
55
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Inductive sensor NCB4-12GM40-N0-V1
Electrical Connection
Pinout
1
2
L+
L-
1
2
4
3
Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-6
1 BN
2 BU
(brown)
(blue)
Equipment protection level Ga
CE marking 0102
ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Appropriate type NCB4-12GM...-N0...
Effective internal inductivity C
Effective internal inductance L
Ambient temperature Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
Equipment protection level Gb
CE marking 0102
ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Appropriate type NCB4-12GM...-N0...
Effective internal inductivity C
Effective internal inductance L
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
i
i
i
i
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
temperature class, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate.
Note:
Use the temperature table for category 1 !!! The 20 % reduction in accordance with EN 1127-1 has already
been applied to the temperature table for category 1.
The Ex-significant identification is on the enclosed adhesive label
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
amb
temperature class, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate.
Release date: 2018-04-19 08:13 Date of issue: 2018-04-19 181087_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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Inductive sensor NCB4-12GM40-N0-V1
Equipment protection level Gc (ic)
Certificate PF 13 CERT 2895 X
CE marking
ATEX marking ¬ II 3G Ex ic IIC T6…T1 Gc
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection category "ic" Use is restricted to the following
Effective internal inductivity C
Effective internal inductance L
Special conditions
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T6
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T5
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T6
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T5
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T4-T1
Equipment protection level Gc (nL)
Standard conformity EN 60079-15:2005 Ignition protection category "n"
Effective internal capacitance C
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; A cable length of 10 m is considered.
General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet and in this instruction manual.
Special conditions
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T6
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T5
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T4-T1
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T6
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T5
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T4-T1
i
i
≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
i
The Ex-significant identification is on the enclosed adhesive label
stated conditions
≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
≤ 50 µH ; A cable length of 10 m is considered.
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
The data stated in the data sheet are restricted by this operating instruction!
The special conditions must be observed!
The ATEX Directive applies only to the use of apparatus under atmospheric conditions.
If you use the device outside atmospheric conditions, consider that the permissible safety parameters should be
reduced.
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
55 °C (131 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
41 °C (105.8 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
29 °C (84.2 °F)
Equipment protection level Da
CE marking 0102
ATEX marking ¬ II 1D Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Appropriate type NCB4-12GM...-N0...
Effective internal inductivity C
Effective internal inductance L
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
Equipment protection level Dc
CE marking 0102
ATEX marking ¬ II 3D IP67 T 111 °C (231.8 °F) X
Standards EN 50281-1-1
Special conditions
Maximum heating (Temperature rise)
at U
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=9 V, RV=562 Ω
Bmax
i
i
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
≤ 120 nF A cable length of 10 m is considered.
≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
amb
surface temperature, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type-examination
certificate.
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the data sheet must be noted, in addition, the lower of
the two values must be maintained.
The Ex-significant identification is on the enclosed adhesive label
Protection via housing
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Values can be obtained from the following list, depending on the max. operating voltage Ub max and the minimum
series resistance Rv.
11 K
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Inductive sensor NCB4-12GM40-N0-V1
using an amplifier in accordance with EN 609475-6
Equipment protection level Dc (tc)
CE marking
ATEX marking ¬ II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-31:2014
General The corresponding datasheets, declarations of conformity, EC-type examination certificates, certifications, and
Special conditions
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
at U
using an amplifier in accordance with EN 609475-6
Equipment protection level Dc (tD)
General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet and in this instruction manual.
Special conditions
Minimum series resistance RV
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
at U
using an amplifier in accordance with EN 609475-6
=9 V, RV=562 Ω
Bmax
=9 V, RV=562 Ω
Bmax
11 K
The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the enclosed label.
Protection by enclosure "tc" Some of the information in this instruction manual is more specific than the information
provided in the datasheet.
control draw see datasheets), form an integral part of this document. These documents can
be found at The maximum surface temperature of the device was determined without a
layer of dust of the information in this instruction manual is more specific than the
information provided in the datasheet.
Values can be obtained from the following list, depending on the max. operating voltage Ub max and the minimum
Umax
series resistance Rv.
58 °C (136.4 °F)
58 °C (136.4 °F)
The maximum surface temperature has been determined in accordance with method A without a dust layer on the
equipment.
The data stated in the data sheet are restricted by this operating instruction!
The special conditions must be adhered to!
A minimum series resistance RV is to be provided between the power supply voltage and the proximity switch in
accordance with the following list. This can also be assured by using a switch amplifier.
Values can be obtained from the following list, depending on the max. operating voltage Ub max and the minimum
Umax
series resistance Rv.
58 °C (136.4 °F)
58 °C (136.4 °F)
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