
Inductive sensor NEN20-18GM50-E0
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching element function  NPN NO
Model Number
NEN20-18GM50-E0
Features
• Increased operating distance
• 20 mm non-flush
Accessories
BF 18
Mounting flange, 18 mm
Rated operating distance  s 
Installation  non-flush 
Output polarity  DC 
Assured operating distance  sa0 ... 16.2 mm 
Actuating element  mild steel, e. g. 1.0037, SR235JR (formerly St37-2) 
Reduction factor rAl  0.35 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r 
Reduction factor r
Nominal ratings
Installation conditions   
A 
B 
C 
F 
Operating voltage  UB10 ... 30 V 
Switching frequency  f 0 ... 200 Hz 
Hysteresis H 0.1 ... 2 mm 
Reverse polarity protection  yes 
Short-circuit protection  pulsing 
Overload resistance  yes 
Wire breakage protection  yes 
Inductive overvoltage protection  yes 
Surge suppression  yes 
Ripple 10  % 
Vol tag e d rop  Ud≤ 2 V 
Repeat accuracy  R 1 mm 
Operating current  I 
Off-state current  I 
No-load supply current  I 
Time delay before availability  t 
Switching state indicator  LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd  1960 a 
Mission Time (T 
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)  0 %
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature  -25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F) 
Storage temperature  -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type  cable PUR , 2 m 
Core cross-section  0.34 mm 
Housing material  brass, nickel-plated 
Sensing face  PBT 
Degree of protection  IP67 
Mass  100 g 
Tightening torque, fastening screws  max. 20 Nm
Compliance with standards and directives
Stan dard conf ormit y   
Sta ndar ds 
Approvals and certificates
EAC conformity  TR CU 020/2011 
UL approval  cULus Listed, General Purpose 
CCC approval  CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
  0.3
Cu
  0.7
304
  0.45
Brass
) 20 a
M
20 mm
n
60 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm
in steel 1.0037 (St37): 20 mm 
30 mm 
60 mm 
78 mm
0 ... 200 mA
L
≤ 10 µA
r
≤ 11 mA
0
≤ 50 ms
v
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EN 60947-5-2:2007 
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Release date: 2016-06-17 10:17 Date of issue: 2016-06-17 231734_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
Dimensions
M18 x 1
10
4
53
59
24
LED
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Inductive sensor NEN20-18GM50-E0
Electrical Connection
Installation Conditions
BN
BK
BU
metal-free zone
sensing face
support
L+
L-
B F
CA
Release date: 2016-06-17 10:17 Date of issue: 2016-06-17 231734_eng.xml
Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
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