
Instruction Manual
D104234X012
GH04148 Proximity Switch
October 2019
GH04148 Proximity Switch
Safety instructions
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cannot cover every installation and situation. Do not install, operate, or maintain this product without being fully 
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or property damage it is important to carefully read, understand, and follow all of the contents of instruction manual 
including all safety cautions and warnings. If you have any questions about these instructions, contact your Emerson
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Special Instructions for Safe Use and Installations in Hazardous Locations
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and/or conditions of safe use. Special instructions are listed by agency/approval. To get these instructions, contact 
your Emerson sales office. Read and understand these special conditions of use before installing.
 WARNING
Failure to follow conditions of safe use could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion, or area 
re-classification.
Description
This proximity switch provides a set of solid-state relays for controlling external circuits. The relays are driven between 
open and closed states by sensing the position of a magnetic plunger.
To determine that the switching device is working correctly, the external circuits and controlled processes must be 
monitored by independent measurements. The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility 
of the assembler of the system.
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Table 1. Specifications
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Equipment Ratings 
Operating Ambient Temperature Range: -40°C to 
85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Maximum Altitude: 2000 m (6562 feet)
Contact Electrical Ratings
(1)
1 amp resistive, 0.5 amp inductive at 28 VDC 
“Contacts” are not polarity sensitive 
A bi-directional transient voltage suppressor (TVS)
rated at a clamping voltage of 59 V protects each 
Solid State Switch from electrostatic discharge (ESD) 
and inductive back-EMF. An additional such TVS is 
installed across the NC to NO connections. The TVS 
has a reverse standoff voltage of 33 V, so 
misapplication of the switch in a circuit with voltage 
above the 28 VDC rating could result in conduction 
across an “open” set of switch leads.
Switch behavior during inadequate supply power 
conditions for the electronic: both switches in the
open state
Process Seal
Single Seal
Internal O-ring material: see Construction Materials 
Maximum seal pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi) 
Seal temperature range:  -40 to 204°C (-40 to 400°F)
The switch is not exposed to process fluids during 
normal operation.
Electrical Connections
Electrical 1/2-14 NPT external conduit connection 
with 0.5 m (greater than 18 inches) of 18 AWG lead 
wires. Install conduit seal within 18 inches.
Safety ground wire is 16 AWG
Wire Color Circuit Description
White/Red DC Supply + 
White/Black DC Supply – 
Red Normally Closed Contact 
Brown Common Contact 
Blue Normally Open Contact 
Green Ground (Housing, Safety)
Insulation Requirements: Should be consistent with 
switched equipment rating and power supply rating, 
as well as local code wiring requirements.
See block diagram in figure 1
Power Requirements for Electronics
Excitation Voltage Range for Electronics: 9 - 30 VDC
Maximum Input Voltage Ripple: 400 mV
Current Draw
Steady state: Less than 15 mA
Transient (startup or switching): Less than 500 mA
peak
Maximum quiescent steady state power draw 
of electronics during normal operation within 
design parameters:
Pmax_quiescent: 450 mW
Maximum transient power draw of electronics 
during normal operation within design parameters:
Pmax_transient: 15 W
The supply terminals are protected against reverse 
polarity.
With excessive voltage present on the supply 
terminals, a protective bi-directional TVS will 
conduct.
The guaranteed standoff voltage of the TVS is 26 V. 
Breakdown occurs between 21.9 and 31.9 V. 
Clamping Voltage is 42.1 V. 
Peak Pulse Power rating is 5000 W.
A common-mode choke protects against conducted 
EMI.
Construction Materials
Switch body & cover: Aluminum 6061 T6, chromate 
conversion coated
Internal O-ring: Fluorosilicone rubber
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Table 1. Specifications (continued)
GH04148 Proximity Switch
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Hazardous Area Classifications Available
cCSAus
Explosion-proof Class I Division 1, Groups ABCD 
Dust Ignition-proof Class II Division 1 2, Groups EFG 
Single Seal
ATEX   II 2 GD
Flameproof Ex d IIC T5(Ta ≤ @85°C) / T6 (Ta≤ @ 78°C) 
Dust Ex tb IIIC T92°C / T85°C Db IP6X 
1 A Max
IECEx
Flameproof Ex d IIC T6 T5 (Ta ≤ @85°C) / 
T6 (Ta≤ @ 78°C) 
Dust Ex tb IIIC T T92°C / T85C Db IP6X 
1 A Max 
Ingress Protection Rating per IEC 60529: IP66
1. Contacts are solid state switches.
Symbols used
Symbol Description
Special Conditions of Safe Use
1. 1/2-14 NPT conduit connection which is integral to 
the body of the switch to be sealed within 18 
inches.
2. Flame proof joints are not intended to be repaired.
3. Keep cover tight while circuits are alive.
4. Garder le couvercle bien fermé tant que les circuits
sont sous tension.
Direct Current
Protective Earth Ground
Caution: indicates that the manual 
has more information
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Block Diagram
Figure 1. Block Diagram
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(EXTERNAL)MAGNET
SENSOR
+ SUPPLY
- SUPPLY
HOUSING
GROUND
NOTES
1. COMPONENTS NOT SHOWN: TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS ACROSS LINES.
2. THE NO/NC DESIGNATIONS ARE VALID WHEN ELECTRONICS ARE POWERED. OTHERWISE BOTH CONTACTS ARE OPEN.
COM
NC
NO
Maintenance
The GH04148 Switch is not intended to be serviced.
 WARNING
De-energize prior to instrument maintenance or replacement of parts.
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