
Magnetic field sensor MB-F32-A2
Dimensions
2120
Model Number
MB-F32-A2
Features
• For mounting on a hydraulic cylinder
• Detects the piston position through the
cylinder wall
• Suitable for magnetic, hydraulic cylinders made of steel
Connection
BN
BK
WH
BU
L+
L-
18
30
50
75
21
14
36
Technical Data
General specifications
Switching element function PNP NO/NC
Connection Switching output 1 : black
Installation on the cylinder
Output polarity DC
Switching range sbtyp. 50 mm
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage UB10 ... 30 V DC
Reverse polarity protected reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection pulsing
Voltage drop U
Operating current I
No-load supply current I
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd 739 a
Mission Time (TM) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
LED indicator red: switching state output 1
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type cable PVC , 2 m
Core cross-section 0.5 mm
Housing material Polyamide (PA)
Sensing face Polyamide (PA)
Protection degree IP67
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
Standards
Approvals and certificates
CCC approval Products with a maximum operating voltage of ≤36 V do not bear a
Switching output 2 : white
≤ 1. 5 V
d
0 ... 100 mA
L
≤ 30 mA
0
yellow: switching state output 2
2
EN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
CCC marking because they do not require approval.
Release date: 2012-02-09 11:54 Date of issue: 2012-02-09 037712_eng.xml
Subject to modifications without notice
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Magnetic field sensor MB-F32-A2
Magnetic System
Primary Construction of the Magnetic System
Non-magnetizable
sealing ring
and sliding ring
package
Cylinder wall (steel)
magetically soft
Lines of
magnetic flux
Non-magnetizable
material
For this sensor principle it is not sufficient to simply
mount the permanent magnet onto the piston. A
magnetic system has to be constructed which conducts
the magnetic flux of the permanent magnets directlt into
the cylinder wall in order to achieve the strongest possible
magnetization. For further details regarding the construction
of magnetic systems, refer to the manual. A field trial is
generally recommended before practical operation!
Magnets
The magnets are axially magnetized. It must be
ensured that all magnets are mounted with the same
polarity!
Definition of polarity
An approaching permanent
magnet with the north pole
pointing towards the cable
connection of the sensor causes
output 1 to respond and the red
LED to light.
Antivalient output
By means of the sensor’s antivalent output stage the
appropriate output can be chosen depending on the
polarity of the magnetic system or the mounting location of
the sensor
Mounting
The sensor is mounted directly on the surface towards
the cylinder axis. For this purpose, pressure bands,
tightening straps, or hose band clamps can be used.
Magnet
Release date: 2012-02-09 11:54 Date of issue: 2012-02-09 037712_eng.xml
Subject to modifications without notice
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