Capacitive sensor
with extended temperature range
BC3-S12-AP6X/S100
Type designation BC3-S12-AP6X/S100
Ident-No. 2601201
■ M12 × 1 threaded barrel
■ Plastic, PA12-GF30
■ Fine adjustment via potentiometer
■ For temperatures up to 100°C
■ DC 3-wire, 10…30 VDC
■ NO contact, PNP output
■ Cable connection
Wiring Diagram
Rated switching distance (flush) 3 mm
Rated switching distance (non-flush) 4.5 mm
Secured operating distance
Hysteresis 2…20 %
Temperature drift type 20 %
Repeat accuracy
Ambient temperature -25…+100 °C
Operating voltage 10…30 VDC
Residual ripple
DC rated operational current
Rated operational current See derating curve
No-load current I
Residual current
Switching frequency 0.1 kHz
Isolation test voltage
Output function 3-wire, NO contact, PNP
Short-circuit protection yes/ Cyclic
Voltage drop at I
Wire breakage/Reverse polarity protection yes/ Complete
Design Threaded barrel,M12 × 1
Dimensions 63 mm
Housing material Plastic, PA12-GF30
Active area material Plastic, PA12-GF30, yellow
Admissible pressure on front cap
Max. tightening torque housing nut 1 Nm
Electrical connection Cable
Cable quality Ø 4mm, LifYY-11Y, PUR, 2
Cable cross section
Vibration resistance 55 Hz (1 mm)
Shock resistance 30 g (11 ms)
Protection class IP67
MTTF 1080 years acc. to SN 29500 (Ed. 99) 40 °C
Packaging unit 1
0
e
ð (0.72 x Sn) mm
ð 2 % of full scale
ð 10 % U
ss
ð 200 mA
ð 15 mA
ð 0.1 mA
ð 0.5 kV
ð 1.8 V
ð 8 bar
3 x 0.25 mm
2
Functional principle
Capacitive proximity switches are designed
for non-contact and wear-free detection of
electrically conductive as well as non-conductive metal objects.
Special capacitive sensor versions can be
used at temperatures of up to +100°C.
Derating Curve
Switching state LED,Yellow
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Capacitive sensor
with extended temperature range
BC3-S12-AP6X/S100
Mounting instructions/Description minimum distances
Distance D 24 mm
Distance W 9 mm
Distance S 18 mm
Distance G 18 mm
Diameter active area B Ø 12 mm
The given minimum distances have been checked
against the standard switching distance.
Should the sensitivity of the sensors be changed via
potentiometer, the data sheet specifications no longer
apply.
Edition • 2018-04-06T16:32:04+02:00
2 / 3 TURCK Inc.