
Capacitive sensor
with changed NAMUR characteristic
BC5-M18-Y0X/S918
Type designation BC5-M18-Y0X/S918
Ident-No. 2006030
■ M18 × 1 threaded barrel
■ Chrome-plated brass
■ Fine adjustment via potentiometer
■ Housing is not earthed
■ DC 2-wire, nom. 8.2 VDC
■ Output acc. to DIN EN 60947-5-6 (NA-
MUR)
■ Cable connection
Wiring Diagram
Rated switching distance (flush) 5 mm
Rated switching distance (non-flush) 5 mm
Secured operating distance
Hysteresis 1…20 %
Temperature drift type 20 %
Repeat accuracy
Ambient temperature -25…+70 °C
Voltage Nom. 8.2 VDC
Current consumption non-actuated
Actuated current consumption
Switching frequency 0.1 kHz
Output function 2-wire, NAMUR
Design Threaded barrel,M18 × 1
Dimensions 74 mm
Housing material Metal, CuZn, Chrome-plated
Active area material Plastic, PBT-GF30-V0, yellow
Admissible pressure on front cap
Max. tightening torque housing nut 25 Nm
Electrical connection Cable
Vibration resistance 55 Hz (1 mm)
Shock resistance 30 g (11 ms)
Protection class IP67
MTTF 448 years acc. to SN 29500 (Ed. 99) 40 °C
Packaging unit 1
Switching state LED,Yellow
ð (0.72 x Sn) mm
ð 2 % of full scale
ð 1.2 mA
ï 2.1 mA
ð 4 bar
Functional principle
Capacitive proximity switches are designed
for non-contact and wear-free detection of
electrically conductive as well as non-conductive metal objects.
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Capacitive sensor
with changed NAMUR characteristic
BC5-M18-Y0X/S918
Mounting instructions/Description minimum distances
Distance D 36 mm
Distance W 15 mm
Distance S 27 mm
Distance G 30 mm
Diameter active area B Ø 18 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.
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2 / 3 TURCK Inc.

Capacitive sensor
with changed NAMUR characteristic
BC5-M18-Y0X/S918
Accessories
Type code Ident-No. Description
BS-18 69471 Mounting bracket for threaded barrel devices; material: PA66-
GF
BSN 18 69472 Fixing clamp; material: PA66-GF
BST-18B 6947214 Fixing clamp for threaded barrel devices, with dead-stop; ma-
terial: PA6
MAP-M18 6950012 Mounting adapter; material: Polypropylene; sensor replace-
ment with filled container possible (adapter remains in con-
tainer during sensor replacement)
IMX12-DI01-2S-2T-0/
24VDC
7580020 Isolating switching amplifier, 2-channel; SIL2 acc. to IEC
61508; Ex-proof version; 2 transistor outputs; input Namur
signal; ON/OFF switchable monitoring of wire-break and
short-circuit; toggle between NO/NC mode; signal doubling;
removable screw terminals; 12.5 mm wide; 24 VDC power
supply
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3 / 3 TURCK Inc.