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  • 8 mm flush
  • 2-wire DC
  • Increased operating distance

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Technical Data: NCB8-18GM50-Z5

General specifications
Switching element functionDC NC
Rated operating distance8 mm
Installationflush
Output polarityDC
Assured operating distance0 ... 6.1 mm
Reduction factor rAl 0.4
Reduction factor rCu 0.4
Reduction factor r304 0.7
Reduction factor rBrass 0.5
Nominal ratings
Operating voltage3.5 ... 30 V
Switching frequency0 ... 1000 Hz
Reverse polarity protectionreverse polarity-conductive
Short-circuit protectionpulsing
Voltage drop≤ 3.5 V
Temperature drift± 15%
Operating current2 ... 100 mA
Off-state currenttyp. 0.8 mA
Switching state indicationLED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd1530 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Approvals and certificates
UL approvalcULus Listed, General Purpose
CSA approvalcCSAus Listed, General Purpose
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection typecable PVC , 2 m
Core cross-section0.34 mm2
Housing materialbrass, nickel-plated
Sensing facePBT
Housing diameter18 mm
Protection degreeIP67

Documents: NCB8-18GM50-Z5

Technical informationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Installation conditionsENGPDF191 KB
EinbaubedingungenGERPDF194 KB

CAD+CAE: NCB8-18GM50-Z5

CADFile TypeFile Size
3D Modell/3D modelIGS65 KB
3D Modell/3D modelSTP51 KB

Approvals+Certificates: NCB8-18GM50-Z5

CertificatesCertificate No.File TypeFile Size
US CA UL General PurposeE87056LINK---
Europe Pepperl+Fuchs 2004/108/EC (EMC) Declaration of ConformityPF 08 CERT 1262PDF357 KB
US CA CSA1007121 (LR96321-2)PDF101 KB

Associated Products: NCB8-18GM50-Z5

AccessoriesName
BF 18Mounting flange
EXG-18Mounting aid