FM-328, Standard Ferro-magnetic Metal Detection Sensor
Features
Actuates with Any Ferrous Metal. 10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Easy Screw Mounting.
Description
This screw mountable sensor can be mounted with M3 screws and can switch moderate loads of 10W. It can be actuated on the actuating side as shown below, by any Ferro-magnetic material that is longer than the length of the sensor. Actuation distance is 3.0 – 8.0 mm and Release distance is 4.0 – 10.0 mm. Unlike other standard Magnet Sensors, an actuating magnet is not require. All sensors are tested 100% for actuating distance before packing. Click to download this product data sheet as a PDF.
| Operate Distance | mm | 3.0 – 8.0 |
| Release Distance | mm | 4.0 – 10.0 |
Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 0.75 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 100 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 150 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +70 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
FM-328-(Cable Length)-(Cable Termination Code)
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
FM-328-500-S Denotes FM-328 Sensor having 500 mm cable length with leads Stripped to 5 mm.
Other Special Configurations: Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Special Release AT Limits.
Usage Notes
Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.
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Applications
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