The Festo SMT-C1-PS-24V-K-0.3-M8D, with MPN 571342 Proximity Sensors, is a high-performance proximity sensor meticulously designed for robust and reliable operation in a variety of industrial applications. This sensor is crafted to ensure optimal performance in pneumatic systems, providing precise proximity detection with enhanced efficiency and durability.

Key Features:

High Precision Detection: Utilizes state-of-the-art technology to accurately detect objects, ensuring seamless operation under various conditions.
Robust Build: Constructed from durable materials, this sensor is designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, ensuring longevity and reliability.
Compact Design: Its compact size allows for easy installation in tight spaces, making it versatile for a range of applications.
Easy Integration: Features straightforward connectivity options, including a standard M8 connector, facilitating quick setup and integration into existing systems.
Energy Efficient: Operates effectively within a 24V DC range, minimizing energy consumption while maintaining optimal performance.

Benefits:

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: By providing reliable detection and control, it contributes to the smoother operation of automated processes, enhancing overall system performance.
Reduced Maintenance Costs: Durable construction and reliable operation reduce the need for frequent maintenance, cutting down operational costs.
Versatility: Suitable for a broad range of industrial applications, from manufacturing automation to safety systems, providing flexible deployment options.
Improved Safety: Offers reliable operation, enhancing safety by preventing system failures and accidents in automated environments.

Applications:

Manufacturing Automation: Ideal for deployment in automated production lines where precise object detection is crucial for operational accuracy.
Quality Control Systems: Plays a critical role in quality assurance processes, ensuring that items meet specified criteria.
Safety Systems: Enhances safety by detecting the presence or absence of objects, preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
General Industrial Use: Suitable for various industrial settings where proximity detection is required to monitor or control processes.

The Festo SMT-C1-PS-24V-K-0.3-M8D Proximity Sensor stands as a testament to Festo’s commitment to advancing industrial technology, offering a reliable and sophisticated solution for managing proximity detection in complex industrial environments.

Technical Data

Feature	Specification
Design	Block design
Based on norm	EN 60947-5-2
Symbol	00991153
Certification	RCM compliance mark, CE marking (see declaration of conformity), As per EU EMC directive, As per EU RoHS directive, UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity), To UK instructions for EMC, To UK RoHS instructions
Note on materials	RoHS-compliant, Halogen-free
Application note	Support / actuator-sensor overview “The right sensor for the actuator”
Measured variable	Position
Measuring principle	Magneto-inductive
Ambient temperature	-20 °C … 70 °C
Switching output	PNP
Switching element function	N/O contact
Hysteresis	≤2 mm
On time	≤0.5 ms
Switch-off time	≤0.5 ms
Max. output current	200 mA
Max. switching capacity DC	6 W
Voltage drop	<1.8 V
Inductive protective circuit	Adapted to MZ, MY and ME coils
Minimum load current	0 mA
Residual current	<0.1 mA
Short-circuit protection	Pulsed
Overload protection	Available
Rated operating voltage DC	24 V
DC operating voltage range	10 V … 30 V
Residual ripple	10 %
Reverse polarity protection	for all electrical connections
Electrical connection 1, connection type	Cable with plug
Electrical connection 1, connection technology	M8x1 A-coded as per EN 61076-2-104
Electrical connection 1, number of pins/wires	3
Electrical connection 1, type of mounting	Screw-type lock
Electrical connection for input 1, connection pattern	00991155
Connection outlet orientation	Longitudinal
Material of pin contacts	Brass, gold-plated
Cable length	0.3 m
Color cable sheath	Gray
Material of cable sheath	TPE-O
Type of mounting	Clamped
Tightening torque	1.2 Nm
Mounting position	Any
Product weight	24.4 g
Housing colour	Black
Housing material	Wrought aluminum alloy, Brass, nickel-plated, PP, TPE-O, TPE-U(PU), High-alloy stainless steel
Switching status indication	LED yellow
Ambient temperature with flexible cable installation	-20 °C … 70 °C
Degree of protection	IP65, IP68 as per IEC 60529
LABS (PWIS) conformity	VDMA24364-B2-L
For use in the food industry	See supplementary material information