Inductive Cylindrical
2-Wire
AC &
AC/DC
Inductive Proximity Sensors 2-Wire AC and AC/DC
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12 mm
Wiring Diagrams
2-Wire AC
Cable Connection
Note:
Wiring diagrams show
quick disconnect pin numbers.
Quick Disconnect
V11 Type
WS
Normally open
Brown
Blue Load
Yellow/Green
(Metal Housing Only)
N
L1
WO
Normally closed
Brown
Blue Load
Yellow/Green
(Metal Housing Only)
N
L1
Male Receptacle End View
WS
Normally open
1 Blue
2 Brown
Load
4 Yellow/Green
L1
L2
Load
Blue
Brown
Yellow/Green
L1
L2
12
3
4
V12 Type
1
2 3
Male Receptacle End View
WS
Normally open
3 Red/White
2 Red/Black
Load
1 Green
N
L1 Load
Red/Black
Red/White
Green
L1
N
WO
Normally closed
3 Red/White
2 Red/Black
Load
1 Green
N
L1 Load
Red/Black
Red/White
Green
L1
N
1
2 3
2-Wire AC/DC
Cable Connection
Note:
Wiring diagrams show
quick disconnect pin numbers.
Quick Disconnect
L1 ( ) ( )
or
L2 ( ) ( )
or
US
Normally open
Brown
Blue Load AC/DC
Green
(Metal Housing Only)
Male Receptacle End View
US
Normally open
3 Red/White
2 Red/Black
Load
1 Green
L2
L1
( ) ( )
or
( ) ( )
or
1
2 3
Load
Red/Black
Red/White
Green
L2
L1
( ) ( )
or
( ) ( )
or
V12 Type
2-Wire
AC & AC/DC
8 mm and 12 mm
Diameter
Inductive Sensors
• 1.5 to 8 mm sensing ranges
• 8 mm and 12 mm threaded barrels
• LED power and output indication
• Cable and quick disconnect models
See pages
865-872 for
accessories
See pages
803-854 for
cordsets
Technical Specifications
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Suffix WS, WO
20-150 VAC
Suffix US 20-250 VAC/300 VDC
SUPPLY FREQUENCY 45-65 Hz
LOAD CURRENT (IL)
Suffix WS, WO
5-200 mA max.
Suffix US 8-200 mA max.
LEAKAGE CURRENT
(OFF-STATE)
Suffix WS, WO
≤ 1.7 mA
Suffix US ≤ 0.8 mA
OUTPUT
Suffix WS, US
Normally open
Suffix WO Normally closed
VOLTAGE DROP
AT IL (MAX.)
Suffix WS, WO
≤ 5 V
Suffix US ≤ 8 V
INRUSH CURRENT < 1.7 A/20 ms
HYSTERESIS 3-15% (5% typical)
SHORT CIRCUIT AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Suffix WS, WO
No
Suffix US Yes
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTED Yes
LED INDICATION See dimension drawings
SENSING FACE MATERIAL PBT
STANDARDS EN 60947-5-2
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IP67
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE -13 ºF to +158 ºF (-25 ºC to +70 ºC)
APPROVALS
FM
APPROVED
8 mm
Inductive Cylindrical
2-Wire
AC &
AC/DC
Inductive Proximity Sensors 2-Wire AC and AC/DC
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2-Meter Cable Models
Dia.
(mm) Model Number Range
(mm) Mounting Electrical
Output
Switching
Frequency
Barrel
Material*
Cable
Jacket/Size
Dwg.
No.
8NJ1.5-8GM40-WS 1.5 Flush Normally open 25 Hz SS PVC/#22 AWG 1
NJ1.5-8GM40-WO 1.5 Flush Normally closed 25 Hz SS PVC/#22 AWG 1
12
NBB2-12GM60-WS 2 Flush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/#22 AWG 2
NBB2-12GM60-WO 2 Flush Normally closed 25 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/#22 AWG 2
NBN4-12GM60-WS 4 Nonflush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/#22 AWG 3
NBN4-12GM60-WO 4 Nonflush Normally closed 25 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/#22 AWG 3
NBB4-12GM75-US 4 Flush Normally open 30 Hz Ni-Brass PUR/#22 AWG 4
NBN8-12GM75-US 8 Nonflush Normally open 30 Hz Ni-Brass PUR/#22 AWG 5
Micro AC (M12) Quick Disconnect Models
Dia.
(mm) Model Number Range
(mm) Mounting Electrical
Output
Switching
Frequency
Barrel
Material*
Quick
Disconnect
Dwg.
No.
12
NBB2-12GM60-WS-V11
2 Flush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro AC 6
NBN4-12GM60-WS-V11
4 Nonflush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro AC 7
8 mm and 12 mm Diameter
X-SeriesTM
Sensing range 25-240%
beyond “traditional”
inductive sensors
Look for this logo in the
drawings to identify our X-Series
extended range sensors
NBB2-12GM60-WS [N.O.]
NBB2-12GM60-WO [N.C.]
NBN4-12GM60-WS [N.O.]
NBN4-12GM60-WO [N.C.]
NBB4-12GM75-US [N.O.]
4 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 4
4 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 3
2 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 2
Micro AC (1/2"-20) Quick Disconnect Models
Dia.
(mm) Model Number Range
(mm) Mounting Electrical
Output
Switching
Frequency
Barrel
Material* Quick Disconnect Dwg.
No.
12
NBB2-12GM60-WS-V12
2 Flush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 8
NBB2-12GM60-WO-V12
2 Flush Normally closed 25 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 8
NBN4-12GM60-WS-V12
4 Nonflush Normally open 25 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 9
NBN4-12GM60-WO-V12
4 Nonflush Normally closed 25 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 9
NBB4-12GM65-US-V12
4 Flush Normally open 30 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 10
NBN8-12GM65-US-V12
8 Nonflush Normally open 30 Hz Ni-Brass 1/2"-20 Micro AC 11
M12 x 1
60
40
17 across the flats
4 thickness
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
45
M12 x 1
60
55
40
17 across the flats
4 thickness
45
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
5
10.5
Metal-free zone
M12 x 1
17 across the flats
4 thickness
LEDs
Green: Power
Yellow: Output Status
58.5
72
75
53.5
NJ1.5-8GM40-WS [N.O.]
NJ1.5-8GM40-WO [N.C.]
1.5 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 1
*SS = stainless steel, Ni-Brass = nickel-plated brass
13 across the flats
4 thickness
M8 x 1
30
40 32
LED
Yellow:
Output Status
Stocked item
Typical delivery 4 weeks or less
Consult factory for all other models
Inductive Cylindrical
2-Wire
AC &
AC/DC
Inductive Proximity Sensors 2-Wire AC and AC/DC
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NBB2-12GM60-WS-V11 [N.O.] NBN4-12GM60-WS-V11 [N.O.] NBB2-12GM60-WS-V12 [N.O.]
NBB2-12GM60-WO-V12 [N.C.]
2 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 6
4 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 7
2 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 8
4 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 9
NBN4-12GM60-WS-V12 [N.O.]
NBN4-12GM60-WO-V12 [N.C.]
NBB4-12GM65-US-V12 [N.O.] NBN8-12GM65-US-V12 [N.O.]
4 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 10
8 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 11
M12 x 1
M12 x 1
70
45
17 across
the flats
4 thickness
50
40
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
M12 x 1
M12 x 1
65
70
45
17 across
the flats
4 thickness
50
40
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
5
10.5
Metal-free zone
1/2"-20
M12 x 1
70
45
17 across
the flats
4 thickness
50
40
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
1/2"-20
M12 x 1
65
70
45
17 across
the flats
4 thickness
50
40
LEDs
Yellow: Output Status
Green: Power
5
10.5
Metal-free zone
M12 x 1
53.5
58.5
17 across the flats
4 thickness
LEDs
Green: Power
Yellow: Output Status
1/2"-20
74
82
65
1/2"-20
74
82
58.5
17 across
the flats
4 thickness
65
53.5
LEDs
Green: Power
Yellow: Output Status
M12 x 1
10.5
8
Metal-free zone
8 mm and 12 mm Diameter
NBN8-12GM75-US [N.O.]
8 mm Sensing Range
Drawing No. 5
M12 x 1
10.5
8
17 across the flats
4 thickness
LEDs
Green: Power
Yellow: Output Status
58.5
72
75
53.5
Inductive Cylindrical
2-Wire
AC &
AC/DC
Inductive Proximity Sensors 2-Wire AC and AC/DC
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Recommended Accessories
Mounting Brackets
BF5-30
BF8
BF12
See pages 865-872 for
complete accessory listing.
BF 8-F
BF 12-F
AB12
Straight “Micro” (M12)
Model Description
V11B-G-YE2M-PVC 2 m length, PVC jacket
V11B-G-YE4M-PVC 4 m length, PVC jacket
Right Angle “Micro” (M12)
Model Description
V11B-W-YE2M-PVC 2 m length, PVC jacket
V11B-W-YE4M-PVC 4 m length, PVC jacket
Micro AC Cordsets
See pages 803-854 for
complete cordset listing.
Straight “Micro” (1/2"-20)
Model Description
V12-G-YE2M-PVC 2 m length, PVC jacket
V12-G-YE5M-PVC 5 m length, PVC jacket
Right Angle “Micro” (1/2"-20)
Model Description
V12-W-YE2M-PVC 2 m length, PVC jacket
V12-W-YE5M-PVC 5 m length, PVC jacket
8 mm and 12 mm Diameter
Dia. Model Description
8
BF8 8 mm clamp bracket
BF 8-F 8 mm snap lever bracket
BF5-30 5-30 mm universal bracket
Dia. Model Description
12
BF12 12 mm clamp bracket
BF 12-F 12 mm snap lever bracket
BF5-30 5-30 mm universal bracket
AB12 12 mm right angle bracket
