Inductive Proximity Sensors 3-Wire and 4-Wire DC

3- and 4-Wire DC
12 mm Diameter
Inductive Sensors
Inductive Cylindrical

12 mm
• 2 to 10 mm sensing ranges Technical Specifications
SUPPLY VOLTAGE 10-30 VDC
• 12 mm threaded barrels NBB/NBN/NEB Models
NJ Models 10-60 VDC
• LED target indication LOAD CURRENT (IL) GM30 Models 150 mA max.
All Other Models 200 mA max.
• Cable and Micro (M12) quick LEAKAGE CURRENT NBB/NBN/NJ Models ≤ 0.5 mA
disconnect models (OFF-STATE) NEB/NEN Models ≤ 0.1 mA
OUTPUT Suffix E, E0 NPN normally open
Suffix E2 PNP normally open
Suffix E3 PNP normally closed
Suffix A0 NPN normally open & normally closed
Suffix A2 PNP normally open & normally closed
VOLTAGE DROP NBB/NBN/NJ Models ≤ 3 VDC
AT IL (MAX.) NEB/NEN Models ≤ 2 VDC
HYSTERESIS 3-15% (5% typical)
3-Wire SHORT CIRCUIT AND
Yes
and OVERLOAD PROTECTION
4-Wire REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTED Yes
LED INDICATION See dimension drawings
DC SENSING FACE MATERIAL PBT
See pages See pages
803-854 for 865-872 for STANDARDS EN 60947-5-2
cordsets accessories ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IP67
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE -13 ºF to +158 ºF (-25 ºC to +70 ºC)
APPROVALS FM
APPROVED

Wiring Diagrams
3-Wire DC 4-Wire DC
Cable Connection Quick Disconnect Cable Connection
Note: Wiring diagrams show NPN Normally Open
quick disconnect pin numbers. and Normally Closed
NPN Normally open Brown
(+)
E V1 Type A0
Brown
( ) Male Receptacle End View N.O. Load
Black
E0 Black Load
Blue White
N.C. Load
NPN Normally open ( ) Blue
Blue
( ) (–)
E 1 Brown
( ) 4 3
E0 4 Black Load
1 2 PNP Normally Open
PNP Normally open 3 Blue and Normally Closed
( ) Brown

E2 (+)
Brown
Brown
( ) Black Load ( ) A2 Black
Black
White N.O. Load
Load
Blue
( ) PNP Normally open Black Blue
N.C. Load
(–)
E2 1 Brown
( ) Load
( )
4 Black 4 3 Blue
PNP Normally closed Load 1 2 Quick Disconnect
E3
3 Blue
Brown
( ) ( ) Brown
Black ( ) Note: Wiring diagrams show
Load quick disconnect pin numbers.
Blue
( ) PNP Normally closed
E3 1 Brown
( ) Blue
( ) V1 Type
2 White 4 3
1 2
Load
NPN Normally Open Male Receptacle End View
Load White
3 Blue
( ) Brown
and Normally Closed Blue
(–)
( ) 1 Brown
(+)
A0 N.O. Load
4 Black
4 3
N.C. Load 1 2 White
2 White Load
N.C.
3 Blue
(–) Brown
(+)
Black N.O.
Load

PNP Normally Open Male Receptacle End View

and Normally Closed Black Load
1 Brown
A2 (+) Blue N.O.
4 Black
4 3
(–)
2 White N.O. Load N.C.
1 2 Load
N.C. Load
3 Blue
(–) White
Brown
(+)

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2-Meter Cable Models
Dia. Range Electrical Switching Barrel Cable Dwg.
Model Number Mounting
(mm) (mm) Output Frequency Material* Jacket/Size No.
NJ2-12GM40-E2 2 Flush PNP N.O. 3 kHz SS PUR/22 AWG 1

Inductive Cylindrical
NBB2-12GM50-E0 2 Flush NPN N.O. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 2
NBB2-12GM50-E2 2 Flush PNP N.O. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 2
NBB2-12GM60-A0 2 Flush NPN N.O.& N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 3
NBB2-12GM60-A2 2 Flush PNP N.O.& N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 3
NJ4-12GM40-E2 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. 2 kHz SS PUR/22 AWG 4
NBB4-12GM30-E2 4 Flush PNP N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 5
NBB4-12GM30-E3 4 Flush PNP N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 5
NBB4-12GM50-E0 4 Flush NPN N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 6
NBB4-12GM50-E2 4 Flush PNP N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 6
12 NBB4-12GM50-A0 4 Flush NPN N.O.& N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 7
NBB4-12GM50-A2 4 Flush PNP N.O.& N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 7
NBN4-12GM50-E0 4 Nonflush NPN N.O. 1.2 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 8
NBN4-12GM50-E2 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. 1.2 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 8
NBN4-12GM60-A0 4 Nonflush NPN N.O.& N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 9
NBN4-12GM60-A2 4 Nonflush PNP N.O.& N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 9
NEB6-12GM50-E2 6 Semi-flush PNP N.O. 800 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/22 AWG 10
NBN8-12GM50-E0 8 Nonflush NPN N.O. 200 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 11
NBN8-12GM50-E2 8 Nonflush PNP N.O. 200 Hz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 11
NBN8-12GM50-A0 8 Nonflush NPN N.O.& N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 12 3-Wire
NBN8-12GM50-A2 8 Nonflush PNP N.O.& N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass PVC/26 AWG 12 and
4-Wire
Micro (M12) Quick Disconnect Models DC
Dia. Range Electrical Switching Barrel Quick Dwg.
Model Number Mounting
(mm) (mm) Output Frequency Material* Disconnect No.
NJ2-12GM40-E2-V1 2 Flush PNP N.O. 3 kHz SS M12 Micro 13
NBB2-12GM50-E0-V1 2 Flush NPN N.O. 1.5 kHz NI-Brass M12 Micro 14
NBB2-12GM50-E2-V1 2 Flush PNP N.O. 1.5 kHz NI-Brass M12 Micro 14
NBB2-12GM60-A0-V1 2 Flush NPN N.O. & N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 15
NBB2-12GM60-A2-V1 2 Flush PNP N.O. & N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 15
NJ4-12GM40-E-V1 4 Nonflush NPN N.O. 2 kHz SS M12 Micro 16
NJ4-12GM40-E2-V1 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. 2 kHz SS M12 Micro 16
NBB4-12GM30-E2-V1 4 Flush PNP N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 17
NBB4-12GM30-E3-V1 4 Flush PNP N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 17
NBB4-12GM50-E0-V1 4 Flush NPN N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 18
NBB4-12GM50-E2-V1 4 Flush PNP N.O. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 18
NBB4-12GM50-A0-V1 4 Flush NPN N.O. & N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 19
12 NBB4-12GM50-A2-V1 4 Flush PNP N.O. & N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 19
NBN4-12GM50-E0-V1 4 Nonflush NPN N.O. 1.2 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 20
NBN4-12GM50-E2-V1 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. 1.2 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 20
NBN4-12GM35-A0-V1 4 Nonflush NPN N.O. & N.C. 800 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 21
NBN4-12GM35-A2-V1 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. & N.C. 800 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 21
NBN4-12GM60-A0-V1 4 Nonflush NPN N.O. & N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 22
NBN4-12GM60-A2-V1 4 Nonflush PNP N.O. & N.C. 1 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 22
NEB6-12GM50-E2-V1 6 Semi-flush PNP N.O. 800 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 23
NBN8-12GM50-E0-V1 8 Nonflush NPN N.O. 200 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 24
NBN8-12GM50-E2-V1 8 Nonflush PNP N.O. 200 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 24
NBN8-12GM50-A0-V1 8 Nonflush NPN N.O. & N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 25
NBN8-12GM50-A2-V1 8 Nonflush PNP N.O. & N.C. 1.5 kHz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 25
NEN10-12GM50-E2-V1 10 Nonflush PNP N.O. 400 Hz Ni-Brass M12 Micro 26

*SS = stainless steel, Ni-Brass = nickel-plated brass

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X-SeriesTM Half Pint
Look for these logos in the drawings to Sensing range 25-240% Short-barrel cylindrical sensors
identify our X-Series extended range beyond “traditional” for space-critical applications
and Half Pint short-barrel sensors inductive sensors
Inductive Cylindrical

Drawing No. 1 Drawing No. 2 Drawing No. 3 Drawing No. 4

NJ2-12GM40-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBB2-12GM50-E0 [NPN N.O.] NBB2-12GM60-A0 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NJ4-12GM40-E2 [PNP N.O.]
NBB2-12GM50-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBB2-12GM60-A2 [PNP N.O. & N.C.]
LED
LED LED LED Yellow:
Yellow: Yellow: Yellow: Output Status
Output Status Output Status Output Status
40
40
50 28
28 60
3 3 5
17 across the flats
17 across the flats 4 thickness
4 thickness 17 across the flats 10.5
M12 x 1 17 across the flats Metal-free zone
4 thickness M12 x 1
M12 x 1 4 thickness
M12 x 1

2 mm Sensing Range 2 mm Sensing Range 2 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range

Drawing No. 5 Drawing No. 6 Drawing No. 7 Drawing No. 8

NBB4-12GM30-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-E0 [NPN N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-A0 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM50-E0 [NPN N.O.]
NBB4-12GM30-E3 [PNP N.C.] NBB4-12GM50-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-A2 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM50-E2 [PNP N.O.]
3-Wire LED LED LED LED
Yellow: Yellow: Yellow: Yellow:
and Output Status Output Status Output Status Output Status

4-Wire 30 50 50 50

DC 3 3 3
5
3

17 across the flats

17 across the flats 17 across the flats 17 across the flats
4 thickness
M12 x 1 4 thickness 4 thickness 4 thickness
M12 x 1 M12 x 1 10.5 Metal-free zone
M12 x 1

4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range

Drawing No. 9 Drawing No. 10 Drawing No. 11 Drawing No. 12

NBN4-12GM60-A0 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NEB6-12GM50-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBN8-12GM50-E0 [NPN N.O.] NBN8-12GM50-A0 [NPN N.O. & N.C.]
NBN4-12GM60-A2 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NBN8-12GM50-E2 [PNP N.O.] NBN8-12GM50-A2 [PNP N.O. & N.C.]
LED
Yellow: LED LED LED
Output Status Yellow: Yellow: Yellow:
Output Status Output Status Output Status

60 50
50 50
35
3
3 3
5 17 across the flats 8 8
17 across the flats 17 across the flats 17 across the flats
4 thickness
4 thickness 4 thickness 4 thickness
Metal-free zone M12 x 1 10.5 Metal-free zone 10.5 Metal-free zone
10.5
M12 x 1 M12 x 1
M12 x 1

4 mm Sensing Range 6 mm Sensing Range 8 mm Sensing Range 8 mm Sensing Range

Drawing No. 13 Drawing No. 14 Drawing No. 15 Drawing No. 16

NJ2-12GM40-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.] NBB2-12GM50-E0-V1 [NPN N.O.] NBB2-12GM60-A0-V1 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NJ4-12GM40-E-V1 [NPN N.O.]
NBB2-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.] NBB2-12GM60-A2-V1 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NJ4-12GM40-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.]
LED
Yellow: 4-way LED (90º apertures) LED
Output Status LED
Yellow: Output Status Yellow: Yellow:
M12 x 1 Output Status Output Status
50 M12 x 1
65 50
28 55 70 28
50 6
45
5
17 across the flats
17 across the flats 17 across 4 thickness
17 across the flats 10.5
M12 x 1 4 thickness the flats M12 x 1
Metal-free zone
M12 x 1 4 thickness
M12 x 1 4 thickness

2 mm Sensing Range 2 mm Sensing Range 2 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range

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See pages See pages

803-854 for 865-872 for
cordsets accessories

Inductive Cylindrical
Drawing No. 17 Drawing No. 18 Drawing No. 19 Drawing No. 20
NBB4-12GM30-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-E0-V1 [NPN N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-A0-V1 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM50-E0-V1 [NPN N.O.]
NBB4-12GM30-E3-V1 [PNP N.C.] NBB4-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.] NBB4-12GM50-A2-V1 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.]
4-way LED (90º apertures) 4-way LED (90º apertures) 4-way LED (90º apertures) 4-way LED (90º apertures)
Yellow: Output Status Yellow: Output Status Yellow: Output Status Yellow: Output Status
M12 x 1 M12 x 1 65 M12 x 1
M12 x 1
45 65 65
55
34 55 55
6 6 50 6
30 6 50 50
5

17 across the flats 17 across the flats 17 across the flats

17 across the flats
4 thickness 4 thickness 4 thickness
M12 x 1 4 thickness M12 x 1 M12 x 1 10.5
M12 x 1 Metal-free zone

4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range

Drawing No. 21 Drawing No. 22 Drawing No. 23 Drawing No. 24

NBN4-12GM35-A0-V1 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM60-A0-V1 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NEB6-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.] NBN8-12GM50-E0-V1 [NPN N.O.]
NBN4-12GM35-A2-V1 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NBN4-12GM60-A2-V1 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] NBN8-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.]
LED
Yellow: Output Status
LED
Yellow:
LED
Yellow:
4-way LED (90º apertures)
Yellow: Output Status
3-Wire
Output Status
45
M12 x 1
Output Status
65 M12 x 1 and
70
34 60 55 4-Wire
30 6 36 35
5
17 across the flats 8
50 6
DC
5
4 thickness 17 across the flats
17 across the flats Metal-free zone 4 thickness 17 across the flats
4 thickness M12 x 1 4 thickness
10.5 10.5 10.5
M12 x 1 Metal-free zone M12 x 1 Metal-free zone
M12 x 1

4 mm Sensing Range 4 mm Sensing Range 6 mm Sensing Range 8 mm Sensing Range

Drawing No. 25 Drawing No. 26 Recommended Accessories

NBN8-12GM50-A0-V1 [NPN N.O. & N.C.] NEN10-12GM50-E2-V1 [PNP N.O.]
NBN8-12GM50-A2-V1 [PNP N.O. & N.C.] LED
Yellow:
4-way LED (90º apertures) Output Status
Yellow: Output Status
M12 x 1 M12 x 1
65 60
55 40
37 8
50 6
4.7
8

17 across the flats 17 across the flats BF12

4 thickness 10.5 4 thickness
10.5
M12 x 1 Metal-free zone BF 12-F AB12
M12 x 1 Metal-free zone
BF5-30
8 mm Sensing Range 10 mm Sensing Range Mounting Brackets
Model Description
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

See pages 865-872 for

complete accessory listing.

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