Proximity Sensors and Limit Switches

Time-tested, Robust and Reliable Control

PRODUCT
SPOTLIGHT
INDUCTIVE SENSOR
Bulletin 872C and 872CP WorldProx
Cost-eective global solutions for general purpose applications
872C models designed with Nickel-plated brass housings and plastic sensing face
872CP models designed with an all plastic housing and sensing face
Standard and short barrel versions
Multiple operating voltages and output types
Output indicator with 360 visibility for easy setup and maintenance
IP67 Environmental rating
Extended range versions available
Bulletin 871P - VersaCube
Long-range sensing, versatility and durability
Sensing ranges of up to 40 mm for
general purpose models and 35 mm for
weld-feld immune models
A unique fve-way mount makes them
easy to mount and adjust
Same mounting hole pattern as similar
cube- and limit switch-style sensors for
easy retroftting
Equal sensing versions available
Bulletin 871TS
A tough new solution for the food and
beverage industry
316L stainless steel barrel with FDA
Certifed PPS sensing face
ECOLAB certifed
IP67, IP68 and IP69K enclosure ratings
Extended temperature rating
(-40+80C (-40+176F))
Standard and extended sensing versions
available
Laser etched product markings
Bulletin 871TM All-Stainless Steel
The industry benchmark for harsh duty inductive sensing
Stainless steel face and barrel for high impact and abrasion resistance
1200 psi washdown capability for contaminant and fuid ingress resistance (selected units
meet IP69K requirements)
Standard sensing, ferrous selective, nonferrous selective, equal sensing and intrinsically safe
versions
Available with abrasion resistant, fre retardant ToughLink cable that meets SOOW-A
requirements
Extended range models available
Allen-Bradley proximity sensors set the
standard for ruggedness, reliability and
application fexibility. Choose from one of the
industrys widest selections of proximity sensor
models, all of which ofer you non-contact
object detection. This diverse ofering serves
the full spectrum of your needs, from light-
duty packaging applications to the punishing
environments on automotive welding
equipment or the harsh washdowns in food
processing plants.
Bulletin 802M/802MC Pre-Wired
Factory sealed for demanding industrial
environments
NEMA 4, 4X, 6P and IP67 enclosure ratings
Polymeric housings are highly resistant to
moisture as well as volatile cleaning agents
802MC Corrosion resistant versions are factory
sealed and all exposed metal parts are constructed
of Stainless Steel 316
2 and 4 Circuit versions available (only 2 Circuit
available for 802MC)
Optional LED Output indication
Standard pre-wired cable is a 5ft STOOW-A (oil resistant for
indoor and outdoor use) cable
Extended cable lengths and other connector options available
PRODUCT
SPOTLIGHT
LIMIT SWITCH
Bulletin 802T NEMA Style
Time-tested durability, versatility and reliability
Plug-in versions reduce downtime by eliminating the need for re-wiring (head and switch
body can be replaced while leaving the base, with wiring chamber, in place)
NEMA Type 4 and 13 oil-tight (6P on select rotary shaft models)
A wide variety of operating heads and levers available
Operator heads can be rotated in 90 increments
2 or 4 Circuit versions
-18 to 110 C Temperature rating (-40 to 110C available as an option)
Optional LED output indication
Standard NPT Conduit Entry
Pre-wired cable units and Mini connector versions
Bulletin 802B Compact, Precision and
Small Precision
The ideal solution for areas too small for traditional
NEMA-style limit switches
Compact, Precision and Small Precision
models
Precision and Small Precision units ofer low trip
and reset points for more precise sensing
Rugged die-cast housings with industry
standard dimensions
Wide range of operating voltages and current
ratings
All units available with a wide variety of
operating heads
440P IEC Style Safety
A full range of IEC style solutions for both safety and standard
sensing applications
Cat. 1 devices per En954-1, dual channel interlocks suitable for Cat. 3 or 4 systems
Four body styles: 30 mm metal, 22 mm metal, 22 mm plastic and 15 mm plastic
Positive operation, forced disconnection of contacts (direct opening action)
Snap acting or slow make/break contact arrangements
Wide variety of operating heads (all lever-type switches are provided with their respective
actuator arm)
22 mm
Metal
Precision
Small
Precision
Compact
Rockwell Automation ofers one of the broadest
and most durable lines of limit switches in the
industry. Allen-Bradley limit switches are used
in a variety of applications and environments
because of their ruggedness, simple, visible
operation, ease of installation and reliability.
30 mm
Metal
22 mm
Plastic
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INDUCTIVE SENSOR
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Product Family Product Features
872C WorldProx
Nickel-Plated brass barrel with plastic face
Standard length and short barrel versions (3-wire DC
versions)
Extended range versions available (3-wire DC and
2-wire AC)
Wide variety of cable and connector options
6.5 2 3
IP67
8 2 & 3 3 & 4
12 3 & 4 4 & 8
18 5 & 8 8 & 12
30 10 & 15 15 & 20
872C/871C
Plastic Housing
Plastic barrel and sensing face
Cable and QD models (AC units only available with
cable)
AC units available in 871C product family
12 3 4
IP67
18 5 8
30 10 15
871TM
Rugged Stainless Steel 304 barrel and sensing face
Extended Range units available (3-wire DC versions)
Wide variety of sensing types available (standard
inductive, submersible units, low energy AC/DC units,
and intrinsically safe versions)
8 3 6
All units IP67 &
1200 psi wash
down rated
(Selected units
meet IP69K)

12 2 & 6 4 & 10
18 5 & 10 8 & 20
30 10 & 20 15 & 40
871TM/871T Ferrous
& Non-Ferrous Rugged Stainless Steel 304 barrel and sensing face
Ferrous versions only sense ferrous materials
Non-ferrous versions only sense non-ferrous materials
AC Ferrous Versions available in 871T product family
12 1 & 2 NA
All units IP67 &
1200 psi rated
(Selected units
meet IP69K)
18 3 & 5 NA
30 7.5 & 10 NA
871TS
Stainless Steel 316L barrel and FDA approved PPS plastic
sensing face
ECOLAB certied
Extended temperature ratings (-40 to 100C)
Extended range units available
Laser engraved part numbers
12 2 & 4 4 & 8
IP67, IP68 &
IP69K

18 5 & 8 8 & 12
871T Stainless Steel 304 barrel with plastic sensing face
AC housing and sensing face constructed of stainless
steel 304
Extended low end temperature ratings (-40 to 70C)
12 2 4
IP67
18 5 8
871C Extended
Temperature Nickel-plated brass barrel and plastic sensing face
Operating temperature from -40 to 100C
PUR cable and QD connector options
12 2 4
IP67 18 5 8
30 10 15
871C NAMUR
Conform to NAMUR specications (DIN 19 234)
Sensors are appropriate for Intrinsically Safe applications
when used with NAMUR style isolators/ampliers
8 1 2
IP67
12 2 4
18 5 8
30 10 15
871D WorldClamp
Designed for use in power clamp and gripper
applications to indicate open and closed position
Weld Field Immune
3 dierent sensor head styles
3-wire DC and 2-wire AC/DC versions
871D Cylinder
Position Indicator
Designed to detect the extended or retracted position of a hydraulic
or pneumatic cylinder
Weld Field Immune
Multiple probe lengths to accommodate dierent size cylinders
3-wire DC and 2-wire AC/DC versions
Specialty Solutions
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Product Family Product Features
871Z
Weld Field Immune
PTFE coated brass housing
Cable versions available with SOOW cable for
excellent weld splatter protection
12 2 4
IP67 18 5 8
30 10 15
871ZC
Weld Field Immune
Slag resistant copper barel
Thermoset plastic face
Optional Toughcoat nish on sensor face for even
greater weld splatter protection
12 2 4
IP67 18 5 8 & 15
30 10 15
871ZT
Weld Field Immune
PTFE coated brass housing
Equal sensing (detects all metals at the same
sensing distance)
Unshielded versions oer extended range
12 3 8
IP67 18 5 12
30 10 20
871P VersaCube
Head can be rotated in 5 dierent sensing positions
Standard sensing and Weld Field Immune versions
Optional Toughcoat slag resistant coating
available on specic models
40x40 20 40
All units IP67 &
1200 psi wash
down rated
(Selected units
meet IP69K)

40x40 WFI 15 & 20 25 & 35
871F Flat Pack
Large Flat Pack style sensor for applications that
require extremely long sensing range
Standard sensing and Weld Field Immune versions
80x80 50 65
All units IP67 &
1200 psi wash
down rated
(Selected units
meet IP69K)

80x80 WFI 40 50
871L and 872L
Head can be rotated in 17 dierent positions
Standard NEMA limit switch mounting pattern
Switch selectable N.O. or N.C. outputs on 871L
Programmable N.O. or N.C. outputs (via jumper)
on 872L
40x40x120 20 40 IP67
871C Mini Tubular
Compact housing ideal for small part detection,
robotic, and gripper applications
Stainless Steel barrel and plastic sensing face
Fully integrated electronics
High switching frequency (3kHz)
3 smooth
barrel
0.6 & 1 NA
IP67
4 smooth
barrel
0.8 & 1 NA
4 0.8 & 1.5 NA
5 1 & 1.5 NA
871FM Mini Flat Pack
Compact sensor housings for applications with
limited mounting area
5x5 and 8x8 solutions oer metal housings while
other solutions oer plastic housings
AC versions only available in the 28x16x11 and
40x26x12 mm packages
5x5 0.8 & 1.5 NA
IP67
8x8 2 3
28x16x11 2 NA
40x26x12 2 4
25x50x10 5 8
31x18x10 NA 5
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871C Analog
Provide a 0-10V output proportional to the
distance from the sensor face
Available in 12, 18, and 30 mm housings
2m cable connection
871R & 8721S
Ring & Slot
Ring sensors available in 12, 20, 50,
and 100 mm diameter sizes
Slot sensors available with 30 mm
gap
All ring and slot sensors 3-wire DC
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802T Plug-In &
Non Plug-In
Rugged NEMA TYPE 4 and 13 oiltight constuction
Available in Standard Non Plug-In and Plug-In version
Plug-in design provides for quick and easy installation
2 and 4 Circuit versions
Simple mode change in head for easy set-up
Low energy versions available
2 Circuit:
NEMA A600
4 Circuit:
NEMA A300
-18 to 110C
(0 to 230F)
Optional
-40 to 110C
(-40 to 230F)
Lever
Low operating force
Top and side push (with
or without rollers)
Cat whisker
Wobble stick
Neutral position
NEMA 1,4, 6P
(Select side rotary
styles), 13

801
General purpose limit switch for a wide variety of
applications
Multiple contact arrangements available (Including
Slow Action and Snap Action)
Snap Action contacts provide high snap through force
NEMA A600
0 to 40C
(32 to 104F)
Fork lever
Roller lever
Maintained
Rod/Chain
NEMA 1, Type 4 or
Type 7, and 9
802M/MC Factory sealed to meet the demands of both wet and
dry applications
Polymeric housing material is highly resistant to
moisture as well as volatile cleaning agents
802MC corrosion resistant versions are factory sealed
and all exposed metal parts are constructed of Stainless
Steel 316
Standard units provided with prewired 5ft.(1.52m)
STO cable
2 Circuit:
NEMA A600
4 Circuit:
NEMA B300
0 to 80C
(32 to 180F)
Lever
Maintained
Top and side push (with
or without rollers)
802MC corrosion
resistant lever
NEMA 1, 4, 4X, 6P,
13 and IP67

802G
Plug-in gravity return switch, designed for conveyor-
type applications with small or lightweight objects
Requires low operating torque
Adjustable switch point (can be set from 10 to 180
of rotation)
Three unique lever arms available
NEMA B600
0 to 110C
(32 to 230F)
Adjustable rod levers
(Requires lever arms
specically designed for
the 802G product family)
NEMA 1
802X
NEMA 7 and 9 units appropriate for use in:
Class 1, Groups B, C or D
Class II, Groups E, F or G
Class III
NEMA 4 watertight versions designed for indoor use
NEMA A600
NEMA P150
-46 to 121C
(-50 to 250F)
Lever
Maintained
Top and side push (with
or without rollers)
Wobble stick
Neutral position
NEMA Types 7
and 9; NEMA 4/
nonhazardous
locations
802XR Sealed limit switch features a single contact
hermetically sealed in glass enclosure
Oers excellent contact relability in contaminated
atmospheres
Appropriate for use in:
Class 1, Groups B, C or D
Class II, Groups E, F or G
NEMA B600
NEMA P300
-29 to 121C
(-20 to 250F)
Lever
Top and side push (with
or without rollers)
Wobble stick
NEMA Types 7
and 9
802R
Sealed limit switch features a single contact
hermetically sealed in glass enclosure
Oers excellent contact relability in contaminated
atmospheres
Appropriate for use in:
Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
NEMA B600
NEMA P300
-29 to 121C
(-20 to 250F)
Lever
Low operating force
Top and side push (with
or without rollers)
Cat whisker
Wobble stick
NEMA 13
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802B Compact metal housing can be mounted in areas too
small for traditional NEMA style solutions
3m pre-wired cable
13 unique head congurations
AC or DC LED versions
Low Current versions
Booted and Panel mount versions
NEMA B300
-10 to 70C
(14 to 158 F)
Rotary arm
Center rotary arm
Top push (with or
without rollers)
Top push bevel
Top push cross roller
Wobble stick
NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6,
12, 13 and IP67

802B Precision/ Small
Precision

Low trip and reset points for more precise sensing
1/2Conduit entry
Booted versions
Side and ange mounting available
NEMA A300
-10 to 80C
(14 to 176 F)
Top push
Top push roller
Top push cross roller
Roller lever
One-way roller
Precision:
NEMA 1, 3, 4,
IP60 & IP65
Small Precision:
NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6,
13 & IP67
440P-M Internationally accepted 30 mm cast aluminum
housing for safety and non-safety applications
Positive operation, forced disconnection of contacts
Available with snap-acting, slow make before break or
slow break before make contact blocks
Actuator head can be rotated in 90 increments
Category 1 device per EN954 -1
Suitable for Category 3 and 4 systems when ganged
together
NEMA A600
NEMA Q600
-25 to 80C
(-18 to 176 F)
Roller plunger
Dome plunger
Short lever
Adjustable lever
Rod lever
Spring rod
Telescope arm
IP66
440P-C Internationally accepted 22 mm plastic housing for
safety and non-safety applications
Positive operation, forced disconnection of contacts
Available with snap-acting, slow make before break or
slow break before make contact blocks
Actuator head can be rotated in 90 increments
Category 1 device per EN954 -1
Suitable for Category 3 and 4 systems when ganged
together
NEMA A600
NEMA Q600
-25 to 80C
(-18 to 176F)
Roller plunger
Dome plunger
Hinge lever
Short Lever
Oset hinge
Adjustable lever
Rubber roller
IP66
440P-A Internationally accepted compact 22 mm metal
housing for safety and non-safety applications
Positive operation, forced disconnection of contacts
Available with snap-acting contact blocks
Pre-wired 2m cable, bottom or side exit
Category 1 device per EN954 -1
Suitable for Category 3 and 4 systems when ganged
together
NEMA B300
NEMA Q300
2 to 70C
(36 to 158F)
Roller plunger
Dome plunger
Cross roller plunger
Short lever
IP66/IP67
802T Direct Opening Rugged metal housing and plug-in body style utilize
the same mounting dimensions as other NEMA style
limit switches
Direct opening contacts ensure normally closed
contacts (safety contacts) open even in the event of a
contact weld condition, up to 10 Newtons
2-Circuit versions suitable for Category 1 systems per
EN954-1
4-Circuit versions suitable for Category 3 and 4 systems
per EN954-1
2 Circuit:
NEMA A600
4 Circuit:
NEMA A300
NEMA Q300
-18 to 110C
(0 to 230F)
Lever
Top push roller
Side push vertical roller
Side push horizontal
roller
NEMA 4, 6P, 12,
13, and IP67

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