Inductive sensor NCB8-18GM40-N0-V1

Technical Data
General specifications
Switching function Normally closed (NC)
Output type NAMUR
Rated operating distance sn 8 mm
Installation flush
Assured operating distance sa 0 ... 6.48 mm
Actual operating distance sr 7.2 ... 8.8 mm typ. 8 mm
Reduction factor rAl 0.39
Reduction factor rCu 0.36
Reduction factor r304 0.71
Output type 2-wire
Nominal ratings
Nominal voltage Uo 8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Switching frequency f 0 ... 1500 Hz
Hysteresis H 1 ... 15 typ. 5 %
Reverse polarity protection reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection yes
Suitable for 2:1 technology yes , Reverse polarity protection diode not required
Current consumption
0102 Measuring plate not detected ≥ 2.2 mA
Measuring plate detected ≤ 1 mA
Switching state indicator Multihole-LED, yellow
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd 2660 a
Model Number Mission Time (TM) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0%
NCB8-18GM40-N0-V1 Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)
Features Mechanical specifications
Connection type Connector plug M12 x 1 , 4-pin
• 8 mm flush
Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303
• Usable up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC 61508 Sensing face PBT
Degree of protection IP66 / IP67
Accessories General information
Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals
V1-W-N-2M-PUR Category 1G; 2G; 3G; 1D
Female cordset, M12, 2-pin, NAMUR, PUR cable
Compliance with standards and
V1-G directives
Female connector, M12, 4-pin, field attachable Standard conformity
V1-W NAMUR EN 60947-5-6:2000
Female connector, M12, 4-pin, field attachable IEC 60947-5-6:1999
EXG-18 Electromagnetic compatibility NE 21:2007
Quick mounting bracket with dead stop Standards EN 60947-5-2:2007
V1-G-N-2M-PUR EN 60947-5-2/A1:2012
Female cordset, M12, 2-pin, NAMUR, PUR cable IEC 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2 AMD 1:2012
BF 18
Approvals and certificates
Mounting flange, 18 mm
EAC conformity TR CU 012/2011
FM approval
Control drawing 116-0165
UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose
CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V

Dimensions

M18x1
181089_eng.xml

40
45
55

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Date of issue: 2018-04-19

LED
6

M12x1
Release date: 2018-04-19 08:14

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Electrical Connection

1
L+

2
L-

Pinout

2 4

Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-6

1 BN (brown)
2 BU (blue)

Equipment protection level Ga

CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NCB8-18GM...-N0...
Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Ambient temperature Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
temperature class, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate.
Note: Use the temperature table for category 1 !!! The 20 % reduction in accordance with EN 1127-1 has already
been applied to the temperature table for category 1.

Equipment protection level Gb

CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga

The Ex-significant identification is on the enclosed adhesive label
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NCB8-18GM...-N0...
181089_eng.xml

Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.

Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Maximum permissible ambient temperature Tamb Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
temperature class, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate.
Date of issue: 2018-04-19
Release date: 2018-04-19 08:14

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Pepperl+Fuchs Group USA: +1 330 486 0001 Germany: +49 621 776 4411 Singapore: +65 6779 9091
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Equipment protection level Gc (ic)

Certificate PF 13 CERT 2895 X
CE marking

ATEX marking ¬ II 3G Ex ic IIC T6…T1 Gc

The Ex-significant identification is on the enclosed adhesive label
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection category "ic" Use is restricted to the following
stated conditions
Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; A cable length of 10 m is considered.

Special conditions
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6 74 °C (165.2 °F)
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5 89 °C (192.2 °F)
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1 100 °C (212 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6 69 °C (156.2 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5 84 °C (183.2 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1 100 °C (212 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T6 51 °C (123.8 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T5 66 °C (150.8 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T4-T1 74 °C (165.2 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T6 39 °C (102.2 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T5 52 °C (125.6 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T4-T1 52 °C (125.6 °F)

Equipment protection level Gc (nL)

Standard conformity EN 60079-15:2003 Ignition protection category "n"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Effective internal capacitance Ci ≤ 120 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; A cable length of 10 m is considered.

General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet and in this instruction manual.
The data stated in the data sheet are restricted by this operating instruction!
The special conditions must be observed!
The ATEX Directive applies only to the use of apparatus under atmospheric conditions.
If you use the device outside atmospheric conditions, consider that the permissible safety parameters should be
reduced.
Special conditions
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6 74 °C (165.2 °F)
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5 89 °C (192.2 °F)
for Pi=34 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1 100 °C (212 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T6 69 °C (156.2 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T5 84 °C (183.2 °F)
for Pi=64 mW, Ii=25 mA, T4-T1 100 °C (212 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T6 51 °C (123.8 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T5 66 °C (150.8 °F)
for Pi=169 mW, Ii=52 mA, T4-T1 74 °C (165.2 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T6 39 °C (102.2 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T5 52 °C (125.6 °F)
for Pi=242 mW, Ii=76 mA, T4-T1 52 °C (125.6 °F)

Equipment protection level Da

CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1D Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NCB8-18GM...-N0...
181089_eng.xml

Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 120 nF A cable length of 10 m is considered.

Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Maximum permissible ambient temperature Tamb Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum permissible ambient temperature, the
surface temperature, and the effective internal reactance values can be found on the EC-type-examination
certificate.
Date of issue: 2018-04-19

The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the data sheet must be noted, in addition, the lower of
the two values must be maintained.
Release date: 2018-04-19 08:14

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Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”.
Pepperl+Fuchs Group USA: +1 330 486 0001 Germany: +49 621 776 4411 Singapore: +65 6779 9091
www.pepperl-fuchs.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]