Auto-calibration Thanks to automatic calibration, the sensor detects its installation situation and independently generates the appropriate field pattern for flush or non-flush mounting.
RF IS FL: Installation and switching behaviour

Wireless inductive sensor

RF IS M18 FL


  • Metal enclosure

  • M18 x 1 thread

  • Flexible (FL) installation with autocalibration

  • To be connected to RF 96 BU or RF I/O BU universal transmitter

  • With M8 plug-in connector, 4-pole, A-coded, straight or angled

Notes

  • 2 mounting nuts are included in delivery.

Technical data

Applied standards
2006/42/EG, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, EN IEC 60947-5-2
Enclosure
brass, nickeled
Front surface
PVC
Degree of protection
IP67 (IEC/EN 60529)
Ambient temperature
–25 °C … +75 °C
Storage and shipping temperature
–25 °C … +75 °C
Humidity
95 % non condensing
Mounting
threads and nuts: M18
Connection
plug-in connector M8 x 1, 4-pole, A-coded
Cable length
0.5 m
Rated operating voltage Ue
3.0 … 3.6 V
Rated operating current Ie
on average max. 25 µA (typ. @Vcc = 3.3 V)
Interfaces
M8 plug, 4-pole, A-coded, 1 switching output, 1 calibration input
Switching distances
Non-flush installation:
sn 10 mm, sr 9 … 11 mm, sa 8.1 mm, su 8.1 … 12.1 mm
Flush installation *:
sn 6.6 mm - aluminium
sn 6.3 mm - steel
* The values depend on the installation material and installation conditions.
Measurement frequency
10 Hz (The maximum frequency at which changes in the switching status can be transmitted depends on the radio system.)
Note
The sensor may only be used in combination with RF 96 BU or RF I/O BU

Downloads

Mounting and wiring instructions – RF IS M … FL

German, English, French

PDF 2 MB 19.11.2025
Please go to the relevant product pages for additional downloads.

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