Pepperl Fuchs

Pepperl Fuchs NCN3-F31K2-N4-B13-S

Inductive sensor

MPN: NCN3-F31K2-N4-B13-S
Category: Inductive Sensors

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What is the Pepperl Fuchs NCN3-F31K2-N4-B13-S?

Direct mounting on standard actuators

ATEX & IECEX certifications

Usable up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC 61508

Weatherproof housing for outdoor applications

LEDs for switching state of sensor and solenoid valve

Plug-in terminals

Temperature range -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)

Extended temperature range, Valve position detection, Solenoid valve output, Suitable for 2:1 technology, Switching function: 2 x normally closed (NC), Output type: NAMUR, Installation: flush mountable, Output type: 2-wire, Construction type: Dual sensor, Series: Dual sensor, Suitable for 2:1 technology, Safety Integrity Level (SIL): SIL 2, Type of voltage: DC, Equipment protection level Ga: IECEx TUR 17.0055X, Equipment protection level Gb: IECEx TUR 17.0055X

Specifications

General specifications

Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number)	235078
Switching function	2 x normally closed (NC)
Output type	NAMUR
Rated operating distance	3 mm sn
Installation	flush mountable
Assured operating distance	0 ... 2.4 mm For assured operating distance sar see Manual Functional Safety. sa
Actual operating distance	2.7 ... 3.3 mm typ. sr
Actuating element	Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303 8.5 mm x 8.5 mm x 0.5 mm
Reduction factor rAl	0.4
Reduction factor rCu	0.4
Reduction factor r304	0.7
Reduction factor rSt37	1
Reduction factor rBrass	0.5
Output type	2-wire
Lifecycle	Active (current Pepperl+Fuchs product)

Nominal ratings

Nominal voltage	8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ) Uo
Switching frequency	0 ... 3 kHz f
Hysteresis	typ. 5 % H
Reverse polarity protection	reverse polarity protected
Short-circuit protection	yes
Suitable for 2:1 technology	yes , Reverse polarity protection diode not required
Current consumption: Measuring plate not detected	≥ 3 mA
Current consumption: Measuring plate detected	≤ 1 mA
Time delay before availability	≤ 1 ms tv
Switching state indicator	LED, yellow
Valve status indicator	LED, yellow

Functional safety related parameters

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)	SIL 2
MTTFd	1730 a
Mission Time (TM)	20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)	0 %

Valve circuit

Voltage	max. 32 V DC
Current	max. 240 mA
Short-circuit protection	no
Reverse polarity protection	yes, with reversed output LED is out of function, therfore more power for solenoid valve

Compliance with standards and directives

Standard conformity: NAMUR	EN 60947-5-6:2000 IEC 60947-5-6:1999
Standard conformity: Electromagnetic compatibility	NE 21:2007
Standard conformity: Standards	EN IEC 60947-5-2

Approvals and certificates

IECEx approval: Equipment protection level Ga	IECEx TUR 17.0055X
IECEx approval: Equipment protection level Gb	IECEx TUR 17.0055X
IECEx approval: Equipment protection level Mb	IECEx TUR 17.0055X
ATEX approval: Equipment protection level Ga	TÜV 17 ATEX 8125 X
ATEX approval: Equipment protection level Gb	TÜV 17 ATEX 8125 X
ATEX approval: Equipment protection level Gc (ic)	PF13CERT2895 X
UL approval	cULus Listed Load Type: General Purpose Circuitry: Class 2 Power Source Enclosure Type Rating: Type 1 Supply/Switching Voltage: 30 V DC
Ordinary Location	E87056
Hazardous Location	E501628
Control drawing	116-0455
CCC approval: Hazardous Location	2020322315002305
KCC approval: Hazardous Location	23-AV4BO-0113X

Ambient conditions

Ambient temperature	-40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)
Storage temperature	-40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F)

Mechanical specifications

Connection type	screw terminals
Connection (system side)	Screw terminals, tightening torque min. 0.5 Nm Stripped length 7 mm , M20 x 1.5 cable gland , usable thread length 13.5 mm , screw-in depth max. 13.5 mm
Core cross section (system side)	rigid: 0.14 ... 2.5 mm2 flexible: 0.14 ... 1.5 mm2 flexible with core-end sleeve: 0.25 ... 1.5 mm2
Connection (valve side)	like connection (system side)
Core cross section (valve side)	like core cross section (system side)
Housing material	rugged, translucent polycarbonate (PC) optimised for outdoor use
Housing base	PC
Degree of protection	IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Tightening torque, fastening screws	≤ 5 Nm
Tightening torque, housing screws	1.5 Nm
Tightening torque, cable gland	M20 x 1.5 ; max. 7 Nm
Tightening torque, stopping plug	1 Nm
Dimensions: Height	53 mm
Dimensions: Width	100 mm
Dimensions: Length	106 mm
Note	LED switch-off

General information

Use in the hazardous area

see instruction manuals

Downloads & documentation

Official documents from Pepperl Fuchs, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Data sheets & manuals

CAD & dimension drawings

Certificates (7)

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