Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 Proximity Sensor
The Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 proximity sensor(part no: BES0180) provides 1.5 mm sensing range with PNP NO output for industrial automation. Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 belongs to the BES Series and supports Balluff Proximity Sensors applications requiring 5000 Hz switching frequency, 10 to 30 V DC operation, IP67 protection, flush mounting, and a 3-pin M8x1 connector for reliable metal detection.
| Brand | Balluff |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | BES 516-300-S166-S49 |
Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 Proximity Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 59 x 8 x 8 mm |
| Installation | for flush mounting |
| Switching output / Interface | PNP normally open (NO) |
| Housing material | Zinc, Die casting |
| Connection | Connector, M8x1-Male, 3-pin |
| Style Housing | 8x8 |
| Range | 1.5 mm |
| Switching frequency | 5000 Hz |
| Material sensing surface | PBT |
| Operating voltage Ub | 10...30 VDC |
| Ambient temperature | -25...70 °C |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Approval/ Conformity | CE UKCA cULus WEEE |
Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 Proximity Sensor(part no: BES0180) is an inductive sensing device designed for precise non-contact metal detection in industrial automation systems. The sensor belongs to the BES Series and supports 1.5 mm sensing range, PNP Normally Open output, 10 to 30 V DC operating voltage, and 5000 Hz switching frequency. Its compact 8x8 mm block-style housing with flush mounting configuration helps maintain stable sensing performance in compact industrial machinery and automated assembly equipment.
Balluff PNP NO Proximity Sensor models are commonly used in conveyors, packaging systems, assembly lines, and automated positioning applications requiring stable metal object detection. The BES 516-300-S166-S49 supports reliable switching output and fast response performance for high-speed industrial automation processes. Its die-cast zinc housing, PBT sensing face, M8 connector interface, and IP67 protection rating help maintain dependable operation in moisture-prone and vibration-intensive manufacturing environments where continuous sensing accuracy is important.
Balluff BES 516-300-S166-S49 Proximity Sensor combines compact block-style construction with reliable sensing performance for industrial automation applications. The sensor supports flush mounting, IP67 environmental protection, PNP NO switching output, and 1.5 mm sensing distance for accurate metal detection in continuous production systems. Balluff sensors are widely used across factory automation, assembly operations, and packaging equipment where durable housing construction, stable switching response, and long-term sensing reliability are important for machine efficiency.
