Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 Proximity Sensor
The Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 proximity sensor provides 5 mm sensing range with PNP NO/NC output for industrial automation. Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 belongs to the BES Series and supports Balluff Proximity Sensors applications requiring 500 Hz switching frequency, 10 to 30 V DC operation, flush mounting, and a 4-pin M12x1 connector for reliable metal detection.
| Brand | Balluff |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | BES 516-105-SA5 |
Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 Proximity Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimension | Ø 18 x 83 mm |
| Installation | for flush mounting |
| Switching output / Interface | PNP normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) |
| Housing material | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Connection | Connector, M12x1-Male, 4-pin |
| Style Housing | M18x1 |
| Range | 5 mm |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz |
| Material sensing surface | PBT |
| Operating voltage Ub | 10...30 VDC |
| Ambient temperature | -25...120 °C |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Approval/ Conformity | CE UKCA cULus WEEE |
Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 Proximity Sensor is an inductive sensing device designed for non-contact metal detection in industrial automation systems. The sensor belongs to the BES Series and supports 5 mm sensing range, PNP NO/NC complementary output, 10 to 30 V DC operating voltage, and 500 Hz switching frequency. Its M18 threaded cylindrical housing with flush mounting configuration helps maintain stable sensing performance in industrial machinery and high-temperature automation environments up to 120 °C.
Balluff 5 mm Proximity Sensors are commonly installed in conveyors, packaging systems, assembly equipment, and automated production lines requiring dependable metal object detection. The BES 516-105-SA5 supports stable switching response and reliable sensing performance in industrial automation applications. Its nickel-plated brass housing, PBT sensing face, M12 connector interface, and extended operating temperature range help maintain dependable operation in demanding manufacturing environments where accurate object positioning and continuous sensing stability are important.
Balluff BES 516-105-SA5 Proximity Sensor combines durable cylindrical construction with reliable sensing performance for industrial automation applications. The sensor supports flush mounting, 5 mm sensing distance, PNP NO/NC switching output, and 10 to 30 V DC operation for accurate metal detection in continuous production systems. Balluff sensors are widely used across factory automation, welding applications, and assembly operations where stable switching response, durable housing construction, and long-term operating reliability are important for machine efficiency.
