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Schmersal BNS 16 ST3-AS V Safety Sensor
The Schmersal BNS 16 ST3-AS V Safety Sensor (Item No: 101178188) offers a 7.42 x 10⁻⁹ /h PFH value, Connector plug M12, 4-pole, (A-coding) termination, IP67 degree of protection, -25 ... +60 °C ambient temperature. Manufactured by Schmersal under the Schmersal Safety Sensor. category, this model belongs to the Schmersal BNS Series.

| Brand | Schmersal |
| Product Type | Safety Sensor |
| Model Number | BNS 16 ST3-AS V |
Schmersal BNS 16 ST3-AS V Safety Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross weight | 150 g |
| Working principle | Magnetic drive |
| Installation conditions (mechanical) | quasi-flush |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre, reinforced thermoplastic |
| Reaction time, maximum | 100 ms |
| Coding | Yes |
| Integral system diagnostics, status | Yes |
| Category | 4 |
| PFH value | 7.42 x 10⁻⁹ /h |
| Mission time | 20 Year(s) |
| Actuating element | Magnet |
| Direction of motion | Head-on to the active surface |
| Assured switching distance "ON" Sao | 8 mm |
| Assured switching distance "OFF" Sar | 18 mm |
| Termination | Connector plug M12, 4-pole, (A-coding) |
| Length of sensor | 38.5 mm |
| Height of sensor | 90 mm |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... +60 °C |
| Storage and transport temperature | -25 ... +70 °C |
| Resistance to vibrations | 10 … 55 Hz, amplitude 1 mm |
| Restistance to shock | 30 g / 11 ms |
| Protection class | II |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 32 VDC |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 0.8 kV |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Degree of pollution | 3 |
| Rated operating voltage | 18 ... 31.6 VDC (Protection against polarity reversal) |







