Turck
Turck NI15-M30-AP6X/S120 4617210 inductive sensor PNP M30×1.5 15mm 10-30VDC +120°C
Non-flush M30 inductive sensor detects metal at 15 mm, PNP NO output, 10–30 VDC cable connection, chrome-plated brass housing rated to +120 °C
- TypeTest Equipment
- Item Count1 pack
- Selling UnitBox
- Parts3 Years
- Labor1 Year
- 15 mm switching distance for reliable metal detection
- PNP normally-open output simplifies PLC wiring
- 10…30 VDC supply fits standard control voltages
- Chrome-plated brass housing resists corrosion and wear
- Rated for +120 °C operation in high-heat environments
Industrial inductive sensor
The Turck NI15-M30-AP6X/S120 is a non-flush mount inductive proximity sensor built for industrial automation. Its M30 × 1.5 threaded brass barrel with chrome plating resists harsh environments. The sensor detects metal targets at a rated 15 mm switching distance using a PNP normally-open output. It operates on 10 to 30 VDC three-wire DC power.
High-temperature cable specification
The S120 designation marks the key difference: this unit is rated for continuous ambient temperatures up to +120 °C. Standard sensors typically stop at lower limits, so the specialised cable insulation and potting survive heat that would degrade ordinary PVC leads. This extends service life near hot processes, ovens or engine bays without adding external cooling.
Sensing range and thermal headroom
The 15 mm sensing face reliably picks up steel actuators, gear teeth or tooling in tight machine frames. The wide 10 to 30 VDC supply window absorbs voltage drops on long cable runs. The sensor runs out of margin when targets are smaller than the rated flag size, when mounting clearance prevents the non-flush installation, or when ambient heat exceeds the 120 °C ceiling.
Highlights
- 15 mm switching distance for reliable metal detection
- PNP normally-open output simplifies PLC wiring
- 10…30 VDC supply fits standard control voltages
- Chrome-plated brass housing resists corrosion and wear
- Rated for +120 °C operation in high-heat environments
Specifications
| Brand | TURCK |
|---|---|
| Model | NI15-M30-AP6X/S120 4617210 |
| Type | Test Equipment |
| Item Count | 1 pack |
| Selling Unit | Box |
| Parts | 3 Years |
| Labor | 1 Year |
Questions about this item
Will the M30×1.5 threaded barrel or the chrome-plated brass housing need replacement after high-temperature cycles?
The sensor is rated for continuous operation up to +120 °C; the CuZn housing and chrome plating are designed for that range, so no scheduled barrel or housing replacement is required under normal conditions.
What limits the 15 mm sensing range when the supply voltage sits at 10 VDC versus 30 VDC?
Rated switching distance is specified at 15 mm across the full 10…30 VDC range; voltage variation within those limits does not reduce the sensing distance.
Does the PNP cable output run hotter or draw more current during all-day NO-contact operation?
Power dissipation stays within the 10…30 VDC design envelope; the PNP output switches only when metal enters the 15 mm field, so heat and current remain low during continuous monitoring.
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