{"product_id":"electronicsandmotors-electronic-component-limit-switch-proximity-inductive-pnp-normally-open","title":"Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a proximity sensor switch to signal a machine (i.e. CNC router or laser machine) that it has reached an end or home position. This is an inductive proximity sensor detection switch. - Switch transistor type polarity: PNP, or NPN (depending on purchase option) - Voltage Range: 6VDC to 30VDC - Detection distance from a conductive material: 4mm - Normally Open type switch: Should be connected in Parallel or on a single input - 4mm distance activation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/iLWCZfuY65A\" height=\"138\" width=\"246\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInductive Proximity Sensor Technical Specification\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects conductive metals (ferrous materials) without physical contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivates when ferrous metal approaches within 4mm of the sensor tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an LED indicator that illuminates when activated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid-state design eliminates mechanical bounce issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage: 6-36V DC (optimized for 24V DC industrial systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: NPN, Normally Open (NO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-wire connection:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown wire: Positive (V+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue wire: Negative (V-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack wire: Signal output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignal Behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal state (no metal detected): Black wire outputs ~24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated state (metal detected): Black wire outputs ~0V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection occurs only at sensor tip, not along sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal is clean and bounce-free due to solid-state design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMounting Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded cylindrical body for secure mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes mounting nuts for position adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be mounted in two configurations:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic sensor with moving metal target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving sensor with static metal target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires appropriate mounting hole in machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould be protected from metal chips in machining environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with common CNC controllers (e.g., Mach3 USB, Pokeys57CNC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as limit switches in industrial machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires proper grounding and common V- connection for multiple sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegration with Mach3 CNC Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to controller input terminals (IN1-IN4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires specific configuration in Mach3 software:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort and pin assignment in \"Ports \u0026amp; Pins\" settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxis designation (X++, etc.) based on installation position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be verified through diagnostics tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"NPN Proximity Sensor Normally Closed (NC)","offer_id":45875886293166,"sku":"6460-LPHDH301","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"NPN Proximity Sensor Normally Open (NO)","offer_id":45875886325934,"sku":"PHDH 301","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/IMG_20190121_231541__01-800.jpg?v=1730087058","url":"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/electronicsandmotors-electronic-component-limit-switch-proximity-inductive-pnp-normally-open","provider":"BuildYourCNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}