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AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Sensing Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormally Open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-250 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Meter PVC Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-Plated Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e5mm Sensing Distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 872C-A5N18-A2 provides a nominal sensing distance of 5 mm for non-contact detection of metallic targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e18mm Tubular Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor uses an 18 mm diameter standard tubular barrel with nickel-plated brass construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2-Wire AC Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 872C-A5N18-A2 is configured as a 2-wire AC inductive proximity sensor for applicable industrial sensing circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e20-250VAC Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished Rockwell Automation product data specifies an operating voltage rating of 20-250 V AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNormally Open Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented switching configuration is normally open for presence and position sensing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2 Meter PVC Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor is supplied with a documented 2 meter PVC cable connection for electrical installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic target presence detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine position sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction line object detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial handling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine control applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment position monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory automation sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePurchase Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe support online purchase of the Allen-Bradley 872C-A5N18-A2 Proximity Sensor. If you need to make bulk purchases and inquire about other products, please contact our team to inform us of your purchase requirements. We will provide you with information such as quantity quotations, delivery dates, and transportation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Allen-Bradley 872C-A5N18-A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 872C-A5N18-A2 is an inductive proximity sensor with a 2-wire AC electrical configuration, 18 mm tubular barrel and 5 mm nominal sensing distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sensing distance of 872C-A5N18-A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented nominal sensing distance is 5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the barrel diameter of 872C-A5N18-A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented barrel diameter is 18 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat electrical configuration does 872C-A5N18-A2 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensor uses a 2-wire AC configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage does 872C-A5N18-A2 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Automation specifies a voltage rating of 20-250 V AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat output configuration does 872C-A5N18-A2 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented output configuration is normally open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 872C-A5N18-A2 shielded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The documented sensing configuration is shielded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connection does 872C-A5N18-A2 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensor uses a 2 meter PVC cable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is used for the barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented tubular barrel is constructed from nickel-plated brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat applications can 872C-A5N18-A2 be considered for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be considered for metallic target detection, machine position sensing and industrial automation applications where its sensing and electrical specifications meet system requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan 872C-A5N18-A2 be considered for an existing sensing system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be considered after the complete catalog number, 20-250 V AC supply, 2-wire circuit, normally open output, 5 mm sensing distance and installation requirements have been checked against the existing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should be checked before ordering 872C-A5N18-A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the complete catalog number, 18 mm barrel diameter, 5 mm sensing distance, 20-250 V AC rating, 2-wire configuration, normally open output, shielded design and 2 meter PVC cable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716818849871,"sku":"CL5-Allen-Bradley-872C-A5N18-A2","price":16.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/7569\/2623\/files\/872C-A5N18-A2_1.jpg?v=1788752571","url":"https:\/\/yunshuotrade.com\/products\/allen-bradley-872c-a5n18-a2-sensor","provider":"yunshuotrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}