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DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Sensing Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 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, Sink (NPN) or Source (PNP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro Quick-Disconnect (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-Plated Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 Hz\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\u003e3mm Sensing Distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 872C-D3NE12-D4 provides a nominal sensing distance of 3 mm for non-contact detection of metallic targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e12mm Standard Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor uses a 12 mm diameter standard barrel with a chrome-plated brass construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2-Wire DC Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 872C-D3NE12-D4 is specified as a 2-wire DC inductive proximity sensor for industrial sensing circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNormally Open Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented output configuration is normally open and supports sink NPN or source PNP operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShielded Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor uses a shielded sensing configuration with a documented 3 mm nominal sensing distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMicro Quick-Disconnect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor uses a Micro Quick-Disconnect DC connection for integration into applicable industrial wiring systems.\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-D3NE12-D4 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-D3NE12-D4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 872C-D3NE12-D4 is a 2-wire DC inductive proximity sensor with a 12 mm standard barrel and a 3 mm nominal sensing distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sensing distance of 872C-D3NE12-D4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented nominal sensing distance is 3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the barrel diameter of 872C-D3NE12-D4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented barrel diameter is 12 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 872C-D3NE12-D4 a 2-wire or 3-wire sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Automation identifies this catalog number as a 2-wire DC proximity sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat output configuration does 872C-D3NE12-D4 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented configuration is normally open with sink NPN or source PNP operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 872C-D3NE12-D4 shielded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The documented sensing configuration is shielded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connection type does 872C-D3NE12-D4 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensor uses a Micro Quick-Disconnect DC connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is used for the barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented barrel material is chrome-plated brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the switching frequency of 872C-D3NE12-D4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Automation technical data specifies a switching frequency of 2000 Hz for this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat applications can 872C-D3NE12-D4 be considered for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be considered for non-contact metallic target detection, machine position sensing and industrial automation applications where its sensing and electrical requirements match the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan 872C-D3NE12-D4 be considered for an existing sensing system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be considered after the complete model number, 2-wire DC circuit requirements, normally open output, 3 mm sensing distance, shielded installation and connection type have been checked against the existing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should be checked before ordering 872C-D3NE12-D4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the complete catalog number, 12 mm barrel diameter, 3 mm sensing distance, 2-wire DC configuration, normally open output, shielded installation requirement and Micro Quick-Disconnect 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":46716803252303,"sku":"CL5-Allen-Bradley-872C-D3NE12-D4","price":22.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/7569\/2623\/files\/872C-D3NE12-D4.jpg?v=1788752354","url":"https:\/\/yunshuotrade.com\/products\/allen-bradley-872c-d3ne12-d4-sensor","provider":"yunshuotrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}