Inductive sensors detect metal without mechanical contact. Start with mounting space and the target, then compare the exact family, flush/non-flush arrangement, working gap, output and drawing.
| Series and detailed selection page | Catalog pages |
|---|---|
| SC and SM Large-Head Inductive Proximity Sensors SC-3020 and SM-3025 detect metal at nominal distances of 20 and 25 mm. Compare the non-flush sensing head, M24 mounting and electrical code before choosing a replacement. | 11 |
| PR Series Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensors PR08, PR12, PR18 and PR30 provide metal detection in M8–M30 housings. Each housing table compares flush and non-flush models, switching outputs and mechanical drawings. | 11–12 |
| E2E Series Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensors Compare E2E M8, M12, M18 and M30 sensors by mounting, rated distance and output. Non-flush ratings differ from the PR family, so match the complete series and model. | 12–13 |
| BI and NI Series Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensors BI and NI sensors offer flush and non-flush metal-detection options in M8–M30 housings. The selection tables preserve the complete NPN and PNP catalog codes. | 14 |
| Compact Rectangular Inductive Sensors: NI, TL and PSN These compact block and low-profile sensors detect metal when a cylindrical mounting is unsuitable. Compare NI-Q, TL-W, TL-Q, TL-N and PSN housing forms independently. | 15–18 |
| TL-W Plate and HY HD HE Block Inductive Sensors Thin TL-W plate forms and larger HY, HD and HE blocks provide different sensing-face and mounting arrangements. Compare both housing dimensions and nominal gap. | 19–20 |
| HM SK SR SD SE TC0 TCA Large-Face Inductive Sensors Large square and circular sensing faces provide nominal metal-detection distances from 15 to 50 mm. Select by the complete drawing, reference target and electrical output. | 21–22 |
| Rectangular and Low-Profile Inductive Proximity Sensors Choose a rectangular inductive sensor by its active-face orientation, mounting space, working gap and output. Related comparison tables are grouped into three series pages so each page remains usable. | 15–22 |
No. Equal diameters can have different distances, body lengths, mounting clearances, outputs and supply variants. Match the complete code and drawing.
GI M4–M30 tables remain below. PR, E2E, BI/NI and the rectangular/large-face groups have their own detailed selection pages, each containing related comparison tables.
| Outward appearance code | M4 | M5 | M6 | ||
| Installation | ● Flush | ● Flush | ● Flush | ● Non-flush | |
| Detection distance | 1 mm ±10% | 1 mm ±10% | 1 mm ±10% | 2 mm ±10% | |
| Product photograph |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | ||
| Output | NPN normally open | GI04-0.8N1 | GI05-0.8N1 | GI06-01N1 | GI06-02N1 |
| NPN normally closed | GI04-0.8N2 | GI05-0.8N2 | GI06-01N2 | GI06-02N2 | |
| NPN NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Output | PNP normally open | GI04-0.8P1 | GI05-0.8P1 | GI06-01P1 | GI06-02P1 |
| PNP normally closed | GI04-0.8P2 | GI05-0.8P2 | GI06-01P2 | GI06-02P2 | |
| PNP NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Output | DC two-wire normally open | — | — | GI06-01D1 | GI06-02D1 |
| DC two-wire normally closed | — | — | GI06-01D2 | GI06-02D2 | |
| Output | AC two-wire normally open | — | — | — | — |
| AC two-wire normally closed | — | — | — | — | |
| AC two-wire NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Technical parameters | |||||
| Recommended set distance | 0–0.7 mm | 0–0.7 mm | 0–1.2 mm | 0–1.6 mm | |
| Reference steel target | 5 × 5 × 1 mm | 5 × 5 × 1 mm | 8 × 8 × 1 mm | 12 × 12 × 1 mm | |
| Supply voltage | 10–30 V DC | 10–30 V DC | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | |
| Switching point offset | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | |
| Maximum load current | <100 mA | <100 mA | <150 mA | <150 mA | |
| Voltage drop | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | |
| Current consumption | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | |
| Hysteresis | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | |
| Repeat accuracy | <3% | <3% | <3% | <3% | |
| Switching frequency | 3,000 Hz | 3,000 Hz | DC 2,000 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 2,000 Hz; AC 25 Hz | |
| Output indicator | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | |
| Polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Surge protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Short-circuit protection | Not specified | Not specified | Yes | Yes | |
| Ambient temperature | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | |
| Ambient humidity | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | |
| Connection | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | |
| Certification | CE | CE | CE | CE | |
| Engineering drawing |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | ||
| Outward appearance code | M8 | M12 | |||
| Installation | ● Flush | ● Non-flush | ● Flush | ● Non-flush | |
| Detection distance | 1.5 mm ±10% | 2 mm ±10% | 2 mm ±10% | 4 mm ±10% | |
| Product photograph |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | |
| Output | NPN normally open | GI08-1.5N1 | GI08-02N1 | GI12-02N1 | GI12-04N1 |
| NPN normally closed | GI08-1.5N2 | GI08-02N2 | GI12-02N2 | GI12-04N2 | |
| NPN NO + NC | — | — | GI12-02N3 | GI12-04N3 | |
| Output | PNP normally open | GI08-1.5P1 | GI08-02P1 | GI12-02P1 | GI12-04P1 |
| PNP normally closed | GI08-1.5P2 | GI08-02P2 | GI12-02P2 | GI12-04P2 | |
| PNP NO + NC | — | — | GI12-02P3 | GI12-04P3 | |
| Output | DC two-wire normally open | GI08-1.5D1 | GI08-02D1 | GI12-02D1 | GI12-04D1 |
| DC two-wire normally closed | GI08-1.5D2 | GI08-02D2 | GI12-02D2 | GI12-04D2 | |
| Output | AC two-wire normally open | GI08-1.5A1 | GI08-02A1 | GI12-02A1 | GI12-04A1 |
| AC two-wire normally closed | GI08-1.5A2 | GI08-02A2 | GI12-02A2 | GI12-04A2 | |
| AC two-wire NO + NC | — | — | GI12-02A3 | GI12-04A3 | |
| Technical parameters | |||||
| Recommended set distance | 0–1.2 mm | 0–1.6 mm | 0–1.6 mm | 0–3.6 mm | |
| Reference steel target | 8 × 8 × 1 mm | 12 × 12 × 1 mm | 12 × 12 × 1 mm | 15 × 15 × 1 mm | |
| Supply voltage | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | |
| Switching point offset | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | |
| Maximum load current | <150 mA | <150 mA | <200 mA | <200 mA | |
| Voltage drop | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | |
| Current consumption | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | |
| Hysteresis | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | |
| Repeat accuracy | <3% | <3% | <3% | <3% | |
| Switching frequency | DC 2,000 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 1,000 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 1,500 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 400 Hz; AC 25 Hz | |
| Output indicator | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | |
| Polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Surge protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ambient temperature | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | |
| Ambient humidity | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | |
| Connection | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | |
| Certification | CE | CE | CE | CE | |
| Engineering drawing |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | |
| Outward appearance code | M18 | M30 | |||
| Installation | ● Flush | ● Non-flush | ● Flush | ● Non-flush | |
| Detection distance | 5 mm ±10% | 8 mm ±10% | 10 mm ±10% | 15 mm ±10% | |
| Product photograph |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | |
| Output | NPN normally open | GI18-05N1 | GI18-08N1 | GI30-10N1 | GI30-15N1 |
| NPN normally closed | GI18-05N2 | GI18-08N2 | GI30-10N2 | GI30-15N2 | |
| NPN NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Output | PNP normally open | GI18-05P1 | GI18-08P1 | GI30-10P1 | GI30-15P1 |
| PNP normally closed | GI18-05P2 | GI18-08P2 | GI30-10P2 | GI30-15P2 | |
| PNP NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Output | DC two-wire normally open | GI18-05D1 | GI18-08D1 | GI30-10D1 | GI30-15D1 |
| DC two-wire normally closed | GI18-05D2 | GI18-08D2 | GI30-10D2 | GI30-15D2 | |
| Output | AC two-wire normally open | GI18-05A1 | GI18-08A1 | GI30-10A1 | GI30-15A1 |
| AC two-wire normally closed | GI18-05A2 | GI18-08A2 | GI30-10A2 | GI30-15A2 | |
| AC two-wire NO + NC | — | — | — | — | |
| Technical parameters | |||||
| Recommended set distance | 0–4 mm | 0–7 mm | 0–8 mm | 0–13 mm | |
| Reference steel target | 18 × 18 × 1 mm | 30 × 30 × 1 mm | 30 × 30 × 1 mm | 54 × 54 × 1 mm | |
| Supply voltage | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | 6–36 V DC; 90–250 V AC variants | |
| Switching point offset | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | ≤10% | |
| Maximum load current | <200 mA | <200 mA | <200 mA | <200 mA | |
| Voltage drop | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | <2.5 V | |
| Current consumption | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | <10 mA | |
| Hysteresis | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | 1–20% | |
| Repeat accuracy | <3% | <3% | <3% | <3% | |
| Switching frequency | DC 700 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 200 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 200 Hz; AC 25 Hz | DC 200 Hz; AC 25 Hz | |
| Output indicator | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | Red LED | |
| Polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Surge protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ambient temperature | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | −25 to +70 °C | |
| Ambient humidity | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | 35–95% | |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | Nickel-plated brass | |
| Connection | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | 2 m PUR cable; connector option varies by model | |
| Certification | CE | CE | CE | CE | |
| Engineering drawing |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge |  Click to enlarge | |
