Proximity sensor module
SMT- /SME-10M

Proximity sensor SMT/SME-10 by Festo

Compatible with all Festo drives with C-slot, and with round cylinders using the respective mounting kit

The benefits to you:

  • User-friendly: can be inserted in the cylinder slot from above, and adjusted via the switching point marking on the housing
  • Sturdy: central mounting for secure fitting in the slot
  • Flexible: freely configurable cable length and connection technology
  • Reliable: standard cables suitable for use with energy chains and robots
  • Process reliable: all Reed switches with an internal protective circuit
Focus Open Silver 2009
 
if product design award
 
reddot design award winner 2009
 

Modules for connecting cables NEBU:
for optimal connections with unlimited combinations

Perfectly adapted to each other, NEBU connects sensors with downstream evaluation units – without connection problems

 

The benefits to you:

  • Considerably longer cable service life thanks to application-specific cable quality from basic and standard cables to cables suitable for energy chains and robotics applications
  • Maximum flexibility thanks to free configuration of connector and socket sides
  • Free selection of cable length from 0.1 to 30 metres
  • Significant reduction in costs with free choice of cable lengths
  • Simple, uncomplicated ordering and quick delivery

New:

  • Basic cable quality – for static applications
  • M12 angled plug socket with 3 LEDs – for VW standard
  • M8 socket with one LED – for connection of CPE valves
Proximity sensor SMT/SME-10M by Festo with Basic connection

Basic

Applications

Static installation, no or small mechanical load

 

Properties of basic cables

Price-optimised cable for simple, mainly static applications, UL certification in preparation

 

Test conditions for basic cables

Resistance to bending: to Festo standard; test conditions on request

Proximity sensor SMT/SME-10M by Festo with standard connection

Standard

Applications

Small to medium mechanical load, energy chains with large radius ≥ 75 mm

 

Properties of standard cables

High oil resistance, good bending characteristics, suitable for use with energy chains, UL certification in preparation

 

Test conditions for standard cables

Resistance to bending: to Festo standard; test conditions on request

Energy chains: 5 million cycles, bending radius 75 mm

Proximity sensor SMT/SME-10M by Festo for energy chain connections

Energy chain

Applications

Energy chain applications involve high mechanical loads, particularly if very small radii are required

 

Properties of energy chain cables

Very good oil resistance, excellent bending properties, highly suitable for use with energy chains, halogen-free, UL certification in preparation

 

Test conditions for energy chain cables

Resistance to bending: to Festo standard; test conditions on request

Energy chains: 5 million cycles, bending radius 28 mm

Näherungsschalter SMT/SME-10M von Festo: Verbindungen zu Robotern

Robot

Applications

Robot applications involve high mechanical loads that are primarily caused by torsion

 

Properties of robot cables

Very good oil resistance, very good bending properties, suitable for use in energy chains, halogen-free, UL certification in preparation

 

Test conditions for energy chain cables

Resistance to bending: to Festo standard; test conditions on request

Energy chains: 5 million cycles, bending radius 28 mm

Torsion resistance: 300,000 cycles, ± 270°, test length 0.1 m