Pro-Range CLJ-A18-8ANB NPN M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor - 8mm Detection

The sensor is designed to operate within a 10-30V DC range, making it compatible with standard 12V and 24V industrial power supplies. Ensure your power source is within these limits and properly regulated to avoid damage to the sensor's internal circuitry.

The NPN output is a sinking type. Connect the brown wire (typically +V), blue wire (GND), and black wire (signal output) according to the datasheet. The black wire will switch to GND when a target is detected. For a PLC with sinking inputs, connect the black wire to the input terminal and provide a pull-up resistor to +V if required by your controller.

No, inductive proximity sensors like the CLJ-A18-8ANB only detect conductive metals. They work by inducing eddy currents in the target. Non-conductive materials such as plastic, wood, or glass will not be detected. For those materials, a capacitive proximity sensor would be required.

Use a standard M18 x 1mm nut to secure the sensor. Ensure the sensing face is flush with or slightly recessed from the mounting surface to achieve the specified 8mm sensing distance. Avoid mounting the sensor directly next to other metal objects or in a metal-surrounded pocket, as this can reduce the effective sensing range.