Generic LJ24A3-10-Z/AX Inductive Proximity Sensor, NPN NC, 10mm Detection, 6-36VDC, IP65, Brass-Nickel Housing

The nominal detection range is 10mm with a ±10% tolerance. This specification is calibrated using a standard A3 iron (mild steel) target. Detection distance may vary slightly for other metals like aluminum or stainless steel due to differences in electromagnetic properties.

Connect the brown wire to your positive DC supply (6-36V), the blue wire to DC negative (0V/GND), and the black wire is the signal output. In the NC configuration, the black wire will be pulled low (near 0V) when no target is present. When a metal target enters the 10mm range, the output switches to a high-impedance (open) state.

IP65 signifies complete protection against dust ingress (first digit '6') and protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction (second digit '5'). This makes the sensor suitable for washdown areas, outdoor enclosures, and dusty industrial floors, but it is not submersible or suitable for high-pressure, direct hose blasts.

No. Inductive proximity sensors only detect conductive metals by inducing eddy currents in the target. They are completely insensitive to non-metallic materials like plastic, wood, glass, or liquids. For non-metallic object detection, a capacitive proximity sensor would be required.