Inductive sensor NJ4-12GM-N

Technical Data
General specifications
Switching function Normally closed (NC)
Output type NAMUR
Rated operating distance sn 4 mm
Installation non-flush
Assured operating distance sa 0 ... 3.24 mm
Reduction factor rAl 0.4
Reduction factor rCu 0.3
Reduction factor r304 0.85
Nominal ratings
Nominal voltage Uo 8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Switching frequency f 0 ... 1500 Hz
Hysteresis H 3%
Current consumption
Measuring plate not detected ≥ 3 mA
Measuring plate detected ≤ 1 mA
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd 11774 a
Mission Time (TM) 20 a
0 10 2 Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0%
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type cable PVC , 2 m
Model Number Core cross-section 0.34 mm2
Housing material Stainless steel 1.4305 / AISI 303
NJ4-12GM-N Sensing face PBT
Degree of protection IP67
Cable
Features Bending radius > 10 x cable diameter
General information
• 4 mm non-flush
Scope of delivery 2 self locking nuts in scope of delivery
• Usable up to SIL 2 acc. to IEC 61508 Use in the hazardous area see instruction manuals
Category 1G; 2G; 1D
Accessories Compliance with standards and directives

BF 12 Standard conformity
Mounting flange, 12 mm NAMUR EN 60947-5-6:2000
IEC 60947-5-6:1999
Standards EN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Approvals and certificates
FM approval
Control drawing 116-0165
UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose
CSA approval cCSAus Listed, General Purpose
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V

Dimensions

M12 x 1
5
33
4
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Electrical Connection

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Equipment protection level Ga

Instruction Manual electrical apparatus for hazardous areas

Device category 1G for use in hazardous areas with gas, vapour and mist
EC-Type Examination Certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2048 X
CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the
enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NJ 4-12GM-N...
Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 45 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet
and in this instruction manual.
The EU-type examination certificate has to be observed. The special conditions
must be adhered to!
The ATEX directive and therefore the EU-type examination certificates apply in gen-
eral only to the use of electrical apparatus under atmospheric conditions.
The use in ambient temperatures of > 60 °C was tested with regard to hot surfaces
by the mentioned certification authority.
If the equipment is not used under atmospheric conditions, a reduction of the permis-
sible minimum ignition energies may have to be taken into consideration.
Ambient temperature Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum per-
missible ambient temperature, the temperature class, and the effective internal reac-
tance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate. Note: Use the
temperature table for category 1 !!! The 20 % reduction in accordance with EN 1127-
1 has already been applied to the temperature table for category 1.
Installation, commissioning Laws and/or regulations and standards governing the use or intended usage goal
must be observed.
The intrinsic safety is only assured in connection with an appropriate related appara-
tus and according to the proof of intrinsic safety.
The associated apparatus must satisfy the requirements of category ia.
Due to the possible danger of ignition, which can arise due to faults and/or transient
currents in the equipotential bonding system, galvanic isolation of the power supply
and signal circuit is preferable. Associated apparatus without electrical isolation must
only be used if the appropriate requirements of IEC 60079-14 are met. If the Ex-
related marking is printed only on the supplied label, then this must be attached in
the immediate vicinity of the sensor. The sticking surface for the label must be clean
and free from grease. The attached label must be legible and indelible, including in
the event of possible chemical corrosion.
Maintenance No changes can be made to apparatus, which are operated in hazardous areas.
Repairs to these apparatus are not possible.
Special conditions The connecting parts of the sensor must be set up in such a way that degree of pro-
tection IP20, in accordance with lEC 60529, is achieved as a minimum.
Protection from mechanical danger When using the device in a temperature range of -60 °C to -20 °C, protect the sensor
against the effects of impact by installing an additional enclosure.
The information regarding the minimum ambient temperature for the sensor as pro-
vided in the datasheet must also be observed.
Electrostatic charge Electrostatic charges on the metal housing components must be avoided. Danger-
ous electrostatic charges on the metal housing components can be avoided by incor-
porating these components in the equipotential bonding.
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Equipment protection level Gb

Instruction Manual electrical apparatus for hazardous areas

Device category 2G for use in hazardous areas with gas, vapour and mist
EC-Type Examination Certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2048 X
CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1G Ex ia IIC T6…T1 Ga The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the
enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NJ 4-12GM-N...
Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 45 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet
and in this instruction manual. The EU-type examination certificate has to be
observed. The special conditions must be adhered to!
The ATEX directive and therefore the EU-type examination certificates apply in gen-
eral only to the use of electrical apparatus under atmospheric conditions.
The use in ambient temperatures of > 60 °C was tested with regard to hot surfaces
by the mentioned certification authority.
If the equipment is not used under atmospheric conditions, a reduction of the permis-
sible minimum ignition energies may have to be taken into consideration.
Maximum permissible ambient temperature Tamb Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum per-
missible ambient temperature, the temperature class, and the effective internal reac-
tance values can be found on the EC-type examination certificate.
Installation, commissioning Laws and/or regulations and standards governing the use or intended usage goal
must be observed. The intrinsic safety is only assured in connection with an appro-
priate related apparatus and according to the proof of intrinsic safety.
If the Ex-related marking is printed only on the supplied label, then this must be
attached in the immediate vicinity of the sensor. The sticking surface for the label
must be clean and free from grease. The attached label must be legible and indeli-
ble, including in the event of possible chemical corrosion.

Maintenance No changes can be made to apparatus, which are operated in hazardous areas.
Repairs to these apparatus are not possible.
Special conditions The connecting parts of the sensor must be set up in such a way that degree of pro-
tection IP20, in accordance with lEC 60529, is achieved as a minimum.
Protection from mechanical danger When using the device in a temperature range of -60 °C to -20 °C, protect the sensor
against the effects of impact by installing an additional enclosure. The information
regarding the minimum ambient temperature for the sensor as provided in the
datasheet must also be observed.
Electrostatic charge Electrostatic charges must be avoided on the mechanical housing components.
Dangerous electrostatic charges on the mechanical housing components can be
avoided by incorporating these in the equipotential bonding.

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Equipment protection level Da

Instruction Manual electrical apparatus for hazardous areas

Device category 1D for use in hazardous areas with combustible dust

EC-Type Examination Certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2048 X
CE marking 0102

ATEX marking ¬ II 1D Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da The Ex-related marking can also be printed on the
enclosed label.
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 Ignition protection "Intrinsic safety"
Use is restricted to the following stated conditions
Appropriate type NJ 4-12GM-N...
Effective internal inductivity Ci ≤ 45 nF ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
Effective internal inductance Li ≤ 50 µH ; a cable length of 10 m is considered.
General The apparatus has to be operated according to the appropriate data in the data sheet
and in this instruction manual.
The EU-type examination certificate has to be observed.
The ATEX directive and therefore the EU-type examination certificates apply in gen-
eral only to the use of electrical apparatus under atmospheric conditions.
The use in ambient temperatures of > 60 °C was tested with regard to hot surfaces
by the mentioned certification authority.
If the equipment is not used under atmospheric conditions, a reduction of the permis-
sible minimum ignition energies may have to be taken into consideration.
Maximum permissible ambient temperature Tamb Details of the correlation between the type of circuit connected, the maximum per-
missible ambient temperature, the surface temperature, and the effective internal
reactance values can be found on the EC-type-examination certificate.
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the data sheet must be
noted, in addition, the lower of the two values must be maintained.
Installation, commissioning Laws and/or regulations and standards governing the use or intended usage goal
must be observed.
The intrinsic safety is only assured in connection with an appropriate related appara-
tus and according to the proof of intrinsic safety.
If the Ex-related marking is printed only on the supplied label, then this must be
attached in the immediate vicinity of the sensor. The sticking surface for the label
must be clean and free from grease. The attached label must be legible and indeli-
ble, including in the event of possible chemical corrosion.

Maintenance No changes can be made to apparatus, which are operated in hazardous areas.
Repairs to these apparatus are not possible.
Special conditions The connecting parts of the sensor must be set up in such a way that degree of pro-
tection IP20, in accordance with lEC 60529, is achieved as a minimum.
Protection from mechanical danger When using the device in a temperature range of -60 °C to -20 °C, protect the sensor
against the effects of impact by installing an additional enclosure. The information
regarding the minimum ambient temperature for the sensor as provided in the
datasheet must also be observed.
Electrostatic charge Electrostatic charges must be avoided on the mechanical housing components.
Dangerous electrostatic charges on the mechanical housing components can be
avoided by incorporating these in the equipotential bonding.
Do not attach the nameplate provided in areas where electrostatic charge can build
up.
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