Proximity Sensors
972/973 Series
12, 18 and 30 mm Diameter Plastic Cylindrical
3-wire DC, 2-wire AC Types
FEATURES
ɀ US built to IEC standards
ɀ Conforms to CENELEC EN50008 standards
ɀ LED visible for 360°
ɀ Short circuit (DC only), transient and overload protection
ɀ Sealed to IP 67, NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13 requirements
ɀ –25 to +70°C (–13 to +158°F) temperature range
ɀ UL listed, CSA certified
ORDER GUIDE
Sensor
Package
Style
Sensing
Range
mm (in.)
Standard
Target*
mm (in.)
Sensor
Type
SW.
Freq.
Output
Type
Catalog
Listing
12 mm (.47 in.)
2 (.08)
3-wire
DC
1.1 kHZ
900 Hz
600 Hz
24 Hz
12 (.47)
12 (.47)
18 (.71)
18 (.71)
18 (.71)
18 (.71)
30 (1.18)
30 (1.18)
48 (1.89)
48 (1.89)
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
N.O.
972AA2XP-A3N-L
972AA2XP-A3P-L
972AB2XP-A3N-L
972AB2XP-A3P-L
972AA3XP-A3N-L
972AA3XP-A3P-L
973AA3XP-A7T-L
973AA3XP-B7T-L
972AB3XP-A3N-L
972AB3XP-A3P-L
973AB3XP-A7T-L
973AB3XP-B7T-L
972AA4XP-A3N-L
972AA4XP-A3P-L
973AA4XP-A7T-L
973AA4XP-B7T-L
972AB4XP-A3N-L
972AB4XP-A3P-L
973AB4XP-A7T-L
973AB4XP-B7T-L
Shielded
5 (.20)
Unshielded DC
3-wire
18 mm (.71 in.)
5 (.20)
Shielded
3-wire
DC
2-wire
AC
N.C.
8 (.31)
Unshielded DC
3-wire
400 Hz
24 Hz
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
N.O.
2-wire
AC
N.C.
30 mm (1.18 in.)
10 (.39)
Shielded
3-wire
DC
500 Hz
24 Hz
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
N.O.
2-wire
AC
N.C.
16 (.63)
Unshielded DC
3-wire
200 Hz
24 Hz
NPN, N.O.
PNP, N.O.
N.O.
2-wire
AC
68,0g (0.96 oz)
N.C.
* Square of mild steel, 1 mm (.04 in.) thick.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Type
972 Series
3-wire DC
10-30 VDC
200 mA
973 Series
2-wire AC
Supply Voltage
20-250 VAC
Load Current, min./max.
12 mm 5-250 mA,
18 to 30 mm 5 to 500 mA
Leakage Current, max.
Voltage Drop, max.
Current Consumption, max.
Inrush Current
50 µA
1.5 V
12 mA
—
1.7 mA
<9.5 V
—
2.7A/8.33 msec
±1%
Repeatability, Shielded
Repeatability, Unshielded
Hysteresis
±1%
±3%
2-15%
±3%
<15%
Sensing Face Material
Housing Material
Thermoplastic polyester (PBTP)
Thermoplastic polyester (PBTP)
PVC jacket, 22 gage
Cable Type
B20
Honeywell ɀ MICRO SWITCH Sensing and Control ɀ1-800-537-6945 USA ɀ ⍣1-815-235-6847 International ɀ1-800-737-3360 Canada