RS-M12 & M18 Series RS-M12 Series (Metric M12 Thread) & RS-M18 Series (Metric M18 Thread) engineered resin proximity switches offer hermetically sealed volt-free dry contacts and are able to switch multiple voltages up to 2.5A and consume zero power. Suitable for use for robust position detection in intrinsically safe environments Features + Sensing range <16mm (0.63") with target magnet. See table below for options. + Volt free SPDT/SPCO (Form C) 2.5A contacts as standard. + -20°C to +80°C / -4°F to +176°F temperature options. Options + Short housing (40mm) option. + Cable, Leads or M12 Connector Options * Volt Free DPDT/DPCO (2 x Form C) 2.5A contacts. Mounting Thread: M12x1.0 or M18x1.0 Thread Length: 60.00mm / 2.36" Long (40.00mm / 1.57" for K40 body) RS-M12/letric Version M12x1 Thread No conduit entry RS-M1fr/letric Version M18x1 Thread No conduit entry Refer to diagram(s) above for dimensions of product variants. Notes & Abbreviations # Please consult factory before quoting these items where applicable. IS - Intrinsically Safe. GI - General Industrial. Standard Approvals 1 General Industrial Intrinsically Safe Zone 0 & 20 f Regional Approvals Intrinsically Safe (Ex ia) * Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus. t also suitable for zones 1,2,21 & 22. Body Material 0 Engi neered Resin Consult factory for alternative body material. Standard Temperature 1 PVC Cable Additional cost per meter over 2m. -20°C to +80°C Low Temperature 2 Polyolefin Cable Polyolefin Cable - IS certification Additional cost per meter over 2m. -60°C to +125°C All hard wired switches are supplied with 2 meters (78") as standard. Contact Arrangement - SPDT/SPCO (Form C) Standard K40 Short Housing (40mm thread length) Normally Open Contact Material - Rhodium Standard Some options may be combined. Please consult factory. Micro Change Connector - Quick Disconnect (QDC) V2-3 3 pin - M12, Single Keyway, QDC f V2-4 4 pin - M12, Single Keyway, QDC f V5-3 3 pin - 1/2"-20, Twin Keyway, QDC f Only Available on RS-M12 series Non Standard Cable/Lead Lengths - Standard length is 2 metres xxM Non standard length, specify in metres e.g. -10M t Temperature range must be 1 Options may be combined. Please consult factory.