Product Overview
Contrinex M12 Embeddable Inductive Proximity Sensor PNP Normally Open
Condition
New old stock, unused surplus. Includes factory insert card and hardware bag containing two stainless steel mounting nuts and two lock washers. Markings legible on body: CONTRINEX, 6 mm, 10...30 VDC.
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Product Overview
Contrinex model DW-AS-703-M12 is an embeddable M12 inductive proximity sensor engineered for automated machine position sensing and component detection. Built with a threaded stainless steel housing, it provides a 6 mm operating distance and features an integrated PNP normally open solid-state output. The device operates across a 10 to 30 VDC supply range and includes IO-Link communication capability for diagnostic and parameter integration alongside standard discrete switching.
Key Features
- Housing: M12 x 1 mm threaded cylindrical body
- Mounting: Embeddable (flush mountable)
- Operating distance: 6 mm nominal sensing range
- Output configuration: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Interface: IO-Link enabled discrete switching
- Supply voltage: 10 to 30 VDC operating range
- Output current rating: Up to 200 mA maximum load
- Electrical connection: Standard 4-pin connector configuration
- Hardware included: Stainless steel hex nuts and lock washers
Applications
- Industrial automation line maintenance replacing failed inductive prox switches on packaging and transfer equipment
- Machine tool position limit verification and part presence checking in wet or chip-heavy tooling areas
- Custom CNC router and automation builds requiring flush-mounted home positioning sensors
- Robotic end-effector grip confirmation and tooling change sensing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pinout configuration for the DW-AS-703-M12?
The standard 4-pin connector uses pin 1 for +10 to 30 VDC positive supply, pin 3 for 0V DC ground, and pin 4 for the normally open PNP switching output.
Can this sensor be mounted flush in metal tooling plates?
Yes. The DW-AS-703-M12 is an embeddable sensor rated for flush mounting directly into steel or aluminum fixtures without side-clearance false triggering.
What mounting accessories come with this sensor?
It comes with a sealed sub-bag containing two stainless steel M12 hex nuts and two matching lock washers.
Threading a solid stainless sensor into a tight fixture is the quiet relief of doing a job once and letting the machine run.
