{"product_id":"nj15-u1y-a2-t-y15609-pepperl-fuchs-varikont-series-inductive-sensor","title":"NJ15+U1Y+A2-T-Y15609 Pepperl+Fuchs Varikont Series Inductive Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePepperl+Fuchs 015609 NJ15+U1Y+A2-T-Y15609\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eNJ15+U1Y+A2-T\u003c\/strong\u003e Inductive Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact metallic object detection and position sensing within automated material handling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Code \u0026amp; Nomenclature Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e015609\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pepperl+Fuchs unique numeric order item code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNJ\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-performance inductive proximity sensor technology family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 mm nominal operating sensing distance threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+U1Y\u003c\/strong\u003e: Varikont rectangular housing with terminal connection compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+A2\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-wire DC output logic with complementary PNP (NO + NC) transistor outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-T\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extended operating temperature range execution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-Y15609\u003c\/strong\u003e: Customer-specific or customized internal modification revision code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015609 (NJ15+U1Y+A2-T-Y15609)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePepperl+Fuchs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 220 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm x 40 mm x 118 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to 100 deg C (extended temperature rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo-load supply current \u0026lt;= 20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm (flush mountable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 300 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePNP complementary (NO + NC), short-circuit protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignal Protection and Enclosure Barrier Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated output stage features reverse polarity and short-circuit protection against wiring errors in industrial control networks. The Varikont enclosure maintains high DIN-rail mounting stability when using mounting adapters, keeping surge voltage protection limits intact and maintaining low protocol conversion latencies when supplying discrete switching inputs to field signal isolators and intrinsic safety (Ex i) barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly Deliverables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Pepperl+Fuchs 015609 (NJ15+U1Y+A2-T-Y15609) Inductive Sensor Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Varikont Terminal Box Base Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Technical Instruction Leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Mounting \u0026amp; Field Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSensing Head Positioning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the Varikont rectangular housing to the machine frame using standard mounting screws. Ensure the target metallic object remains within the 0 to 12.15 mm safe operating distance window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCable Gland Terminal Connection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnscrew the terminal box cover to expose the screw terminals. Thread the control cable through the PG\/M20 cable gland and wire the supply (+UB, 0V) and dual PNP switching outputs (NO, NC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Temperature Routing Precautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure field cables used in extended temperature zones carry an equivalent heat resistance rating to prevent insulation degradation near high-temperature machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the \"-T\" suffix denote in the model number?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"-T\" suffix indicates an extended temperature rating allowing operational functionality up to 100 deg C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do the complementary PNP outputs (A2 function) operate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor provides two concurrent PNP outputs: one normally open (NO) and one normally closed (NC) switching output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan the orientation of the inductive sensing surface be adjusted?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Varikont sensor head can be unbolted and rotated into 5 distinct directions relative to the terminal base block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat supply voltage range powers the internal sensor electronics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor operates across a standard filtered 10 to 30 VDC supply range with less than 10% ripple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat target material is calibrated for the 15 mm nominal sensing distance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated 15 mm sensing distance is based on a standard mild steel (FE 360) target measuring 45 mm x 45 mm x 1 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should cable shielding be handled to avoid electrical noise interference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the cable shield to the central cabinet earth ground bus bar to suppress high-frequency EMI in industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the output circuit incorporate overload protection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth PNP transistor outputs feature built-in short-circuit and thermal overload protection to prevent driver burnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat ingress protection level does the Varikont terminal housing achieve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen correctly assembled with a tightened cable gland and housing cover, the unit meets an IP68 ingress protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pepperl+Fuchs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47508432421037,"sku":"NJ15+U1Y+A2-T","price":617.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/nj15_u1y_a2-t-y15609_1.jpg?v=1789090687","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/ga\/products\/nj15-u1y-a2-t-y15609-pepperl-fuchs-varikont-series-inductive-sensor","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}