3.5 mm slot width
Usable up to SIL 3 acc. to IEC 61508
Nonferrous targets

General specifications
Switching function Normally open (NO)
Output type NAMUR with safety function
Slot width 3.5 mm
Depth of immersion (lateral) 5 ... 7 typ. 6 mm
Reference target 10 x 7 x 0.3 mm3, Al
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) up to SIL3 acc. to IEC 61508 Danger! In safety-related applications the sensor must be operated with a qualified fail safe interface from Pepperl+Fuchs, such as KFD2-SH-EX1.
Consider the "exida Functional Safety Assessment" document which is available on www.pepperl-fuchs.com as an integral part of this product's documentation.
Output type 2-wire
Nominal ratings
Nominal voltage 8.2 V (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Switching frequency 0 ... 2500 Hz
Hysteresis with NAMUR switch amplifier: 0.09 mm (e. g. Pepperl+Fuchs KCD2-SR-Ex1.LB)
with safety switch amplifier 0.05 mm (e. g. Pepperl+Fuchs KFD2-SH-Ex1)
Suitable for 2:1 technology yes , with reverse polarity protection diode
Rate of current rise 2.1 mA / mm
Current consumption 
Measuring plate not detected 0.2 ... 1 mA
Measuring plate detected ≥ 3 mA
Functional safety related parameters
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) SIL 3
MTTFd 11850 a
Mission Time (TM) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity 
NAMUR EN 60947-5-6:2000
IEC 60947-5-6:1999
Standards EN IEC 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
IECEx approval 
Equipment protection level Ga IECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level Gb IECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level Da IECEx PTB 11.0092X
Equipment protection level Mb IECEx PTB 11.0092X
ATEX approval 
Equipment protection level Ga PTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
Equipment protection level Gb PTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
Equipment protection level Da PTB 00 ATEX 2049 X
UL approval cULus Listed, General Purpose
Ordinary Location E87056
Hazardous Location E501628
Control drawing 116-0454
CCC approval 
Hazardous Location 2020322315002308
NEPSI approval 
NEPSI certificate GYJ16.1392X
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 100 °C (-13 ... 212 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type flexible leads LiY
Housing material PBT
Degree of protection IP67
Cable 
Cable diameter 1.1 mm ± 0.1 mm
Bending radius > 10 x cable diameter
Material PVC
Core cross section 0.14 mm2
Length 500 mm
Dimensions 
Height 15 mm
Width 10 mm
Length 19.5 mm
Note only for non-ferrous metal
Adjustable stop