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DW Series 8mm Triple Sensing Proximity Sensors
Miniature M8 (8mm) chrome plate nickel
silver or chrome plated brass – DC
• Twenty-four models available • Two M8 lock nuts included
• 8mm threaded Triple Distance proximity • Chrome plate nickel silver or chrome
sensor plated brass construction
• Complete overload protection • LED status indicator
• IP67 rated • Lifetime warranty
DW Series M8 Triple Distance Inductive Prox Selection Chart
Output
Part Number Price Size Sensing Range Mounting Logic Connection Wiring Dimensions
State
Triple Distance Semi-flush
DW-AD-501-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. NPN 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 1 Figure 1
DW-AD-503-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. PNP 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 2 Figure 1
DW-AS-501-M8-001 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. NPN M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 2
DW-AS-503-M8-001 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. PNP M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 2
DW-AS-501-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. NPN M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 3
DW-AS-503-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.O. PNP M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 3
DW-AD-502-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. NPN 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 1 Figure 1
DW-AD-504-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. PNP 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 2 Figure 1
DW-AS-502-M8-001 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. NPN M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 2
DW-AS-504-M8-001 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. PNP M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 2
DW-AS-502-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. NPN M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 3
DW-AS-504-M8 $57.00 M8 3mm (0.118 in) Semi-flush N.C. PNP M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 3
Triple Distance Non-flush
DW-AD-511-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. NPN 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 1 Figure 1
DW-AD-513-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. PNP 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 2 Figure 1
DW-AS-511-M8-001 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. NPN M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 2
DW-AS-513-M8-001 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. PNP M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 2
DW-AS-511-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. NPN M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 3
DW-AS-513-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.O. PNP M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 3
DW-AD-512-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. NPN 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 1 Figure 1
DW-AD-514-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. PNP 2m (6.5 ft) axial cable Diagram 2 Figure 1
DW-AS-512-M8-001 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. NPN M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 2
DW-AS-514-M8-001 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. PNP M8 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 2
DW-AS-512-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. NPN M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 3 Figure 3
DW-AS-514-M8 $61.00 M8 6mm (0.236 in) Non-flush N.C. PNP M12 quick-disconnect Diagram 4 Figure 3
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DW Series 8mm Triple Sensing Proximity Sensors
DW Series M8 Specifications
Sensor DW-Ax-50x-M8 DW-Ax-51x-M8
Mounting Type Semi-flush Non-flush
Nominal Sensing Distance 3mm 6mm
Operating Distance –
Material Correction Factors See the Material influence table
Output Type NPN or PNP, N.O. or N.C.
Operating Voltage 10 to 30 VDC
No-load Supply Current ≤ 10mA
Operating (Load) Current ≤ 100mA
Off-state (Leakage) Current ≤ 0.1 mA
Voltage Drop ≤ 2V
Switching Frequency ≤ 1kHz ≤ 500Hz
Differential Travel (% of Nominal
≤ 15%
Distance)
Repeat Accuracy 0.15 mm 0.30 mm
Ripple ≤ 20%
Time Delay Before Availability (tv) ≤ 50ms
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Short-Circuit Protection Yes
Operating Temperature -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Protection Degree (DIN 40050) IP67
Indication/Switch Status Yellow LED
Housing Material Nickel silver Chrome plated brass
Sensing Face Material PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide)
Shock/Vibration IEC 60947-5-2/7.4
Tightening Torque –
Weight 45g (1.59 oz), 20g (0.71 oz), 17g (0.60 oz) 44g (1.55 oz), 19g (0.67 oz),16g (0.56 oz)
Connection 2m cable, M12 connection, M8 connection
IO-Link –
Agency Approvals CE, cULus E239373
Note: To obtain the most current agency approval information, see the Agency Approval Checklist section on the specific part number’s web page.
Wiring diagrams
Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Connectors
M8 connector
NPN Cable BROWN PNP Cable BROWN
L+ L+
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
L- L-
BLUE
M12 connector
Diagram 3 Diagram 4
NPN Connector PNP Connector
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DW Series 8mm Triple Sensing Proximity Sensors
Dimensions
mm [inches]
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
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Accessories for 8mm Sensors
Axial Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket, axial, zinc-plated steel. For use with 8mm sensors.
Has two mounting holes (use 3 mm screws) and allows the rotation of
an optical axis for axial sensors. Hexagonal nuts not included.
Accessories for 8mm Sensors
Drawing
Part Number Price Description Weight [lb]
Link
Micro Detectors mounting bracket, axial, zinc plated steel.
ST08A $2.00 PDF 0.04
For use with 8mm sensors.
ST08A
Right-angle Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket, right-angle, zinc-plated steel. For use with 8mm sensors. Has
two mounting holes (use 3mm screws) and allows the rotation of an optical axis
for right-beam-angle-adapter sensors. Hexagonal nuts not included.
Accessories for 8mm Sensors
Drawing Weight
Part Number Price Description
Link [lb]
Micro Detectors mounting bracket, right-angle, zinc plated steel.
ST08C $2.00 PDF 0.04
For use with 8mm sensors. ST08C
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Right-angle Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket, right-angle, plastic. For use with 8mm sensors.
Accessories for 8mm Sensors
Drawing Weight
Part Number Price Description
Link [lb]
OPT2101 $7.25 Wenglor mounting bracket, right-angle, plastic. For use with 8mm sensors. PDF 0.02
OPT2101
Right-angle Swivel Mounting Systems
Mounting bracket, right-angle swivel, 360 degree vertical and horizontal adjustment.
For use with 8mm sensors. Available in all stainless steel or with an aluminum head
and stainless steel mounting plate.
Accessories for 8mm Sensors
Mounting Mounting Drawing Weight
Part Number Price Description
Head Plate Link [lb]
Wenglor mounting bracket, right-angle swivel, 360 degree
304
OPT2112 $10.50 vertical and horizontal adjustment, aluminum, 12mm rod Aluminum PDF 0.14
Stainless Steel
mount. For use with 8mm sensors.
Wenglor mounting bracket, right-angle swivel, 360 degree 304
304
OPT2113 $18.50 vertical and horizontal adjustment, 304 stainless steel, Stainless PDF 0.26
12mm rod mount. For use with 8mm sensors. Steel
Stainless Steel OPT2112 & OPT2113
Note: 304 Stainless steel mounting rods sold separately: OPT2109 (200mm length), OPT2110 (300mm length), and OPT2111
(500mm length).
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Mounting Rods and Brackets
Mounting Rods
304 Stainless steel rods for mounting swivel brackets OPT2112 - OPT2127.
Available in three lengths: 200mm, 300mm, and 500mm. 12mm diameter.
Mounting Rods for OPT2112-2127 Swivel Mounting Brackets
Drawing Weight
Part Number Price Description
Link lb (g)
0.41
OPT2109 $11.50 Wenglor mounting rod, 12mm diameter, 200mm length, 304 stainless steel. PDF
(185.97)
0.60
OPT2110 $14.50 Wenglor mounting rod, 12mm diameter, 300mm length, 304 stainless steel. PDF
(272.16)
0.98
OPT2111 $18.50 Wenglor mounting rod, 12mm diameter, 500mm length, 304 stainless steel. PDF
(444.52)
Right-angle Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket, right-angle, nickel-plated brass. For use with 12mm mounting rods
OPT2109, OPT2110 & OPT2111.
Right-angle Mounting Brackets for 12mm Sensors
Drawing Weight
Part Number Price Description
Link lb (g)
Wenglor mounting bracket, right-angle, nickel plated brass. For use with 0.07
OPT2108 $14.50 PDF
12mm mounting rods OPT2109, OPT2110 & OPT2111. (31.8)
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