2025/7/4 Update
Autonics PS Series Square Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch (DC-3-Wire-Type)
— Offer multiple installation types, detection diameters, and distances. They ensure stable operation, with certifications, and come in various wire types and connection specifications.
— Offer multiple installation types, detection diameters, and distances. They ensure stable operation, with certifications, and come in various wire types and connection specifications.
Autonics PS Series Square Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch (DC-3-Wire-Type)

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Technical Features
Products Specifications
Mounting method: Standard type / Top sensing type
Model | PS08-2.5D■-■ | PS12-4D■-■ | PS50-30D■ |
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Sensing face length | 8 mm | 12 mm | 50 mm |
Sensing distance | 2.5 mm | 4 mm | 30 mm |
Setting distance | 0 ~ 1.75 mm | 0 ~ 2.8 mm | 0 ~ 21 mm |
Hysteresis | ≤ 10% of sensing distance (Sensing face length 8 mm: ≤ 20%) | ||
Standard target: Iron | 8 × 8 × 1 mm | 12 × 12 × 1 mm | 90 × 90 × 1 mm |
Response frequency 01) | 1 kHz | 500 Hz | 50 Hz |
Temperature influence | Within ±10% of sensing distance at 20°C ambient temperature (Sensing face length 8 mm: ≤ ±15%) | ||
Indicator | Operation indicator (Red) | ||
Certification | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Product weight (packaging) | ≈ 16 g (≈ 30 g) | ≈ 62 g (≈ 77 g) | ≈ 220 g (≈ 256 g) |
- The response frequency is an average value. The measurement conditions are: using the standard sensing target, the distance to the target is twice the size of the standard sensing target, and the setting distance is 1/2 of the sensing distance.
Power supply voltage | 12 – 24 VDC (ripple P-P: ≤ 10%) Usable voltage range: 10 – 30 VDC |
Current consumption | ≤ 10 mA |
Control output | Sensing side length 8 mm: ≤ 100 mA Sensing side length 12 mm, 50 mm: ≤ 200 mA |
Residual voltage | Sensing side length 8 mm: ≤ 1.0 V Sensing side length 12 mm, 50 mm: ≤ 1.5 V |
Protection circuit | Surge protection circuit, output short-circuit overcurrent protection circuit, reverse polarity protection circuit |
Insulation resistance | ≥ 50 MΩ (500 VDC megger) |
Dielectric strength | Between all terminals and case: 1,500 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz 1 minute (Sensing side length 8 mm – Between all terminals and case: 1,000 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz 1 minute) |
Vibration | 10 ~ 55 Hz (period 1 minute) amplitude 1mm X,Y,Z directions for 2 hours each |
Shock | 500 m/s² (≈ 50 G) X, Y, Z directions 3 times each |
Ambient temperature | -25 ~ 70°C, storage: -30 ~ 80°C (no freezing, no condensation) |
Ambient humidity | 35 ~ 95 %RH, storage: 35 ~ 95 %RH (no freezing, no condensation) |
Protection degree | IP67 (IEC standard) |
Connection type | Cable outgoing type |
Cable specification | Sensing side length 8 mm: Ø 2.5 mm, 3-core, 1 m Sensing side length 12 mm: Ø 4 mm, 3-core, 2 m Sensing side length 50 mm: Ø 5 mm, 3-core, 2 m |
Conductor specification | Ø 2.5 mm cable: AWG 28 (0.08 mm, 19-core), insulation outer diameter: Ø 0.9 mm Ø 4 mm, Ø 5 mm cable: AWG 22 (0.08 mm, 60-core), insulation outer diameter: Ø 1.25 mm |
Material | Sensing side length 8 mm case: PC, Sensing side length 12 mm case: heat-resistant ABS, Sensing side length 50 mm case: PBT, Standard cable (black): Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
Outline Dimension Drawing


Setting Distance Calculation Formula
The shape, size, and material of the sensing object all affect the sensing distance. For stable detection, please install within 70% of the sensing dzistance.



Influence of Mutual Interference and Surrounding Metal
■ Mutual Interference
As shown in the figure below, when two or more proximity switches are installed face-to-face or side-by-side, malfunctions may occur due to frequency interference. The installation spacing must meet the requirements of the table below.


■ Influence of Surrounding Metal
If metal is present around the proximity switch, it may cause malfunctions such as poor resetting. To prevent malfunctions, the installation spacing must meet the requirements of the table below.

(Unit: mm)
Detection surface length — Item | 8mm | 12mm | 50mm |
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A | 16 | 24 | 180 |
B | 16 | 24 | 130 |
c | 3 | 5 | – |
d | 15 | 12 | 120 |
m | 8 | 12 | 50 |
Safety Precautions/Precautions for Use/Installation Precautions