Wiring, Accessories – Rockwell Automation 871P VersaCube Proximity Sensor User Manual

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10000352894 ver 00

September 2012

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2. Unscrew the two 6-32 pan head screws. Note: Each screw

includes a captive internal-tooth lock washer.

3. Pull sensor head and 45-degree mounting base gently apart

and twist 180° to the new position.

4. Re-install the two 6-32 screws with washers, and torque to

0.56 N-m (5 in-lb), maximum.

Do not pull on the connecting cable or rotate more than 180°,
as damage to the sensor may result.

45-degree mounting base

Sensor head

Sensor face

IMPORTANT

Sensor face

Wiring

All external wiring should conform to the National Electric Code
and applicable local codes. Connect the proximity switch to the
power supply and load as shown in the wiring diagrams below. If
the positive (+) and negative (–) wires on the DC switches are
reversed, the switch will not operate properly.

Wiring Diagrams for DC switches, Micro Connector

Accessories

Accessory Description

Catalog Number

Zinc Mounting Bracket

871A-PBR

Stainless Steel L-Bracket (includes one 22 mm Plastic Mounting Nut) 871A-BRS59

22 mm Plastic Mounting Nut

871T-N9

Load

N.C.

Load

N.O. +

10 30V DC

Load

N.C. +

Load

N.O.

10 30V DC

Note: Class 2 source required

Complementary Normally Open and Normally Closed

NPN Sinking

PNP Sourcing