SUPERSHORTY ™

Miniature inductive sensors

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Ultra-short housing Smooth metal housing

The Biggest Little Idea in

Sensor History
Balluff now offers the shortest self-contained
inductive proximity sensors in the world. Never
before could a fully integrated inductive sensor fit into
a space as short as 6mm. Housing size Ø 6.5 mm smooth
Installation type Flush
Imagine the possibilities of true sensor miniaturization. Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm
Now engineers can integrate sensing technology into Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm
areas previously too small for conventional sensors. PNP Normally open BES G06EA-PSD15B-S49G
Balluff SuperShorty models offer the capability to PNP Normally closed BES G06EA-POD15B-S49G
NPN Normally open BES G06EA-NSD15B-S49G
install sensors directly into tiny grippers or highly
NPN Normally closed BES G06EA-NOD15B-S49G
dynamic, fast moving equipment such as rapid pick
Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC
and place machinery without adversely affecting their Voltage drop Ud at le ≤3V
performance, size, or weight. Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC
Rated operating current le 150 mA
Balluff’s SuperShorty sensor line offers ultra light No-load current l0 max. ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN
weight models weighing only 0.7 g, opening doors to Polarity reversal protected yes
applications previously unthinkable. Their completely Short circuit protected yes
integrated circuit design eliminates bulky external Frequency of operating cycles f 3 kHz
Function indicator no
power amplifiers, saving valuable space and weight
Protection per IEC 60529 IP 67
outside the sensor itself. Although Balluff SuperShorty
Housing material Stainless steel
models are small in size, they retain all the features of Material of active surface POM
standard size sensors. All models are reverse polarity Connection type Connector
protected, short circuit protected, rated to IP65 or No. of wires × conductor cross section
IP67, CE and cULus approved, and have a current Approval cULus, CE
capacity of 150 mA. Recommended connector C49 ANE/C49 BNE

Note: All dimensions in mm

Three distinct housing styles offer maximum
flexibility in virtually any micro sized application: PNP N/O PNP N/C

06.5 mm smooth metal housing

NPN N/O NPN N/C

M8x1 threaded metal housing

06.5 mm plastic modules

Ø6.5 mm smooth with M8 connector Ø6.5 mm smooth cable-out with LED

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DC 3-wire, Ø 6.5 mm, sn 1.5 mm

Ø 6.5 mm smooth Ø 6.5 mm smooth Ø 6.5 mm smooth Ø 6.5 mm smooth

Flush Flush Flush Flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm
BES G06E60-PSC15B-EP02 BES G06EA-PSC15B-EP02 BES G06E60-PSC15B-EP00,3-GS49* BES G06E60-PSC15B-EP00,3-GS26*
BES G06E60-POC15B-EP02 BES G06EA-POC15B-EP02
BES G06E60-NSC15B-EP02 BES G06EA-NSC15B-EP02 BES G06E60-NSC15B-EP00,3-GS49*
BES G06E60-NOC15B-EP02 BES G06EA-NOC15B-EP02
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
≤3V ≤3V ≤3V ≤3V
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
150 mA 150 mA 150 mA 150 mA
≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN
yes yes yes yes
yes yes yes yes
3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz
yes yes yes yes
IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
POM POM POM POM
2 m cable PUR 2 m cable PUR cable with connector cable with connector
3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm²
cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE
C49 ANE/C49 BNE BKS-B 25/BKS-B 26

*Consult factory for availability

Ø6.5 mm Smooth Metal Housing Styles:

n 6 mm long cable-out models allow integration into linear slides,

miniature valves, and actuators
n 18 mm long connectorized models provide the flexibility to
custom select cable type to meet the application
n Stainless steel bodies stand up in rugged industrial applications
n Smooth body design allows a smaller overall diameter and
precision fit within micro-sized machinery
n 3 kHz frequency enables use in high-speed applications
n Industrial sealing rating of IP67 for use in wet applications

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Ultra-short housing Threaded metal housing

M08 Threaded Housing Styles:

n Threaded 6 mm long cable-out models for

tapped hole mounting
n 18 mm long connectorized models provide the
flexibility to custom select cable type to meet the
application
n Rugged stainless steel threaded bodies with- Housing size M8×1
stand rugged industrial environments Installation type Flush
n Can be used in space critical field retrofit Rated operating distance sn 1.5 mm
applications Assured operating distance sa 0...1.2 mm
n Rated IP67 for applications involving coolants, PNP Normally open BES M08EA-PSD15B-S49G
hydraulic fluids, or liquids PNP Normally closed BES M08EA-POD15B-S49G
NPN Normally open BES M08EA-NSD15B-S49G
n 3 kHz frequency enables use in high speed
NPN Normally closed BES M08EA-NOD15B-S49G
applications
Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le ≤3V
Rated insulation voltage Ui 75 V DC
Rated operating current le 150 mA
No-load current l0 max. ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN
Polarity reversal protected yes
Short circuit protected yes
Frequency of operating cycles f 3 kHz
Function indicator no
Protection per IEC 60529 IP 67
Housing material Stainless steel
Material of active surface POM
Connection type Connector
No. of wires × conductor cross section
Approval cULus, CE
Recommended connector C49 ANE/C49 BNE

Note: All dimensions in mm

PNP N/O PNP N/C

NPN N/O NPN N/C

M8 threaded model with M8 connector M8 cable-out threaded model with LED

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DC 3-wire, M8, sn 1.5 mm

M8×1 M8×1 M8×1 M8×1

Flush Flush Flush Flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm
BES M08E60-PSC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-PSC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-PSC15B-EP00,3-GS49* BES M08EA-PSC15B-EP00,3-GS26*
BES M08E60-POC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-POC15B-EP02
BES M08E60-NSC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-NSC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-NSC15B-EP00,3-GS49*
BES M08E60-NOC15B-EP02 BES M08EA-NOC15B-EP02
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
≤3V ≤3V ≤3V ≤3V
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
150 mA 150 mA 150 mA 150 mA
≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN
yes yes yes yes
yes yes yes yes
3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz
yes yes yes yes
IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
POM POM POM POM
2 m cable PUR 2 m cable PUR cable with connector cable with connector
3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm²
cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE
C49 ANE/C49 BNE BKS-B 25/BKS-B 26

*Consult factory for availability

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Ultra-short housing Plastic modules

Plastic Sensor Modules Provide Unlimited Mounting

Possibilities

In addition to the smooth and threaded stainless steel

bodied sensors, Balluff also offers Supershorty plastic
bodied sensor modules. These modules provide the ability
for unlimited sensor customization by allowing the end user
to create a unique mount or bracket and then incorporate
the Supershorty module to create a one-of-a-kind design.
By integrating the SuperShorty modules into your factory Housing size
equipment, the reality of equipment downsizing, weight Installation type
savings, space savings, and increased throughput are all Rated operating distance sn
possible. Assured operating distance sa
PNP Normally open
PNP Normally closed
Ø6.5mm Plastic Sensor Modules: NPN Normally open
NPN Normally closed
n Enable installation by press fit or glue rather than Supply voltage UB
mounting hardware or tapped holes Voltage drop Ud at le
n Body lengths remain ultra-short at 6 mm and 6.5 mm Rated insulation voltage Ui
for the utmost compact installations Rated operating current le
n Housing surfaces are available smooth or knurled, Rated operating current l0 max.
depending on the mounting preference Polarity reversal protected
n Cable exits available in straight or extremely compact Short circuit protected
90 degree versions, eliminating cable bend issues Frequency of operating cycles f
n Standard features include PUR cables, short circuit Function indicator
and polarity reversal protection, 3 kHz frequency, IP65 Protection per IEC 60529
rating and 150 mA current capacity Housing material
Material of active surface
Connection type
No. of wires × conductor cross section
Approval

Imagine the possibilities... Note: all dimensions in mm

PNP N/O PNP N/C

NPN N/O NPN N/C

Ø6.5 mm smooth body with axial cable Ø6.5 mm smooth body with 90° cable exit

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DC 3-wire, Ø 6.5 mm, sn 1.5 mm

Ø 6.5 mm knurled Ø 6.5 mm knurled Ø 6.5 mm smooth Ø 6.5 mm smooth

Flush Flush Flush Flush
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm 0...1.2 mm
BES K06K40-PSC15B-FP02* BES K06K60-PSC15B-EP02* BES G06K40-PSC15B-FP02* BES G06K60-PSC15B-EP02*
BES K06K40-POC15B-FP02* BES K06K60-POC15B-EP02* BES G06K40-POC15B-FP02* BES G06K60-POC15B-EP02*
BES K06K40-NSC15B-FP02* BES K06K60-NSC15B-EP02* BES G06K40-NSC15B-FP02* BES G06K60-NSC15B-EP02*
BES K06K40-NOC15B-FP02* BES K06K60-NOC15B-EP02* BES G06K40-NOC15B-FP02* BES G06K60-NOC15B-EP02*
10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
≤3V ≤3V ≤3V ≤3V
75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC
150 mA 150 mA 150 mA 150 mA
≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN ≤ 10 mA PNP/≤ 14 mA NPN
yes yes yes yes
yes yes yes yes
3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz
yes yes yes yes
IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65
POM POM POM POM
POM POM POM POM
2 m cable PUR 2 m cable PUR 2 m cable PUR 2 m cable PUR
3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm² 3×0.073 mm²
cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE cULus, CE

*Consult factory for availability

Mounting hole recommendations

Recommended mounting hole for smooth body module

Note: For knurled body mounting, please refer to the

sensor data sheet.

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Accessories
Mounting brackets, Connectors

Holder/Size in mm Mounting bracket 12×17.5×16 Mounting bracket 26.5×7×12

Order code BES 08-HW-4 BES 08-HW-5
Material Stainless steel Stainless steel

Connector C49 ANE C49 BNE BKS-B 25 BKS-B 26

Type Straight female Rt. angle female Straight female Rt. angle female
no LED C49 ANE-00-VY-050M C49 BNE-00-VY-050M BKS-B 25-1-PU-03 BKS-B 26-1-PU-03
no LED, complementary BKS-B 25-3-PU-03 BKS-B 26-3-PU-03
Supply voltage UB 60 Vac/75 Vdc 60 Vac/75 Vdc 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Cable jacket PVC PVC PUR PUR

No. 164007 • Edition 072008 • 0780 • Product specifications,

No. of wires × conductor cross section 3×0.34 mm² 3×0.34 mm² 3×0.14 mm²/4×0.14 mm2 3×0.14 mm²/4×0.14 mm2

availability, and pricing are subject to change without notice.

Protection per IEC 60529 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
Ambient temperature range Ta –20...+105 °C –20...+105 °C –25...+85 °C –25...+85 °C

10 18
10

M8x1
26
31

M8x1
Length
Length

Balluff, Inc.
8125 Holton Drive
Florence, KY 41042
For more information, visit Phone: (859) 727-2200
www.balluff.com/supershorty Toll-free: 1-800-543-8390
Fax: (859) 727-4823
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