{"product_id":"balluff-bos-18m-pa-lr20-s4-bos01ne","title":"Balluff BOS 18M-PA-LR20-S4 (BOS01NE)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.shly-pdp{--ink:#1c2024;--muted:#5b6570;--line:#dfe3e8;--bg:#fff;--soft:#f6f7f9;--accent:#C8102E;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:4px 0 32px;color:var(--ink);font-family:-apple-system,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.62;font-size:15.5px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}\n.shly-pdp *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.shly-pdp h3{font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:34px 0 12px;padding:0 0 8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);letter-spacing:.2px;}\n.shly-pdp p{margin:0 0 12px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-eyebrow{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-lead{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.68;color:#2b3138;margin:0 0 4px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-lead b{font-weight:700;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-facts{list-style:none;margin:14px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-facts li{background:var(--soft);padding:12px 14px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-facts span{display:block;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.9px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:4px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-facts strong{font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;}\n.shly-pdp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;font-size:14.5px;table-layout:fixed;}\n.shly-pdp th,.shly-pdp td{text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);word-break:break-word;}\n.shly-pdp th{width:38%;font-weight:600;color:#333a41;background:#fafbfc;}\n.shly-pdp tr.shly-group td{background:#eef1f4;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.3px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#48525c;padding:7px 12px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-note{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);border-left:3px solid var(--line);padding:2px 0 2px 12px;margin:10px 0 0;}\n.shly-pdp ul.shly-list{margin:8px 0 0;padding:0 0 0 20px;}\n.shly-pdp ul.shly-list li{margin:0 0 8px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-q{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px 0 2px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-q:first-of-type{border-top:none;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-q p{margin:0 0 6px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-q .shly-qq{font-weight:700;color:#1c2024;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-q .shly-qq em{font-style:normal;color:var(--accent);margin-right:6px;}\n@media (max-width:720px){\n.shly-pdp{font-size:15px;}\n.shly-pdp .shly-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}\n.shly-pdp th,.shly-pdp td{padding:8px 10px;font-size:14px;}\n.shly-pdp th{width:42%;}\n}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"shly-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-eyebrow\"\u003eBalluff · BOS 18M-PA-LR20-S4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-lead\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOS01NE\u003c\/b\u003e is a Balluff industrial component with Supply voltage 10 ... 30 VDC; Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature -5 ... +55 C. It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"shly-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 ... 30 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 (IEC 60529)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-5 ... +55 C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"shly-group\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ... 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"shly-group\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eI\/O and communication\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommunication ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12x1 male connector, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensing distance Sn\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0...16 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput type (PNP\/NPN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePNP, NO or NC (configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"shly-group\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 18 x 75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67 (IEC 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"shly-group\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eEnvironment and compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-5 ... +55 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, cULus, UKCA, WEEE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-note\"\u003eValues follow the Balluff BOS 18M-PA-LR20-S4 specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel comparison in the same family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"shly-group\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eBalluff BOS 18M-PA-LR20-S4 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:26%\"\u003eCatalog number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:24%\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBOS01NE\u003c\/b\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balluff-bos-23k-pa-lk10-s4-bos01nc\"\u003eBOS01NC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail \/ panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balluff-bos-50k-na-pr10-s4-bos01n1\"\u003eBOS01N1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail \/ panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balluff-bos-08m-ns-pr11-02-bos014z\"\u003eBOS014Z\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8x1 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, PMMA sensing surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-note\"\u003eAll variants share the same BOS 18M-PA-LR20-S4 footprint and terminal layout; the columns above show where they differ. Selecting a different catalog number changes the electrical interface, not the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in the control system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOS01NE is the device-level element in a Balluff industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 10 ... 30 VDC — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides M18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you specify\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"shly-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRatings.\u003c\/b\u003e Confirm the rated current and voltage match the circuit before specifying; sizing from the nameplate avoids field mismatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting.\u003c\/b\u003e Check the M18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts fit against the existing enclosure before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarking.\u003c\/b\u003e Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit for a like-for-like spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-qq\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ.\u003c\/em\u003eWhat supply does this device require?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires 10 ... 30 VDC. Size the supply source to the same rating shown in the Specifications table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-qq\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ.\u003c\/em\u003eHow is this device mounted?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt mounts by M18 threaded tubular housing, brass nickel-plated, glass optical surface, 2x M18x1 nuts. Confirm the cutout or rail before ordering a like-for-like spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-qq\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ.\u003c\/em\u003eWhat I\/O or output configuration does it provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides PNP, NO or NC (configurable). Match this to the existing wiring before substituting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-qq\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ.\u003c\/em\u003eWhat is the operating temperature range?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe confirmed operating range is -5 ... +55 C. Panels running beyond it need derated sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shly-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shly-qq\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ.\u003c\/em\u003eWhat replaces a unit that is no longer in production?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a like-for-like spare, record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate; a current-production equivalent is identified by matching function and ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balluff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71701169307901,"sku":"BOS01NE","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/5665\/3309\/files\/BOS01NE.jpg?v=1792981220","url":"https:\/\/shly-plc.com\/products\/balluff-bos-18m-pa-lr20-s4-bos01ne","provider":"SHLY-PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}