Schmersal EX-CSS 8-180-2PD-M-L-3G Inductive Safety Sensor

Schmersal EX-CSS 8-180-2P+D-M-L-3G is an inductive electronic safety sensor designed for hazardous environments, housed in a Ø M18 thermoplastic enclosure and featuring a non-contact, coded safety system. It provides two short-circuit protected PNP safety outputs plus a diagnostic output, with an LED indicator for on‑board diagnostics and the ability to monitor health across the safety network. This variant supports series-wiring up to 16 sensors and a maximum sensor‑chain length of 200 m, enabling scalable safety architectures. The pre-wired version includes a 7‑pole cable and is offered in 5 m and 10 m lengths (examples: 5 m variants 101189302 and 101190269; 10 m variant 103011483), suitable for compact integration wherever explosion protection is required. In explosion-protection terms, the device carries markings appropriate for Ex zones 2 and 22, with gas- and dust-environment approvals (Ex nA IIB T6 Gc X / Ex nA IIC T6 Gc X / Ex tc IIIC T70°C Dc X, as applicable to the configuration), reflecting compliance with prevailing EN/IEC standards. As an inductive safety sensor, it delivers reliable switching points with high repeatability, supports a safe, coded communication scheme, and is designed to be integrated into safety circuits where robust performance and diagnostics are essential in challenging environments.