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P300 Series
INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION MANUAL
Part No’s. P3003V10AI, P3004V10AI, P3003V34AI

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CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Page 4 - 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Page 6
SPECIFICATIONS
Page 6
APPROVALS
Page 7
DIMENSIONS
Page 8
INSTALLATION
Page 8 - 9
STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 10 - 11
TESTING & COMMISSIONING
Page 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Page 13
PRODUCT WARRANTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rotating parts can crush,
cut and entangle.
Do NOT operate with
guard removed.
Lockout power before
removing guard or
servicing.
WARNING

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Dear 4B Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase. 4B appreciates your business and is pleased you have chosen our
products to meet your needs.
Please read in its entirety and understand the literature accompanying the product before you place the
product into service. Please read the safety precautions carefully before operating the product. With each
product you purchase from 4B, there are some basic but important safety considerations you must follow
to be sure your purchase is permitted to perform its design function and operate properly and safely, giving
you many years of reliable service. Please read and understand the Customer Safety Responsibilities
listed below. Failure to follow this safety directive and the Operation Manuals and other material furnished
or referenced, may result in serious injury or death.
SAFETY NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
A.
In order to maximize efficiency and safety, selecting the right equipment for each operation is vital.
The proper installation of the equipment, and regular maintenance and inspection is equally important
in continuing the proper operation and safety of the product. The proper installation and maintenance
of all our products is the responsibility of the user unless you have asked 4B to perform these tasks.
B. All installation and wiring must be in accordance with Local and National Electrical Codes and
other standards applicable to your industry. The installation of the wiring should be undertaken by
an experienced and qualified professional electrician. Failure to correctly wire any product and/or
machinery can result in the product or machine failing to operate as intended, and can defeat its design
function.
C.
Periodic inspection by a qualified person will help assure your 4B product is performing properly. 4B
recommends a documented inspection at least annually and more frequently under high use conditions.
D. Please see the last page of this manual for all warranty information regarding this product.
CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. READ ALL LITERATURE PROVIDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT
Please read all user, instruction and safety manuals to ensure that you understand your product operation
and are able to safely and effectively use this product.
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with any questions about the performance of products purchased from 4B. 4B is happy to discuss product
performance with you at any time.

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3. SELECT A QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT INSTALLER
Correct installation of the product is important for safety and performance. If you have not asked 4B to
perform the installation of the unit on your behalf, it is critical for the safety of your operation and those
who may perform work on your operation that you select a qualified and competent electrical installer to
undertake the installation. The product must be installed properly to perform its designed functions. The
installer should be qualified, trained, and competent to perform the installation in accordance with local
and national electrical codes, all relevant regulations, as well as any of your own standards and preventive
maintenance requirements, and other product installation information supplied with the product. You should
be prepared to provide the installer with all necessary installation information to assist in the installation.
4. ESTABLISH AND FOLLOW A REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR
YOUR 4B PRODUCTS
You should develop a proper maintenance and inspection program to confirm that your system is in good
working order at all times. You will be in the best position to determine the appropriate frequency for
inspection. Many different factors known to the user will assist you in deciding the frequency of inspection.
These factors may include but are not limited to weather conditions; construction work at the facility; hours
of operation; animal or insect infestation; and the real-world experience of knowing how your employees
perform their jobs. The personnel or person you select to install, operate, maintain, inspect or perform
any work whatsoever, should be trained and qualified to perform these important functions. Complete and
accurate records of the maintenance and inspection process should be created and retained by you at all
times.
5. RETAIN AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR 4B’S SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
AND INSPECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
As all operations are different, please understand that your specific operation may require additional
adjustments in the maintenance and inspection process essential to permit the monitoring device to
perform its intended function. Retain the Operation Manual and other important maintenance and service
documents provided by 4B and have them readily available for people servicing your 4B equipment.
Should you have any questions, please call go to www.go4b.com or call the 24-hour hotline at +1-309-
698-5611.
6. SERVICE REQUEST
If you have questions or comments about the operation of your unit or require the unit to be serviced
please contact the 4B location who supplied the product or send your request go to www.go4b.com or
call the 24-hour hotline at +1-309-698-5611. Please have available product part numbers, serial numbers,
and approximate date of installation. In order to assist you, after the product has been placed into service,
complete the online product registration section which is accessed via our website www.go4b.com.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The P300 is an inductive sensor designed to detect shaft speed, shaft position, gate position, or object
presence. No contact is made between the sensor and the object being monitored.
Maximum range of ferrous targets is 8 mm (5/16”) and for non-ferrous targets is 5 mm (6/16”), assuming a
20 mm (3/4”) diameter target. Smaller targets may be used but operating distances will be reduced.
Three
different sensor outputs are available.
P3003V10AI and P3004V10AI sensors have a two-wire interface and have an internal transistor which
either switches to open or closed state when target is present (see page 10). P3003V34AI has an isolated
transistor and the output is determined by the orientation of the positive and negative supply connections
(page 10).
All units are fully encapsulated and come with a 3m cable lead. Two LED’s show power supply and input
status.
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
• Rotating machinery can cause serious injury or death
• Always lockout and tagout the machine prior to installation
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Supply Voltage:
P3003V10AI and P3004V10AI: 24 - 240 VAC/VDC
P3003V34AI: 10-30VDC
Supply Fusing:
Supply to be fused at 500mA maximum. Note: fuse must be 1500A capable.
1 fuse per sensor
MUST
be used.
Switching Capacity:
P3003V10AI and P3004V10AI: 100 mA maximum
P3003V34AI: Opto-isolated transistor, 30VDC, 100mA max
Saturation Voltage:
P3003V10AI and P3004V10AI: 5.5 Volts maximum (output on)
P3003V34AI: N/A
Leakage Current:
P3003V10AI and P3004V10AI: 1.0 mA maximum (output off)
P3003V34AI: N/A
Ambient Temperature:
-13°F (-25°C) to +122°F (+50°C)
Output State:
See page 10
Sensing Range:
8 mm (5/16”) maximum on ferrous metal at 77°F (25°C)
5 mm (6/16”) maximum on non-ferrous metal at 77°F (25°C)
Input Pulse Range:
10 to 3,600 pulses per minute (PPM) maximum
Enclosure:
Nylon - ISO threaded 30 mm by 1.5 mm pitch
Relative Humidity:
90% RH
LED Indicators:
Red - Target Sensed
Connections:
2 wire (P3003V10AI, P3004V10AI)
4 wire (P3003V34AI)
Cable Length - 3m
Protection:
IP66

APPROVALS
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The P300 should be wired as shown in the connections diagram on page 10.
The P300 Proximity Switch must be wired through a load/resistor (see standard wiring diagram) and not
directly to supply voltage. The supply polarity is not important and the load can be connected in either wire.
Different P300 models have different connections, so make sure to use the correct diagram for your model.
Cable length can be extended to virtually any distance required. The proximity sensor is well protected
against electrical interference, but if long cable runs are used in very noisy environments, the cabling
should be segregated from any high current carrying and ideally shielded cables should be used for long-
distance runs.
Red LED (output) indicates target sensed.
IMPORTANT:
The sensing face of the sensor, should overhang at least 30mm from any metalwork that the unit is fixed
to, otherwise the unit will stay in the “ON” state. Ensure that any background metalwork, behind the target
to be sensed, is at least 15mm behind the target. This will prevent the proximity sensor from detecting that
background metalwork. Illustration A below denotes sensing ranges for ferrous and non-ferrous targets.
INSTALLATION
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DIMENSIONS
Locknuts
3m Long Cable
20 AWG Cores
6.2 mm Overall Cable Diameter
1-7/16”
36 mm
Red LED - Output
3-5/8”
92 mm
2-3/4”
69 mm
1-3/16”
30 mm

Ensure all connections are correct before applying power. Apply power to the P300 and machinery, then
check that the output LED is flashing when the target is being sensed.
WARNING
It is crucial that all exposed rotating shafts are provided with a full guard. Therefore, this device and its
target must be equipped with a guard.
Shaft
20 mm Diameter
Ferrous Target
6mm
(Min)
Ferrous Target - 8 mm (5/16 in.) Max.
Non-Ferrous Target - 5 mm (3/16 in.) Max.
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P300 Shown on Optional Whirligig® Shaft Sensor
Mount with Mag-Con™ Magnetic Connector
Fasten the P300 to a suitable mounting bracket, such as 4B’s Whirligig® universal shaft sensor mount,
with the nose of the switch within the sensing range of the target, as shown below -

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STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM
All wiring must be In accordance with local and national electrical codes and should be undertaken by an
experienced and qualified electrician.
Where necessary, use dust/liquid tight flexible metal conduit with approved fittings to protect the sensor
cables. Use rigid metal conduit to protect the cables from the sensors to the control unit. Conduit systems
can channel water due to ingress and condensation directly to sensors and sensor connections which
over time will adversely affect the performance of the system. As such, the installation of low point conduit
drains is recommended for all sensors.
P3004V10AI
WARNING
1500A capable fuse with 500mA maximum rating
MUST
be used for each sensor in order to comply
with ATEX wiring regulations.
P3003V10AI

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P3003V34AI (+V to Blue)
P3003V34AI (+V to Brown)
Note: NPN, Energised (top left) is the standard wiring to use this sensor with all the 4B controllers.

WARNING
If the system does not immediately shutdown as expected or alarm as required, then remove the
machine from service until the problem has been diagnosed and corrected.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
1. Check that the unit is correctly installed (see standard wiring diagram).
2. Check that the distance between the target, stud or bolt head and sensing face of P300 is within the
minimum distance specified.
3. Start up machine.
4. If monitoring for speed see A, for proximity monitoring see B -
A. If the P300 is being used to monitor speed, 4B’s
Speed
Master™ calibration and testing device
can be used to insure the P300 shuts down the machine at the correct percentage of slip. Shut
down will depend on your specific monitoring setup. 4B recommends an instant shutdown on any
belts slipping 20% or more of normal speed.
B. If the P300 is being used as a proximity switch, be sure that the target is not within range of the
sensor prior to testing. Use a metal putty knife or a small piece of metal and place it between the
sensing face of the P300 and the target. This will cause the sensor to energize the output, and
both the green and red LEDs will go on. Removing the putty knife will de-energize the output
signal and both LEDs will go off.
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SPEED
MASTER™
The
Speed
Master™ with Pulse Pilot is the only device that
accurately tests the calibration of a speed switch, and allows
testing of the alarm and shutdown features of the sensor while
installed on the machine shaft.
The
Speed
Master™ operates in two modes. Input mode is used
to measure the pulse rate at normal speed. Output mode will
allow the user to input pulses to the sensor for testing purposes.
The Pulse Pilot fits between the gap between the sensor and
the target. The Pulse Pilot will have no effect on the operation
of the speed switch until it is connected to the
Speed
Master™
and set to “output” mode.
Patents -
US8947073
MX321802
EP26223568

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAULT
REMEDY
LED Stays “ON”
• Check that the sensing face of the sensor is not bolted directly to metalwork
• Check that there is a space between the sensor face and any surrounding
metalwork (30mm minimum)
• Check that the machinery is rotating and that the target is actually leaving the
sensor before reappearing
• Check that background metalwork, behind target, is far enough away so as
not to be detected
LED Stays “OFF”
• Check supply voltage to the sensor.
•
Check that target is within specified operating range of unit.
• Check that machinery is rotating and that target is passing the sensing face
of the sensor.

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replaced at 4B’s option.
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whether direct or indirect, is expressly disclaimed.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY

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