{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","brand":"Festo","brandSlug":"festo","productSlug":"SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/festo/SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Festo SMT-8M series, T-slot proximity sensor, PNP output, 24 V, M8 connector, 5 m cable, part SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D.","salesMarkdown":"The Festo SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D is a T-slot proximity sensor from the SMT-8M series, classified under Proximity Detection Switches. It is designed for pneumatic cylinder position sensing — the T-slot mount drops into the cylinder profile without brackets. ## Peer comparison — connector difference matters The closest functional sibling is the SMTSO-8E-PS-M12-LED-24. Both are Festo T-slot proximity sensors with PNP output and 24 V supply. The key difference: the SMT-8M uses an M8 connector (3-pin, 5 m cable), while the SMTSO-8E uses an M12 connector. That means the M8 variant occupies less space at the cylinder end and mates with a smaller-diameter cable — a meaningful difference if the existing harness is M8-terminated or if panel clearance is tight. The M12 sibling adds an LED indicator; the SMT-8M does not have a visible LED on the body.","metaTitle":"Festo SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D Proximity Sensor, T-slot, PNP,","metaDescription":"Festo SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D proximity sensor for T-slot cylinders. 24 V, PNP, M8 connector, 5 m cable. Current lifecycle. Quoted on request.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"Part #":"SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","Weight":"0.07 kgs","Category":"Limit and Proximity Switches","Sub Category":"Proximity Detection Switches","Top Category":"Switches","lifecycle_stage":"current"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$71.49","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get pricing and availability for SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D?","answer":"Current pricing and stock are confirmed at quote time. Submit an RFQ through this listing to receive a firm price and lead time for your quantity."},{"question":"What is the closest second-source to SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D?","answer":"The SMTSO-8E-PS-M12-LED-24 is the closest functional match — same T-slot design, PNP output, 24 V supply, but with an M12 connector instead of M8 and an added LED indicator. If your harness is already M8-terminated, the SMT-8M is the direct drop-in; the M12 variant requires a cable adapter or re-termination."},{"question":"Will SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D fit a panel wired for SMTSO-8E-PS-M12-LED-24?","answer":"Not without changing the connector. The SMT-8M uses an M8 connector; the SMTSO-8E uses an M12. The mounting footprint (T-slot) and electrical characteristics (PNP, 24 V) are the same, so the swap is just a cable-end change."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/festo/SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/festo/SMT-8M-A-PS-24V-E-5-M8D when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}