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Flush Mount Proximity Sensor M18 | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel | by SICK
The Flush Mount Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in hygienic and washdown zones, featuring an 8mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K protection against dust and water. Built with a durable stainless steel V4A housing, it withstands harsh cleaning agents, making it ideal for industrial automation applications where reliability is crucial.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric thread M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 50 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, normally closed (NC)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A
- Protection class: III
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 64.7mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Flush installation with M18 x 1 metric thread housing
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Stainless steel V4A sensing face resistant to cleaning agents
- IP68 and IP69K rated for high protection against dust and water
- Switching output: PNP, normally closed (NC) with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- High shock and vibration resistance (100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting and electrical connection in compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush mounting sensors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments without damage
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BPONC0S proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
