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Inductive Proximity Sensor M12 | 10mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M12 offers a 10mm sensing range and is designed for robust applications in hygienic and washdown zones. With a durable stainless steel housing and IP68/IP69K protection, it ensures reliable performance in challenging environments. Ideal for industrial automation, this sensor features a PNP normally open output and a switching frequency of 400 Hz, making it perfect for object detection in various settings.
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Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M12, IM12 Proximity Sensor, Stainless Steel Proximity Sensor, IO-Link Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric M12 x 1 thread, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing range (Sn): 10 mm, Safe sensing range (Sa): 8.1 mm
- Switching frequency: 400 Hz
- Output: PNP, Normally Open (NO), DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC with ≤ 20% ripple
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 40 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- EMC compliance: EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), process data length 1 Byte
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 10 mm with safe sensing range of 8.1 mm
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 400 Hz with PNP normally open output
- Male M12 4-pin connector for connection
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A resistant to cleaning agents
- Visual adjustment indicator for easy setup
- Triple sensing range for versatile detection
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -25 °C to +85 °C
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Communication interface IO-Link V1.0 with COM2 38.4 kBaud
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and safety standards to ensure proper connection and compliance with IP68/IP69K protection requirements.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Non-flush mounting sensing applications
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High ingress protection minimizes environmental contamination and sensor failure
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IM12-10NPS-NC1 Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
