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Inductive Proximity Sensor M12 | 4mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor offers a 4mm sensing range and is designed for flush installation in challenging environments. With a robust stainless steel housing and IP68/IP69K enclosure rating, it’s perfect for mobile machines and hygienic zones. This sensor features a PNP normally closed output and a high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Diameter: 12 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 4 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- Switching output: PNP, normally closed (NC)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 7.2 V DC to 60 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2.5 V
- Time delay before availability: 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC compliance: Meets Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5 and DIN ISO 11452-2
- Environmental test: Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52 severity 5
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.5 mm²
- Cable diameter: 5 mm
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: High per EN 60068 standards
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 56 mm
- Thread length: 51 mm
- Tightening torque max: 20 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 56mm x 56mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- Switching frequency of 2,000 Hz with PNP normally closed output
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face for durability
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments
- Long service life reduces environmental impact of frequent sensor disposal
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMS12-04BPONU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
