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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | 8mm Sensing Range | IP67 Rated | Flush Installation | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation, featuring an 8mm sensing range and a robust IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection. With a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and flush installation type, it's perfect for machine safety and control systems, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, brass nickel-plated
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 0.3 m
- Output function: Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 2-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 4 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 5% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 100 mA
- Off-state current: ≤ 0.8 mA
- Minimum load current: ≥ 3 mA
- Cable material: PVC
- Cable diameter: 3.9 mm
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse: ≤ 5 ms
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms/10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing length: 67 mm
- Thread length: 52 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 40 Nm
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 67mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type for seamless integration
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 0.3 m length
- Normally open (NO) output function with DC 2-wire electrical wiring
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Mounting nut included, brass and nickel-plated
- Short-circuit protection and power-up pulse ≤ 5 ms
- Shock and vibration resistance up to 30 g
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from –25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing made of brass, nickel-plated with plastic sensing face
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical wiring and sensor mounting to ensure proper function and safety.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Machine safety and control systems
- Metal detection in manufacturing processes
- Position sensing in robotics and conveyor systems
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IME18-08BDSZQ9S inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and metal detection applications.
