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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Quasi-Flush Installation | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring an 8mm sensing range and a quasi-flush installation type. With an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating, it's perfect for mobile machines and hygienic zones, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Quasi-flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: NPN, normally open
- 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 of sensing range: ± 10%
- EMC: Complies with 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
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance per EN 60068 standards
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 69 mm
- Thread length: 51 mm
- Tightening torque max: 60 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 69mm x 69mm 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
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- NPN switching output with normally open function
- DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (AISI 316L) with plastic sensing face
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper connection 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 applications minimizing contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMS18-08BNSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and mobile machine applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
