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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Up to 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation, featuring a sensing range of up to 8mm and an IP68/IP69K enclosure rating for harsh environments. With up to 4 adjustable switching points and a robust stainless steel housing, this sensor is perfect for machine safety and control systems, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric M18 x 1 thread
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 0 to 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Number of switching points: Up to 4 adjustable
- Switching frequency: 250 Hz
- Installation type: Quasi-flush
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP programmable NC/NO
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: Programmable
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- Thread length: 47 mm
- Tightening torque max: 90 Nm
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.1 COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Cycle time: 5 ms
- Process data length: 32 Bit
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range up to 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Up to 4 adjustable switching points or windows
- Switching modes include single point, window mode, two point mode with visual adjustment indicator
- Switching frequency of 250 Hz
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- PNP programmable switching output with NC/NO function
- Electrical wiring DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for harsh environments
- Smart Task functionality with time measurement and debouncing
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- Communication via IO-Link V1.1 with COM2 38.4 kBaud
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
Professional Installation Requirements
- Professional installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure correct wiring, configuration, and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Machine safety and control systems
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low voltage DC supply
- High resistance to harsh environments reduces environmental contamination risk
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMC18-08BPPVC0SA70 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
