Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 offers an 8mm sensing range and is designed for quasi-flush installation, making it ideal for mobile machines and hygienic zones. With a robust stainless steel housing and high EMC immunity, this sensor ensures reliable performance in challenging conditions, providing short-circuit protection and energy-efficient operation.
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- 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: PNP, NC function
- 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: 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 protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: EN 60068-2-6, -27, -29, -64
- 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
- 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 with PNP NC output
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature extremes
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (AISI 316L) with plastic sensing face
- Wide supply voltage range from 7.2 V DC to 60 V DC
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical sensor installation and wiring standards to ensure proper function and safety.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic and sustainable operations
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMS18-08BPONC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic zone applications.
