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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in hygienic and washdown zones, featuring an 8mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K enclosure ratings. Built with durable stainless steel V4A, this sensor is perfect for industrial automation applications, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric, M18 x 1 thread size
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 50 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: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.34 mm²
- Cable diameter: 4.5 mm
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm / 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 59.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 50 Hz with PNP normally closed output
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Suitable for hygienic and washdown zones
- Mounting nut included, made of V4A stainless steel
- Supply voltage range 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistant
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing and sensing face made of stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by a qualified electrician or technician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush mounting sensors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Resistant to cleaning agents, supporting hygienic environments and reducing contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BPONU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
