Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Brass Nickel-Plated Housing | 8mm Sensing Range | 1000Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation, featuring a durable brass nickel-plated housing and an impressive 8mm sensing range. With a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and an IP67 rating for dust and water protection, this sensor is perfect for manufacturing lines and safety control systems, ensuring optimal performance in challenging environments.
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Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, IME18 Proximity Sensor, SICK Proximity Sensor 8mm, Flush Mount Inductive Sensor
- Housing: 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: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 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: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- 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: 69 mm
- Thread length: 52 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 40 Nm
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 69mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard M18 x 1 threaded brass nickel-plated housing
- Flush installation type with 8 mm sensing range
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Shock and vibration resistant up to 30 g
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Wide supply voltage range from 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Operating temperature range from -25°C to +75°C
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and safety standards to ensure proper operation and compliance.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Position sensing in manufacturing lines
- Metal detection in machinery
- Safety and control systems requiring flush mounting sensors
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption in automation systems
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK IME18-08BPSZC0S Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and metal detection applications.
