Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 12mm Sensing Range | 1000Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
Inductive proximity sensors are essential for industrial automation, offering a 12mm sensing range and high switching frequency of 1000Hz. Designed for robust applications, these sensors feature an IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Ideal for detecting metal objects in mobile machinery and areas with coolants, they provide reliable performance and long service life.
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Product Name/Title: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 12mm Sensing Range | 1000Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1074370
Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, PNP Proximity Sensor, IO-Link Proximity Sensor, Metal Detection Sensor
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 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
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Process data structure: Bit 0 = Sr reached, Bit 1 = Sa reached
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type with 12 mm sensing range
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- PNP complementary switching output
- DC 4-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Supports IO-Link communication interface
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Mobile machinery sensing in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Long service life minimizes environmental impact
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMB18-12NPPVC0S Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and mobile machinery applications requiring reliable metal detection in harsh environments.
