Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Nickel-Plated Brass | 12mm Sensing Range | IP67/IP68/IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation. With a robust nickel-plated brass housing and a sensing range of 12 mm, it excels in harsh environments, including zones with coolants and lubricants. This sensor features a PNP normally closed output and a high switching frequency of 1000 Hz, ensuring precise performance and durability.
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- Housing: Nickel-plated brass
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 1000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m PUR
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Closed (NC)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67, IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of Sr: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Shock resistance: 100 g, vibration resistance: 60 g peak
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Protection class: III
- Cable diameter: Ø 3.9 mm
- Bending radius: Fixed > 5x cable diameter, flexible > 10x cable diameter
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection: Yes
- MTTFD: 1820 years
- Mission time: 20 years
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 59mm x 59mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard M18 x 1 housing with nickel-plated brass material
- Non-flush installation type with 12 mm sensing range
- PNP normally closed switching output with 3-wire DC electrical wiring
- High switching frequency of 1000 Hz
- Cable connection type with 2 m PUR cable
- IP67, IP68, and IP69K rated for protection against dust and water
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature extremes
- Shock and vibration resistant according to EN 60068 standards
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Installation by a qualified electrician or technician is recommended to ensure proper wiring and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and electronic waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes downtime and resource use
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMG18-12NPOZU2S inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
