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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Non-Flush Design | 12mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a non-flush installation type and a sensing range of 12 mm. With an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating, this sensor is perfect for mobile machines and areas exposed to coolants and lubricants, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 900 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- 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: EN 60068-2-14, -25 °C to 75 °C, 300 cycles
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52, severity 5, 4 cycles
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.5 mm²
- Cable diameter: 5 mm
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance per EN 60068 standards
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing length: 60 mm
- Thread length: 46.5 mm
- Tightening torque max: 60 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type
- Sensing range of 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- Switching frequency of 900 Hz with PNP NC output
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by a qualified professional to ensure correct wiring and mounting according to electrical safety standards.
Applications
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
- Low power consumption with efficient DC 3-wire electrical wiring
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMS18-12NPOVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and mobile machine applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
