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 a high switching frequency of 900 Hz and IP68/IP69K enclosure ratings, it's perfect for mobile machines and hygienic zones, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh conditions.
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- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 900 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- 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 of sensing range: ± 10%
- EMC compliance: Meets Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5 and DIN ISO 11452-2
- Environmental test: Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52 severity 5
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: EN 60068-2 series tests
- Ambient operating temperature: -40°C to +100°C
- Housing length: 69 mm
- Thread length: 43 mm
- Tightening torque max: 60 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 69mm x 69mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type with sensing range of 12 mm
- High switching frequency of 900 Hz with PNP NO output
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for harsh environments
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature extremes
- Shock and vibration resistant with wide ambient operating temperature range (-40°C to +100°C)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face for durability
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connections according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic applications minimizing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMS18-12NPSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic environments.
