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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 Non-Flush Design 12mm Sensing Range Variant-5 SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable detection in challenging environments, featuring a non-flush installation type and a sensing range of 12
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- 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: 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
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- 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: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +90 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 65 mm
- Thread length: 39 mm
- Tightening torque max: Typically 90 Nm
- ATEX marking: II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc X, II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc X
- Ex area category: 3G, 3D
- 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
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 up to 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents
- Visual adjustment indicator
- Equipped with IO-Link communication interface
- Mounting nut included made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with ATEX-rated equipment and IO-Link communication standards to ensure safety and compliance.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions
- Explosive areas requiring ATEX certified sensors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60035 – Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Resistant to cleaning agents extends product lifespan in harsh environments
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-12NPSNC0SX02 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation in hygienic, washdown, and explosive environments.
