Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Non-Flush Design | IP68 & IP69K Rated | NPN NC Output | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a non-flush installation type and an IP68/IP69K rated enclosure. Ideal for mobile machines and hygienic zones, this sensor offers a sensing range of 12 mm and a high switching frequency of 900 Hz, ensuring reliable performance even in extreme conditions.
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- Supply voltage: 7.2 V DC to 60 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2.5 V
- Switching output: NPN normally closed
- Switching frequency: 900 Hz
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ±10%
- EMC: Complies with Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5 and DIN ISO 11452-2
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks
- Vibration resistance: 25 g peak, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- 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
- Sensing range of 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- Switching frequency of 900 Hz with NPN normally closed output
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature extremes
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connection for optimal sensor performance and safety.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments
- Long service life minimizes electronic waste
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMS18-12NNONC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic zone applications.
