Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | NPN Output | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 8mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring an 8mm sensing range and NPN normally closed output. With an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating, it's perfect for mobile machines and areas exposed to coolants and lubricants, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh conditions.
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- 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%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR, diameter Ø 5 mm, conductor size 0.5 mm²
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g, vibration resistance: 25 g peak
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- Protection class: III
- Switching output: NPN, normally closed (NC)
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- NPN switching output with NC output function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face made of plastic LCP
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK IMS18-08BNOVU2S inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and mobile machinery applications.
