Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | NPN NC Output | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust industrial automation applications, featuring a sensing range of 8 mm and a durable stainless steel V4A housing. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, it excels in hygienic and washdown zones, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions. Ideal for flush mounting, this sensor is perfect for environments requiring high durability and resistance to cleaning agents.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Switching frequency: 50 Hz
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Protection class: III
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A
- Thread length: 45.7 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 60 Nm
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz, 60 g
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 64.7mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- NPN normally closed switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection type
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting and electrical connection in compliance with safety standards.
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush mounting sensors
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Resistant to cleaning agents enabling use in hygienic environments without damage
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMI18-08BNONC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic environment applications.
