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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | NPN Normally Open | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a sensing range of 8 mm and an NPN normally open 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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Technical Specifications
- 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
- Switching output: NPN normally open
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic (LCP)
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks
- Vibration resistance: 25 g peak (10 Hz to 2,000 Hz)
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 69mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- 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 with NPN normally open output
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nuts (brass, nickel-plated)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant with wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C)
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (AISI 303) with plastic sensing face
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical sensor installation and wiring standards to ensure safety and compliance.
Applications
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMS18-08BNSVC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and mobile machinery applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
