Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | NPN Normally Open Output | 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 under extreme 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%
- Switching output: NPN normally open
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Cable: PUR, 3-wire, 2 m length, 0.5 mm² conductor size, 5 mm diameter
- Protection class: III
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks; vibration resistance: 25 g peak
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- 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 with NPN normally open output
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Professional installation by a qualified electrician or technician is recommended to ensure correct wiring and mounting for optimal sensor performance and safety.
- 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 for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMS18-08BNSVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and mobile machine applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
