Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 PNP | 12mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Non-Flush Installation | by SICK
Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 PNP offers a 12mm sensing range and is designed for non-flush installation, making it ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zones. With an IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure, this sensor withstands harsh cleaning agents, ensuring durability and reliability in demanding washdown applications.
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Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 PNP, Non-Flush Proximity Sensor, Industrial Proximity Sensor, Washdown Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP complementary
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: –40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing length: 65 mm
- Thread length: 39 mm
- Tightening torque max: 90 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), 1 Byte process data
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.15 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 1,000 Hz
- PNP complementary switching output with DC 4-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high resistance to cleaning agents and washdown
- Temperature resistance from –40 °C to +100 °C
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic LCP sensing face
- Includes mounting nuts made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting torque and electrical connection according to manufacturer guidelines.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation and machinery sensing
- Non-flush mounting detection in manufacturing environments
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments without damage
- Long operational life reduces electronic waste
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-12NPPNC0S Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase. Ideal for industrial automation, hygienic zones, and demanding washdown applications.
