Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 PNP 12mm Sensing Range IP68 & IP69K Rated SICK
Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 PNP offers a 12mm sensing range and is designed for non-flush installation
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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.
