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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Short-body Nickel-Plated Brass | 12mm Sensing Range | IP67/IP68/IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation. With a short-body nickel-plated brass housing and a sensing range of 12 mm, it excels in harsh environments, featuring an IP67/IP68/IP69K rating. Ideal for mobile machines and applications requiring robust sensing, this sensor ensures high performance with a switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and PNP output.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Short-body, nickel-plated brass
- 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, normally open
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67, IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of Sr: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Environmental test: Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52 severity 5
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: EN 60068-2-6, EN 60068-2-27, EN 60068-2-64
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Housing length: 49.4 mm
- Thread length: 23.4 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 30 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 49mm x 49mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Short-body housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type
- Sensing range of 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP67, IP68, and IP69K for harsh environments
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature variations
- Shock and vibration resistant according to EN standards
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C
- Housing made of nickel-plated brass with plastic sensing face
- Includes mounting nuts (brass, nickel-plated)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines operating in zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable design 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.
Available Now
The SICK IMG18-12NPSZC0K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
