Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 Stainless Steel V4A 8mm Sensing Range SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation
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Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, M18 Proximity Sensor, PNP Inductive Sensor, IO-Link 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: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Quasi-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 and 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
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Process data structure: Bit 0 = Sr reached, Bit 1 = Sa reached
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.15 kg
Key Features
- Standard M18 x 1 threaded housing with stainless steel V4A material
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Quasi-flush installation type
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz with PNP complementary output
- IP68 and IP69K rated for protection against dust and high-pressure washdowns
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Shock and vibration resistant with high mechanical durability
- Equipped with IO-Link V1.0 communication interface for process data exchange
- 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
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Resistant to harsh cleaning agents reducing environmental contamination
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-08BPPNC0S Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
