Inductive Proximity Sensor M30 | 20 mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Flush Mount | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M30 is designed for reliable detection of metal objects in industrial automation. With a sensing range of 20 mm and a robust IP68/IP69K rating, it excels in harsh environments, including those with coolants and lubricants. Built for durability, this sensor features a stainless steel housing and is ideal for applications requiring high pressure resistance and reliable performance.
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- Housing: Metric M30 x 1.5 thread
- Diameter: 30 mm
- Pressure resistance: ≤ 40 bar
- Sensing range Sn: 20 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 16.2 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 125 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 20%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 20 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 150 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 30mm x 63.5mm x 30mm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Flush installation with metric M30 x 1.5 thread
- Sensing range of 20 mm with safe sensing range of 16.2 mm
- Pressure resistance up to 40 bar
- Switching frequency of 125 Hz with PNP normally open output
- IP68 and IP69K rated for high protection against dust and water
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A resistant to coolant lubricants
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +85 °C
- Professional installation by a qualified electrician or technician is recommended to ensure correct wiring, mounting, and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption
- Resistant to harsh environments reducing environmental contamination risk
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK IM30-20BPS-VC1 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
