Inductive Safety Sensor M18 | Dual Output | IP67 Rated | Fast Response Time | by SICK
The Inductive Safety Sensor M18 is designed for industrial automation safety monitoring, featuring dual safe outputs and an IP67 rating for dust and water protection. With a sensing range of 8 mm and a fast response time of ≤ 1 ms, this sensor is perfect for machine safety systems in harsh environments, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with safety standards.
Please sign in so that we can notify you about a reply
Sign in
Please login to continue to your account.
Alternatively Known As: Inductive Safety Sensor M18, Dual Output Safety Sensor, IME2S18 Safety Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Sensor principle: Inductive
- Number of safe outputs: 2
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Assured switch on distance Sao: 6.5 mm
- Assured switch off distance Sar: 12 mm
- Actuation frequency: ≤ 100 Hz
- Safety integrity level: SIL 2 (IEC 61508)
- Category: Category 2 (ISO 13849-1)
- Performance level: PL d (ISO 13849-1)
- PFHD: 6.0 x 10^-8
- Mission time: 20 years
- Type: Type 3 (ISO 14119-1)
- Actuator coding level: Uncoded (EN ISO 14119)
- Safe state on fault: At least one safety-related semiconductor output is OFF
- Safe series connection: With Flexi Loop (with diagnostics)
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Coupling nut material: Nickel-plated brass
- Display elements: LEDs with diagnostics indicator and status display
- Protection class: III (IEC 61140)
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 28.8 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 1,500 V
- Supply voltage Vs: 24 V DC (19.2 V DC ... 28.8 V DC)
- Power consumption: ≤ 20 mA
- Type of output: Self-monitoring semiconductor outputs (OSSDs)
- Response time: ≤ 1 ms
- Release time: ≤ 1 ms
- Risk time: ≤ 20 ms
- Switch-on time: 1 s
- Design: Cylindrical
- Housing diameter: M18
- Housing length: 69 mm
- Thread length: 35.2 mm
- Material housing: Nickel-plated brass
- Sensor surface: VISTAL®
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529)
- Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C ... +70 °C
- Storage temperature: –25 °C ... +70 °C
- Relative humidity: 50 %, at 70 °C
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz ... 55 Hz, 1 mm
- EMC: IEC 60947-5-2, IEC 60947-5-3, IEC 61000-6-7
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 69mm x 69mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Inductive sensor principle with 2 safe outputs
- M18 cylindrical nickel-plated brass housing with VISTAL® sensor surface
- Sensing range of 8 mm with assured switch on/off distances
- Safety integrity level SIL 2 and Performance level PL d
- Self-monitoring semiconductor outputs (OSSDs) with fast response time ≤ 1 ms
- IP67 rated for dust and water protection
- LED status display and diagnostics indicator included
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +70 °C
- Includes mounting nuts made of nickel-plated brass
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with safety sensor systems and compliant with relevant safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation safety monitoring
- Machine safety systems requiring dual safe outputs
- Non-flush mounting in harsh environments
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Low power consumption (≤ 20 mA) supports energy efficiency
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IME2S18-08N4DC0 Inductive Safety Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial safety and automation applications.
