M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 4 mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 2000 Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable sensing in harsh environments, featuring a 4 mm sensing range and a high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz. Ideal for mobile machines and applications with coolants and lubricants, this sensor is built with a durable stainless steel housing and offers PNP normally open output for robust performance.
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- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 4 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 7.2 V DC to 60 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2.5 V
- Time delay before availability: 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Cable diameter: Ø 5 mm
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g, vibration resistance: 25 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 56 mm
- Thread length: 51 mm
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 56mm x 56mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type with 4 mm sensing range
- High switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NO function
- Cable connection type, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for harsh environments
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (AISI 303) with plastic sensing face
- Installation should be performed by a qualified professional to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with electrical safety standards.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK IMS12-04BPSVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
