M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 4mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 2000Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable sensing in harsh environments, featuring a 4mm 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 NPN switching output for robust performance.
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- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Diameter: 12 mm
- 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: NPN, NC function
- 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%
- EMC compliance: Meets multiple standards including ECE-R10 Rev. 5, DIN ISO 11452-2, ISO 7637-2, EN 61000 series
- 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
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.5 mm²
- Cable diameter: 5 mm
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: High per EN 60068-2 standards
- 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
- Tightening torque max: 20 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm 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
- NPN switching output with NC function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for harsh environments
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Supplied with two brass, nickel-plated mounting nuts
- Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or technician familiar with inductive sensors and industrial electrical standards to ensure proper mounting and wiring.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Complies with AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
- 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.
The SICK IMS12-04BNOVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and mobile machinery applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
