M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 4mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | NPN Output | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a 4mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K enclosure rating. Ideal for mobile machines and hygienic zones, this sensor offers high durability with stainless steel housing and is resistant to cleaning agents, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications.
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- 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 of sensing range: ± 10%
- Switching output: NPN, normally open
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable: PUR, 3-wire, 2 m length, 0.5 mm² conductor size
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks; vibration resistance: 25 g peak
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- 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
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- Switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- NPN switching output with normally open function
- Cable connection type, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (AISI 316L) and sensing face of plastic LCP
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Installation by a qualified electrician is recommended to ensure proper wiring and compliance with safety standards.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic applications without damage
- Long operational life reduces electronic waste
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK IMS12-04BNSNU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic zone applications.
