M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | PNP Output | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in harsh environments, featuring an 8mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K enclosure ratings. Ideal for mobile machines and applications with coolants, this sensor offers high durability with stainless steel housing and a PNP normally open output, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions.
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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%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR, diameter Ø 5 mm
- Conductor size: 0.5 mm²
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g, vibration resistance: 25 g peak
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Protection class: III
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Switching output: PNP, normally open (NO)
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 56mm x 56mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 2,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NO function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure correct mounting and electrical connection according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- 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 harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMS12-08NPSVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
