M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP67 Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | Flush Mount Design | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable detection in hygienic and explosive environments. With an IP67 rating, stainless steel housing, and a sensing range of 4 mm, it’s perfect for industrial automation applications. Equipped with IO-Link communication and resistant to cleaning agents, this sensor ensures durability and efficiency in challenging conditions.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ±10%
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Communication: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), 1 Byte process data
- Output function: PNP normally open
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- ATEX marking: II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc X, II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc X
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 65mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 2,000 Hz with PNP normally open output
- Male M12 4-pin connector
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents with visual adjustment indicator
- Equipped with IO-Link communication interface
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face
- Shock and vibration resistant with wide operating temperature range (-20°C to +85°C)
- ATEX certified for explosive atmospheres (II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc X, II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc X)
- Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician familiar with hazardous area equipment and IO-Link systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions
- Explosive areas requiring safe sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption
- Resistant to cleaning agents reduces need for replacement due to corrosion
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific terms.
The SICK IMF12-04BPSNC0SX01 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation in hygienic, washdown, and explosive environments.
