M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | 6mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a robust stainless steel housing and an IP68/IP69K rating for high protection against dust and water. With a sensing range of 6mm and a PNP normally open output, it's perfect for detecting metal objects in harsh environments, ensuring reliable performance even in the presence of coolants and lubricants.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 20%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 10 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Switching output: PNP, normally open (NO)
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10 to 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 60mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range Sn of 6 mm with safe sensing range Sa of 4.86 mm
- Pressure resistance up to 80 bar
- Switching frequency of 600 Hz
- PNP switching output with NO function
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A resistant to coolant lubricants
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +85 °C
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting torque and electrical connections according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low voltage DC supply
- Resistant to harsh environments reducing environmental contamination risk
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IM12-06BPS-VC1 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation applications requiring reliable metal object detection in harsh environments.
