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M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | 6mm Sensing Range | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 6068718
$284.90 List price: $358.00
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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.
Technical Specifications
  • 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
Key Features
  • 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
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting torque and electrical connections according to manufacturer guidelines.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
  • Zones with coolants and lubricants
  • Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
  • Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
  • 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
Warranty Information

Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.

Available Now

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.