M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | 8mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in harsh environments, featuring an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating for high protection. With a sensing range of 8 mm and a durable stainless steel housing, it's perfect for mobile machines and applications exposed to coolants and lubricants. Built for reliability, this sensor ensures optimal 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
- Switching output: PNP, NC function
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks
- Vibration resistance: 25 g peak (10 Hz to 2000 Hz)
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 65mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Switching frequency up to 2,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NC output function
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant withstanding harsh environments
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face made of plastic LCP
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMS12-08NPOVC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and mobile machine applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
