M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | Flush Mount Design | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable performance in hygienic and washdown zones, featuring an IP68 rating and a durable stainless steel housing. With a sensing range of 4 mm and a switching frequency of 75 Hz, this sensor is perfect for industrial automation applications requiring robust and flush installation. Its PNP normally open output ensures compatibility with various systems, making it an ideal choice for demanding environments.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- EMC compliant according to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm / 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing and sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Protection class: III
- Switching output: PNP normally open
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 63.8mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric 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 75 Hz
- PNP normally open switching output
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Suitable for hygienic and washdown zones
- Includes two V4A stainless steel mounting nuts
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure proper flush mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush installation sensors
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments reducing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for details.
The SICK IMI12-04BPSNC0S stainless steel M12 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
