M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Non-Flush Design | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in harsh environments, featuring a non-flush installation type and an 8mm sensing range. With a high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz and IP68/IP69K enclosure ratings, it's perfect for mobile machines and areas exposed to coolants and lubricants. Built for durability, this sensor ensures reliable performance even in extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +100 °C.
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- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Diameter: 12 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- Switching output: PNP, NC function
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- 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: ± 10%
- EMC compliance: Meets multiple standards including ECE-R10 Rev. 5, DIN ISO 11452-2, ISO 7637-2, EN 61000 series
- Environmental test: Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52 severity 5
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.5 mm²
- Cable diameter: 5 mm
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance per EN 60068-2 series
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 56mm x 56mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type with 8 mm sensing range
- High switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NC function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for harsh environments
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Stainless steel V2A housing and plastic sensing face
- Installation by qualified personnel 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
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Resistant to harsh chemicals and temperature extremes, minimizing environmental contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMS12-08NPOVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
