M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Non-Flush Installation | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 8mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a non-flush installation type with an 8mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K ratings for dust and water protection. Ideal for mobile machines and hygienic zones, this sensor ensures reliable performance with a high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz, making it perfect for industrial automation applications.
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- 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: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Closed (NC)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, 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%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g, vibration resistance: 25 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 65 mm
- Thread length: 43 mm
- Tightening torque max: 20 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type with sensing range of 8 mm and safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- High switching frequency of 2,000 Hz with PNP normally closed output
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for protection against dust and high-pressure washdowns
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face for durability
- Includes mounting nuts (brass, nickel-plated)
- Installation should be performed by a qualified professional to ensure correct wiring and compliance with safety standards.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic applications minimizing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMS12-08NPONC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
