M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short-body Stainless Steel | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 4mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a short-body stainless steel housing and a sensing range of 4 mm. With an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating, it withstands harsh environments, making it ideal for detecting metal objects in mobile machines and areas with coolants. Its high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz ensures reliable performance, while the PNP output and flush installation type enhance versatility.
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Alternatively Known As: M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor, Short-body Inductive Sensor, PNP Inductive Sensor, IO-Link Inductive Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Short-body, stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Diameter: 12 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 4 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP complementary
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 45 mm
- Thread length: 28 mm
- Tightening torque max: Typically 20 Nm to 32 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Process data structure: Bit 0 = Sr reached, Bit 1 = Sa reached
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 45mm x 45mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Short-body housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- Flush installation type
- High switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- PNP complementary switching output with DC 4-wire electrical wiring
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Communication interface IO-Link V1.0 with COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Mobile machines operating in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces waste by extending product life
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption
- Resistant to harsh environments reducing need for frequent replacements
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMB12-04BPPVC0K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
