M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short Body | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 4mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a short body and a sensing range of 4 mm, making it ideal for detecting metal objects in harsh environments. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, this sensor is resistant to coolant lubricants and offers a high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz, ensuring reliable performance in challenging conditions.
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Alternatively Known As: M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor, Short Body Inductive Sensor, Flush Mount Metal Sensor
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 4 V (IP68), ≤ 4.5 V (IP69K)
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ± 10%
- EMC compliance: EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 100 mA
- Off-state current: Typically 0.8 mA
- Minimum load current: ≥ 3 mA
- Cable material: PUR, diameter 4.5 mm
- Short-circuit protection included
- Power-up pulse: ≤ 5 ms
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 34 mm
- Thread length: 30 mm
- Max tightening torque: Typically 20 Nm to 32 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 34mm x 34mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Short-body housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- High switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- Cable connection, 2-wire, 2 m length
- Output function: Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 2-wire
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Visual adjustment indicator for easy setup
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting torque and electrical connection according to safety standards.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Mobile machines operating in harsh environments
- Zones with coolant lubricants and difficult application conditions
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to coolants and lubricants minimizes environmental contamination
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMB12-04BDSVU2K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
