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M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel Housing | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a stainless steel housing and an 8mm sensing range. Ideal for mobile machines and hygienic zones, this sensor operates with a PNP output and is rated IP68 and IP69K for high protection against dust and water, ensuring reliability in demanding applications.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- 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 Open (NO)
- 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%
- EMC: Complies with Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5 and DIN ISO 11452-2
- 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
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: EN 60068-2-6, -27, -29, -64
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic LCP
- Housing length: 65 mm
- Thread length: 43 mm
- Tightening torque max: 20 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 2,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NO function
- DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Includes mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face made of plastic LCP
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical sensor installation and safety standards.
Applications
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments minimizing contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMS12-08NPSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic environments.
