M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel Housing | NPN Output | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in harsh environments, featuring a stainless steel housing and a sensing range of 2 mm. With an NPN output and high switching frequency of 2,000 Hz, it's perfect for mobile machines and applications exposed to coolants and lubricants. Built to withstand extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +100 °C, this sensor ensures reliable performance in demanding conditions.
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- Thread size: M12 x 1
- Diameter: 12 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 2 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 1.62 mm
- Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable with Deutsch DT04-3P male connector, 3-pin, 0.8 m
- Switching output: NPN, 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 compliance: Meets 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
- 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 standards
- 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: 56 mm
- Thread length: 51 mm
- Max tightening torque: 20 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 56mm x 56mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 2 mm with safe sensing range of 1.62 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 2,000 Hz
- NPN switching output with NO function
- Cable with Deutsch DT04-3P male connector, 3-pin, 0.8 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Installation should be performed by a qualified technician or electrician familiar with inductive sensors and electrical wiring standards to ensure proper connection and safety.
- Mobile machines
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- 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 harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK IMS12-02BNSVUDSS03 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and mobile machine applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
