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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Flush Mount | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor offers a sensing range of 8 mm and is designed for flush installation in hygienic and washdown zones. With an IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating, this sensor is built for durability and reliability in industrial automation applications, ensuring optimal performance even in challenging conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric M18 x 1 thread
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 50 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: NPN, Normally Open
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- 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 / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 64.7mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 50 Hz
- NPN normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Includes mounting nuts made of V4A stainless steel
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and mounting to ensure proper flush installation and electrical connection.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush installation sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments without damage
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BNSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
