M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 8 mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring an 8 mm sensing range and robust IP68/IP69K ratings for dust and water protection. Ideal for detecting metal objects in harsh environments, this sensor is built with a stainless steel V2A housing, ensuring durability against coolants and lubricants, making it perfect for demanding applications.
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- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Switching frequency: 50 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- Switching output: PNP, NC function
- 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
- Cable material: PUR
- Cable diameter: Ø 4.5 mm
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles
- Vibration resistance: 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 59.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric M18 x 1 thread size with 8 mm sensing range
- Flush installation type with stainless steel V2A sensing face
- IP68 and IP69K rated for high protection against dust and water
- PNP switching output with NC function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- High shock and vibration resistance
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Professional installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Use in zones with coolants and lubricants
- Applications requiring high resistance to harsh conditions and vibration
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMI18-08BPOVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
