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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Programmable Hysteresis | Stainless Steel Housing | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation, featuring an IP68 and IP69K rating for high protection against dust and water. With a sensing range of up to 8 mm and programmable hysteresis, it’s perfect for machine safety and control systems, even in harsh environments with coolants and lubricants.
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Technical Specifications
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: Programmable
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Resolution typical: 25 μm (0-5 mm), 150 μm (5-8 mm)
- Resolution maximum: 50 μm (0-5 mm), 300 μm (5-8 mm)
- Communication: IO-Link V1.1, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), cycle time 5 ms
- Process data length: 32 Bit
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range up to 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Up to 4 adjustable switching points or windows
- Switching modes include single point, window mode, two point mode with visual adjustment indicator
- Switching frequency of 250 Hz
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- PNP switching output with programmable NC/NO function
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Smart Task logic functions including AND, OR, XOR, Hysteresis
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- Communication interface IO-Link V1.1 with 5 ms cycle time
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C
- Housing made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and proper electrical connection according to industrial standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Machine safety and control systems
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Resistant to harsh environments reducing environmental contamination risk
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMC18-08BPPVC0SA00 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
