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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Non-Flush Design | 12mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust industrial automation applications, featuring a non-flush installation type and a sensing range of 12 mm. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, it excels in hygienic and washdown zones, ensuring durability against harsh conditions. Ideal for environments requiring reliable sensing, this sensor offers high performance with a PNP switching output and IO-Link communication.
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Technical Specifications
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ±10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 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
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type
- Sensing range of 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- Switching frequency up to 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Stainless steel V4A housing and plastic sensing face
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and proper electrical connection using the M12 connector.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring non-flush inductive sensing
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Resistant to harsh cleaning agents reducing environmental contamination
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-12NPSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
