M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | PNP NC Output | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust sensing in challenging environments, featuring a PNP normally closed output and an impressive IP68 and IP69K enclosure rating. With a sensing range of 12 mm and a wide operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C, it's perfect for mobile machines and hygienic applications, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh conditions.
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- Supply voltage: 7.2 V DC to 60 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2.5 V
- Switching output: PNP, normally closed
- Switching frequency: 900 Hz
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ± 10%
- EMC: Complies with Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5 and DIN ISO 11452-2
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 11 ms shocks in all directions
- Vibration resistance: 25 g peak, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
- 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
- Enclosure rating: IP68 and IP69K
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 69mm x 69mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- 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 of 900 Hz with PNP normally closed output
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant with high EMC immunity
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face made of plastic LCP
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connection for optimal sensor performance and safety.
- Mobile machines
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic applications minimizing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMS18-12NPONC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and hygienic environment applications.
