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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short-Body Design | 8mm Sensing Range | IP67/IP68/IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation. With a short-body nickel-plated brass housing and an 8mm sensing range, it excels in harsh environments, including zones with coolants and lubricants. This sensor features a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and is IP67/IP68/IP69K rated, ensuring durability and performance in challenging conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Short-body, nickel-plated brass
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- Switching output: PNP, NC function
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67, IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Environmental test: Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14
- Corrosion test: Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.25 mm²
- Cable diameter: 3.9 mm
- Bending radius: Fixed installation > 5x cable diameter, Flexible use > 10x cable diameter
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: EN 60068-2-6, EN 60068-2-27, EN 60068-2-64
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Housing length: 39.4 mm
- Thread length: 34.9 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 30 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 39mm x 39mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Short-body M18 housing with flush installation
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NC function
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- IP67, IP68, and IP69K rated for protection against dust and water
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature variations
- Shock and vibration resistant according to EN standards
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical wiring and industrial sensor setup to ensure proper function and safety.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low current 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 IMG18-08BPOZU2K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
