M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short-Body Design | IP67, IP68, IP69K Rated | NPN Output | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation. With a short-body housing and a sensing range of 8 mm, it excels in harsh environments, including zones with coolants and lubricants. Featuring an IP67, IP68, and IP69K rating, this sensor is built to withstand shock and vibration, making it ideal for mobile machines and difficult application conditions.
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- 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 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, vibration resistance: 60 g peak
- LED yellow indicator for switching status
- Protection class III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 49mm x 64mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Short-body housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- NPN normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection type
- Enclosure rating IP67, IP68, and IP69K for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Shock and vibration resistant according to EN standards
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C
- Housing made of nickel-plated brass with plastic sensing face
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMG18-08BNSZC0K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
