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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short-body Nickel-Plated Brass | 12mm Sensing Range | IP67, IP68, IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a short-body nickel-plated brass housing and a sensing range of 12 mm. With an IP67, IP68, and IP69K enclosure rating, this sensor is perfect for harsh environments, ensuring reliable detection of metal objects even in the presence of coolants and lubricants. Ideal for mobile machines and applications requiring robust sensors, it offers high resistance to shock and vibration.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Short-body, nickel-plated brass
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: NPN, normally open (NO)
- 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 of Sr: ± 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 severity 5
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- 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: 49.4 mm
- Thread length: 23.4 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 30 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 49.4mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Short-body 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
- 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 LCP sensing face
- Includes mounting nuts, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Mobile machines operating in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes environmental contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMG18-12NNSZC0K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
