M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Short-body Design | NPN NC Output | IP67/IP68/IP69K Rated | 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 12 mm, it operates effectively in harsh environments, including zones with coolants and lubricants. Featuring an NPN normally closed output and a robust IP67/IP68/IP69K enclosure rating, this sensor ensures durability and high performance, making it ideal for mobile machines and challenging applications.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Switching output: NPN, normally closed
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Enclosure rating: IP67, IP68, IP69K
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Housing material: Nickel-plated brass
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 2 ms sinusoidal shocks
- Vibration resistance: 60 g peak (10 Hz to 2,000 Hz)
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- MTTFD: 1,820 years
- Mission time: 20 years
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 49mm x 49mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- 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 closed 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 60068 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)
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection according to industrial safety standards.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines operating in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with 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 IMG18-12NNOZC0K inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
