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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 10 mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust industrial automation applications, featuring a durable stainless steel housing and an IP68/IP69K rating for high protection in hygienic environments. With a sensing range of 10 mm and a PNP NC output, it ensures reliable performance even in challenging conditions, making it ideal for flush installations in washdown zones.
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Technical Specifications
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 20%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 40 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- EMC compliant according to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock resistance: 30 g, 11 ms
- Vibration resistance: 10 to 55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude
- Operating temperature range: -25°C to +85°C
- Housing and sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Protection class: III
- MTTFD: 10 years
- Mission time: 20 years
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 63.5mm x 63.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 10 mm with safe sensing range of 8.1 mm
- Switching frequency of 300 Hz
- PNP switching output with NC function
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A resistant to cleaning agents
- Visual adjustment indicator for easy setup
- Includes mounting nut and washers made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connections.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush installation sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments minimizing contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IM18-10BPO-NC1 sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic environment applications.
