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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 8mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a robust stainless steel housing and an impressive IP68/IP69K rating for protection against dust and water. With a sensing range of 8 mm and a switching frequency of 50 Hz, this sensor is perfect for object detection in harsh environments, ensuring reliable performance even in the presence of coolants and lubricants.
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Technical Specifications
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Closed (NC)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Protection class: III
- EMC according to EN 60947-5-2
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 64.7mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Switching frequency of 50 Hz with PNP NC output
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Housing and sensing face made of stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- IP68 and IP69K rated for high protection against dust and water
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant (100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles)
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer guidelines to ensure proper mounting and electrical connection.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Use in zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction 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.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BPOVC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation applications requiring reliable sensing in harsh environments.
