M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel Housing | 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 high protection in harsh environments. With an 8mm sensing range and a switching frequency of 50 Hz, this sensor is perfect for detecting metal objects in areas with coolants and lubricants, ensuring reliable performance and durability.
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- 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: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Protection class: III
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 90 Nm
- EMC compliant 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
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 64.7mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric 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 50 Hz
- NPN normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection type
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A, resistant against coolant lubricants
- Shock and vibration resistant withstanding 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connection for optimal sensor performance and safety.
- Industrial automation for detecting metal objects
- Use in zones with coolants and lubricants
- Harsh environments requiring robust sensor protection
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces need for frequent replacements
- High resistance to harsh environments minimizes waste
- Energy efficient operation with low power consumption
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IMI18-08BNSVC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
