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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 sensing range of 8 mm. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, it excels in harsh environments, making it ideal for applications involving coolants and lubricants. This sensor ensures reliable performance with NPN normally open switching output and high durability against shock and vibration.
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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
- Cable material: PUR, diameter 4.5 mm, conductor size 0.34 mm²
- Shock resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz, 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing and sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Protection class: III
- Switching output: NPN, normally open
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 59.5mm x 59.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- 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
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A, resistant against coolant lubricants
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
Professional Installation Requirements
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting and electrical connection according to safety standards.
Applications
- Industrial automation for metal detection
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High protection rating (IP68, IP69K) ensures long service life in harsh environments
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BNSVU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
