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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel | IP68 & IP69K Rated | IO-Link Communication | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation, featuring a robust stainless steel housing and an IP68/IP69K enclosure rating. With a sensing range of 20 mm and IO-Link communication for smart connectivity, it's perfect for harsh environments with coolants and lubricants, ensuring durability and efficiency in demanding applications.
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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: ≤ 15 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Housing and sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 63.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type
- Sensing range Sn of 20 mm with safe sensing range Sa of 16.2 mm
- Switching frequency of 200 Hz with PNP NO output
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- Enclosure rating IP68, IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A resistant to coolant lubricants
- Triple sensing range and visual adjustment indicator
- IO-Link communication interface for smart connectivity
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Wide ambient operating temperature from –25 °C to +85 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Professional installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and electrical connections.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object 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 construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low voltage DC supply
- Resistant to harsh environments reducing environmental contamination risk
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed terms.
Available Now
The SICK IM18-20NPS-VC1 inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment sensing applications.
