M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor Stainless Steel V2A 12mm Sensing Range SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation
Please sign in so that we can notify you about a reply
Sign in
Please login to continue to your account.
Alternatively Known As: M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor, Non-Flush Inductive Sensor, PNP NO Proximity Switch, IO-Link Inductive Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, normally open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Process data structure: Bit 0 = Sr reached, Bit 1 = Sa reached
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard M18 x 1 housing with stainless steel V2A material
- Non-flush installation type with 12 mm sensing range
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- IP68 and IP69K rated for protection against dust and high-pressure water
- Resistant against coolant lubricants and temperature resistant
- Visual adjustment indicator for easy setup
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Communication via IO-Link V1.0 with COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting torque and electrical connection according to manufacturer guidelines.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
- Complies with China RoHS for reduced hazardous substances
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMB18-12NPSVC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
