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M18 Non-Flush Proximity Sensor | Stainless Steel | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 20mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M18 Non-Flush Proximity Sensor is designed for robust industrial automation, featuring a stainless steel housing and an impressive sensing range of 20 mm. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, it excels in hygienic and washdown environments, ensuring reliable performance even under pressure conditions up to 60 bar. Ideal for applications requiring non-flush sensors, this sensor is built to withstand harsh conditions while providing accurate detection.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric M18 x 1 thread
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Pressure resistance: ≤ 60 bar
- Sensing range Sn: 20 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 16.2 mm
- Switching frequency: 200 Hz
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 20%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 40 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A
- Housing length: 63.5 mm
- Thread length: 35 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 50 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 63.5mm 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 of 20 mm with safe sensing range of 16.2 mm
- Pressure resistance up to 60 bar
- Switching frequency of 200 Hz with PNP NO output
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +85 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and proper electrical connection according to safety standards.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation and process control requiring non-flush sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments without damage
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IM18-20NPS-NC1 sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation in hygienic and washdown environments.
