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M18 PNP Proximity Sensor | 12mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The M18 PNP Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a sensing range of up to 12 mm and an IP68/IP69K rated enclosure for high protection against dust and water. Ideal for applications in harsh environments, this sensor offers up to 4 adjustable switching points and is resistant to coolant lubricants, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric thread M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 0 mm to 12 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 9.72 mm
- Number of switching points: Up to 4 adjustable
- Switching frequency: 250 Hz
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, programmable NC/NO
- Output modes: Switching output or IO-Link mode
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Special features: Smart Task, resistant to coolant lubricants, IO-Link V1.1
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: Programmable
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Short-circuit and 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 +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Thread length: 39 mm
- Tightening torque max: Typically 90 Nm
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.1, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Cycle time: 5 ms
- Process data length: 32 Bit
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range up to 12 mm with safe sensing range of 9.72 mm
- Up to 4 adjustable switching points or windows
- Switching modes include single point, window mode, two point mode with visual adjustment indicator
- Switching frequency of 250 Hz
- Non-flush installation type
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection
- PNP switching output with programmable NC/NO function
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- Smart Task functionality with time measurement and debouncing
- IO-Link V1.1 communication interface with 5 ms cycle time
- Stainless steel V2A housing and plastic sensing face
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- Shock and vibration resistant
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and proper electrical connection according to industrial standards.
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 housing 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 specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMC18-12NPPVC0SA70 sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation applications requiring robust and precise sensing in harsh environments.
