M18 PNP Proximity Sensor IP68 IP69K Stainless SICK
SICK M18 PNP Proximity Sensor features IP68 and IP69K. Ideal for position and presence detection.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 20%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Switching output: PNP, Normally Open (NO)
- Switching frequency: 200 Hz
- Continuous current: ≤ 200 mA
- Protection class: III
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Housing material: Stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V2A
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Sensing range Sn: 10 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 8.1 mm
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 5%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- Shock resistance: 30 g, 11 ms
- Vibration resistance: 10 to 55 Hz, 1 mm
- 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): 18mm x 63.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range Sn of 10 mm with safe sensing range Sa of 8.1 mm
- 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 V2A resistant to coolant lubricants
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection
- 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 by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure correct mounting, wiring, and configuration for optimal sensor performance and safety.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low voltage DC supply
- Long service life (MTTFD 164 years) minimizes environmental impact
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
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