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M18 Proximity Sensor | IO-Link Communication | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Quasi-Flush Installation | by SICK
The M18 Proximity Sensor with IO-Link communication is designed for reliable object detection in hygienic and washdown environments. Featuring an IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure, it withstands harsh conditions while providing a sensing range of 8 mm. Ideal for industrial automation and process control, this sensor ensures robust performance with a switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and is resistant to cleaning agents.
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Technical Specifications
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ±10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- 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
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), 1 Byte process data
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection against dust and water
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Supplied with two V4A stainless steel mounting nuts
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and IO-Link configuration to ensure proper operation and safety.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation and process control requiring reliable object detection
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Resistant to harsh cleaning agents reducing environmental contamination
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-08BPSNC0S sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation applications requiring reliable sensing in hygienic and washdown environments.
