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M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 4mm Sensing Range | Stainless Steel Housing | by SICK
The M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust industrial automation applications, featuring a 4mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K enclosure rating for high protection in hygienic zones. With a stainless steel housing and PNP complementary output, it ensures reliable performance even in challenging conditions, making it ideal for non-flush installations.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Standard design, stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M8 x 1
- Diameter: 8 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 4 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm
- Installation type: Non-flush
- Switching frequency: 4,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP complementary
- Electrical wiring: DC 4-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%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- 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 / 11 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm / 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 15 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Sensing face material: Plastic, LCP
- Housing length: 60 mm
- Thread length: 28 mm
- Tightening torque max: 14 Nm
- Protection class: III
- 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): 8mm x 60mm x 8mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M8 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 4,000 Hz
- PNP complementary switching output with DC 4-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant
- Equipped with IO-Link communication interface
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Housing made of stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Includes mounting nuts made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure correct mounting torque and proper electrical connection according to manufacturer guidelines.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring non-flush inductive sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Resistant to cleaning agents enabling hygienic maintenance without damage
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMF08-04NPPNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
