M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 Rated | Stainless Steel Housing | Flush Mount Design | by SICK
The M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable object detection in hygienic and washdown zones. With an IP68 rating and a robust stainless steel housing, it withstands harsh conditions while ensuring precise sensing. Ideal for industrial automation, this sensor features a sensing range of 2 mm and is perfect for applications requiring durability and compliance with safety standards.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 200 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ≤ 10%
- EMC compliant according to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- 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: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing and sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Protection class: III
- Switching output: NPN, normally open (NO)
- Connection type: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 8mm x 70mm x 8mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric housing with M8 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 2 mm with safe sensing range of 1.62 mm
- Switching frequency of 100 Hz
- NPN normally open (NO) switching 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
- Suitable for hygienic and washdown zones
- Includes two V4A stainless steel mounting nuts
- Professional installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure correct mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring precise object detection
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments minimizing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK IMI08-02BNSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
