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M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor | Non-Flush Design | IP68 & IP69K Rated | 4mm Sensing Range | by SICK
The M8 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust industrial automation applications, featuring a non-flush installation type and a sensing range of 4 mm. With an impressive switching frequency of 4,000 Hz and IP68/IP69K ratings, it excels in hygienic and washdown zones, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions. Built with durable stainless steel housing, this sensor is resistant to cleaning agents and operates efficiently across a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C.
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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, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-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
- Tightening torque max: 14 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), 1 Byte process data
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 8mm x 8mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Standard design housing with M8 x 1 thread size
- Non-flush installation type with sensing range of 4 mm
- High switching frequency of 4,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NO function
- IP68 and IP69K rated for protection against dust and high-pressure washdown
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Visual adjustment indicator and IO-Link communication interface
- Shock and vibration resistant with robust stainless steel V4A housing
- Includes mounting nuts made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with IO-Link devices and industrial sensor wiring to ensure proper setup and safety compliance.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring precise non-contact object detection
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing extends product life reducing waste
- Resistant to cleaning agents allowing for hygienic maintenance without damage
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMF08-04NPSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
