Magnetic Proximity Sensor M18 | Short-Body Nickel-Plated Brass | 5-120mm Sensing Range | 5000Hz Switching Frequency | by SICK
The Magnetic Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for precise position sensing in industrial automation, featuring a sensing range from 5 mm to 120 mm and a high switching frequency of 5,000 Hz. With an IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection, this sensor is perfect for safety and control systems requiring non-contact sensing, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
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Alternatively Known As: Magnetic Proximity Sensor M18, Magnetic Sensor MM18, SICK Proximity Switch
- Housing: Short-body, nickel-plated brass
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 5 mm to 120 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 97.2 mm
- Magnetic sensitivity: 0.4 mT
- Switching frequency: 5,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, normally open
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Current consumption: 10 mA
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 10% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 1%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms/10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
- Housing length: 58 mm
- Thread length: 42 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 40 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 58mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Short-body housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range from 5 mm to 120 mm
- High switching frequency of 5,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Shock and vibration resistant up to 30 g
- Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and power-up pulse protection
- Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or technician familiar with industrial sensor wiring and safety standards.
- Industrial automation for position sensing
- Magnetic field detection in manufacturing processes
- Safety and control systems requiring non-contact sensing
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Non-contact sensing reduces mechanical wear and extends device lifespan
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
- Complies with China RoHS for reduced hazardous substances
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK MM18-00APS-ZCK Magnetic Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety control applications.
