SICK Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M18, 12 mm Detection, PNP NC, 10 → 30 V dc

RS Stock No.:: 209-2478
Mfr. Part No.:: IMF18-12NPONC0S
Brand:: SICK

SICK Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M18, 12 mm Detection, PNP NC, 10 → 30 V dc

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RS Stock No.:: 209-2478
Mfr. Part No.:: IMF18-12NPONC0S
Brand:: SICK

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Product Details

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Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	SICK
	Thread Size	M18
	Sensor Technology	Inductive
	Body Style	Threaded Barrel
	Detection Range	12 mm
	Digital Switching Output Type	PNP
	Output Function	NC
	Connection Type	M12
	Supply Voltage	10 → 30 V dc
	IP Rating	IP68, IP69K
	Length	65mm
	Mounting Type	Non-Flush
	Housing Material	Stainless Steel
	Width	18mm
	Maximum DC Voltage	30V
	Minimum Operating Temperature	-40°C
	Short Circuit Overload Protection	Yes
	Shielding	Unshielded
	Switching Current	200 mA
	Maximum Switching Frequency	1kHz
	Reverse Polarity Protection	Yes
	Maximum Operating Temperature	+100°C
	Switching Frequency	1 kHz
	Series	IMF18

	Select all
	Brand SICK
	Thread Size M18
	Sensor Technology Inductive
	Body Style Threaded Barrel
	Detection Range 12 mm
	Digital Switching Output Type PNP
	Output Function NC
	Connection Type M12
	Supply Voltage 10 → 30 V dc
	IP Rating IP68, IP69K
	Length 65mm
	Mounting Type Non-Flush
	Housing Material Stainless Steel
	Width 18mm
	Maximum DC Voltage 30V
	Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C
	Short Circuit Overload Protection Yes
	Shielding Unshielded
	Switching Current 200 mA
	Maximum Switching Frequency 1kHz
	Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
	Maximum Operating Temperature +100°C
	Switching Frequency 1 kHz
	Series IMF18

Datasheet - IMF18-12NPONC0S

COO (Country of Origin):: HU

Overview

At a glance

Types: M8 to M30
Extended sensing ranges: 2 mm to 20 mm
Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire
Enclosure rating: IP 68, IP 69K
Temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C
Food-compatible stainless-steel housing, plastic sensing face
Optical adjustment indicator, IO-Link-ready
Resistant to industrial cleaning agents, Ecolab-certified

Your Benefit

Reliable processes thanks to extended, highly accurate sensing ranges enabled through the use of SICK ASIC technology
Reduced machine downtimes thanks to a longer service life, even when subjected to frequent cleaning cycles
Quick and easy installation thanks to the optical adjustment indicator

The IMF inductive proximity sensor is the new standard for reliability in the food industry. With its extended sensing ranges, made highly precise thanks to the use of SICK ASIC technology, the IMF ensures reliable, stable processes. What's more, its wide-ranging specification limits allow the IMF to be used in all areas of food production: a huge benefit when it comes to product selection and warehousing. The optical adjustment indicator saves time during commissioning and helps cut down on errors. Communication via IO-Link is also possible, creating more flexibility and adding more functions for automation applications. With an extensive standard product portfolio available, even special devices can be put into action quickly and easily.

Applications

Dual determination of the valve position
Query of coupling bend position
Dual determination of the valve position
Query of coupling bend position

High degree of flexibility and communication options thanks to IO-Link
Easy to implement customer-specific variants thanks to a modular concept

Note

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.