Product Model

IM18-10BPS-VC1

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Last updated: 2025/4/21
sick IM18-10BPS-VC1

Selling Points

  • 1Detects objects up to 10 mm with precision.
  • 2Built with stainless steel housing for long-lasting performance.
  • 3Operates from -25°C to +85°C, suitable for various industrial environments.
  • 4Provides a PNP NO digital switching output for reliable signal transmission.
  • 5Features reverse polarity protection and short circuit overload protection for added safety.
Product Details
IM18-10BPS-VC1
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Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Housing
Metric
Thread size
M18 x 1
Diameter
Ø 18 mm
Pressure resistance
≤ 60 bar
Sensing range Sn
10 mm
Safe sensing range Sa
8.1 mm
Installation type
Flush
Switching frequency
200 Hz
Connection type
Male connector M12, 4-pin
Switching output
PNP
Output function
NO
Electrical wiring
DC 3-wire
Enclosure rating
IP68, IP69K
Special features
Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A, Resistant against coolant lubricants, triple sensing range, Visual adjustment indicator, IO-Link
Special applications
Zones with coolants and lubricants, Difficult application conditions
Items supplied
Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel (2x)#!#Washer, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x)
Supply voltage
10 V DC ... 30 V DC
Ripple
≤ 20 %
Voltage drop
≤ 2 V
Time delay before availability
≤ 15 ms
Hysteresis
1 % ... 15 %
Reproducibility
≤ 5 %
Temperature drift (of Sr)
≤ 10 %
EMC
According to EN 60947-5-2
Continuous current Ia
≤ 200 mA
Short-circuit protection
Power-up pulse protection
Shock and vibration resistance
30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm
Ambient operating temperature
–25 °C ... +85 °C
Housing material
Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303
Sensing face material
Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303
Housing length
63.5 mm
Thread length
42 mm
Tightening torque, max.
≤ 50 Nm
Protection class
III
UL File No.
E191603
Communication interface
IO-Link V1.0
Communication Interface detail
COM2 (38,4 kBaud)
Process data length
1 Byte
Process data structure
Bit 0 = Sr reached
Process data structure A
Bit 1 = Sa reached
Note
The values are reference values which may vary
St37 steel (Fe)
Approx. 1
Stainless steel (V4A, 316L)
Approx. 0.5
Aluminum (Al)
Approx. 1
Copper (Cu)
Approx. 0.8
Brass (Br)
Approx. 1.2
St37 steel (Fe) carrier
Approx. 0.75
Stainless steel (V4A) carrier
Approx. 0.8
Aluminum (Al) carrier
Approx. 0.9
Brass (Ms) carrier
Approx. 0.75
Remark
Associated graphic see "Installation"
B
32 mm
C
18 mm
D
30 mm
F
60 mm

Specifications may be subject to change without notice