Product Model
IM18-20NPS-NC1
Selling Points
- 1Accurately detects objects with high sensitivity.
- 2Built with durable M18 stainless steel housing for long-lasting performance.
- 3Simple setup with flush or non-flush mounting options.
- 4Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including food and beverage processing.
- 5Reduces false trips and ensures consistent performance in various environments.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Housing | Metric | Thread size | M18 x 1 |
Diameter | Ø 18 mm | Pressure resistance | ≤ 60 bar |
Sensing range Sn | 20 mm | Safe sensing range Sa | 16.2 mm |
Installation type | Non-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 V4A, Resistant to cleaning agents, triple sensing range, Visual adjustment indicator, IO-Link |
Special applications | Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions | Items supplied | Mounting nut, V4A stainless steel (2x)#!#Washer, V4A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x) |
Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | Ripple | ≤ 20 % |
Voltage drop | ≤ 2 V | Time delay before availability | ≤ 40 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 V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
Sensing face material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L | Housing length | 63.5 mm |
Thread length | 35 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. 0.4 |
Aluminum (Al) | Approx. 1 | Copper (Cu) | Approx. 0.85 |
Brass (Br) | Approx. 1.3 | Remark | Associated graphic see "Installation" |
A | 41 mm | B | 182 mm |
C | 18 mm | D | 60 mm |
E | Aluminium: 20 mm, Steel: 34 mm, Brass: 22 mm, Stainless steel: 36 mm | F | 200 mm |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice