Product Model
IMB18-12NNPVC0S

Selling Points
- 1The IMB18-12NNPVC0S features advanced ASIC technology for precise sensing ranges, ensuring reliable object detection.
- 2With an IP 68 and IP 69K enclosure rating, this sensor is resistant to oils, cooling lubricants, and extreme temperatures.
- 3The visual installation aid and self-locking nuts make quick and easy installation possible, reducing machine downtimes.
- 4Compatible with IO-Link, this sensor offers high flexibility and communication options for configuration and diagnostics.
- 5Designed with rugged stainless steel housing and LCP sensing face, this sensor ensures a longer service life even in harsh working conditions.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Housing | Metric | Housing | Standard design |
Thread size | M18 x 1 | Diameter | Ø 18 mm |
Sensing range Sn | 12 mm | Safe sensing range Sa | 9.72 mm |
Installation type | Non-flush | Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin | Switching output | NPN |
Output function | Complementary | Electrical wiring | DC 4-wire |
Enclosure rating | IP682)#!#IP69K3) | Special features | Resistant against coolant lubricants, Temperature resistance |
Special applications | Zones with coolants and lubricants, Mobile machines, Difficult application conditions | Items supplied | Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x) |
Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | Ripple | ≤ 10 % |
Voltage drop | ≤ 2 V | Hysteresis | 3 % ... 20 % |
Reproducibility | ≤ 2 % | Temperature drift (of Sr) | ± 10 % |
EMC | According to EN 60947-5-2 | Continuous current Ia | ≤ 200 mA |
No load current | ≤ 10 mA | Short-circuit protection | ✔ |
Power-up pulse protection | ✔ | Shock and vibration resistance | 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 Mio cycles; 10 Hz ... 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz ... 500 Hz / 60 g |
Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +100 °C | Housing material | Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303 |
Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP | Housing length | 65 mm |
Thread length | 39 mm | Tightening torque, max. | Typ. 60 Nm4)#!#Typ. 90 Nm5) |
Protection class | III | UL File No. | E181493 |
Note | The values are reference values which may vary | St37 steel (Fe) | 1 |
Stainless steel (V2A, 304) | Approx. 0.7 | Aluminum (Al) | Approx. 0.43 |
Copper (Cu) | Approx. 0.37 | Brass (Br) | Approx. 0.43 |
Remark | Associated graphic see "Installation" | A | 18 mm |
B | 45 mm | C | 18 mm |
D | 36 mm | E | 12 mm |
F | 96 mm |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice