Product Model
IMC18-12NPPVC0SA70

Selling Points
- 1High Precision Sensing: Accurately detects objects within a 0 to 12 mm sensing range.
- 2Adjustable Switching Points: Up to 4 adjustable switching points for customizable detection.
- 3Compact Design: Diameter of 18 mm for easy integration into various industrial settings.
- 4Safe Sensing Range: Safe sensing range of up to 9.72 mm for reliable operation.
- 5Durable Construction: Robust design for long-lasting performance in demanding 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 | Sensing range Sn | 0 mm ... 12 mm |
Safe sensing range Sa | 9.72 mm | Number of switching points | Up to 4 adjustable switching points or windows |
Switching modes | Single point, Window mode, Two point mode, Visual adjustment indicator | Switching frequency Qint.1 / Qint.2 on Pin2 | 250 Hz |
Installation type | Non-flush | Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
Switching output | PNP | Output Q/C | Switching output or IO-Link mode |
Output MFC | Switching output or input | Output function | NC / NO |
Output characteristic | Programmable | Electrical wiring | DC 4-wire |
Enclosure rating | IP683)#!#IP69K4) | Special features | Smart Task, Resistant against coolant lubricants, IO-Link |
Special applications | Zones with coolants and lubricants, Difficult application conditions | Special characteristic | Resistant against coolant lubricants |
Pin 2 configuration | External input, Teach-in, switching signal | 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 | Programmable |
Reproducibility | ≤ 5 %4)#!#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 | 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 ... +75 °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. 90 Nm | UL File No. | E181493 |
Teach-in accuracy | +/- 3% of Sr | Resolution, typical (range) | 40 μm (0 mm ... 8 mm)#!#75 μm (8 mm ... 10 mm)#!#150 μm (10 mm ... 12 mm) |
Resolution, maximum (area) | 75 μm (8 mm ... 10 mm)#!#150 μm (10 mm ... 12 mm)#!#300 μm (10 mm ... 12 mm) | Communication interface | IO-Link V1.1 |
Communication Interface detail | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) | Cycle time | 5 ms |
Process data length | 32 Bit | Process data structure | Bit 0 = switching signal QL1#!#Bit 1 = switching signal QL2#!#Bit 2 = switching signal QInt3#!#Bit 3 = switching signal QInt4#!#Bit 18 ... 31 = time value |
Factory setting | Switching Point 1: reference value 1#!#Output: normally open#!#Pin 2 configuration: input | Note | Reference value in Digits for switching point in mm stored in the sensor |
Reference value 1 | 12 mm | Reference value 2 | 10 mm |
Reference value 3 | 8 mm | Reference value 4 | 5 mm |
Stainless steel (V2A, 304) | Approx. 0.7 | Aluminum (Al) | Approx. 0.4 |
Copper (Cu) | Approx. 0.4 | Brass (Br) | Approx. 0.4 |
Remark | Associated graphic see "Installation" | A | 18 mm |
B | 45 mm | C | 18 mm |
D | 36 mm | E | 12 mm |
F | 96 mm | Smart Task name | Time measurement + debouncing |
Logic function | Window#!#Direct | Timer function | Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot) |
Inverter | Adjustable | Time measurement accuracy | SIO Logic: (-1,2 ... 0) x time base ± 1 % of time measurement value1)#!#IOL: (-1,2 ... 0) x time base ± 1 % of time measurement value2) |
Time measurement accuracy (e.g. accuracy for time measurement value = 1 s ) | Time base 1 ms: –11,2 ms ... 10 ms | Resolution time measuring value | 2 ms |
Debounce time max. | SIO Logic: 30 s1)#!#IOL: 30 s2) | Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold) |
Switching signal_Switching signal QL2 | Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold) | Measuring value | Time measurement value |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice