High-Tech Inductive Proximity Sensor IME18-05BNSZC0S by SICK

Selling Points

1High Precision Detection: Accurate sensing up to 5 mm with precise switching points.
2Shock and Vibration Resistance: Withstands 30 g of shock and vibrations up to 55 Hz.
3Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates from –25 °C to +75 °C.
4Durable Housing: Nickel-plated brass housing for long-lasting performance.
5IP67 Enclosure Rating: Ensures protection against dust and water ingress.

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	5 mm	Safe sensing range Sa	4.05 mm
Installation type	Flush	Switching frequency	1,000 Hz
Connection type	Male connector M12, 4-pin	Switching output	NPN
Output function	NO	Electrical wiring	DC 3-wire
Enclosure rating	IP67	Items supplied	Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x)
Supply voltage	10 V DC ... 30 V DC	Ripple	≤ 10 %
Voltage drop	≤ 2 V	Time delay before availability	≤ 100 ms
Hysteresis	5 % ... 15 %	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	30 g, 11 ms/10 Hz ... 55 Hz, 1 mm	Ambient operating temperature	–25 °C ... +75 °C
Housing material	Brass, nickel-plated	Sensing face material	Plastic, PA 66
Housing length	69 mm	Thread length	52 mm
Tightening torque, max.	≤ 40 Nm	UL File No.	NRKH.E181493
Note	The values are reference values which may vary	St37 steel (Fe)	1
Stainless steel (V2A, 304)	Approx. 0.8	Aluminum (Al)	Approx. 0.45
Copper (Cu)	Approx. 0.4	Brass (Br)	Approx. 0.4
Remark	Associated graphic see "Installation"	B	18 mm
C	18 mm	D	15 mm
F	40 mm

Specifications may be subject to change without notice