High Precision Inductive Proximity Sensor IME18-08BPSZC0S by SICK

Selling Points

1Precise Detection: High positioning accuracy thanks to precise switching behavior.
2Long Service Life: Designed for long-term reliability with minimal downtime.
3Shock and Vibration Resistance: Completely encapsulated with hotmelt molding for increased durability.
4Flexible Installation: Flush installation type with an 8mm sensing range, suitable for various industrial applications.
5Robust Design: IP67 rated, M18 x 1 thread size, and PNP switching output for reliable operation in harsh environments.

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	8 mm	Safe sensing range Sa	6.48 mm
Installation type	Flush	Switching frequency	1,000 Hz
Connection type	Male connector M12, 4-pin	Switching output	PNP
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	36 mm
C	18 mm	D	24 mm
F	64 mm

Specifications may be subject to change without notice