High-Precision Inductive Proximity Sensor IME18-08NPSZT0S by SICK

Selling Points

1The IME18-08NPSZT0S provides accurate detection with a high sensing range.
2Designed for durability, this sensor ensures minimal downtime and extended usage.
3Offers triple sensing capabilities for enhanced performance in various applications.
4Quasi-flush installation type makes it simple to integrate into your system.
5Compatible with M8 and M12 connectors for secure and reliable connections.

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	Non-flush	Switching frequency	1,000 Hz
Connection type	Connector M8, 3-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 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm	Ambient operating temperature	–25 °C ... +75 °C
Housing material	Brass, nickel-plated	Sensing face material	Plastic, PA 66
Housing length	67 mm	Thread length	42 mm
Tightening torque, max.	≤ 40 Nm	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"
A	18 mm	B	36 mm
C	18 mm	D	24 mm
E	16 mm	F	64 mm

Specifications may be subject to change without notice