Product Model
IMF18-12NPSNC0SX02

Selling Points
- 1High-precision inductive sensing technology.
- 2Robust design for harsh industrial environments.
- 3Reliable detection with minimal false triggers.
- 4Easy integration with various industrial systems.
- 5Compact size for space-efficient installations.
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 | PNP |
Output function | NO | Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
Enclosure rating | IP67 | Special features | Resistant to cleaning agents, Visual adjustment indicator, IO-Link |
Special applications | Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions, Explosive areas | Items supplied | Mounting nut, V4A stainless steel (2x)#!#Cable housing/cover |
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 | –20 °C ... +90 °C | Housing material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP | Housing length | 65 mm |
Thread length | 39 mm | Tightening torque, max. | Typ. 90 Nm |
ATEX marking | II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc X, II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc X | Ex area category | 3G, 3D |
Protection class | III | UL File No. | E181493 |
Communication interface | IO-Link V1.0 | Communication Interface detail | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) |
Process data length | 1 Byte | Process data structure | Bit 0 = Sr reached#!#Bit 1 = Sa reached |
Note | The values are reference values which may vary | 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