Product Model
IMS18-08BNSNU2S

Selling Points
- 1Rugged Design: Built with stainless steel housing for durability in harsh environments.
- 2High Sensitivity: Detects objects within an 8 mm sensing range with precise detection.
- 3Wide Operating Range: Operates from -40° to 100° C, ensuring functionality in various weather conditions.
- 4Electromagnetic Compatibility: Ensures stable and fault-free processes in electromagnetic environments.
- 5Versatile Connectivity: Compatible with DC 3-wire electrical wiring and male connectors for easy integration.
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 | 8 mm | Safe sensing range Sa | 6.48 mm |
Installation type | Quasi-flush | Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m | Switching output | NPN |
Output function | NO | Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
Enclosure rating | IP682)#!#IP69K3) | Special features | Resistant to cleaning agents, Temperature resistance |
Special applications | Mobile machines, Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions | Items supplied | Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x) |
Supply voltage | 7.2 V DC ... 60 V DC | Ripple | ≤ 10 % |
Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V | Time delay before availability | 100 ms |
Hysteresis | 3 % ... 20 % | Reproducibility | ≤ 2 % |
Temperature drift (of Sr) | ± 10 % | EMC | Emitted interference and interference immunity in accordance with Motor Insurance Directive ECE-R10 Rev. 5: E1-Type approval#!#Interference immunity in accordance with DIN ISO 11452-2: 100 V/m#!#AM vertical 20 MHz - 800 MHz; AM horizontal 200 MHz - 800 MHz; PM vertical/horizontal 800 MHz - 2.7 GHz#!#Conducted disturbances in accordance with ISO 7637-2 (pulse/severity/failure criterion 12 V/failure criterion 24 V): 1/IV/C/C, 2a/IV/A/A, 2b/IV/C/C, 3a/IV/A/A, 3b/IV/A/A, 4/IV/C/A, 5a/IV/B/B, 5b/IV/B/B#!#EN 61000-4-2 ESD: 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD#!#EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated: 10 V/m#!#EN 61000-4-4 burst: 2 kV#!#EN 61000-4-5 surge: 0,5 kV L-to-L, Ri: 2 Ohm#!#EN 61000-4-6 HF wire-bound: 10 V |
Environmental test | Quick temperature change EN 60068-2-14, Na: TA = –25 °C, TB = 75 °C, t1 = 40 min, t2 = < 10 s, 300 cycles, Delta S#!#≤ 10% | Corrosion test | Salt spray test EN 60068-2-52: severity 5, 4 cycles |
Continuous current Ia | ≤ 200 mA | No load current | ≤ 10 mA |
Cable material | PUR | Conductor size | 0.5 mm² |
Cable diameter | Ø 5 mm | Short-circuit protection | ✔ |
Power-up pulse protection | ✔ | Shock and vibration resistance | Vibration resistance EN 60068-2-6 Fc: 25 g peak (10 Hz ... 2,000 Hz) / –20 °C ... +50 °C#!#Shock resistance EN 60068-2-27 Ea: 100 g 11 ms; 3 shocks in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes / –40 °C ... +85 °C#!#Continuous shock resistance EN 60068-2-29 Eb: 40 g 3 ms rise, 7 ms fall / 5,000 shocks in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes / -20 °C ... +50 °C#!#Broadband noise EN 60068-2-64: 15 g rms (5 Hz ... 2,000 Hz) / 8 hours in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes / –40 °C ... +85 °C |
Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +100 °C | Housing material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP | Housing length | 60 mm |
Thread length | 54.5 mm | Tightening torque, max. | Typ. 60 Nm |
Protection class | III | UL File No. | E181493 |
Note | The values are reference values which may vary | Stainless steel (V2A, 304) | Approx. 0.55 |
Aluminum (Al) | Approx. 0.24 | Copper (Cu) | Approx. 0.19 |
Brass (Br) | Approx. 0.24 | Remark | Associated graphic see "Installation" |
A | 9 mm | B | 18 mm |
C | 18 mm | D | 24 mm |
E | 2 mm | F | 64 mm |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice