Sick IM18-08NCP-ZW1 M18 inductive sensor PNP/NPN 8mm

Sick IM18-08NCP-ZW1 inductive sensor

The Sick IM18-08NCP-ZW1 is a cylindrical M18 inductive proximity sensor designed for industrial automation tasks. It offers an 8 mm sensing range with a safe operating distance of 6.48 mm and a 300 Hz switching frequency. The sensor operates on 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply voltage and provides configurable PNP or NPN output with NC or NO function via a 2 m PVC cable. Its nickel-plated brass housing meets IP67 protection requirements.

Suited for non-flush mounting in metal environments

This sensor suits applications requiring non-flush installation where a threaded M18 x 1 housing fits the mechanical design. The wire-configurable output allows flexible integration into existing DC 4-wire control circuits. It is not intended for flush-mounting setups or situations demanding a sensing distance beyond 8 mm. Users needing a different thread size, connector type, or higher switching frequency should consider alternative models.

8 mm range with 6.48 mm safe operating distance

The sensor reliably detects metal targets within 8 mm, with a guaranteed safe sensing range of 6.48 mm accounting for temperature drift and hysteresis. Continuous load current is rated at 100 mA with a voltage drop of 1.2 V. Operating temperature spans –25 °C to +70 °C, and the unit withstands 30 g shock and 10–55 Hz vibration. The 200 ms power-up delay and 30 mA current consumption define the response limits for high-speed cycling.