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Red cylindrical inductive proximity sensor 18 5 PNP

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Sick IME18-05BPSZC0K inductive proximity sensor 18 5 PNP electrician tool

SKU CH-AYDC-AMRW8

Inductive proximity sensor with PNP output and 5 mm sensing range in an 18 mm housing

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • PNP output simplifies wiring for standard control systems
  • 18 mm threaded barrel fits common mounting holes
  • 5 mm sensing range detects metal targets reliably
  • Red housing aids visual identification in panels
  • Inductive technology enables non-contact metal detection

SICK IME18 Inductive Proximity Sensor

The SICK IME18-05BPSZC0K is an inductive proximity sensor designed for industrial detection tasks. It uses a PNP output to signal the presence of metallic objects without physical contact. This unit suits automation engineers and maintenance technicians who need reliable position sensing. The sensor comes in a red housing and is supplied as a single unit in a box.

Verify Supply Voltage and Target Material

Before ordering, confirm that your control system accepts a PNP switching signal and that the supply voltage matches the sensor's rated range. Ensure the mounting location allows the sensing face to approach the target metal within the specified detection distance. Check that the environment does not exceed the sensor's temperature or ingress protection limits. The sensor is not suitable for detecting non-metallic materials.

Mounting and Wiring in Automation Systems

The sensor threads into an M18 mounting hole and connects via a standard connector or cable tail to a PLC input module. It requires a compatible DC power supply and a load such as a relay coil or PLC input. The PNP output sources current to the load when metal enters the sensing field. This sensor frees up mechanical limit switches and reduces wear in moving machinery.

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Price $70.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSICK
Model nameSICK IME18-05BPSZC0K
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Sick IME18-05BPSZC0K sensor?

The box contains one inductive proximity sensor in red finish, sold as a single pack.

How do I choose between the 18 mm and 5 mm sensing variants of this model?

The model code combines an 18 mm housing diameter with a 5 mm sensing range; both figures belong to the same unit, so no separate version selection is needed.

What does the 5 mm sensing range mean when the sensor is mounted on a machine?

It detects ferrous metal targets up to 5 mm from the sensing face, triggering the PNP output when a target enters that zone.

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