SICK IM18-05BPS-ZC1 Inductive Proximity Switch Sensor

IM18-05BPS‑ZC1 is a compact M18 inductive proximity sensor from SICK’s IM Standard family, featuring a Ø18 mm housing with flush-mount design and an M18x1 threading, and a 5 mm sensing range for reliable metal detection near a surface. It operates on DC supply from 10 to 30 V and provides a PNP normally-open (NO) output on a 4‑pin M12 connector as a 3‑wire DC sensor. The enclosure carries an IP67 rating for dust and water protection, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments. With a switching frequency of 600 Hz, a voltage drop ≤1 V, and ripple ≤10%, the device offers fast, robust response. A delay before availability is ≤100 ms, hysteresis of 2–10%, and reproducibility ≤2%, with temperature drift of ±10% of Sr. EMC performance conforms to EN 60947‑5‑21 (Ia max). This sensor is designed for use in automation and machine‑control applications where non‑contact metal detection and reliable sensing through challenging conditions are required.