In sourcing discussions, IM18-05BUO-ZU0 is often placed next to IFM Proximity Sensor, Sick Diffuse Sensor and Sick Ime12 04Bpszc0S so procurement teams can align budgets and technical requirements effectively.
Sick IM18-05BUO-ZU0 Proximity Sensor
The Sick IM18-05BUO-ZU0 Proximity Sensor offers a Metric; Standard design, 5 mm sensing range, Flush installation type, NC output, and Cable, 2-wire, 2 m connection. Manufactured by Sick under the Sick Proximity Sensor category, this model belongs to the IQ Series.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IM18-05BUO-ZU0 |
Sick IM18-05BUO-ZU0 Proximity Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metric; Standard design |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 5 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 4.05 mm |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 25 Hz 1)100 Hz 2) |
| Connection type | Cable, 2-wire, 2 m |
| Output function | NC |
| Electrical wiring | AC/DC 2-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 3) |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x) |
| Supply voltage | 20 V AC/DC ... 250 V AC/DC |
| Voltage drop | β€ 6.5 V AC, β€ 6 V DC |
| Time delay before availability | β€ 8 ms |
| Hysteresis | 1 % ... 15 % |
| Reproducibility | β€ 10 % 1) 2) 3) |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | Β± 10 % |
| Continuous current Ia | β€ 350 mA 4)β€ 250 mA 5)β€ 100 mA 6) |
| Ambient operating temperature | β25 Β°C ... +80 Β°C |
| Housing material | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Sensing face material | Plastic, PBT |
| Housing length | 80 mm |
| Thread length | 58 mm |
| Tightening torque, max. | β€ 35 Nm |
| Protection class | II |
| Cable material | PUR/PVC |
| Conductor size | 0.5 mmΒ² |




