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Sick IM18-10BPS-VC1 Proximity Sensor
The Sick IM18-10BPS-VC1 Proximity Sensor offers a Metric, 10 mm sensing range, Flush installation type, DC 3-wire NO output, and Male connector M12, 4-pin connection. Manufactured by Sick under the Sick Proximity Sensor category, this model belongs to the IME Series.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IM18-10BPS-VC1 |
Sick IM18-10BPS-VC1 Proximity Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metric |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 10 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 8.1 mm |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 200 Hz |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP68, IP69K 1) |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel (2x)Washer, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x) |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | β€ 20 % 1) |
| Voltage drop | β€ 2 V 2) |
| Time delay before availability | β€ 15 ms |
| Hysteresis | 1 % ... 15 % |
| Reproducibility | β€ 5 % 3) 4) |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | β€ 10 % |
| Continuous current Ia | β€ 200 mA |
| Ambient operating temperature | β25 Β°C ... +85 Β°C |
| Housing material | Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303 |
| Sensing face material | Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303 |
| Housing length | 63.5 mm |
| Thread length | 42 mm |
| Tightening torque, max. | β€ 50 Nm |
| Switching output | PNP |




