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Sick IMI18-08BPSNU2S Proximity Sensor
The Sick IMI18-08BPSNU2S Proximity Sensor offers a Metric, 8 mm sensing range, Flush installation type, PNP NO output, and Cable, 3-wire, 2 m connection. Manufactured by Sick under the Sick Proximity Sensor category, this model belongs to the IMI Series.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IMI18-08BPSNU2S |
Sick IMI18-08BPSNU2S Proximity Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metric |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 8 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 6.48 mm |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 50 Hz |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP68, IP69K 1) |
| Special features | Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, Resistant to cleaning agents |
| Special applications | Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, V4A stainless steel (2x) |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | β€ 10 % 1) |
| Voltage drop | β€ 2 V 2) |
| Time delay before availability | β€ 300 ms |
| Hysteresis | 1 % ... 20 % |
| Reproducibility | β€ 2 % 3) |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | β€ 10 % |
| Continuous current Ia | β€ 200 mA |
| No load current | β€ 10 mA |
| Ambient operating temperature | β25 Β°C ... +75 Β°C |
| Housing material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
| Sensing face material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
| Housing length | 59.5 mm |
| Thread length | 55 mm |
| Tightening torque, max. | β€ 60 Nm |
| Protection class | III |
| Cable material | PUR |
| Conductor size | 0.34 mmΒ² |
| Cable diameter | Γ 4.5 mm |




