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Sick IMS18-08BNSNU2S Proximity Sensor
The Sick IMS18-08BNSNU2S Proximity Sensor offers a Metric; Standard design, 8 mm sensing range, Quasi-flush installation type, NPN NO output, and Cable, 3-wire, 2 m connection. Manufactured by Sick under the Sick Proximity Sensor category, this model belongs to the IMS Series.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IMS18-08BNSNU2S |
Sick IMS18-08BNSNU2S Proximity Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metric; Standard design |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 8 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 6.48 mm |
| Installation type | Quasi-flush |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Switching output | NPN |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP68 IP69K 3) |
| Special features | Resistant to cleaning agents, Temperature resistance |
| Special applications | Mobile machines, Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions |
| Supply voltage | 7.2 V DC ... 60 V DC |
| Ripple | β€ 10 % |
| Voltage drop | β€ 2.5 V |
| Time delay before availability | 100 ms |
| Hysteresis | 3 % ... 20 % |
| Reproducibility | β€ 2 % |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | Β± 10 % |
| Continuous current Ia | β€ 200 mA 3) |
| No load current | β€ 10 mA |
| Cable material | PUR |
| Conductor size | 0.5 mmΒ² |
| Cable diameter | Γ 5 mm |
| Ambient operating temperature | β40 Β°C ... +100 Β°C |
| Housing material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
| Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP |
| Housing length | 60 mm |
| Thread length | 54.5 mm |
| Tightening torque, max. | Typ. 60 Nm |
| Protection class | III |







