SICK 1040783 IME12-08NPOZC0K PNP Inductive Sensor

Technical Overview

The SICK IME12-08NPOZC0K is a short-body M12 × 1 inductive proximity sensor for non-flush installation. Nominal sensing range is 8 mm and assured sensing range is 6.48 mm, with material-dependent reduction factors for nonferrous and stainless targets. Its PNP normally-closed output switches at up to 2,000 Hz and supports continuous current up to 200 mA. The 10–30 V DC three-wire device connects through an M12 four-pin male connector. A nickel-plated brass housing and PA66 sensing face provide IP67 protection. Two nickel-plated brass mounting nuts are supplied. Operating temperature spans −25 to +75 °C, and maximum tightening torque is 12 Nm.

Non-flush short-body M12 inductive sensor with 8 mm nominal range, 6.48 mm assured range, PNP normally-closed output and an M12 four-pin male connector.

Key Features

Inductive proximity sensing; short-body M12 × 1 housing; non-flush installation

8 mm nominal sensing range; 6.48 mm assured sensing range

PNP normally-closed output; DC three-wire configuration

2,000 Hz switching frequency; continuous output current ≤200 mA

10–30 V DC; no-load current ≤10 mA; voltage drop ≤2 V at maximum load

≤100 ms time delay before availability; short-circuit and power-up pulse protection

M12 four-pin male connector

Nickel-plated brass housing; PA66 sensing face; IP67

Two nickel-plated brass mounting nuts supplied; 17 mm across flats

−25 to +75 °C operation; tightening torque ≤12 Nm

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Functional principle	Inductive proximity sensor
Housing design	Metric short-body
Mounting thread	M12 × 1
Installation	Non-flush
Nominal sensing range Sn	8 mm
Assured sensing range Sa	6.48 mm
Switching output	PNP
Output function	Normally closed (NC)
Electrical wiring	DC three-wire
Switching frequency	2,000 Hz
Power supply	10–30 V DC
Ripple	≤10%
Voltage drop	≤2 V at maximum output current
Time delay before availability	≤100 ms
Hysteresis	5–15%
Reproducibility	≤2% of real sensing range Sr at constant supply voltage and ambient temperature
Temperature drift	±10% of real sensing range Sr
Continuous output current	≤200 mA
No-load current	≤10 mA
Short-circuit protection	Provided
Power-up pulse protection	Provided
Connection	M12 four-pin male connector
Wire assignments	CD-008: 1 BN=L+; 2 WH=normally-closed output; 4 BK=not connected; 3 BU=M
Housing material	Nickel-plated brass
Sensing face material	PA66 plastic
Housing length	46 mm
Thread length	24 mm
Tightening torque	≤12 Nm
IP rating	IP67 according to EN 60529
Items supplied	Two nickel-plated brass mounting nuts; 17 mm across flats
Indicator	Display LED
Operating temperature	−25 to +75 °C
Shock resistance	30 g, 11 ms
Vibration resistance	10–55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude
EMC	According to EN 60947-5-2
UL file	NRKH.E181493
MTTFD	1,735 years
DCavg	0%
Material reduction factors	Reference values, may vary: St37 steel 1; stainless steel V2A/304 approximately 0.8; aluminum approximately 0.45; copper approximately 0.4; brass approximately 0.4

Parameter

Value

Functional principle

Inductive proximity sensor

Housing design

Metric short-body

Mounting thread

M12 × 1

Installation

Non-flush

Nominal sensing range Sn

8 mm

Assured sensing range Sa

6.48 mm

Switching output

PNP

Output function

Normally closed (NC)

Electrical wiring

DC three-wire

Switching frequency

2,000 Hz

Power supply

10–30 V DC

Ripple

≤10%

Voltage drop

≤2 V at maximum output current

Time delay before availability

≤100 ms

Hysteresis

5–15%

Reproducibility

≤2% of real sensing range Sr at constant supply voltage and ambient temperature

Temperature drift

±10% of real sensing range Sr

Continuous output current

≤200 mA

No-load current

≤10 mA

Short-circuit protection

Provided

Power-up pulse protection

Provided

Connection

M12 four-pin male connector

Wire assignments

CD-008: 1 BN=L+; 2 WH=normally-closed output; 4 BK=not connected; 3 BU=M

Housing material

Nickel-plated brass

Sensing face material

PA66 plastic

Housing length

46 mm

Thread length

24 mm

Tightening torque

≤12 Nm

IP rating

IP67 according to EN 60529

Items supplied

Two nickel-plated brass mounting nuts; 17 mm across flats

Indicator

Display LED

Operating temperature

−25 to +75 °C

Shock resistance

30 g, 11 ms

Vibration resistance

10–55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude

EMC

According to EN 60947-5-2

UL file

NRKH.E181493

MTTFD

1,735 years

DCavg

Material reduction factors

Reference values, may vary: St37 steel 1; stainless steel V2A/304 approximately 0.8; aluminum approximately 0.45; copper approximately 0.4; brass approximately 0.4

Industrial Applications

1. Confirming a metal clamp at its seated position

A fixture can present a metal clamp target to the non-flush sensing face at a controlled final gap. External sequencing logic samples the PNP normally-closed output after the clamp settles. Commissioning checks target material, thickness and placement tolerance against the nominal and assured ranges, accounting for material reduction factors before accepting the seated condition.

Problem Solved

A clamp-position reference helps external sequencing logic distinguish a seated metal target from an open location, using a non-flush inductive sensing point checked for the actual target material.

Clamp presence Non-flush installation PNP output

2. Counting separated metal flags on a moving mechanism

A moving mechanism can carry separated metal flags past the inductive sensing face and feed PNP transitions to external counting electronics. Setup checks flag material, coverage, passing gap and the separation between flags. Motion timing is verified against the 2,000 Hz switching frequency, and the connected input respects the continuous-current and voltage-drop limits.

Problem Solved

A metal-flag passage reference helps external counting electronics register repeated mechanical events, using contactless inductive switching checked for the actual target spacing, material and travel speed.

Metal-flag counting Inductive switching Timing checks

3. Monitoring a missing motion pulse train

A rotating mechanism can present separated metal flags to the non-flush sensing face while external logic monitors the normally-closed PNP transitions. The controller compares observed event intervals with the commanded motion state and recognizes a prolonged absence of expected transitions. Commissioning checks actual target-material reduction, operating gap and flag spacing against the 2,000 Hz switching rating.

Problem Solved

A recurring inductive signal gives external motion monitoring an event reference, helping identify an unexpectedly stationary mechanism when transitions stop during a commanded running interval.

Motion pulse train Normally-closed PNP External timeout