Product Model
IMB18-08BNSVU6S

Key Features
- 1High accuracy in detecting metal objects
- 2Robust design for harsh industrial environments
- 3Easy installation with minimal setup required
- 4Long-lasting performance with low maintenance needs
- 5Compatible with a wide range of industrial automation systems
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | Metric | Housing | Standard design |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 | Diameter | Ø 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, 10 m | Switching output | NPN |
| Output function | NO | Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP682)#!#IP69K3) | Special features | Temperature resistance |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x) | Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ≤ 10 % | Voltage drop | ≤ 2 V |
| Hysteresis | 3 % ... 20 % | Reproducibility | ≤ 2 % |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | ± 10 % | EMC | According to EN 60947-5-2 |
| Continuous current Ia | ≤ 200 mA | No load current | ≤ 10 mA |
| Cable material | PUR | Conductor size | 0.34 mm² |
| Cable diameter | Ø 4.5 mm | Short-circuit protection | ✔ |
| Power-up pulse protection | ✔ | Shock and vibration resistance | 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 Mio cycles; 10 Hz ... 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz ... 500 Hz / 60 g |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +100 °C | Housing material | Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303 |
| Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP | Housing length | 50 mm |
| Thread length | 45 mm | Tightening torque, max. | Typ. 60 Nm4)#!#Typ. 90 Nm5) |
| Protection class | III | UL File No. | E181493 |
| Note | The values are reference values which may vary | St37 steel (Fe) | 1 |
| Stainless steel (V2A, 304) | Approx. 0.55 | Aluminum (Al) | Approx. 0.24 |
| Copper (Cu) | Approx. 0.19 | Brass (Br) | Approx. 0.24 |
| Remark | Associated graphic see "Installation" | A | 9 mm |
| B | 18 mm | C | 18 mm |
| D | 24 mm | E | 2 mm |
| F | 64 mm |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice
