SICK IME08-1B5NOZW2S – IME Series Inductive Proximity Sensor

Technical Overview

A compact, flush-mount M8-threaded cylindrical sensor with a nominal sensing range of 1.5 mm and a safe sensing range of approximately 1.215 mm.

Electrical Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 10–30 V DC, ripple ≤ 10 %

• Output Type: NPN, Normally Closed (NC), via 3-wire DC cable (2 m)

• Switching Frequency: Up to 4 kHz (4,000 Hz)

• Voltage Drop: ≤ 2 V at maximum current

• Time Delay Before Availability: ≤ 100 ms after power-up

• Hysteresis: 5–15 %

• Repeatability: ≤ 2 %

• Temperature Drift: ±10 % of the sensing range

• Protection Features: Built-in short-circuit, reverse polarity, and power-up pulse protection

• EMC Compliance: Meets EN 60947-5-2 standards

Mechanical & Environmental Specs

• Enclosure Rating: IP67 (dust-tight, waterproof)

• Ambient Operating Temperature: –25 °C to +75 °C

• Housing & Sensing Face: Nickel-plated brass body; plastic (PA 66) sensing face

• Dimensions:

  • Overall length: 52 mm

  • Threaded length: 34 mm

• Maximum Tightening Torque: ≤ 5 Nm

• Mounting Hardware Included: Two nickel-plated brass fastening nuts

Reliability & Certifications

• MTTFD (Mean Time to Dangerous Failure): Approx. 1,735 years

• Certification: UL file number NRKH.E181493

Applications

Ideal for reliable presence detection in compact industrial environments—such as conveyor systems, machine positioning, packaging, and automation—offering resilient performance, fast switching, and sustained accuracy.