Inductive proximity sensor | 0-12mm | M18 | 10-30DC | NO | PNP | IP67

Technical specifications
Output type: PNP NO
Mounting: surface
Detection distance: 0–12 mm
Operating voltage: 10–30 V DC
Thread size: M18
Maximum load current: <200 mA
Voltage drop: <2.5 V
Current consumption: <10 mA
Temperature drift: <±10 %
Hysteresis: 1–20 %
Repeat accuracy: <3 %
Switching frequency: 200 Hz
Indication: yellow LED
Protections: against polarity reversal, overvoltage, short circuit
Operating temperature: -25...+70 °C
Humidity: 35...95 %
Housing material: nickel–copper alloy
Cable length: 2 m PVC cable
Protection class: IP67 (completely dustproof and resistant to temporary immersion in water)
Operating mode: contactless, long service life
Housing: cylindrical, resistant to mechanical impact 

Functions

Accurate detection of metal objects without mechanical contact.

Fast response to approaching objects.

Convenient integration into most control circuits.

Resistant to dust, moisture, and mechanical impact.

Applications

For home users: garage doors, doors, small mechanism automation, alarm systems.

For engineers: production lines, packaging equipment, transportation systems, quality control processes.

For electricians: easy installation into equipment, reliable connection to PLCs, controllers, or signal circuits.

For others: robotics, CNC machine control, transport technology solutions.

Pros

Non-contact operation – durability, no mechanical wear.

Easy integration into various systems.

Reliable performance even in harsh conditions (IP67).

Compact size.

Long service life and low maintenance.

Cons

Detects only metal objects (does not work with plastic, wood, or glass).

Limited detection range.

Not suitable for directly switching high currents – must be used with control circuits or relays.