# Inductive Proximity Sensor, 4mm, Digital - PNP, Cylindrical M12 Thread, Brass, 4 Pin M12 Connector

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/ICB12L50F04POM1/inductive-proximity-sensor-4mm-digital-pnp
**SKU**: ICB12L50F04POM1
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €27.1400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 55 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Sensor Type | Inductive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | ICB Series |
| Sensor Terminals | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensor Output Type | Digital - PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 36VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | - |
| Sensing Distance Min | - |
| Sensing Distance Nom | 4mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Brass |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M12 Thread |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25°C |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4835647/)

## **ICB, M12 short or long body versions** 

## **Proximity inductive sensors, extended range, nickel-plated brass housing** 

- • • • • > 

## **Benefits** 

- Sensing distance: 4 to 8 mm 

- Flush or non-flush types 

- Short or long body versions 

- Rated operational voltage (Ub): 10 - 36 VDC 

- Output: DC 200 mA, NPN or PNP 

- Normally open or Normally closed 

- LED indication for output ON 

- Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit, transients 

## **Description** 

A family of inductive proximity switches in industrial standard nickel-plated brass housings. They are able to handle applications where high sensing range is requested. Output is open collector NPN or PNP transistors. 

- Cable or M12 plug versions 

- According to IEC 60947-5-2 

- Laser engraved on front cap, permanently legible 

- CSA certified for Hazardous Locations 

## **References** 

## **Order code** 

**ICB12** (CF[O] ~~[OOO]~~[0O000] — | 

Enter the code option instead of 

|**Code**|**Option**|**Description**|
|---|---|---|
|**ICB**|**-**|Proximityinductive sensors,nickel-plated brass housing|
|**12**|**-**|Housingsize|
||**S**|Housinglength: short|
||**L**|Housinglength: long|
||**30**|Thread length: 30mm|
||**50**|Thread length: 50mm|
||**F**|Detectionprinciple: flush mounting|
||**N**|le: flush mountin<br>Detectionprinciple: non-flush mounting|
||**04**|le: non-flush mountin<br>Sensingdistance: 4mm|
||**08**|Sensingdistance: 8mm|
||**N**|Output type: NPN|
||**P**|Output type: PNP|
||**O**|Output configuration: normallyopen|
||**C**|ut confi<br>Output configuration: normallyclosed|
|||ut confi<br>Connection: cable|
||**M1**|Connection:plug|



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**ICB, M12 short or long body versions** 

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## **Selection guide** 

|**Con-**<br>**nec-**<br>**tion**|**Body**<br>**style**|**Rated**<br>**operating**<br>**distance**<br>**Sn**|**Ordering no.**<br>**NPN,**<br>**Normally open**|**Ordering no.**<br>**PNP,**<br>**Normally open**|**Ordering no.**<br>**NPN,**<br>**Normally closed**|**Ordering no.**<br>**PNP,**<br>**Normally closed**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Cable|Short|4 mm1)|**ICB12S30F04NO**|**ICB12S30F04PO**|**ICB12S30F04NC**|**ICB12S30F04PC**|
|Cable|Short|8 mm2)|**ICB12S30N08NO**|**ICB12S30N08PO**|**ICB12S30N08NC**|**ICB12S30N08PC**|
|Plug|Short|4 mm1)|**ICB12S30F04NOM1**|**ICB12S30F04POM1**|**ICB12S30F04NCM1**|**ICB12S30F04PCM1**|
|Plug|Short|8 mm2)|**ICB12S30N08NOM1**|**ICB12S30N08POM1**|**ICB12S30N08NCM1**|**ICB12S30N08PCM1**|
|Cable|Long|4 mm1)|**ICB12L50F04NO**|**ICB12L50F04PO**|**ICB12L50F04NC**|**ICB12L50F04PC**|
|Cable|Long|8 mm2)|**ICB12L50N08NO**|**ICB12L50N08PO**|**ICB12L50N08NC**|**ICB12L50N08PC**|
|Plug|Long|4 mm1)|**ICB12L50F04NOM1**|**ICB12L50F04POM1**|**ICB12L50F04NCM1**|**ICB12L50F04PCM1**|
|Plug|Long|8 mm2)|**ICB12L50N08NOM1**|**ICB12L50N08POM1**|**ICB12L50N08NCM1**|**ICB12L50N08PCM1**|



1) For flush mounting in metal 

2) For non-flush mounting in metal 

## **Sensing** 

## **Detection** 

|**Assured operating sensing distance(Sa)** <br>|0 ≤ Sa≤ 0.81 x Sn|
|---|---|
|**Efective operating distance(Sr)**|0.9 x Sn≤ Sr≤ 1.1 x Sn|
|<br>**Usable operating distance(Su)**<br>|0.9 x Sr≤ Su≤ 1.1 x Sr|
|**Diferential travel(H) (Hysteresis)**|1 to 20% of sensingdist.|



## **Correction factors** 

The specific operating distance Sn refers to defined measuring conditions. The following data have to be considered as general guidelines. 

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**ICB, M12 short or long body versions** 

Fe360: steel CrNi: chrome-nickel CuZn: brass Al: aluminium Cu: copper Sr: effective operating distance 

**Fig. 1** _The rated operating distance is reduced by the use of metals and alloys other than Fe360. The most important reduction factors for inductive proximity sensors are shown in the figure._ 

**Accuracy** > **Repeat accuracy (R)** ≤ 10% ~~a~~ 

## **Features** 

## **Power Supply** > 

|**Rated operational voltage (Ub)**|10 to 36 VDC(ripple incl.)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple(Urpp)**<br>**No load supply current(Io)**|≤ 10%<br>≤ 15 mA|
|**Power ON delay (tv)**|≤ 20 ms|



## **Outputs** ~~>~~ 

≤ 200 mA @ 50°C **Output current (Ie)** (≤ 150 mA @ 50-70°C) **OFF-state current (Ir)** ≤ 50 μA **Voltage drop (Ud)** Max. 2.5 VDC @ 200 mA **Protection** Reverse polarity, short-circuit, transients **Voltage transient** 1 kV/0.5 J 

## ~~>~~ 

**Response times Max. operating frequency (f)** ≤ 2000 Hz ~~a~~ 

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## **Indication** > 

**Indication for output ON** Activated LED, yellow **NO version** Target present **NC version** Target not present **Indication for short circuit/** LED blinking (f = 2 Hz) **overload** 

## ~~>~~ 

## **Environmental** 

|**Ambient temperature**|Operating: -25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)<br>Storage: -30° to +80°C(-22° to +176°F)|
|---|---|
|**Ambient humidity**|Operating: ≤ 95%<br>Storage: ≤ 95%|
|**Shock and vibration**|IEC 60947-5-2/7.4|
|**Degree ofprotection**|IP67|



## ~~>~~ 

## **Compatibility and conformity** 

|||**EMCprotection - According to IEC 60947-5-2**|**EMCprotection - According to IEC 60947-5-2**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Electrostatic discharge (ESD)**|IEC 61000-4-2<br>8 kV air discharge,4 kV contact discharge||
||**Radiated radio frequency**|IEC 61000-4-3<br>3 V/m||
||**Burst immunity**|IEC 61000-4-4<br>2 kV||
||**Conducted radio frequency**|IEC 61000-4-6<br>3 V||
||**Power frequency magnetic**<br>**fields**|IEC 61000-4-8<br>30 A/m||
|**MTTFd**<br>~~a~~||750years@50°C|50°C(122°F)|
||**Approvals**|||



~~Ce~~ CCC is not required for products rated ≤ 36 V 

## **Mechanical data** 

|**Mechanical data**<br>>||
|---|---|
|**Weight (cable/nuts included)**<br>**Cable**|Max. 120 g|
|**Plug**|Max. 30g|
|**Mounting**|Flush or non flush mountable|
|**Material**|Body: nickel-plated brass<br>Front:greythermoplasticpolyester|
|**Tightening torque**|10 Nm|



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## **Electrical connection** 

**Cable** Ø 4.1 x 2 m, 3 x 0.25 mm2, grey PVC, oil proof **Plug** M12 x 1 

## **Connection Diagrams** 

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**Colour code BN:** brown **BK:** black **BU:** blue 

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## **Dimensions [mm]** 

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## **Installation** 

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**Fig. 15** _Flush sensors, when installed together in damping material_ 

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**Fig. 17** _Non-flush sensors, when installed together in damping material_ 

** Free zone or non-damping material 

Sn: nominal sensing distance d: sensor diameter: 12 mm 

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## **Sensors installed opposite each other** 

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**Fig. 18** _For sensors installed opposite each other, a minimum space of 6 x Sn (the nominal sensing distance) must be observed_ 

## **Cable version** 

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## **Delivery contents and compatible components** 

## **Delivery contents** 

- Inductive proximity switch 

- 2 nuts 

- Packaging: plastic bag 

## **CARLO GAVAZZI compatible components** 

- Mounting bracket AMB... to be purchased separately 

- Connector type: CONx... series to be purchased separately 

COPYRIGHT ©2021 

Content subject to change. Download the PDF: www.gavazziautomation.com 

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