# Inductive Proximity Sensor, PNP/SPST-NO, 6 mm, M8 x 1, 10 V to 30 V, IMI Series

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**SKU**: IM08-06NPS-VT1
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €83.2900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP68, IP69K |
| Sensor Type | Inductive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | IMI Series |
| Sensor Terminals | 3 Pin M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 6mm |
| Sensor Output Type | 3-Wire, PNP, NO |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | - |
| Sensing Distance Min | - |
| Sensing Distance Nom | 6mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Thread Size - Metric | M8 x 1 |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M8 Thread |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25°C |

## Datasheet

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IM08-06NPS-VT1 IMI 

**INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**IM08-06NPS-VT1 | IMI** INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|IM08-06NPS-VT1|6068716|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/IMI||



## Illustration may differ 

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Detailed technical data Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Thread size**|M8 x 1|
|**Diameter**|Ø 8 mm|
|**Pressure resistance**|≤ 100 bar|
|**Sensing range Sn**|6 mm|
|**Safe sensing range Sa**|4.86 mm|
|**Installation type**|Non-flush|
|**Switching frequency**|700 Hz|
|**Connection type**|Connector M8, 3-pin|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Output function**|NO|
|**Electrical wiring**|DC 3-wire|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP68, IP69K1)|
|**Special features**|Sensing face made of stainless steel V2A, Resistant against coolant lubricants, triple sensing<br>range, Visual adjustment indicator, IO-Link|
|**Special applications**|Zones with coolants and lubricants, Difficult application conditions|
|**Items supplied**|Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel (2x)<br>Washer, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x)|



1) According to EN 60529. 

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 20 %1)|
|**Voltage drop**|≤ 2 V2)|
|**Time delay before availability**|≤ 10 ms|
|**Hysteresis**|1 % ... 20 %|
|**Reproducibility**|≤ 5 %3) 4)|
|**Temperature drift (of Sr)**|≤ 10 %|
|**EMC**|According to EN 60947-5-2|
|**Continuous current Ia**|≤ 200 mA|
|**Short-circuit protection**|✔|
|**Reverse polarity protection**|✔|
|**Power-up pulse protection**|✔|
|**Shock and vibration resistance**|30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +85 °C|
|**Housing material**|Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303|
|**Sensing face material**|Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303|
|**Housing length**|60 mm|
|**Thread length**|45.5 mm|
|**Tightening torque, max.**|≤ 8 Nm|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**UL File No.**|E191603|



1) Of VS. 

2) At Ia max. 

3) Of Sr. 

4) UB = 20 V DC ... 30 V DC, TA = 23 °C ± 5 °C. 

## Communication interface 

|**Communication interface**|IO-Link V1.0|
|---|---|
|**Communication Interface detail**|COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|
|**Process data length**|1 Byte|
|**Process data structure**|Bit 0 = Sr reached|
|**Process data structure A**|Bit 1 = Sa reached|



## Reduction factors 

|**Note**|The values are reference values which may vary|
|---|---|
|**St37 steel (Fe)**|Approx. 1|
|**Stainless steel (V4A, 316L)**|Approx. 0.31)|
|**Aluminum (Al)**|Approx. 1|
|**Copper (Cu)**|Approx. 0.8|
|**Brass (Br)**|Approx. 1.35|



- 1) Material thickness/Reduction factor: 1 mm/0.3  2 mm/0.8. 

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## Installation note 

|**Remark**||||||||Associated graphic see "Installation"|||
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|**A**<br>**B**||||||||14 mm<br>52 mm|||
|**C**<br>**D**||||||||8 mm<br>18 mm|||
|**E**||||||||Aluminum: 9 mm, Steel: 14 mm, Brass: 10 mm, Stainless steel: 13 mm|||
|**F**||||||||80 mm|||
|Classifications|||||||||||
|**eCl@ss 5.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 6.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 6.2**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 7.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 8.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 8.1**<br>**eCl@ss 9.0**||||||||27270101<br>27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 10.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 11.0**||||||||27270101|||
|**eCl@ss 12.0**||||||||27274001|||
|**ETIM 5.0**||||||||EC002714|||
|**ETIM 6.0**||||||||EC002714|||
|**ETIM 7.0**<br>**ETIM 8.0**||||||||EC002714<br>EC002714|||
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**||||||||39122230|||
|Installation note|||||||||||
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## Connection diagram 

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## Response diagram 

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Adjustments 

Installation aid 

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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

IM08 Inox, non-flush 

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- ③ Fastening nuts (2 x); width across 13, stainless steel V2A 

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||Head A: female connector, M8, 3-pin, angled<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 5 m<br>This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other<br>chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is car-<br>ried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked.|DOL-0803-L05MRN|6058788|
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||Head A: female connector, M8, 3-pin, angled<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 5 m<br>This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other<br>chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is car-<br>ried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked.|DOL-0803-W05MRN|6058508|
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||Head A: female connector, M8, 3-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 2 m|YF8U13-<br>020UA1M8U13|2096304|
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|Function Block Factory|||
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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

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