# Inductive Proximity Sensor, 5 mm, Analogue, M18 x 1, 15 to 30 VDC, IMA Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/IMA18-05BE1ZC0S/inductive-proximity-sensor-5-mm-analogue-m18-x-1
**SKU**: IMA18-05BE1ZC0S
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €76.2800
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | IMA Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 5mm |
| Sensor Output Type | Analogue |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 x 1 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 15V |

## Datasheet

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IMA18-05BE1ZC0S IMA 

**INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**IMA18-05BE1ZC0S | IMA** INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**<br>IMA18-05BE1ZC0S<br>Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/IMA<br>=>|**Part no.**<br>1107332|
|---|---|



## Illustration may differ 

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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Thread size**|M18 x 1|
|**Diameter**|Ø 18 mm|
|**Sensing range Sn**|0 mm ... 5 mm|
|**Installation type**|Flush|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Output function**|Analog|
|**Repeatability (Ta not constant)**|0.3 mm1) 2) 3)|
|**Repeatability (Ta constant)**|± 0.1 mm|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP674)|
|**Special features**|Analog output|
|**Items supplied**|Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x)|



1) As per IEC 60947-5-2. 

- 2) Ub = DC 20 V ... 30 V. 

- 3) TA = 23 °C ± 5 °C. 

- 4) According to EN 60529: 2000-09. 

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|15 V DC ... 30 V DC|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 20 %1)|
|**Time delay before availability**|≤ 30 ms|
|**Temperature drift (of Sr)**|≤ 10 %|



1) Of VS. 

- 2) Without load. 

- 3) –3 dB if Sn = 2.5 mm. 

- 4) QA1 loaded, QA2 unloaded. 

5) QA1 loaded, QA2 loaded: see temperature reduction. 

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|**No load current**|≤ 12 mA2)|
|---|---|
|**Max. load resistance on QA1**|≥ 2 kΩ|
|**Max. load resistance on QA2**|400 Ω Ub = 15 V|
|**Output voltage QA1**|s = 0 mm: 0 V –0/+0,6 V (23 °C)<br>s = 2,5 mm: +5 V +/-0,6 V (23 °C)<br>s = 5 mm: +10 V +/-0,6 V (23 °C)|
|**Output current QA2**|s = 0 mm: 4 mA +/-0.8 mA (23 °C)<br>s = 5 mm: 20 mA +/-0,8 mA (23 °C)|
|**Output voltage**|0 V ... 10 V|
|**Output current**|4 mA ... 20 mA|
|**Bandwidth**|1,000 Hz3)|
|**Short-circuit protection**|✔|
|**Reverse polarity protection**|✔|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +70 °C4) 5)|
|**Housing material**|Brass, chromium-plated|
|**Sensing face material**|Plastic|
|**Housing length**|69 mm|
|**Thread length**|52 mm|



1) Of VS. 

2) Without load. 

3) –3 dB if Sn = 2.5 mm. 4) QA1 loaded, QA2 unloaded. 

5) QA1 loaded, QA2 loaded: see temperature reduction. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,149 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years|



## Installation note 

|**Remark**|Associated graphic see "Installation"|
|---|---|
|**B**|18 mm|
|**C**|18 mm|
|**D**|15 mm|
|**F**|40 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**|27270101|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270101|



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|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270101|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270101|
|**eCl@ss 12.0**<br>**ETIM 5.0**|27274001<br>EC002714|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002714|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39122230|



## Installation note 

Flush installation 

ot ~~”~~ Connection type Connection diagram 

Cd-022 

|BN|BN|1|+ (L+)|+ (L+)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|BK<br>WH||4<br>2|QA1<br>QA2||
|BU||3|**-**|**-**(M)|



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## Temperature derating 

## Temperature derating 

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## Response diagram 

## Reduction factors 

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## Output current 

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## Output voltage 

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## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

IMA18 Standard, connector, flush 

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② Fastening nuts (2x); width across 24, metal 

## Recommended accessories 

|a|**Brief description**<br>|**Type**<br>|**Part no.**<br>|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems<br>~~aS,~~||||
|~~aS,~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~ec~~|Plate N06 for universal clamp bracket, M18, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast<br>(clamping bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware<br>~~aS,~~<br>~~LULU~~<br>~~ec~~|BEF-KHS-N06<br>~~aS,~~<br>~~LULU~~<br>~~aaa~~<br>|2051612<br>~~aS,~~<br>~~LULU~~<br>~~aaa~~<br>|
|Mounting brackets and plates<br>~~aLULU~~<br>~~TT~~<br>~~aaa~~<br>~~ec~~||||
|~~TT~~<br>~~ec~~|Mounting bracket for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware<br>~~TT~~<br>~~ec4~~|BEF-WN-M18<br>~~TT~~<br>~~aaa~~<br>~~4~~|5308446<br>~~TT~~<br>~~aaa~~<br>~~4~~|
|Plug connectors and cables<br>~~aaa~~<br>~~ec4~~<br>~~aaa~~||||
|~~aaa~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 2 m<br>~~aaa~~|YF2A14-<br>020UB3XLEAX<br>~~aaa~~|2095607<br>~~aaa~~|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 2 m|YF2A14-<br>020VB3XLEAX|2096234|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m|YF2A14-<br>050UB3XLEAX|2095608|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|YF2A14-<br>050VB3XLEAX|2096235|
|~~Oe~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 2 m<br>~~Oe~~|YG2A14-<br>020UB3XLEAX<br>~~Oe~~|2095766<br>~~Oe~~|
|~~Oe~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 2 m<br>~~Oe~~|YG2A14-<br>020VB3XLEAX<br>~~Oe~~|2095895<br>~~Oe~~|
|~~wm~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m<br>~~wm~~|YG2A14-<br>050UB3XLEAX<br>~~wm~~|2095767<br>~~wm~~|



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|~~a ~~<br>~~‘s~~|~~a ~~<br>~~‘s~~|**Brief description**<br>Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m<br> ~~a~~|**Type**<br>**Part no.**<br>YG2A14-<br>050VB3XLEAX<br>2095897<br>~~|~~|
|---|---|---|---|
||Terminal and alignment brackets|||
||~~g~~|Mounting bracket with ball-and-socket, plastic, mounting hardware included|BEF-WN-M18-ST02<br>5312973<br>~~hm~~|
||&|Clamping block for round sensors M18, without fixed stop, plastic (PA12), glass-fiber re-<br>inforced, mounting hardware included<br>Clamping block for round sensors M18, with fixed stop, plastic (PA12), glass-fiber rein-<br>forced, mounting hardware included|BEF-KH-M18<br>2051481<br>BEF-KHF-M18<br>2051482<br>~~|~~|



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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 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com 



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