# Inductive Proximity Sensor, 4 mm, NPN / SPST-NO, M8 x 1, 10 to 30 VDC, IMB Series

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**SKU**: IMB08-04NNSVC0S
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €43.2900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 71 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | IMB Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 4mm |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN / SPST-NO |
| Thread Size - Metric | M8 x 1 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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IMB08-04NNSVC0S IMB 

**INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**IMB08-04NNSVC0S | IMB** INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|IMB08-04NNSVC0S|1072681|
|**Included in delivery:**BEF-MU-M08N (1)||
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/IMB||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Housing**|Standard design|
|**Thread size**|M8 x 1|
|**Diameter**|Ø 8 mm|
|**Sensing range Sn**|4 mm|
|**Safe sensing range Sa**|3.24 mm|
|**Installation type**|Non-flush|
|**Switching frequency**|4,000 Hz|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin1)|
|**Switching output**|NPN|
|**Output function**|NO|
|**Electrical wiring**|DC 3-wire|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP682)<br>IP69K3)|
|**Special features**|Resistant against coolant lubricants, Visual adjustment indicator, Temperature resistance|
|**Special applications**|Zones with coolants and lubricants, Mobile machines, Difficult application conditions|
|**Items supplied**|Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x)|



1) With gold plated contact pins. 

2) According to EN 60529. 

3) According to ISO 20653:2013-03. 

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 10 %|
|**Voltage drop**|≤ 2 V1)|
|**Hysteresis**|3 % ... 20 %|
|**Reproducibility**|≤ 2 %2) 3)|
|**Temperature drift (of Sr)**|± 10 %|
|**EMC**|According to EN 60947-5-2|
|**Continuous current Ia**|≤ 200 mA|
|**No load current**|≤ 10 mA|
|**Short-circuit protection**|✔|
|**Reverse polarity protection**|✔|
|**Power-up pulse protection**|✔|
|**Shock and vibration resistance**|100 g / 11 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 Mio cycles; 10 Hz ... 55 Hz, 1 mm / 55 Hz ... 500 Hz /<br>15 g|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +100 °C|
|**Housing material**|Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303|
|**Sensing face material**|Plastic, LCP|
|**Housing length**|60 mm|
|**Thread length**|28 mm|
|**Tightening torque, max.**|Typ. 7 Nm4)<br>Typ. 14 Nm5)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**UL File No.**|E181493|



1) At Ia max. 

2) Supply voltage Ub and constant ambient temperature Ta. 

3) Of Sr. 

4) When using the non-toothed side of the nut. 

5) Valid if toothed side of nut is used. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,971 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Reduction factors 

|**Note**|The values are reference values which may vary|
|---|---|
|**St37 steel (Fe)**|1|
|**Stainless steel (V2A, 304)**|Approx. 0.69|
|**Aluminum (Al)**|Approx. 0.37|
|**Copper (Cu)**|Approx. 0.28|
|**Brass (Br)**|Approx. 0.4|



## Installation note 

|**Remark**|Associated graphic see "Installation"|
|---|---|
|**A**|8 mm|



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**B** 18 mm ~~Me~~ **C** 8 mm ~~Me~~ **D** 12 mm ~~Me~~ **E** 8 mm ~~po~~ **F** 32 mm ~~Me~~ Classifications **ECLASS 5.0** 27270101 ~~|~~ **ECLASS 5.1.4** 27270101 ~~pO~~ **ECLASS 6.0** 27270101 **ECLASS 6.2** 27270101 ~~—eee~~ **ECLASS 7.0** 27270101 ~~Me~~ **ECLASS 8.0** 27270101 ~~Me~~ **ECLASS 8.1** 27270101 ~~po~~ **ECLASS 9.0** 27270101 ~~Po~~ **ECLASS 10.0** 27270101 ~~Po~~ **ECLASS 11.0** 27270101 **ECLASS 12.0** 27274001 ~~po~~ **ETIM 5.0** EC002714 ~~Me~~ **ETIM 6.0** EC002714 ~~Me~~ **ETIM 7.0** EC002714 ~~po~~ **ETIM 8.0** EC002714 ~~PL~~ **UNSPSC 16.0901** 39122230 ~~ee~~ 

Adjustments Installation aid 

Q LED ~~nf~~ Distance of target | Sr Sa=0.81 Sn ~~}~~ 

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## Installation note 

Non-flush installation 

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## Response diagram 

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

IMB08 Standard, connector M12, non-flush 

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① Connection 

- ② Display LED 

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

## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/IMB 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting plate for M8 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware|BEF-WG-M08|5321722|
||Mounting bracket for M8 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware|BEF-WN-M08|5321721|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DOL-1204-G02MRN|6058291|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DOL-1204-G05MRN|6058476|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), only suitable for PNP sensors|DOL-1204-L02MRN|6058482|



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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), only suitable for PNP sensors|DOL-1204-L05MRN|6058483|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DOL-1204-W02MRN|6058474|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DOL-1204-W05MRN|6058477|
||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|YF2A14-<br>020UB3XLEAX|2095607|
||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|
|~~DR~~|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>~~DR~~|YG2A14-<br>050UB3XLEAX<br>~~DR~~|2095767<br>~~DR~~|
|~~DR~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)<br>~~DR~~|DSL-1204-B02MRN<br>~~DR~~|6058502<br>~~DR~~|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DSL-1204-B05MRN|6058503|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DSL-1204-G02MRN|6058499|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<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.,<br>Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|DSL-1204-G05MRN|6058500|



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|**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|
|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096001|
|Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|050UB3M2A14||
|Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m|||



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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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