# Inductive Proximity Sensor, 4 mm, Complementary NPN, M12 x 1, 10 to 30 VDC, IMB Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/IMB12-04BNPVC0K/inductive-proximity-sensor-4-mm-complementary-npn
**SKU**: IMB12-04BNPVC0K
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €39.3300
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | IMB Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 4mm |
| Sensor Output Type | Complementary NPN |
| Thread Size - Metric | M12 x 1 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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IMB12-04BNPVC0K IMB 

**INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**IMB12-04BNPVC0K | IMB** INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|IMB12-04BNPVC0K<br>**Included in delivery:**BEF-MU-M12N (1)<br>Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/IMB|1074367|



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Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Housing**|Short-body|
|**Thread size**|M12 x 1|
|**Diameter**|Ø 12 mm|
|**Sensing range Sn**|4 mm|
|**Safe sensing range Sa**|3.24 mm|
|**Installation type**|Flush|
|**Switching frequency**|2,000 Hz|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin1)|
|**Switching output**|NPN|
|**Output function**|Complementary|
|**Electrical wiring**|DC 4-wire|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP682)<br>IP69K3)|
|**Special features**|Resistant against coolant lubricants, 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 / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 Mio cycles; 10 Hz ... 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz ... 500 Hz /<br>60 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**|45 mm|
|**Thread length**|28 mm|
|**Tightening torque, max.**|Typ. 20 Nm4)<br>Typ. 32 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**|2,016 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Reduction factors 

|**Note**|The values are reference values which may vary|
|---|---|
|**St37 steel (Fe)**|1|
|**Stainless steel (V2A, 304)**|Approx. 0.65|
|**Aluminum (Al)**|Approx. 0.35|
|**Copper (Cu)**|Approx. 0.24|
|**Brass (Br)**|Approx. 0.38|



## Installation note 

|**Remark**|Associated graphic see "Installation"|
|---|---|
|**B**|12 mm|



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|**C**|12 mm|12 mm|
|---|---|---|
|**D**|12 mm|12 mm|
|**F**|32 mm|32 mm|



## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**<br>**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270101<br>27270101|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 6.0**<br>**ECLASS 6.2**|27270101<br>27270101|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270101|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27274001|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002714|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39122230|



## Installation note 

Flush installation 

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|---|---|---|
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## Response diagram 

## Response diagram 

Distance in mm (inch) 

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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) IMB12 Short-body housing, connector M12, flush 

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① Connection 

② Display LED 

- ③ Fastening nuts (2 x); width across 17, stainless steel V2A 

## Recommended accessories 

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

|a|**Brief description**<br>~~es~~|**Type**<br>~~es~~|**Part no.**<br>~~es~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems<br>~~ay~~<br>~~Lo~~||||
|~~ay~~|Plate N05N for universal clamp bracket, M12, Stainless steel 1.4571 (sheet), Stainless<br>steel 1.4408 (clamp), Universal clamp (5322627), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N05N|2051621<br>~~Lo~~|
|Mounting brackets and plates<br>~~ay~~<br>~~Lo~~||||
|)|Mounting plate for M12 sensors, stainless steel, without mounting hardware|BEF-WG-M12N|5320950|



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**Brief description Type Part no.** a ~~eeee~~ Mounting bracket for M12 housing, stainless steel, without mounting hardware BEF-WN-M12N 5320949 ~~i~~ Plug connectors and cables Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight DOL-1204-G02MRN 6058291 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight DOL-1204-G05MRN 6058476 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 5 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled DOL-1204-L02MRN 6058482 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), only suitable for PNP sensors Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled DOL-1204-L05MRN 6058483 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 5 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), only suitable for PNP sensors Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled DOL-1204-W02MRN 6058474 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 2 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled DOL-1204-W05MRN 6058477 Head B: Flying leads Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PP, unshielded, 5 m This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB) and other chemical compounds such as H2O2 and CH2O2. Before permanent installation is carried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked., Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded YF2A142095607 Head B: Flying leads 020UB3XLEAX Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 2 m Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded YF2A142095608 Head B: Flying leads 050UB3XLEAX Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m ~~~~——| §~~ Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled, A-coded YG2A142095767 Head B: Flying leads 050UB3XLEAX Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m ~~>»[ -f]~~ 

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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
||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)|DSL-1204-B02MRN|6058502|
||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|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PUR, halogen-free, unshielded, 5 m|YF2A14-<br>050UB3M2A14|2096001|



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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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