# Inductive Proximity Sensor, PNP/SPST-NO/SPST-NC, 20 mm, M30 x 1.5, 10 V to 30 V, IMC Series

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**SKU**: IMC30-20NPPVC0SA00
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €98.1200
**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 | IMC Series |
| Sensor Terminals | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 20mm |
| Sensor Output Type | 4-Wire, PNP, NO / NC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 20mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | 0mm |
| Sensing Distance Nom | - |
| Sensor Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Thread Size - Metric | M30 x 1.5 |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M30 Thread |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 75°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |

## Datasheet

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IMC30-20NPPVC0SA00 IMC 

**INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**IMC30-20NPPVC0SA00 | IMC** INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**<br>IMC30-20NPPVC0SA00<br>**Included in delivery:**BEF-MU-M30N (1)<br>Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/IMC|**Part no.**<br>1079301|
|---|---|



## Illustration may differ 

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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Thread size**|M30 x 1.5|
|**Diameter**|Ø 30 mm|
|**Sensing range Sn**|0 mm ... 20 mm1)|
|**Safe sensing range Sa**|16.2 mm|
|**Number of switching points**|Up to 4 adjustable switching points or windows|
|**Switching modes**|Single point, Window mode, Two point mode, Visual adjustment indicator|
|**Switching frequency Qint.1 / Qint.2 on Pin2**|200 Hz|
|**Installation type**|Non-flush|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin2)|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Output Q/C**|Switching output or IO-Link mode|
|**Output MFC**|Switching output or input|
|**Output function**|NC / NO|
|**Output characteristic**|Programmable|
|**Electrical wiring**|DC 4-wire|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP683)<br>IP69K4)|



1) Adjustable. 

- 2) With gold plated contact pins. 

- 3) According to EN 60529. 

- 4) According to ISO 20653:2013-03. 

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|**Special features**|Smart Task, Resistant against coolant lubricants, IO-Link|
|---|---|
|**Special applications**|Zones with coolants and lubricants, Difficult application conditions|
|**Special characteristic**|Resistant against coolant lubricants|
|**Pin 2 configuration**|External input, Teach-in, switching signal|
|**Items supplied**|Mounting nut, V2A stainless steel, with locking teeth (2x)|



1) Adjustable. 

2) With gold plated contact pins. 

- 3) According to EN 60529. 

4) According to ISO 20653:2013-03. 

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 10 %|
|**Voltage drop**|≤ 2 V2)|
|**Hysteresis**|Programmable3)|
|**Reproducibility**|≤ 5 %4) 5)|
|**Temperature drift (of Sr)**|± 10 %|
|**EMC**|According to EN 60947-5-2|
|**Continuous current Ia**|≤ 200 mA6)|
|**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 ... +75 °C|
|**Housing material**|Stainless steel V2A, DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303|
|**Sensing face material**|Plastic, LCP|
|**Housing length**|70 mm|
|**Thread length**|40 mm|
|**Tightening torque, max.**|Typ. 100 Nm7)|
|**UL File No.**|E181493|
|**Teach-in accuracy**|+/- 3% of Sr|
|**Resolution, typical (range)**|75 μm (0 mm ... 15 mm)<br>150 μm (15 mm ... 20 mm)|
|**Resolution, maximum (area)**|150 μm (0 mm ... 15 mm)<br>300 μm (15 mm ... 20 mm)|



- 1) IO-Link mode: 18 VDC ... 30 VDC. 

- 2) At Ia max. 

- 3) To comply with EN 60947-5-2, a hysteresis of approx. 10% must be set. 

- 4) Supply voltage Ub and constant ambient temperature Ta. 

- 5) Of Sr. 

- 6) 200 mA total for both switching outputs. 

- 7) Valid if toothed side of nut is used. 

## Safety-related parameters 

**MTTFD** 688 years 

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|**DCavg**|0 %|
|---|---|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years|
|Communication interface||
|**Communication interface**|IO-Link V1.1|
|**Communication Interface detail**|COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|
|**Cycle time**|5 ms|
|**Process data length**|32 Bit|
|**Process data structure**|Bit 0 = switching signal QL1|
||Bit 1 = switching signal QL2|
||Bit 2 = switching signal QInt3|
||Bit 3 = switching signal QInt4|
||Bit 16 ... 31 = distance value|
|**Factory setting**|Switching Point 1: reference value 1|
||Output: normally open|
||Pin 2 configuration: input|



## Communication interface 

|Reference values||
|---|---|
|**Note**|Reference value in Digits for switching point in mm stored in the sensor|
|**Reference value 1**|20 mm|
|**Reference value 2**|15 mm|
|**Reference value 3**|10 mm|
|**Reference value 4**|5 mm|
|Reduction factors||
|**Stainless steel (V2A, 304)**|Approx. 0.8|
|**Aluminum (Al)**|Approx. 0.4|
|**Copper (Cu)**|Approx. 0.2|
|**Brass (Br)**|Approx. 0.4|
|Installation note||



|**Remark**|Associated graphic see "Installation"|
|---|---|
|**A**|20 mm|
|**B**|85 mm|
|**C**|30 mm|
|**D**|60 mm|
|**E**|20 mm|
|**F**|160 mm|
|Smart Task||



|**Smart Task name**|Base logics|
|---|---|
|**Logic function**|AND|
||OR|
||XOR|
||Hysteresis|
|**Timer function**|On delay|



1) SIO Direct: sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication and without using internal sensor logic or time parameters (set to "direct"/"deactivated"). 

2) SIO Logic: Sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication. Sensor-internal logic or timing parameters plus Automation Functions used. 

3) IOL: Sensor operation with full IO-Link communication and usage of logic, timing and Automation Function parameters. 

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||Off delay<br>ON and OFF delay<br>Impulse (one shot)|
|---|---|
|**Inverter**|Adjustable|
|**Switching frequency**|SIO Direct: 200 Hz1)<br>SIO Logic: 200 Hz2)<br>IOL: 200 Hz3)|
|**Switching signal**||
|Switching signal QL1|Switching output|
|Switching signal QL2|Switching output|



1) SIO Direct: sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication and without using internal sensor logic or time parameters (set to "direct"/"deactivated"). 

2) SIO Logic: Sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication. Sensor-internal logic or timing parameters plus Automation Functions used. 

3) IOL: Sensor operation with full IO-Link communication and usage of logic, timing and Automation Function parameters. 

## 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|
|**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**|EC002714|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002714|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39122230|



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## Installation note 

Non-flush installation 

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## Connection diagram 

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## Response diagram 

## Response diagram 

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

IMC30 Standard, connector M12, non-flush 

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## Recommended accessories 

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

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Connection modules||||
||IO-Link V1.1 Class A port, USB2.0 port, optional external power supply 24V / 1A|IOLA2US-01101<br>(SiLink2 Master)|1061790|
||EtherCAT IO-Link Master, IO-Link V1.1, Port Class A, power supply via 7/8'' cable 24 V /<br>8 A, fieldbus connection via M12 cable|IOLG2EC-03208R01<br>(IO-Link Master)|6053254|
||EtherNet/IP IO-Link Master, IO-Link V1.1, Port Class A, power supply via 7/8'' cable<br>24 V / 8 A, fieldbus connection via M12-cable|IOLG2EI-03208R01<br>(IO-Link Master)|6053255|
||PROFINET IO-Link Master, IO-Link V1.1, Port Class A, power supply via 7/8'' cable 24 V /<br>8 A, fieldbus connection via M12 cable|IOLG2PN-03208R01<br>(IO-Link Master)|6053253|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
||Plate N10 for universal clamp bracket, M30, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast<br>(clamping bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N10|2062372|
||Plate N11N for universal clamp bracket, Stainless steel 1.4571 (sheet), Stainless steel<br>1.4408 (clamp), Universal clamp BEF-KHS-KH3 (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N11N|2071081|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting plate for M30 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware|BEF-WG-M30|5321871|
||Mounting bracket for M30 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware|BEF-WN-M30|5308445|



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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|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|
||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, 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|



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|**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|
|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|DSL-1204-G02MRN|6058499|
|Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|||
|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 car-|||
|ried 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|DSL-1204-G05MRN|6058500|
|Head B: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|||
|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 car-|||
|ried out, the material's resistance to the cleaning agent being used must be checked.,|||
|Resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)|||



## Recommended services 

Additional services www.sick.com/IMC 

||**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|
|Function Block Factory|||
|• **Description:**The Function Block Factory supports common programmable logic controllers|Function Block Factory|On request|
|(PLCs) from various manufacturers, such as Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell Automation and|||
|B&R. More information on the FBF can be found <a href=https://fbf.cloud.sick.com tar-|||
|get="_blank"> here</a>.|||



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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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