SICK IM12-04NPS-ZUK Industrial Photoelectric Sensor

The SICK IM12-04NPS-ZUK is a compact inductive proximity sensor from the IM Standard family designed for non‑flush metal sensing in tight spaces. It features a short 12 mm brass, nickel‑plated housing with an M12 x 1 thread, a sensing range of 4 mm, and a non‑flush installation style. The device provides a DC 3‑wire, PNP normally‑open (NO) output with a 2 m cable and operates on 10–30 V DC, delivering switching up to 2,000 Hz. Its enclosure is IP67, the sensing face is plastic, and the overall housing length is about 35 mm. Electrical performance includes ripple ≤ 10%, voltage drop ≤ 1.5 V, time delay before availability ≤ 2 ms, hysteresis 1–10%, and reproducibility ≤ 1%, with EMI conforming to EN 60947‑5‑2. Designed for harsh environments, it tolerates ambient temperatures from –25 °C to +75 °C and offers shock/vibration resistance around 30 g (11 ms) over 10–55 Hz. Suitable use cases include metal target detection in automation—such as compact conveyors, machine tools, and small‑scale pick‑and‑place setups—where a robust, fast‑response sensor with reliable IP67 protection is required.