Datasheet

2 SICK 2008-09-11
IMF12 Inductive proximity sensors
Installation
notes
Installation in metal
The following notes are necessary to get proper operation.
IMF12-04B...
IMF12-08N...
A ≥ 6, B ≥ 12, C ≥ 12, D ≥ 0
A ≥ 12, B ≥ 24, C ≥ 24, D ≥ 12
Type
IMF12-02B...
IMF12-04N...
Metal-free zone [mm]
A ≥ 6, B ≥ 12, C ≥ 6, D ≥ 0
A ≥ 12, B ≥ 24, C ≥ 12, D ≥ 6
Reduction factor R
m
≥3 S
n
(C)
D
B
A
d
A
d = Outer diameter of the sensor
The following are reference values, which may vary from type to type:
St37 R
m
= 1
Stainless steel R
m
= approx. 0.7
Aluminium R
m
= approx. 0.3
Copper R
m
= approx. 0.25
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