Datasheet

2008-09-11 SICK 3
IMF18 Inductive proximity sensors
Installation
notes
Installation in metal
The following notes are necessary to get proper operation.
IMF18-08B...
IMF18-12N...
A ≥ 9, B ≥ 18, C ≥ 24, D ≥ 1.8
A ≥ 18, B ≥ 36, C ≥ 36, D ≥ 16
Type
IMF18-05B...
IMF18-08N...
Metal-free zone [mm]
A ≥ 9, B ≥ 18, C ≥ 15, D ≥ 3.6
A ≥ 18, B ≥ 36, C ≥ 24, D ≥ 12
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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