SICK IME12-04BPPZC0S 1060232 Inductive Proximity Sensor PNP Complementary Output M12

SICK IME12‑04BPPZC0S (1060232) is an inductive proximity sensor for non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation. Flush (shielded) M12 threaded nickel-plated brass housing, 4 mm sensing range. PNP complementary output with 2 kHz switching frequency, IP67 rated for dust‑tight and water‑resistant operation. Rated for industrial environments requiring precise metal detection and reliable performance.

Applications:

• Automated assembly lines for metal component detection

• Conveyor systems for part presence and counting

• Robotics and material handling equipment

• Positioning and end‑limit sensing in packaging machinery

Core Specifications:

• Functional principle: Inductive proximity sensor

• Sensing range Sn: 4 mm (flush mounting)

• Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm

• Thread size: M12 × 1

• Housing diameter: 12 mm

• Housing length: 65 mm

• Housing material: Brass, nickel-plated

• Sensing face material: Plastic (PA 66)

• Supply voltage: 10 V DC … 30 V DC

• Switching output: PNP complementary (NO/NC)

• Output current: ≤ 200 mA

• Switching frequency: 2,000 Hz

• Response time: ≤ 0.5 ms

• Connection: M12 male connector, 4‑pin

• Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529)

Advanced Specifications:

• Hysteresis: 5 % … 15 %

• Repeatability: ≤ 2 % of Sr

• Temperature drift: ± 10 % of Sr

• Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V (at Ia max)

• No‑load current: ≤ 10 mA

• Ripple: ≤ 10 %

• Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms

• Short-circuit protection ✔

• Reverse polarity protection ✔

• Power-up pulse protection ✔

• Shock resistance: 30 g, 11 ms (IEC 60068‑2‑27)

• Vibration resistance: 10 Hz … 55 Hz, 1 mm (IEC 60068‑2‑6)

• Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C … +75 °C

• Storage temperature: –25 °C … +75 °C

• Tightening torque max.: ≤ 12 Nm

• EMC: According to EN 60947‑5‑2

• UL File No.: NRKH.E181493

• MTTF D: 1,893 years

System Integration:

• Belongs to SICK IME series of inductive proximity sensors.

• Flush mounting (shielded) installation type requires no clearance from metal surroundings.

• M12 male connector mates with standard M12 4‑pin female cables.

• Two mounting nuts (brass, nickel-plated) supplied for secure installation.

Standards & Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for detailed certification and compliance information (CE, cULus, RoHS).

Related Products (logical chain):

• Lower sensing range → IME12‑02BPSZC0S (2 mm, PNP NO)

• Same sensing range different output → IME12‑04BPSZC0S (PNP NO, 3‑wire)

• Same sensing range cable version → IME12‑04BPPZW2S (PNP complementary, 2 m cable)

• M12 4‑pin connection cable → YF2A14‑020VB3XLEAX (M12 straight socket to open end, 2 m, PVC)