Sick IMA12-06BE3ZC0K Inductive Proximity Sensor, M12, 6 mm

The Sick IMA12-06BE3ZC0K is an inductive barrel-style proximity sensor in an M12 x 1 threaded housing, with a 0...6 mm detection range and an analogue output. The 6 mm sensing distance means it detects ferrous targets at a gap tight enough for position feedback on small actuators or cylinder end-stops, but it is not a long-range sensor — spec it where the target passes within that window. The analogue output (not a discrete PNP/NPN) gives a continuous voltage or current signal proportional to target distance, so it is suited for proportional position or presence feedback to a PLC analogue input card rather than a simple on/off switch. Operating on 15...30 VDC and rated IP67, the sensor body and electronics handle washdown and moderate coolant splash — a typical fit for machine tools, packaging lines, or conveyor sections where the sensor sees mist or spray but not immersion. The M12 barrel threads into standard mounting brackets or drilled plates; the connector (M12, 4-pin, implied by the form factor) mates with standard field-wired cordsets.