Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi ICB18S30N14M1IO IO-Link Inductive Proximity Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi ICB18S30N14M1IO is a compact M18 IO-Link inductive proximity sensor designed for intelligent, reliable non-contact detection of metallic targets in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi ICB18 series, it combines a short-body design with a robust nickel-plated brass threaded housing and advanced IO-Link communication for applications requiring both dependable sensing and configurable process data.
The sensor provides a maximum rated operating distance of 14 mm with non-flush mounting. Through IO-Link, the sensing distance can be configured to approximately 4.6 mm, 7 mm, 10.5 mm or 14 mm, corresponding to 33%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the maximum range. Its electrical output can also be configured for PNP, NPN or push-pull operation with normally open or normally closed switching behaviour, providing substantial flexibility during machine commissioning.
Operating from a 10–36 V DC supply, the ICB18S30N14M1IO supports a maximum output current of 200 mA and a maximum switching frequency of 1.5 kHz. A 4-pin M12 connector, IP67 ingress protection and wide operating temperature range of -40 to +70 °C make this sensor suitable for modern automated machinery, conveyors, material handling systems and connected manufacturing equipment.
Key Advantages
- Integrated IO-Link communication supports intelligent sensor configuration and process monitoring.
- Maximum 14 mm rated operating distance provides increased metallic target detection range.
- Configurable sensing distance allows adaptation to different machine and target requirements.
- Selectable PNP, NPN or push-pull output increases compatibility with industrial control systems.
- Configurable normally open or normally closed switching behaviour simplifies standardisation across machinery.
- Non-flush M18 installation supports the extended sensing range.
- Compact short-body construction helps minimise required installation depth.
- M12 plug connection simplifies installation, replacement and maintenance.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi ICB18 IO-Link series.
- M18 × 1 cylindrical threaded barrel.
- Compact short-body construction.
- 14 mm maximum rated operating distance.
- Selectable sensing distances of approximately 4.6 mm, 7 mm, 10.5 mm and 14 mm.
- Non-flush mounting configuration.
- Configurable PNP, NPN and push-pull output.
- Configurable normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) switching function.
- IO-Link communication for parameterisation and intelligent sensor integration.
- 10–36 V DC rated operating voltage.
- 200 mA maximum output current.
- 1.5 kHz maximum switching frequency.
- 4-pin M12 connector for convenient electrical connection.
- Durable nickel-plated brass housing.
- LED status indication.
- IP67 ingress protection.
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 to +70 °C.
Configurable IO-Link Sensing for Industrial Machinery
The Carlo Gavazzi ICB18S30N14M1IO combines conventional inductive metallic target detection with IO-Link communication. Its sensing distance can be configured to 33%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the maximum 14 mm range, allowing one sensor to be adapted to different target distances and machine requirements without changing the physical sensing device.
IO-Link also provides flexible electrical output configuration, allowing PNP, NPN or push-pull operation and normally open or normally closed switching behaviour to be selected as required. This configurability can simplify machine design, commissioning and sensor standardisation while retaining the fast, wear-free metallic object detection associated with industrial inductive proximity sensors.
Typical Applications
- Smart factory and Industry 4.0 automation systems.
- Industrial machine position and presence detection.
- IO-Link connected machinery and sensor networks.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Metal component detection and counting.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated assembly and robotic handling equipment.
- Machine movement and end-position monitoring.
- Applications requiring configurable sensing distances.
- OEM machinery requiring flexible sensor output configuration.
