
ICB, M12
Proximity Inductive Sensors
Standard Range, Nickel-Plated Brass Housing
Types ICB, M12
• Sensing distance: 2 to 4 mm
• Flush or non-flush types
• Short or long body versions
• Rated operational voltage (U
• Output: DC 200 mA, NPN or PNP
• Normally open or Normally closed
• LED indication for output ON
• Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit, transients
• Cable or M12 plug versions
• According to IEC 60947-5-2
• Laser engraved on front cap, permanently legible
): 10 - 36 VDC
b
Product Description Ordering Key
A family of inductive proximity switches in industrial standard nickel-plated
brass housings. They are
able to handle applications
where high sensing range is
requested.
Output is open collector
NPN or PNP transistors.
Type
Housing style
Housing material
Housing size
Housing length
Thread length
Detection principle
ICB12S30F02NOM1
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection
Type Selection
Connec- Body Rated Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
tion style operating NPN, PNP, NPN, PNP,
distance S
Cable Short 2 mm
Cable Short 4 mm
Plug Short 2 mm
Plug Short 4 mm
Cable Long 2 mm
Cable Long 4 mm
Plug Long 2 mm
Plug Long 4 mm
1)
For flush mounting in metal
Normally open Normally open Normally closed Normally closed
n
1)
ICB12S30F02NO ICB12S30F02PO ICB12S30F02NC ICB12S30F02PC
2)
ICB12S30N04NO ICB12S30N04PO ICB12S30N04NC ICB12S30N04PC
1)
ICB12S30F02NOM1 ICB12S30F02POM1 ICB12S30F02NCM1 ICB12S30F02PCM1
2)
ICB12S30N04NOM1 ICB12S30N04POM1 ICB12S30N04NCM1 ICB12S30N04PCM1
1)
ICB12L50F02NO ICB12L50F02PO ICB12L50F02NC ICB12L50F02PC
2)
ICB12L50N04NO ICB12L50N04PO ICB12L50N04NC ICB12L50N04PC
1)
ICB12L50F02NOM1 ICB12L50F02POM1 ICB12L50F02NCM1 ICB12L50F02PCM1
2)
ICB12L50N04NOM1 ICB12L50N04POM1 ICB12L50N04NCM1 ICB12L50N04PCM1
2)
For non-flush mounting in metal
Specifications
Rated operational voltage (Ub)
Ripple ≤ 10%
Output current (I
) ≤ 200 mA @ 50°C
e
(≤ 150 mA @ 50-70°C)
OFF-state current (I
) ≤ 50 μA
r
No load supply current (I
Voltage drop (U
) Max. 2.5 VDC @ 200 mA
d
Protection Reverse polarity,
short-circuit, transients
Voltage transient 1 kV/0.5 J
Power ON delay (t
) 300 ms
v
Operating frequency (f) ≤ 2000 Hz
Indication for output ON Activated LED, yellow
NO version Target present
NC version Target not present
Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.12.2014) 1
10 to 36 VDC (ripple incl.)
) ≤ 15 mA
o
Indication for short circuit/
overload LED blinking (f = 2 Hz)
Assured operating
sensing distance (S
) 0 ≤ Sa ≤ 0.81 x S
a
n
Effective operating
distance (S
Usable operating distance (Su)
) 0.9 x Sn ≤ Sr ≤ 1.1 x S
r
0.9 x Sr ≤ Su ≤ 1.1 x S
n
r
Repeat accuracy (R) ≤ 10%
Differential travel (H)
(Hysteresis) 1 to 20% of sensing dist.
Ambient temperature
Operating
Storage
-25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
Shock and vibration IEC 60947-5-2/7.4

ICB, M12
Specifications (cont.)
Housing material
Body Nickel-plated brass
Front
Grey thermoplastic polyester
Connection
Cable Ø4.1 x 2 m, 3 x 0.25 mm
grey PVC, oil proof
Plug M12 x 1
Degree of protection IP 67
Weight (cable/nuts included)
Cable Max. 120 g
Plug Max. 30 g
Dimensions See diagrams below
Dimensions (mm)
7.5
M12x1
30.0 14.3
46.8
Short body, flush version, cable
LED
Tightening torque 10 Nm
Approvals
cULus (UL508)
CCC is not required for
products with a maximum
2
,
operating voltage of ≤ 36 V
EMC protection According to IEC 60947-5-2
IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 8 KV air discharge,
4 KV contact discharge
IEC 61000-4-3 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 3 V
IEC 61000-4-8 30 A/m
LED
M12x1
4.0
7.5
30.0 14.3
50.8
Short body, non-flush version, cable
7.5
M12x1
30.0
50.2
LED (4 x 90°)
11.2
Short body, flush version, plug
7.5
M12x1
50.0
66.8
Long body, flush version, cable
7.5
M12x1
50.0
70.2
Long body, flush version, plug
142
LED
LED (4 x 90°)
142
7.5
3
M12x1
30.0 11.24.0
54.2
Short body, non-flush version, plug
M12x1
50.04.0
Long body, non-flush version, cable
3
M12x1
4.0
50.0
Long body, non-flush version, plug
70.8
74.2
LED (4 x 90°)
7.5
7.5
3
142
LED
LED (4 x 90°)
3
142
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.12.2014)

ICB, M12
Installation
Flush sensor, when installed in damping material, must be
according to Picture 1A.
Non-flush sensor, when installed in damping material, must
be according to Picture 1B.
Picture 1A Picture 1B
≥ 3 x S
n
: nominal sensing distance
S
n
d : sensor diameter (12 mm)
Flush sensors, when installed together in damping material,
must be according to Picture 2A.
Picture 2A
d d d
d
Free zone or
non-damping
material
≥ 3 x S
: nominal sensing distance
S
n
d : sensor diameter (12 mm)
Non-flush sensors, when installed together in damping
material, must be according to Picture 2B.
Picture 2B
n
≥ 3 x d
d
n
≥ 2 x S
2 x dd
Free zone or
non-damping
material
d
dd
d : sensor diameter (12 mm)
For sensors installed opposite each other, a minimum space
of 6 x Sn (the nominal sensing distance) must be observed
(See Picture 3).
Picture 3
≥ 6 x S
n
Sn : nominal sensing distance
Wiring Diagram
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
NPN - Normally open
+
1 BN
2 BK
3 BU
-
+
-
NPN - Normally closed
d : sensor diameter (12 mm)
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
PNP - Normally open
+
-
PNP - Normally closed
1 BN
2 BK
3 BU
+
-
Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.12.2014) 3

ICB, M12
Reduction Factors
The rated operating distance
is reduced by the use of
metals and alloys other than
Fe360.
Picture 4
Fe360 : Steel
CrNi : Chrome-nickel
CuZn : Brass
Al : Aluminium
Cu : Copper
Sr : Effective operating distance
Delivery Contents
• Inductive proximity switch ICB.
• 2 nuts NPB
• Packaging: plastic bag
The most important reduction factors for inductive
proximity sensors are shown
in Picture 4.
Accessories for Plug Versions
3-wire angled connector,
2 m cable CONM13NF-A2
3-wire angled connector,
5 m cable CONM13NF-A5
3-wire angled connector,
10 m cable CONM13NF-A10
3-wire straight connector,
2 m cable CONM13NF-S2
3-wire straight connector,
5 m cable CONM13NF-S5
For any additional information
or different options,
please refer to the
“General Accessories”
datasheets.
4 Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.12.2014)