The IMB18-12NNSVU2K is a miniature inductive proximity sensor, manufactured by SICK, with an M18 size housing and an 0–12 mm sensing range. The output configuration is PNP-NO, and it operates on 10-30 VDC. This inductive proximity sensor monitors the presence or absence of objects in an area, regardless of the object's color, shape, or size, and is suitable for applications such as position sensing in automation, robotics, and communications.