Inductive Cubic sensors IL8/IL9 Series

Datasensing IL8/IL9 Series

The IL8/IL9 Series provides high-performance metal-object detection in an extremely compact cubic format (8 × 8 mm cross-section). With variants that place the sensing head either at the top (IL8) or at the centre (IL9), these sensors deliver exceptional miniaturization, industrial durability, and fast switching for tight-space applications in electronics, automated assembly, intralogistics and conveyors.

Design & Functionality

• The series uses a stainless-steel AISI 303 housing in an 8 × 8 mm footprint, enabling mounting where traditional cylindrical sensors cannot fit. 
• Offers nominal sensing distances from ~1.5 mm (shielded/flush models) through ~2.0-2.5 mm (extended models)—allowing detection of very small metal parts with minimal clearance. 
• Standard target size: 8 × 8 mm FE360 metal. Correction factors for different materials (e.g., copper ≈ 0.12-0.21; aluminium ≈ 0.12-0.17; brass ≈ 0.25-0.27; stainless steel ≈ 0.60-0.61) support material-specific tuning. 
• High switching frequency: up to 5 kHz, making it capable of fast metal part detection in dynamic automation sequences. 
• Supply voltage range: 10…30 V DC, no-load current ≤ 10 mA, load current ≤ 200 mA, voltage drop ≤ 1.5 V @ 200 mA—ensuring efficient electrical performance. 
• Protection rating: IP67, providing durable performance in industrial environments with dust or splashing. 

Total Crossed Beams

(While typically an optical-sensor concept, here it denotes the uniform detection zone across the tiny active face.)

• Even in the compact 8 × 8 mm format, the IL8/IL9 Series maintains a stable sensing zone, ensuring reliable detection despite minimal clearance or target mis-alignment.
• This delivers repeatable detection performance (repeat accuracy < 5%) even in tight mounting spaces. 

Beam Pitch Options

(Translated here as selectable detection distances/mount variants, not literal beam spacing.)

• Models include: ~1.5 mm nominal for standard flush mounting, ~2.0 mm for long-distance flush, and ~2.5 mm for extended variants—giving flexibility in selecting model based on target size or clearance. 
• The compact footprint and variety of sensing distances suit installation in high-density or tight spaces, such as small-part assembly, robotics end-effector mounting or conveyor side-detection.
• Correction factors for various metals ensure consistent detection across different target materials—critical in electronics or precision metal-part automation.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• The IL8/IL9 Series features internal electronics with protection against reverse polarity, over-voltage, and inductive loads, simplifying wiring and improving reliability. 
• Time before availability after power-up is ≤ 50 ms, supporting fast installation and commissioning in automated lines. 

Operational Advantages

• Ultra-compact foot-print: With just 8 × 8 mm cross-section, the IL8/IL9 Series is ideal where space is at a premium (e.g., electronics manufacturing, micro-assembly, conveyor side-detection).
• Fast response & high precision: With switching frequencies up to 5 kHz and repeat accuracy < 5%, the sensor is well-suited for rapid detection of tiny metal components.
• Industrial-Grade Durability: Stainless-steel housing, IP67 protection, low power consumption and robust electronic protections deliver reliable operation in manufacturing environments.
• Flexible mounting & target adaptation: With sensing head orientation (top or centre), multiple sensing-distance options, and material correction support, the sensor adapts to many use-cases involving metal-part detection in constrained or dense installations.
• Applications: Best for high-density automation, small-component assembly lines, miniature conveyor sensor arrays, robotics end-effectors, electronics feeders and wherever minimal footprint, metal detection, and industrial reliability matter.