Lanbao LR18X-M Analog Output Inductive Sensors

This Lanbao family is for displacement-oriented inductive sensing where you need an analog signal that moves with target position instead of only a binary switch point.

Use this page as an engineering selection sheet: compare sensing method, mounting envelope, electrical interface, and cable or connector format, then open the linked datasheet, CAD drawing, STEP model, and compliance documents for design review.

Features

• Supports 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, and combined current-plus-voltage output options depending on the exact part number.
• Better suited than binary inductive sensors when the machine needs displacement or thickness-related feedback.
• Lets engineers choose between flush and non-flush sensing geometry inside the same family page.
• Useful for machine setup, position monitoring, thickness-related process feedback, and custom automation measurement tasks.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Series	LR18X-M analog output
Body size	M18 cylindrical body
Mounting options	Flush 5mm / Non-flush 8mm
Sensing distance	1mm to 5mm / 1.6mm to 8mm
Supply voltage	15V to 30V DC
Outputs	0-10V / 0-20mA / 4-20mA / 0-10V + 0-20mA
Standard target	Fe 18 x 18 x 1mm / Fe 24 x 24 x 1mm
Switch-point drift	<= +/-10% of Sr
Linearity	<= +/-5%
Repeat accuracy	<= +/-3%
Analog load	Voltage >= 4.7KOhm / Current <= 470Ohm
Current consumption	<= 20mA
Output indicator	Yellow LED
Ambient temperature	-25C to 70C
Ambient humidity	35% to 95%RH
Switching frequency	200Hz / 100Hz
Voltage withstand	1000V AC 50/60Hz 60s
Insulation resistance	>= 50MOhm at 500VDC
Vibration resistance	10 to 50Hz, 1.5mm amplitude
Protection degree	IP67
Housing material	Nickel-copper alloy

Integration Notes

These are analog output sensors, so choose the electrical output standard first based on the receiving controller, PLC analog card, or acquisition module. Voltage outputs need high input impedance, while current outputs need an appropriate current-input stage.

The analog signal range maps to target position across the stated sensing distance, so mechanical target size and travel should be validated in the real machine before production release.

Applications

These are the machine-level use cases where this family is usually the most practical fit.

• Displacement and thickness measurement in automation equipment.
• Position feedback where binary switching is not enough.
• Custom robotics, machine tooling, and process setups that need analog sensing.

Compatibility

• Suitable for 15V to 30V DC systems with analog input modules or interface electronics.
• Best matched to PLC analog cards, industrial DAQ modules, and embedded analog front ends rather than simple digital GPIO.

How to Choose

When selecting Lanbao LR18X-M Analog Output Inductive Sensors, start with the receiving analog input, not the mechanical thread size. Confirm whether the control side expects 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, or a combined output, then choose flush or non-flush geometry based on the actual travel range and target size.

After the signal format is fixed, verify standoff, target path, and cable or connector style. Analog families only add value when the mechanical motion is stable enough to produce a repeatable signal window in the real machine.

Part Number Matrix

Choose the mounting and sensing distance first, then select the analog output standard that matches the receiving controller, and finally choose the connection style.

Lanbao Part Number	Mounting & Range	Analog Output	Connection
LR18XCF05LUM	Flush 5mm	0-10V	2m PVC cable
LR18XCN08LUM	Non-flush 8mm	0-10V	2m PVC cable
LR18XCF05LIM	Flush 5mm	0-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCN08LIM	Non-flush 8mm	0-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCF05LI4M	Flush 5mm	4-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCN08LI4M	Non-flush 8mm	4-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCF05LIUM	Flush 5mm	0-10V + 0-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCN08LIUM	Non-flush 8mm	0-10V + 0-20mA	2m PVC cable
LR18XCF05LUM-E2	Flush 5mm	0-10V	M12 connector
LR18XCN08LUM-E2	Non-flush 8mm	0-10V	M12 connector
LR18XCF05LIM-E2	Flush 5mm	0-20mA	M12 connector
LR18XCN08LIM-E2	Non-flush 8mm	0-20mA	M12 connector
LR18XCF05LI4M-E2	Flush 5mm	4-20mA	M12 connector
LR18XCN08LI4M-E2	Non-flush 8mm	4-20mA	M12 connector
LR18XCF05LIUM-E2	Flush 5mm	0-10V + 0-20mA	M12 connector
LR18XCN08LIUM-E2	Non-flush 8mm	0-10V + 0-20mA	M12 connector

Development Guide

Start integration of Lanbao LR18X-M Analog Output Inductive Sensors by selecting the receiving analog interface first. Confirm whether the PLC, DAQ, or embedded controller expects 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, or dual-output sensing before freezing the part number.

Validate the full mechanical travel in the real machine, not only on paper. Analog inductive sensors are most useful when the target path, standoff, and repeatability are all stable enough to produce a meaningful signal range.

During development, log the raw analog value at the minimum, midpoint, and maximum target positions. That makes it much easier to set scaling, alarms, and commissioning tolerances before production release.

FAQ

How is this different from a standard inductive sensor?

A standard inductive sensor switches on or off at a threshold. This family outputs an analog signal that tracks target position across the sensing range.

When should I use 0-10V versus 4-20mA?

Use the one that matches your input hardware and noise environment. Current loops are often preferred in harsher industrial environments and longer cable runs.

Can I wire this to a digital input?

Not directly in the intended way. These products are designed for analog measurement inputs.

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Resources

Use these links for dimensional review, controller wiring checks, compliance review, and final part-number confirmation.

• Manufacturer Family Page
• LR18XM Datasheet
• LR18XM E2 Datasheet
• CAD PDF LR18XCF
• CAD PDF LR18XCN
• STEP LR18XCF
• STEP LR18XCN
• CE Certificate Inductive Sensor DC Series
• UKCA Certificate Inductive Sensor DC Series
• UL Certificate of Compliance
• About Lanbao
• Manufacturing Overview