IFM IFC246 - Inductive sensor IFK3008-BPKG/K1/V4A/US-104

Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals.
Very high switching frequency.
High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments.
Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Sensing range [mm]	8
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 65

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts; Correction factor K = 1; Magnetic-field immune
Application	Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants
Magnetic-field immune	yes
Max. magnetic field immunity [mT]	300

Operating voltage [V]	10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA]	20
Protection class	II
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Outputs

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]	2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]	100
Switching frequency DC [Hz]	2000
Short-circuit protection	yes
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range [mm]	8
Real sensing range Sr [mm]	8 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]	0...6.5

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminium: 1 / copper: 1
Hysteresis [% of Sr]	3...15
Switch point drift [% of Sr]	-10...10
Correction factor K = 1	yes

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]	-25...70
Protection	IP 68;("Coolant")

Tests / approvals

EMC	EN 61000-4-2 ESD 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated 10 V/m EN 61000-4-4 Burst 2 kV EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted 10 V EN 55011 emission class B
MTTF [years]	661
Embedded software included	yes
UL approval	Ta -25...70 °C Enclosure type Type 1 power supply Limited Voltage/Current UL Approval no. A005 File number UL E174191

Weight [g]	27.5
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	non-flush mountable
Dimensions [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 65
Thread designation	M12 x 1
Materials	housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status 4 x 90° LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied	lock nuts: 2

Pack quantity	1 pcs.

Electrical connection - plug

Connection	Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated

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