IFM IGC250 - Inductive full-metal sensor IGK34,5-APKG/AM/US-104/K0

For use in machine tools and metalworking.
Resistant to oils and coolants.
Metal sensing face for heavy duty.
Selective detection of ferrous metals, aluminium chip immune.
Clearly visible indication of the switching status

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally closed
Sensing range [mm]	4.5
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 70

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts; Full-metal housing; Correction factor K = 0
Application	Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants
Media	ferrous only; aluminium chip immune
Pressure rating [bar]	100
Note on pressure rating	sensing face

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

Outputs

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

Detection zone

Sensing range [mm]	4.5
Operating distance [mm]	0...3.64

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.5
Hysteresis [% of Sr]	1...20
Correction factor K = 0	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 class B
Impact resistance	EN 60068-2-27 Ehc 1 J
MTTF [years]	1258
Embedded software included	yes
UL approval	Ta -25...70 °C Enclosure type Type 1 power supply Limited Voltage/Current UL Approval no. A012 File number UL E174191

Weight [g]	55.3
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	flush mountable
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 70
Thread designation	M18 x 1
Materials	housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Tightening torque [Nm]	50
Full-metal housing	yes

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status 4 x 90° LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied	lock nuts: 2

Pack quantity	1 pcs.

ifm electronic gmbh • Friedrichstraße 1 • 45128 Essen — We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. — EN-GB — IGC250-01 — 13.04.2023 —