IFM IGS203 - Inductive sensor IGB2012-ARKG/M/US-104-ARS

Two-wire technology.
Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments.
Clearly visible indication of the switching status.
Long sensing range for high uptime.
Permanently legible laser type label

Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Output function	normally open
Sensing range [mm]	12
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 51

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range
Application	Industrial applications / factory automation

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

Outputs

Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Output function	normally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]	2.5
Minimum load current [mA]	2
Max. leakage current [mA]	0.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]	100
Switching frequency DC [Hz]	250
Short-circuit protection	yes
Type of short-circuit protection	pulsed
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range [mm]	12
Real sensing range Sr [mm]	12 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]	0...9.7
Increased sensing range	yes

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3
Hysteresis [% of Sr]	3...15
Switch point drift [% of Sr]	-10...10

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]	-25...70
Protection	IP 67

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
MTTF [years]	2655
UL approval	Ta 0...40 °C Enclosure type Type 1 power supply Hazardous voltage File number UL E174191

Weight [g]	44.4
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	non-flush mountable
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 51
Thread designation	M18 x 1
Materials	brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status 4 x 90° LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied	lock nuts: 2

Remarks	Conventional 3-wire npn sensors can be replaced. In this case pin 1 (grey in the wiring diagram) is not used.
Pack quantity	1 pcs.

Electrical connection - plug

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

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