IFM IG7101 Inductive Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications & Features
The IFM IG7101 (shortcode: IGK3008-BPKG/US-100) is a high-performance inductive proximity sensor featuring a robust threaded M18 x 1 metal barrel housing with an overall length of 60 mm. Designed with a non-flush mountable configuration, it provides a rated sensing range of 8 mm, a real sensing range ($Sr$) of 8 mm $\pm$ 10%, and an operating distance of 0 to 6.48 mm. The unit is built with white bronze-coated brass housing materials, an orange PBT active face, a PEI LED window, and gold-plated contacts on its M12 connector. Material correction factors include mild steel = 1, stainless steel approx. 0.7, brass approx. 0.5, aluminium approx. 0.4, and copper approx. 0.3.
Key Operational Benefits & Electrical Data
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Electrical Ratings: Operates on a DC PNP architecture with an operating voltage range of 10 to 30 V DC, a low current consumption of less than 10 mA, a protection class III rating, and a permanent switching output current rating of 100 mA.
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Switching Performance: Features a normally open (NO) output function with a maximum voltage drop of 2.5 V, a high switching frequency of 300 Hz, a hysteresis of 3 to 15% of $Sr$, and a switch-point drift of -10 to 10% of $Sr$.
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Environmental & Mechanical Protection: Rated to IP67 for reliable dust and moisture protection in harsh industrial environments. It operates efficiently within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C and includes built-in short-circuit protection, overload protection, and reverse polarity protection.
