IFM IE5318 Inductive Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications & Features
The IFM IE5318 (shortcode: IEB3002-BPOG/US-100-DPS) is a compact, high-precision inductive proximity sensor designed for industrial automation and factory floor applications. Built into a threaded M8 x 1 metal barrel housing made of white bronze-coated brass and PBT with a length of 50 mm, it delivers reliable metal detection with a flush mountable design. Key technical data features a sensing range of 2 mm, a real sensing range ($Sr$) of 2 mm $\pm$ 10%, and an operating distance of 0 to 1.62 mm. 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 a supply voltage range of 10 to 36 V DC, a maximum current consumption of 15 mA (at 24 V), a protection class III rating, and a permanent switching output current rating of 200 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 700 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 superior protection against dust and moisture, operating reliably within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 80 °C. It incorporates reverse polarity protection, overload protection, short-circuit protection (pulsed), and connects via an M8 connector with gold-plated contacts.
