IFM IFS207 Inductive Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications & Features
The IFM IFS207 (shortcode: IFB3004-BPKG/US-104-DPS) is a high-performance inductive proximity sensor featuring an increased sensing range. Built into a robust cylindrical threaded M12 x 1 metal barrel housing with a total length of 50 mm, it utilizes a flush mountable installation design. It provides a rated sensing range of 4 mm, a real sensing range ($Sr$) of 4 mm $\pm$ 10%, and an operating distance of 0 to 3.24 mm. The unit is constructed with a white bronze-coated brass housing, an orange PBT active face, a PEI LED window, and an M12 connector with gold-plated contacts. 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 current consumption of less than 10 mA, a protection class II 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 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 dust and moisture protection in harsh industrial applications. It operates efficiently within an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C and incorporates built-in short-circuit protection, overload protection, and reverse polarity protection.
