ifmIE5338

Proximity sensor ifm model IE5338

Proximity sensor ifm model IE5338,  Part number IE5338

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ARAN VISION reference
AV-FEED-9I9FFX
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Documents / datasheets
ARAN VISION specification sheet

Technical specifications

Electrical design
PNP/NPN
Output function
normally open
Sensing range [mm]
3
Housing
threaded type
Dimensions [mm]
M8 x 1 / L = 40
Application
Industrial applications / factory automation; For use where space is restricted
Operating voltage [V]
10...30 DC
Protection class
III
Reverse polarity protection
Yes
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]
3.5
Minimum load current [mA]
2; (only in 2-wire operation)
Max. leakage current [mA]
0.5; (only in 2-wire operation)
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]
100
Switching frequency DC [Hz]
800
Short-circuit protection
Yes
Overload protection
Yes
Real sensing range Sr [mm]
3 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]
0...2.4
Correction factor
steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3
Hysteresis [% of Sr]
1...20
Switch point drift [mm]
-10...10
Ambient temperature [°C]
0...60
Protection rating
IP 65; IP 67; (with ifm socket duly screwed on)
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]
403
Embedded software included
No
UL approval
Ta: 0...60 °C; Enclosure type: Type 1; voltage supply: Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.: A017; File number UL: E174191
Weight [g]
16.5
Mounting
flush mountable
Thread designation
M8 x 1
Materials
housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP orange; LED window: PPSU; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Tightening torque [Nm]
A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B = 2 Nm
Display
switching status: 4 LED, yellow
Items supplied
lock nuts: 2
Pack quantity
1 pcs.
Connector
1 x M8; coding: A; Contacts: 3
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Source reviewed: 2026-10-24

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Proximity sensor ifm part number IE5338; Operating voltage [V]: 10...30 DC; Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]: 3.5; Minimum load current [mA]: 2; (only in 2-wire operation). Technical specifications, condition and supply feasibility are checked before ordering.

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