ifmIF5908

Proximity sensor ifm model IF5908

Proximity sensor ifm model IF5908,  Part number IF5908

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ARAN VISION reference
AV-FEED-54ANF5
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ARAN VISION specification sheet

Technical specifications

Electrical design
PNP/NPN
Output function
normally open
Sensing range [mm]
4
Housing
threaded type
Dimensions [mm]
M12 x 1 / L = 40
Operating voltage [V]
10...36 DC
Protection class
II
Reverse polarity protection
Yes
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]
4.6
Minimum load current [mA]
4
Max. leakage current [mA]
0.6
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]
150
Switching frequency DC [Hz]
1500
Short-circuit protection
Yes
Type of short-circuit protection
pulsed
Overload protection
Yes
Real sensing range Sr [mm]
4 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]
0...3.25
Correction factor
steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminium: 0.3 / copper: 0.2
Hysteresis [% of Sr]
1...15
Switch point drift [% of Sr]
-10...10
Ambient temperature [°C]
-25...80
Protection rating
IP 67
EMC
EN 60947-5-2
MTTF [years]
2680
Weight [g]
195
Mounting
non-flush mountable
Thread designation
M12 x 1
Materials
housing: PBT
Display
switching status: 1 x LED, yellow
Items supplied
lock nuts: 2
Pack quantity
1 pcs.
Cable
6 m, PVC; 2 x 0.34 mm²
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Documents / datasheets

Source reviewed: 2026-10-24

Description

Proximity sensor ifm part number IF5908; Operating voltage [V]: 10...36 DC; Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]: 4.6; Minimum load current [mA]: 4. Technical specifications, condition and supply feasibility are checked before ordering.

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