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Proximity sensor ifm model IFS208

Proximity sensor ifm model IFS208, Part number IFS208

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AV-FEED-1A7HKBI
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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 = 70
Special feature
Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Optical setting aid
Application
Industrial applications / factory automation
Operating voltage [V]
10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA]
< 15
Protection class
II
Reverse polarity protection
Yes
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]
2.8
Minimum load current [mA]
2; (only in 2-wire operation)
Max. leakage current [mA]
0.6
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]
100
Switching frequency DC [Hz]
700
Short-circuit protection
Yes
Type of short-circuit protection
pulsed
Overload protection
Yes
Real sensing range Sr [mm]
4 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]
0...3.24
Increased sensing range
Yes
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 [% of Sr]
-10...10
Ambient temperature [°C]
-25...70
Protection rating
IP 67
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 61000-4-5 Surge: 0,5 kV mains line to line; EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted: 10 V; EN 55011: class B
MTTF [years]
1548
UL approval
Ta: 0...40 °C; Enclosure type: Type 1; voltage supply: Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.: A070; File number UL: E174191
Weight [g]
31.1
Mounting
flush mountable
Thread designation
M12 x 1
Materials
housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT orange; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Tightening torque [Nm]
7
Display
switching status: 4 x 90° LED, yellow; setting aid: 1 x LED, red
Optical setting aid
Yes
Items supplied
lock nuts: 2
Remarks
suitable for PLC type 1 according to IEC 61131-2
Pack quantity
1 pcs.
Connector
1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated
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View / print the ARAN VISION specification sheetManufacturer datasheetOfficial manufacturer source · ifm

Source reviewed: 2026-10-24

Description

Proximity sensor ifm part number IFS208; Operating voltage [V]: 10...30 DC; Current consumption [mA]: < 15; Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]: 2.8. Technical specifications, condition and supply feasibility are checked before ordering.

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