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Proximity sensor ifm model IFS240

Proximity sensor ifm model IFS240, Part number IFS240

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ARAN VISION specification sheet

Technical specifications

Electrical design
PNP
Output function
normally open
Sensing range [mm]
4
Housing
threaded type
Dimensions [mm]
M12 x 1 / L = 60
Special feature
Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range
Application
Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; Industrial applications / factory automation
Operating voltage [V]
10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA]
< 10
Protection class
III
Reverse polarity protection
Yes
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]
2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]
100
Switching frequency DC [Hz]
700
Short-circuit protection
Yes
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]
3...15
Switch point drift [% of Sr]
-10...10
Ambient temperature [°C]
-40...85
Protection rating
IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K
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
Vibration resistance
EN 60068-2-6 Fc: 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes
Shock resistance
EN 60068-2-27 Ea: 100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
Continuous shock resistance
EN 60068-2-27: 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
Fast temperature change
EN 60068-2-14 Na: TA = -40 °C; TB = 85 °C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = < 10 s; 50 cycles
Salt spray test
EN 60068-2-52 Kb: severity level 5 (4 test cycles)
MTTF [years]
1134
Embedded software included
No
UL approval
Ta: -25...70 °C; Enclosure type: Type 1; voltage supply: Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.: A001; File number UL: E174191
Weight [g]
27.7
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
Display
switching status: 4 x LED, yellow
Items supplied
lock nuts: 2
Pack quantity
1 pcs.
Connector
1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated
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Source reviewed: 2026-10-24

Description

Proximity sensor ifm part number IFS240; Operating voltage [V]: 10...30 DC; Current consumption [mA]: < 10; Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]: 2.5. Technical specifications, condition and supply feasibility are checked before ordering.

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