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Inductive full-metal sensor

IGC250

IGK34,5-APKG/AM/US-104/K0

Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250
Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250
Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250
Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250
Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250
Inductive full-metal sensor IGC250

Inductive full-metal sensor

IGC250

IGK34,5-APKG/AM/US-104/K0

  • For use in machine tools and metalworking
  • Resistant to oils and coolants
  • Metal sensing face for heavy duty
  • Selective detection of ferrous metals, aluminium chip immune
  • Clearly visible indication of the switching status
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Product characteristics
Electrical design PNP
Output function normally closed
Sensing range [mm] 4.5
Housing Threaded type
Dimensions [mm] M18 x 1 / L = 70
Application
System gold-plated contacts; Full-metal housing; correction factor = 0
Application Oils and coolants
Media Ferrous only; aluminum chip immune
Pressure rating [bar] 100
Note on pressure rating
sensing face
Electrical data
Operating voltage [V] 10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA] < 20
Protection class III
Reverse polarity protection yes
Outputs
Electrical design PNP
Output function normally closed
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V] 2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA] 100
Switching frequency DC [Hz] 100
Short-circuit protection yes
Type of short-circuit protection yes (non-latching)
Overload protection yes
Monitoring range
Sensing range [mm] 4.5
Operating distance [mm] 0...3.64
Accuracy / deviations
Correction factor steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.5
Hysteresis [% of Sr] 1...20
Correction factor = 0 yes
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature [°C] -25...70
Protection IP 68; ("Coolant")
Tests / approvals
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
Impact resistance
EN 60068-2-27 Ehc 1 J
MTTF [years] 1258
Embedded software included yes
UL approval
Ta -25...70 °C
Enclosure type Type 1
voltage supply Limited Voltage/Current
UL approval number A012
File number UL E174191
Mechanical data
Weight [g] 55.3
Housing Threaded type
Mounting flush mountable
Dimensions [mm] M18 x 1 / L = 70
Thread designation M18 x 1
Material housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Tightening torque [Nm] 50
Full-metal housing yes
Displays / operating elements
Display
Switching status 4 x 90° LED, yellow
Accessories
Items supplied
lock nuts: 2
Remarks
Pack quantity 1 pcs.
ifm efector, inc. • 1100 Atwater Drive • Malvern • PA 19355 — We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. — EN-US — IGC250-01 — 13.04.2023 —