IFM IE5078
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IE5078 be shipped?
IE5078 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.
Can I pick up IE5078 in person?
Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
Is express delivery available?
Yes — mention it when you request a quote for IE5078 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.
My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?
For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for IE5078, subject to availability and destination.
Particularly short housing For use where space is restricted Space-saving connection technology Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Very high switching frequency
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 1 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 35 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...36 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | 15; (24 V) |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 200 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 750 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 1 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 1 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...0.8 |
| Increased sensing range | no |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminium: 0.3 / copper: 0.2 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...80 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 61000-4-2 ESD; 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD; EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated; 3 V/m; EN 61000-4-4 Burst; 2 kV; EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted; 3 V; EN 55011; class B |
| EN 61000-4-2 ESD | 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD |
| EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated | 3 V/m |
| EN 61000-4-4 Burst | 2 kV |
| EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted | 3 V |
| EN 55011 | class B |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 2737 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 51.1 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 35 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Materials | brass white bronze coated; PBT |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | A = 5 mm: 1 Nm; B: 2 Nm |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 1 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 1 x LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 x M8 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection
| Cable | 2 m, PVC; 3 x 0.14 mm² |









