IFM IE5203
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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 IE5203 be shipped?
IE5203 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 IE5203 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 IE5203 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 IE5203, subject to availability and destination.
For use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Very high switching frequency Output function normally open / normally closed programmable With robust M12 connector
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 1 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 60 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 5...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 10 |
| Protection class | III |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 4.6 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 4 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.8 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 2000 |
| 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...0.81 |
| Increased sensing range | no |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.3 / aluminium: 0.3 / copper: 0.1 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| 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] | 1703 |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A029; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A029 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 22.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Materials | brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP orange; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B: 2 Nm |
| Full-metal housing | no |
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 - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |









