IFM IE5338
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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 IE5338 be shipped?
IE5338 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 IE5338 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 IE5338 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 IE5338, subject to availability and destination.
Particularly short housing For use where space is restricted Clearly visible indication of the switching status Long sensing range for high uptime Reduced stock-keeping due to operation as three-wire or two-wire unit
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 40 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 3.5 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 2; (only in 2-wire operation) |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.5; (only in 2-wire operation) |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 800 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 3 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...2.4 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| Switch point drift[mm] [mm] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | 0...60 |
| Protection | IP 65; IP 67; (with ifm socket duly screwed on) |
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 |
| 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 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 403 |
| Embedded software included | no |
| UL approval | Ta; 0...60 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A017; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | 0...60 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A017 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 16.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 40 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Materials | housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP orange; LED window: PPSU; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B = 2 Nm |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M8; coding: A |









