IFM IES229
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IES229 be shipped?
IES229 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 IES229 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 IES229 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 IES229, subject to availability and destination.
Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals Very high switching frequency Vibration and shock resistant
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 37.5 |
Application
| Special feature | Increased sensing range; Correction factor K = 1; Magnetic-field immune |
| Application | Industrial applications / factory automation |
| Magnetic-field immune | yes |
| Max. magnetic field immunity[mT] [mT] | 300 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 20 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| 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] | 3 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 3 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...2.43 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminium: 1 / copper: 1 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 3...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
| Correction factor K = 1 | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -40...85 |
| Protection | IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K |
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 |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-6 Fc; 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| EN 60068-2-52 Kb | severity level 5 (4 test cycles) |
| Embedded software included | yes |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 33.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 37.5 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (316L/1.4404) |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | A = 6 mm: 2 Nm; B: 5 Nm |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 1 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 1 x LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection
| Cable | 0.5 m, PUR; 3 x 0.14 mm² |
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |









