IFM IES259
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IES259 be shipped?
IES259 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 IES259 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 IES259 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 IES259, subject to availability and destination.
Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Flexible use thanks to large operating temperature range Safe detection due to large sensing range and low sensor tolerances Reduced storage due to wide range of applications
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 27.5 |
Application
| Application | Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; Industrial applications / factory automation; Use in mobile and harsh applications |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 2 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.5 |
| 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...2.43 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
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 | 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| Continuous shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27 Ea; 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) |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1811 |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A036; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A036 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 66.25 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M8 x 1 / L = 27.5 |
| 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 = 5 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 | 5 m, PUR, Ø 2.9 mm; 2 x 0.14 mm² |
