IFM IF504A
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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 IF504A be shipped?
IF504A 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 IF504A 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 IF504A 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 IF504A, subject to availability and destination.
For applications in hazardous areas Metal sensing face for heavy duty Clearly visible indication of the switching status High shock and vibration resistance Permanently legible laser type label
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing |
| Pressure rating | 100 bar; 10 MPa |
| 100 bar | 10 MPa |
| Note on pressure rating | sensing face |
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 closed |
| 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] | 100 |
| 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: 0.6 / brass: 0.7 / aluminium: 0.6 / 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...60 |
| Protection | IP 67; (when used outside the hazardous area: IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, IP 69K) |
Tests / approvals
| Approval | BVS 20 ATEX E 055 X; IECEx BVS 20.0042 X |
| ATEX marking | II 3G Ex ec IIC T6 Gc |
| 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 |
| Impact resistance | EN 60068-2-75 Ehc; 1 J |
| EN 60068-2-75 Ehc | 1 J |
| 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] | 1258 |
| Embedded software included | no |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 54.516 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | housing: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | 15 |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated |









