IFM IF509A
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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 IF509A be shipped?
IF509A 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 IF509A 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 IF509A 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 IF509A, 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 open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 4 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 45 |
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] | < 10 |
| 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] | 100 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 4 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 4 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...3.24 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.6 / aluminium: 0.5 / copper: 0.2 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...15 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | 0...60 |
| Note on ambient temperature | when used outside the hazardous area: 0...100°C |
| Protection | IP 67; (when used outside the hazardous area: IP 65, IP 66, 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 emission; 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 emission | class B |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1217 |
| Embedded software included | no |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 51.2 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 45 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (316L/1.4404) |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | 25 |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x 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 |









