IFM IF5908
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IF5908 be shipped?
IF5908 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 IF5908 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 IF5908 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 IF5908, subject to availability and destination.
Particularly short housing For use where space is restricted Very high switching frequency Wide operating temperature range High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 4 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 40 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...36 DC |
| Protection class | II |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 4.6 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 4 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.6 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 150 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 1500 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 4 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 4 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...3.25 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminium: 0.3 / copper: 0.2 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...80 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 2680 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 195 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 40 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | PBT |
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 | 6 m, PVC; 2 x 0.34 mm² |
