IFM IFC246
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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 IFC246 be shipped?
IFC246 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 IFC246 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 IFC246 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 IFC246, subject to availability and destination.
Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals Very high switching frequency High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 65 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Correction factor K = 1; Magnetic-field immune |
| Application | Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants |
| 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 | II |
| 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] | 8 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 8 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...6.5 |
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] | -25...70 |
| Protection | IP 68; ("Coolant") |
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 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] | 661 |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A005; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A005 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 27.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 65 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | housing: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
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 |
