IFM IFC248
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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 IFC248 be shipped?
IFC248 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 IFC248 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 IFC248 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 IFC248, subject to availability and destination.
For use in machine tools and metalworking Resistant to oils and coolants With AS-i interface Clearly visible indication of function and switching status Permanently legible laser type label
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | AS-i |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 7 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts |
| Application | Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 26.5...31.6 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 30 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Max. power-on delay time[ms] [ms] | 1000 |
Outputs
| Electrical design | AS-i |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 100 |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 7 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 7 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...5.7 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.5 / copper: 0.4 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
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; 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 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1696 |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| File number UL | E174191 |
AS-i classification
| AS-i version | 2.1 |
| Extended addressing mode | yes |
| AS-i ID code[hex] [hex] | A.F |
| AS-i certificate | 57101 |
| Assignment of the data bits | Designation; switching signal; not used; not used; not used; status = 0; target outside the active zone; -; -; -; status = 1; target within the active zone; default value; default value; default value |
| Designation | switching signal |
| status = 0 | target outside the active zone |
| status = 1 | target within the active zone |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 32.8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: LCP uncoloured |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x 90° LED, yellow; function; 1 x LED, red |
| switching status | 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
| function | 1 x LED, red |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated |
