IFM IFC281

Name: IFM IFC281
Brand: IFM
SKU: IFC281

MPN: IFC281 · Brand: IFM

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12-month warranty (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)

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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 IFC281 be shipped?

IFC281 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 IFC281 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 IFC281 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 IFC281, subject to availability and destination.

For use in machine tools and metalworking Resistant to oils and coolants Metal sensing face for heavy duty Selective detection of ferrous metals, aluminium chip immune Clearly visible indication of the switching status

Specifications

Product characteristics

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Sensing range[mm] [mm]	2.5
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 45

Application

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing; Correction factor K = 0
Application	Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants
Media	ferrous only; aluminium chip immune
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 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
Type of short-circuit protection	pulsed
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range[mm] [mm]	2.5
Operating distance[mm] [mm]	0...2.02
Increased sensing range	yes

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.5
Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr]	1...20
Correction factor K = 0	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; 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 60068-2-27 Ehc; 1 J
EN 60068-2-27 Ehc	1 J
MTTF[years] [years]	1217
Embedded software included	no
UL approval	Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current (Marking Class 2); UL approval no.; A012; File number UL; E174191
Ta	-25...70 °C
Enclosure type	Type 1
power supply	Limited Voltage/Current (Marking Class 2)
UL approval no.	A012
File number UL	E174191

Mechanical data

Weight[g] [g]	26.25
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	flush mountable
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 45
Thread designation	M12 x 1
Materials	housing: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm]	15
Full-metal housing	yes