IFM IFS203
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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 IFS203 be shipped?
IFS203 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 IFS203 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 IFS203 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 IFS203, subject to availability and destination.
Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the switching status Two-wire technology Long sensing range for high uptime Very high switching frequency
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 7 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 50 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range |
| Application | Industrial applications / factory automation |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 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] | 2.5 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 2 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 700 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 7 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 7 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...5.7 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 3...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...70 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
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] | 2487 |
| UL approval | Ta; 0...40 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | 0...40 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 25.8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 50 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT |
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 |
