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IFM IFS208

Name: IFM IFS208
Brand: IFM
SKU: IFS208

MPN: IFS208 · 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 IFS208 be shipped?

IFS208 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 IFS208 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 IFS208 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 IFS208, subject to availability and destination.

Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the switching status Operation as three-wire or two-wire possible Long sensing range for high uptime With optical mounting and setting aid

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 = 70

Application

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Optical setting aid
Application	Industrial applications / factory automation

Electrical data

Operating voltage[V] [V]	10...30 DC
Current consumption[mA] [mA]	< 15
Protection class	II
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Outputs

Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Output function	normally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V]	2.8
Minimum load current[mA] [mA]	2; (only in 2-wire operation)
Max. leakage current[mA] [mA]	0.6
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]	4
Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm]	4 ± 10 %
Operating distance[mm] [mm]	0...3.24
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]	1...20
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 61000-4-5 Surge; 0,5 kV mains line to line; 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 61000-4-5 Surge	0,5 kV mains line to line
EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted	10 V
EN 55011	class B
MTTF[years] [years]	1548
UL approval	Ta; 0...40 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A070; File number UL; E174191
Ta	0...40 °C
Enclosure type	Type 1
power supply	Limited Voltage/Current
UL approval no.	A070
File number UL	E174191

Mechanical data

Weight[g] [g]	31.1
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	flush mountable
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 70
Thread designation	M12 x 1
Materials	housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT orange; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm]	7

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status; 4 x 90° LED, yellow; setting aid; 1 x LED, red
switching status	4 x 90° LED, yellow
setting aid	1 x LED, red
Optical setting aid	yes