IFM IFS257

Name: IFM IFS257
Brand: IFM
SKU: IFS257

MPN: IFS257 · 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 IFS257 be shipped?

IFS257 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 IFS257 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 IFS257 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 IFS257, subject to availability and destination.

Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Flexible use thanks to large operating temperature range Safe detection due to large sensing range and low sensor tolerances Reduced storage due to wide range of applications

Specifications

Product characteristics

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Sensing range[mm] [mm]	7
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 40

Application

Special feature	Increased sensing range
Application	Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; Industrial applications / factory automation

Electrical data

Operating voltage[V] [V]	10...30 DC
Current consumption[mA] [mA]	< 10
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]	700
Short-circuit protection	yes
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range[mm] [mm]	7
Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm]	7 ± 10 %
Operating distance[mm] [mm]	0...5.67
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]	-40...85
Protection	IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K

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
Vibration resistance	EN 60068-2-6 Fc; 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes
EN 60068-2-6 Fc	20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes
Shock resistance	EN 60068-2-27 Ea; 100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
EN 60068-2-27 Ea	100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
Continuous shock resistance	EN 60068-2-27; 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
EN 60068-2-27	40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
Fast temperature change	EN 60068-2-14 Na; TA = -40 °C; TB = 85 °C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = < 10 s; 50 cycles
EN 60068-2-14 Na	TA = -40 °C; TB = 85 °C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = < 10 s; 50 cycles
Salt spray test	EN 60068-2-52 Kb; severity level 5 (4 test cycles)
EN 60068-2-52 Kb	severity level 5 (4 test cycles)
MTTF[years] [years]	861
Embedded software included	yes
UL approval	Ta; -25...75 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A002; File number UL; E174191
Ta	-25...75 °C
Enclosure type	Type 1
power supply	Limited Voltage/Current
UL approval no.	A002
File number UL	E174191

Mechanical data

Weight[g] [g]	71.5
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	non-flush mountable
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M12 x 1 / L = 40
Thread designation	M12 x 1
Materials	brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT orange; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated