IFM IFT243
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IFT243 be shipped?
IFT243 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 IFT243 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 IFT243 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 IFT243, subject to availability and destination.
Robust full-metal housing from stainless steel for use in the food industry Wide operating temperature range Temperature shock resistant even in case of frequent temperature fluctuations Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents Long sensing range for high uptime
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 3 |
| Housing | cylindrical |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | Ø 12 / L = 60 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing |
| Application | Use in hygienic areas / regular cleaning processes |
| Pressure rating | 50 bar; 5 MPa |
| 50 bar | 5 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] | 3 |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...2.4 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.6 / brass: 0.7 / aluminium: 0.6 / copper: 0.3 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | 0...100 |
| Protection | 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 emission; 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 emission | class B |
| Impact resistance | 1 J |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1104 |
| Embedded software included | no |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A012; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A012 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 19.645 |
| Housing | cylindrical |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | Ø 12 / L = 60 |
| Materials | housing: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (316L/1.4404) |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | 15 |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated |
