IFM IG5940
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IG5940 be shipped?
IG5940 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 IG5940 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 IG5940 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 IG5940, subject to availability and destination.
Wide operating temperature range High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Clearly visible indication of the switching status
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 60 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 10 |
| Protection class | II |
| 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] | 200 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 500 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 5 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 5 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...4.05 |
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...80 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2; EN 55011; class B |
| EN 55011 | class B |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1083 |
| Embedded software included | no |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 48.4 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PBT orange; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
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 |
