IFM IGC232
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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 IGC232 be shipped?
IGC232 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 IGC232 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 IGC232 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 IGC232, subject to availability and destination.
Resistant to oils and coolants Clearly visible indication of the switching status Very high switching frequency Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals Magnetic-field immune
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 = 65 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Correction factor K = 1; Magnetic-field immune |
| Application | Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants |
| Magnetic-field immune | yes |
| Max. magnetic field immunity[mT] [mT] | 300 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | 20 |
| 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] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 2000 |
| 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: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminium: 1 / copper: 1 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 3...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
| Correction factor K = 1 | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...70 |
| Protection | IP 68; ("Coolant") |
Tests / approvals
| MTTF[years] [years] | 657 |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A005; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A005 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 45.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 65 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | housing: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI white; 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 |









