IFM IGC265
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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 IGC265 be shipped?
IGC265 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 IGC265 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 IGC265 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 IGC265, subject to availability and destination.
For use in machine tools and metalworking Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Two-wire technology Long sensing range for high uptime
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 45 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range |
| Application | Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Minimum load current[mA] [mA] | 2 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 400 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 8 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...6.48 |
| 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] | 385 |
| Embedded software included | no |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A001; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A001 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 42.05 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 45 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x 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 |









