IFM IM5126
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IM5126 be shipped?
IM5126 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 IM5126 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 IM5126 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 IM5126, subject to availability and destination.
Magnetic-field immune for welding applications Resistant to weld slag thanks to non-stick coating Five positions of the sensing face selectable Long sensing range for use in conveying Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | complementary |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 40 |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 40 x 40 x 54 |
Application
| Special feature | Correction factor K = 1; Magnetic-field immune |
| Magnetic-field immune | yes |
| Max. magnetic field immunity[mT] [mT] | 300 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...36 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 20 |
| Protection class | II |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | complementary |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Max. leakage current[mA] [mA] | 0.1 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 200 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 200 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 40 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 40 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...32.4 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminium: 1 / copper: 1 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
| Correction factor K = 1 | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...70 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 61000-4-2 ESD; 8 kV CD / 6 kV AD; EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated; 10 V/m; EN 61000-4-4 Burst; 2 kV; EN 61000-4-5 Surge; 0,5 kV line to line, Ri: 2 Ohm; EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted; 10 V; EN 55011; class B |
| EN 61000-4-2 ESD | 8 kV CD / 6 kV AD |
| EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated | 10 V/m |
| EN 61000-4-4 Burst | 2 kV |
| EN 61000-4-5 Surge | 0,5 kV line to line, Ri: 2 Ohm |
| EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted | 10 V |
| EN 55011 | class B |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 972 |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Class 2; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Class 2 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 134 |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Sensing face | 5 positions selectable |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 40 x 40 x 54 |
| Materials | housing: PA anti-spatter; sensing face: PA black anti-spatter; bevelled housing part: PA; clamp: orange; screw: stainless steel (304CU/1.4567) |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 1 x LED, yellow; operation; 1 x LED, green |
| switching status | 1 x LED, yellow |
| operation | 1 x LED, green |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Locking: locking, rotatable, stainless steel (316L/1.4404) |









