IFM IM5131
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IM5131 be shipped?
IM5131 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 IM5131 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 IM5131 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 IM5131, subject to availability and destination.
Correction factor 1: Constant sensing range on all metals Long sensing range for use in conveying Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Five positions of the sensing face selectable Corner LEDs clearly visible in any mounted position
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| 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 | 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] | 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] | 1161 |
| 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] | 132.5 |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Sensing face | 5 positions selectable |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 40 x 40 x 54 |
| Materials | housing: PA; sensing face: PA black; 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) |









