IFM IM5173
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IM5173 be shipped?
IM5173 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 IM5173 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 IM5173 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 IM5173, subject to availability and destination.
Long sensing range for use in conveying Five positions of the sensing face selectable LED display to check switching status and operation Reliable transmission of the distance as linearised process value via IO-Link Normally closed / normally open and PNP/NPN adjustable via IO-Link
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN; (parameterisable) |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| Communication interface | IO-Link |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 40 x 40 x 54 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 20 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN; (parameterisable) |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| 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] | 100 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Switch point IO-Link[mm] [mm] | 4.9...24.3; (parameterisable) |
| Measuring range IO-Link[mm] [mm] | 2.6...26 |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.8 / brass: 0.4 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 3...15 |
| Linearity error of analogue output[%] [%] | ± 2 %; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
| Repeatability analogue output[%] [%] | ± 1 %; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
| Temperature coefficient | ± 0,2 %/K; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
Interfaces
| Communication interface | IO-Link |
| Transmission type | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) |
| IO-Link revision | 1.1 |
| SDCI standard | IEC 61131-9 CDV |
| Profiles | Smart Sensor - SSP 0; Generic Profiled Sensor; Function; Device identification; Function; Multiple switching signal; Function; Process data variable; Function; Device diagnosis; Function; Teach channel |
| Smart Sensor - SSP 0 | Generic Profiled Sensor |
| Function | Teach channel |
| SIO mode | yes |
| Required master port type | A |
| Min. process cycle time[ms] [ms] | 3 |
| Supported DeviceIDs | default; 791 |
| default | 791 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...80 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
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 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 629 |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A009; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A009 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 151.5 |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Sensing face | 5 positions selectable |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 40 x 40 x 54 |
| Materials | housing: PA |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | operation; LED, green; SIO mode; output stage supplied with current; LED, yellow lights; IO-Link mode; target in measuring range; LED, yellow lights |
| operation | LED, green |
| output stage supplied with current | LED, yellow lights |
| target in measuring range | LED, yellow lights |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Moulded body: brass, white bronze coated |









