IFM OBF508
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Fibre-optic amplifiers for glass fibre optics |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can OBF508 be shipped?
OBF508 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 OBF508 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 OBF508 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 OBF508, subject to availability and destination.
Easy adjustment of sensitivity and pulse stretching via pushbutton LED display to check operation, switching status and function For use as diffuse reflection sensor or through-beam sensor High switching frequency for fast processes Operation with high-quality glass fibre optics for harsh industrial applications
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Type of light | red light |
| Housing | rectangular |
Application
| Design | Fibre-optic amplifiers for glass fibre optics, for fibre optics with metal sheath, FE/FT-50 |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 50 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Type of light | red light |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN; (automatic load detection PNP/NPN) |
| Output function | light-on/dark-on mode; (programmable) |
| 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] | 1000 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Time function[s] [s] | 0.001...0.09 |
Detection zone
| Range[m] [m] | 0...1; (Through-beam sensor) |
| Range[mm] [mm] | 0...150; (Diffuse reflection sensor) |
| Factory setting | dark-on mode |
| Range adjustable | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...60 |
| Protection | IP 65 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 837 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 47.8 |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Type of mounting | mounting on DIN rail; (TH35 (EN 60715)) |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | 36 x 15 x 60 |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Materials | housing: PPE modified |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 1 x LED, yellow; operation; 1 x LED, green; unsafe zone; 1 x LED, red; excess gain; 4 x LED, green |
| switching status | 1 x LED, yellow |
| operation | 1 x LED, green |
| unsafe zone | 1 x LED, red |
| excess gain | 4 x LED, green |
Remarks
| Remarks | light-on mode corresponds to the NC output function for through-beam fibre optics; corresponds to the NO output function for diffuse-reflection fibre optics; dark-on mode corresponds to the NO output function for through-beam fibre optics; corresponds to the NC output function for diffuse-reflection fibre optics |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection
| Connector | 1 x M8; coding: A |
