IFM OBF512
Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can OBF512 be shipped?
OBF512 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 OBF512 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 OBF512 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 OBF512, 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 inexpensive acrylic fibre optics
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Type of light | red light |
| Housing | rectangular |
Application
| Special feature | Function check output |
| Design | Fibre-optic amplifiers for acrylic fibre optics |
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 |
| Function check output | yes |
| Max. voltage drop of function check output[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 3000 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
Detection zone
| Range[m] [m] | 0...2; (Through-beam sensor) |
| Range[mm] [mm] | 0...100; (Diffuse reflection sensor) |
| Range adjustable | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...60 |
| Protection | IP 65 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 830 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 47.45 |
| 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 |
| Notes | customer-specific |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |



