IFM IG511A
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All inductive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can IG511A be shipped?
IG511A 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 IG511A 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 IG511A 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 IG511A, subject to availability and destination.
For applications in hazardous areas High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Metal sensing face for heavy duty Special mechanical stability ensures high plant safety Clearly visible indication of the switching status
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 12 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 70 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing |
| Pressure rating | 100 bar; 10 MPa |
| 100 bar | 10 MPa |
| Note on pressure rating | sensing face |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 25 |
| Protection class | III |
| 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] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 500 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 12 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 12 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...9.72 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 0.9 / aluminium: 0.8 / copper: 0.5 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...20 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -40...60 |
| Protection | IP 67; (when used outside the hazardous area: IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, IP 69K) |
Tests / approvals
| Approval | BVS 20 ATEX E 055 X; IECEx BVS 20.0042 X |
| ATEX marking | II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| 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 |
| Impact resistance | EN 60068-2-75 Ehc; 1 J |
| EN 60068-2-75 Ehc | 1 J |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-6 Fc; 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes |
| EN 60068-2-6 Fc | 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27 Ea; 100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| EN 60068-2-27 Ea | 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| Continuous shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27 Ea; 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| Fast temperature change | EN 60068-2-14 Na; TA = -40°C; TB = 85°C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = 10 s 50 cycles |
| EN 60068-2-14 Na | TA = -40°C; TB = 85°C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = 10 s 50 cycles |
| Salt spray test | EN 60068-2-52 Kb; severity level 5 (4 test cycles) |
| EN 60068-2-52 Kb | severity level 5 (4 test cycles) |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1352 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 79.5 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 70 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | 50 |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x 90° LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Remarks | To maintain the EMC data:; Equalise potential by connecting the sensor housing to the machine earth. |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated |









