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IFM IGC268

MPN: IGC268
Category: All inductive sensors

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What is the IFM IGC268?

For use in machine tools and metalworking

Resistant to oils and coolants

Metal sensing face for heavy duty

Clearly visible indication of the switching status

Specifications

Product characteristics

Electrical design	NPN
Output function	normally open
Sensing range[mm] [mm]	8
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 60

Application

Special feature	Drag chain suitability; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing
Application	Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants
Pressure rating	20 bar; 2 MPa
20 bar	2 MPa
Note on pressure rating	sensing face

Electrical data

Operating voltage[V] [V]	8.5...60 DC
Current consumption[mA] [mA]	< 10
Protection class	III
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Outputs

Electrical design	NPN
Output function	normally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V]	1.8
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

Sensing range[mm] [mm]	8
Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm]	8 ± 10 %
Operating distance[mm] [mm]	0...6.48
Increased sensing range	yes

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.6 / aluminium: 0.5 / copper: 0.2
Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr]	3...15
Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr]	-10...10

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature[°C] [°C]	-40...85
Protection	IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K; (IP68 specification: minimum pressure of 0.5 bar for 7 days of continuous immersion)

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
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	100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
Continuous shock resistance	EN 60068-2-27; 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
EN 60068-2-27	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)
UL approval	Ta; -25...75 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Class 2; UL approval no.; A058; File number UL; E174191
Ta	-25...75 °C
Enclosure type	Type 1
power supply	Class 2
UL approval no.	A058
File number UL	E174191

Mechanical data

Weight[g] [g]	120.55
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	flush mountable
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M18 x 1 / L = 60
Thread designation	M18 x 1
Materials	stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (316L/1.4404)
Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm]	50
Drag chain suitability	bending radius for flexible use; min. 10 x cable diameter; bending cycles; > 5 Mio.
bending radius for flexible use	min. 10 x cable diameter
bending cycles	> 5 Mio.
Full-metal housing	yes

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status; LED, yellow
switching status	LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied

lock nuts: 2

Remarks

Pack quantity

1 pcs.

Electrical connection

Cable

2 m, PUR, Ø 4.9 mm; burning behaviour to ECE R118 rev. 2; 3 x 0.5 mm²

IGC268: frequently asked questions

When can IGC268 be shipped?

IGC268 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 IGC268 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 IGC268 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 IGC268, subject to availability and destination.