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IFM II5978

Q: When can II5978 be shipped?

II5978 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.

Q: Can I pick up II5978 in person?

Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.

Q: Is express delivery available?

Yes — mention it when you request a quote for II5978 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.

Q: 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 II5978, subject to availability and destination.

MPN: II5978
Category: All inductive sensors

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What is the IFM II5978?

Robust metal housing for use in mobile machines

Long sensing range for high uptime

Wide operating temperature range

High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments

Clearly visible indication of the switching status

Specifications

Product characteristics

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Sensing range[mm] [mm]	18
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M30 x 1.5 / L = 60

Application

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts
Application	Industrial applications / factory automation; Use in mobile and harsh applications

Electrical data

Operating voltage[V] [V]	10...32 DC
Current consumption[mA] [mA]	< 10
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]	100
Short-circuit protection	yes
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range[mm] [mm]	18
Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm]	18 ± 10 %
Operating distance[mm] [mm]	0...14.58

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3
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

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; signal-to-noise ratio walkie-talkie; 150 MHz (5 W): 0 cm / 450 MHz (5 W): 0 cm / 900 MHz (2 W): 7,5 cm; 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
signal-to-noise ratio walkie-talkie	150 MHz (5 W): 0 cm / 450 MHz (5 W): 0 cm / 900 MHz (2 W): 7,5 cm
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 60068-2-29 Eb; 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes
EN 60068-2-29 Eb	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]	1134
Embedded software included	no

Mechanical data

Weight[g] [g]	118
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	quasi flush
Dimensions[mm] [mm]	M30 x 1.5 / L = 60
Thread designation	M30 x 1.5
Materials	housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm]	15

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status; 4 x LED, yellow
switching status	4 x LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied

lock nuts: 2

Remarks

Pack quantity

1 pcs.

Electrical connection - plug

Connector

1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated

II5978: frequently asked questions

When can II5978 be shipped?

II5978 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 II5978 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 II5978 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 II5978, subject to availability and destination.