IE5257 IFM Inductive sensor
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IFM IE5257 - Inductive sensor - Ambient temperature: -25...70; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3.
Overview
Part number IE5257 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -25...70; Connector 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Dimensions M8 x 1 / L = 60; Electrical design PNP. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
IFM IE5257 is an Inductive sensor catalog item from IFM. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Weight: 23 and Ambient temperature: -25...70.
housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP black; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated
Published specifications for this part include Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Tightening torque: A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B: 2 Nm; Protection class: III; Dimensions: M8 x 1 / L = 60; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: flush mountable; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 10; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 2; Overload protection: yes; Special Feature: Increased sensing range. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -25...70 |
|---|---|
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3 |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.3 / aluminum: 0.3 / copper: 0.1 |
| Dimensions | M8 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| Full-metal housing | no |
| Housing | Threaded type |
| Hysteresis | 1...20 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
| Key Features | For use where space is restricted; Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments; Long sensing range minimizes physical damage; Very high switching frequency; Clearly visible indication of the switching status |
| Material | housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: LCP black; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| MTTF | 1379 |
| Operating distance | 0...1.62 |
| Operating voltage | 10...30 DC |
| Output function | normally open |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 100 |
| Product type | Inductive sensor |
| Protection | IP 67 |
| Protection class | III |
| Real sensing range Sr | 2 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 2 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Special Feature | Increased sensing range |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; M8 x 1 / L = 60 mm; Sensing range 2 mm flush mountable; normally open; DC; PNP; M12 Connector; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -25...70 °C; Switching frequency 1000 Hz |
| Switch-point drift | -10...10 |
| Switching frequency DC | 1000 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Tightening torque | A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B: 2 Nm |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IE5257 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 34 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 14 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IE5257?
This part is quoted on request, so no price is listed for it here. Send the quote form on this page with your quantity, or email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com, and our order desk will reply with pricing and availability within 1 business day.
Who manufactures the IE5257?
IE5257 is made by IFM and is listed in our Inductive Proximity Sensors category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized IFM dealer: we source the exact IFM part number IE5257, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IE5257 new and genuine?
Parts we supply are new and genuine unless the quote expressly states otherwise. Where a part is new-old-stock, from excess inventory, refurbished or open-box, the quote says so before you approve it.
What warranty comes with the IE5257, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of IE5257?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IE5257. IFM lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of IE5257?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -25...70; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.3 / aluminum: 0.3 / copper: 0.1; Dimensions: M8 x 1 / L = 60. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IE5257 use?
Per the published specification for IE5257: Max. voltage drop switching output DC: 2.5; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What is the current rating of IE5257?
Per the published specification for IE5257: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 100. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What thread or connection does IE5257 use?
Per the published specification for IE5257: Thread designation: M8 x 1. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can IE5257 ship?
Lead time for IE5257 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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