IES246 IFM Inductive sensor
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IFM IES246 - Inductive sensor - Ambient temperature: -40...85; Tightening torque: A = 5 mm: 2 Nm; B: 5 Nm.
Overview
Part number IES246 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -40...85; Cable 2 m, PUR, Ø 2.9 mm; 2 x 0.14 mm²; Dimensions M8 x 1 / L = 27.5; Embedded software included yes. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
IFM IES246 is an Inductive sensor catalog item from IFM. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Ambient temperature: -40...85.
stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Published specifications for this part include Tightening torque: A = 5 mm: 2 Nm; B: 5 Nm; Protection class: III; Dimensions: M8 x 1 / L = 27.5; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: flush mountable; Cable: 2 m, PUR, Ø 2.9 mm; 2 x 0.14 mm²; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 3; Overload protection: yes; Output function: normally open; Hysteresis: 1...20. See the Specifications tab on this page for the full technical table.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -40...85 |
|---|---|
| Application | Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; Industrial applications; Use in mobile and harsh applications |
| Cable | 2 m, PUR, Ø 2.9 mm; 2 x 0.14 mm² |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Dimensions | M8 x 1 / L = 27.5 |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| Housing | Threaded type |
| Hysteresis | 1...20 |
| Key Features | Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments; Wide operating temperature range; Safe detection due to large sensing range and low sensor tolerances; Reduced inventory due to wide range of applications |
| Material | stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: LCP white; LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) |
| Max. leakage current | 0.5 |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Minimum load current | 2 |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| MTTF | 1811 |
| Operating distance | 0...2.43 |
| 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 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K |
| Protection class | III |
| Real sensing range Sr | 3 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 3 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; M8 x 1 / L = 27.5 mm; Sensing range 3 mm flush mountable; normally open; DC; 2 m PUR-Cable; IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K; 2-wire; Ambient temperature -40...85 °C; Switching frequency 800 Hz |
| Switch-point drift | -10...10 |
| Switching frequency DC | 800 |
| Thread designation | M8 x 1 |
| Tightening torque | A = 5 mm: 2 Nm; B: 5 Nm |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IES246 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 33 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 16 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IES246?
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 IES246?
IES246 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 IES246, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IES246 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 IES246, 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 IES246?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IES246. 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 IES246?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -40...85; Application: Suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications; Industrial applications; Use in mobile and harsh applications; Cable: 2 m, PUR, Ø 2.9 mm; 2 x 0.14 mm²; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.4 / copper: 0.3. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IES246 use?
Per the published specification for IES246: 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 IES246?
Per the published specification for IES246: 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 IES246 use?
Per the published specification for IES246: 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 IES246 ship?
Lead time for IES246 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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