IF5251 IFM Inductive sensor
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IFM IF5251 - Inductive sensor - Material: housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PC; Ambient temperature: -25...80.
Overview
Part number IF5251 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -25...80; Cable 2 m, PVC; 3 x 0.34 mm²; Current consumption 15; (24 V); Dimensions M12 x 1 / L = 35. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
The IFM IF5251 is part of the Inductive sensor range in our industrial catalog. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Material: housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PC.
Particularly short housing; For use where space is restricted; Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments; Very high switching frequency; Wide operating temperature range
Key manufacturer data on file for this item includes Ambient temperature: -25...80; Protection class: II; Dimensions: M12 x 1 / L = 35; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: non-flush mountable; Cable: 2 m, PVC; 3 x 0.34 mm²; Operating voltage: 10...36 DC; Current consumption: 15; (24 V); Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 4; Overload protection: yes; Output function: normally open. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -25...80 |
|---|---|
| Cable | 2 m, PVC; 3 x 0.34 mm² |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.3 / copper: 0.2 |
| Current consumption | 15; (24 V) |
| Dimensions | M12 x 1 / L = 35 |
| Electrical design | NPN |
| Housing | Threaded type |
| Hysteresis | 1...15 |
| Key Features | Particularly short housing; For use where space is restricted; Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments; Very high switching frequency; Wide operating temperature range |
| Material | housing: brass white bronze coated; sensing face: PC |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| MTTF | 2519 |
| Operating distance | 0...3.25 |
| Operating voltage | 10...36 DC |
| Output function | normally open |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 250 |
| Product type | Inductive sensor |
| Protection | IP 67 |
| Protection class | II |
| Real sensing range Sr | 4 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 4 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; M12 x 1 / L = 35 mm; Sensing range 4 mm non-flush mountable; normally open; DC; NPN; 2 m PVC-Cable; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -25...80 °C; Switching frequency 1400 Hz |
| Switch-point drift | -10...10 |
| Switching frequency DC | 1400 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Type of short-circuit protection | yes (non-latching) |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IF5251 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 31 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 10 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IF5251?
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 IF5251?
IF5251 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 IF5251, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IF5251 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 IF5251, 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 IF5251?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IF5251. 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 IF5251?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -25...80; Cable: 2 m, PVC; 3 x 0.34 mm²; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.3 / copper: 0.2; Current consumption: 15; (24 V). The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IF5251 use?
Per the published specification for IF5251: Max. voltage drop switching output DC: 2.5; Operating voltage: 10...36 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 IF5251?
Per the published specification for IF5251: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 250. 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 IF5251 use?
Per the published specification for IF5251: Thread designation: M12 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 IF5251 ship?
Lead time for IF5251 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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