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IFM Inductive sensor - IFW203

IFW203 IFM Inductive sensor

Brand: IFM SKU: IFW203 Mfr Part #: IFW203

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IFM IFW203 - Inductive sensor - Material: housing: brass weld coated; sensing face: Duroplast (PF); Ambient temperature: -25...70.

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Overview

Part number IFW203 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -25...70; Correction factor = 1 yes; Dimensions M12 x 1 / L = 65; Electrical design PNP. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.

This listing covers the IFM IFW203, a part number in the Inductive sensor category. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Material: housing: brass weld coated; sensing face: Duroplast (PF).

gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; correction factor = 1; Magnetic-field immune

Published specifications for this part include Ambient temperature: -25...70; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated; Protection class: II; Dimensions: M12 x 1 / L = 65; Application: Inductive sensors for welding applications; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: non-flush mountable; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 20; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 8; Overload protection: yes. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.

Specifications

Ambient temperature -25...70
Application Inductive sensors for welding applications
Connector 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated
Correction factor steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminum: 1 / copper: 1
Correction factor = 1 yes
Dimensions M12 x 1 / L = 65
Electrical design PNP
Housing Threaded type
Hysteresis 3...15
Increased sensing range yes
Key Features Magnetic-field immune for welding applications; Long sensing range minimizes physical damage; Correction factor K=1: Constant sensing range on all metals; Very high switching frequency
Magnetic field immune yes
Material housing: brass weld coated; sensing face: Duroplast (PF)
Max. voltage drop switching output DC 2.5
Mounting non-flush mountable
MTTF 1975
Operating distance 0...6.5
Operating voltage 10...30 DC
Output function normally open
Overload protection yes
Pack quantity 1 pcs.
Permanent current rating of switching output DC 200
Product type Inductive sensor
Protection IP 67
Protection class II
Real sensing range Sr 8 ± 10 %
Reverse polarity protection yes
Sensing range 8
Short circuit protection yes
Special Feature gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; correction factor = 1; Magnetic-field immune
Specification Summary Inductive sensor; M12 x 1 / L = 65 mm; Sensing range 8 mm non-flush mountable; normally open; DC; PNP; M12 Connector; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -25...70 °C; Switching frequency 2000 Hz
Switch-point drift -10...10
Switching frequency DC 2000
Thread designation M12 x 1
Type of short-circuit protection yes (non-latching)

Product details

Manufacturer IFM
Manufacturer part number IFW203
Product category Inductive Proximity Sensors
Published specifications 35 attributes listed
Related part numbers 5 other part numbers in this family

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get pricing for IFW203?

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 IFW203?

IFW203 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 IFW203, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.

Is the IFW203 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 IFW203, 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 IFW203?

No published lifecycle status is on file for IFW203. 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 IFW203?

Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -25...70; Application: Inductive sensors for welding applications; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 1 / brass: 1 / aluminum: 1 / copper: 1. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.

What voltage does IFW203 use?

Per the published specification for IFW203: 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 IFW203?

Per the published specification for IFW203: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 200. 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 IFW203 use?

Per the published specification for IFW203: 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 IFW203 ship?

Lead time for IFW203 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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