IM511A IFM Inductive sensor
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IFM IM511A - Inductive sensor - Ambient temperature: -20...60; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated.
Overview
Part number IM511A from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -20...60; Application For applications in hazardous areas; Approval BVS 20 ATEX E 057 X; IECEx BVS 20.0044X; ATEX marking II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
In our catalog, the IM511A from IFM is listed under the Inductive sensor category. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Ambient temperature: -20...60.
housing: PC black; sensing face: PC black; Mounting adapter: PA orange; screw: steel galvanized
Published specifications for this part include Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated; Protection class: III; Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 54; Application: For applications in hazardous areas; Approval: BVS 20 ATEX E 057 X; IECEx BVS 20.0044X; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: non-flush mountable; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 15; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 40; Overload protection: yes. See the Specifications tab on this page for the full technical table.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -20...60 |
|---|---|
| Application | For applications in hazardous areas |
| Approval | BVS 20 ATEX E 057 X; IECEx BVS 20.0044X |
| ATEX marking | II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 4, gold-plated |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.3 / copper: 0.2 |
| Dimensions | 40 x 40 x 54 |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Hysteresis | 1...20 |
| Key Features | For applications in hazardous areas; Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments; Complementary output function NO/NC; Long sensing range for use in conveying; Five selectable positions of the sensing face |
| Material | housing: PC black; sensing face: PC black; Mounting adapter: PA orange; screw: steel galvanized |
| Max. leakage current | 0.5 |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| MTTF | 1259 |
| Operating distance | 0...32.4 |
| Operating voltage | 10...30 DC |
| Output function | complementary |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 200 |
| Product type | Inductive sensor |
| Protection | IP 65; IP 67 |
| Protection class | III |
| Real sensing range Sr | 40 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 40 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Special Feature | gold-plated contacts |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; 40 x 40 x 54 mm; Sensing range 40 mm non-flush mountable; complementary; DC; PNP; M12 Connector; IP 65; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -20...60 °C; Switching frequency 60 Hz |
| Switch-point drift | -10...10 |
| Switching frequency DC | 60 |
| Type of short-circuit protection | yes (non-latching) |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IM511A |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 34 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 15 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IM511A?
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 IM511A?
IM511A 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 IM511A, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IM511A 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 IM511A, 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 IM511A?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IM511A. 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 IM511A?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -20...60; Application: For applications in hazardous areas; Approval: BVS 20 ATEX E 057 X; IECEx BVS 20.0044X; ATEX marking: II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IM511A use?
Per the published specification for IM511A: 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 IM511A?
Per the published specification for IM511A: 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 material is IM511A made of?
Per the published specification for IM511A: Material: housing: PC black; sensing face: PC black; Mounting adapter: PA orange; screw: steel galvanized. 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 IM511A ship?
Lead time for IM511A 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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