IM5172 IFM Inductive sensor with IO-Link
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IFM IM5172 - Inductive sensor with IO-Link - Material: housing: PA; Ambient temperature: -25...80.
Overview
Part number IM5172 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -25...80; Communication interface IO-Link; Dimensions 40 x 40 x 54; Electrical design PNP/NPN; (configurable). KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
In our catalog, the IM5172 from IFM is listed under the Inductive sensor with IO-Link category. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Material: housing: PA.
Long sensing range for use in conveying; Five selectable positions of the sensing face; LED display for switching status and operation
Published specifications for this part include Ambient temperature: -25...80; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Moulded body: brass, white bronze coated; Protection class: III; Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 54; Product type: Inductive sensor with IO-Link; Mounting: flush mountable; Communication interface: IO-Link; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 20; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Temperature coefficient: ± 0,2 %/K; (of the final value of the measuring range); Overload protection: yes. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -25...80 |
|---|---|
| Communication interface | IO-Link |
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Moulded body: brass, white bronze coated |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.8 / brass: 0.4 / aluminum: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Dimensions | 40 x 40 x 54 |
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN; (configurable) |
| Embedded software included | yes |
| Housing | rectangular |
| Hysteresis | 3...15 |
| IO-Link revision | 1.1 |
| Key Features | Long sensing range for use in conveying; Five selectable positions of the sensing face; LED display for switching status and operation |
| Linearity error of analog output | ± 2 %; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
| Material | housing: PA |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Measuring range IO-Link | 2.1...21 |
| Min. process cycle time | 3 |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| MTTF | 632 |
| Operating voltage | 10...30 DC |
| Output function | normally open / closed; (selectable) |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 100 |
| Product type | Inductive sensor with IO-Link |
| Protection | IP 67 |
| Protection class | III |
| Repeatability analog output | ± 1 %; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
| Required master port class | A |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| SDCI standard | IEC 61131-9 CDV |
| Sensing face | 5 positions selectable |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| SIO mode | yes |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; 40 x 40 x 54 mm; normally open / closed; (selectable); DC; PNP/NPN; M12 Connector; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -25...80 °C; Switching frequency 100 Hz |
| Switch point IO-Link | 3.9...19.6; (configurable) |
| Switching frequency DC | 100 |
| Temperature coefficient | ± 0,2 %/K; (of the final value of the measuring range) |
| Transmission type | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IM5172 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 38 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 IM5172?
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 IM5172?
IM5172 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 IM5172, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IM5172 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 IM5172, 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 IM5172?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IM5172. 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 IM5172?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -25...80; Communication interface: IO-Link; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3; Moulded body: brass, white bronze coated; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.8 / 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 IM5172 use?
Per the published specification for IM5172: 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 IM5172?
Per the published specification for IM5172: 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 material is IM5172 made of?
Per the published specification for IM5172: Material: housing: PA. 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 IM5172 ship?
Lead time for IM5172 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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