IFM · proximity sensor
IGS212 is an IFM proximity sensor with Supply voltage 10...30 V DC; Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529); Response time <= 1500 Hz switching frequency. It is used in conveyor object detection, machine guarding, position feedback where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Supply voltage10...30 V DC
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Enclosure ratingIP67 (IEC 60529)
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Response time<= 1500 Hz switching frequency
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Operating temperature-25...+70 °C
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
10...30 V DC |
| Frequency |
400 |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
<= 1500 Hz switching frequency |
| Mechanical |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+70 °C |
| Certifications |
CE, cULus |
| Degree of protection |
II |
Values follow the IFM proximity sensor specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| IFM proximity sensor variants |
| Catalog number |
Supply voltage |
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IGS212 (this page) |
10...30 V DC |
| IGS213 |
10...30 V DC |
| IGS240 |
10...30 V DC |
| IGS245 |
10...30 V DC |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The IGS212 is the device-level element in an IFM proximity sensor installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 10...30 V DC — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in conveyor object detection, machine guarding, position feedback, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides standard panel or DIN-rail support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for IFM IGS212
IFM IGS212 — Sensor or detector for object detection, distance measurement and status feedback on production lines. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number IGS212; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Response time: <= 1500 Hz switching frequency — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Degree of protection: II — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Operating temperature: -25...+70 °C — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about IGS212
Q.Where can I find the operating temperature data for IGS212?
It is listed in the specification table for IFM IGS212 as -25...+70 °C. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.For IGS212, what does the specification table state about enclosure rating?
The specification table lists enclosure rating = IP67 (IEC 60529) for IFM IGS212. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Which value is published under supply voltage for catalog number IGS212?
For IGS212, supply voltage is given as 10...30 V DC. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for IGS212?
Send the full catalog number IGS212, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for IFM IGS212.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of IGS212 before ordering?
Match the catalog number IGS212 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.