IFM · inductive sensor
IT5040 is an IFM inductive 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 |
800 |
| 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 |
III |
Values follow the IFM inductive sensor specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| IFM inductive sensor variants |
| Catalog number |
Supply voltage |
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IT5040 (this page) |
10...30 V DC |
| IT5041 |
10...30 V DC |
| IT5042 |
10...30 V DC |
| IT5044 |
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 IT5040 is the device-level element in an IFM inductive 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 IT5040
IFM IT5040 — 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 IT5040; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Certifications: CE, cULus — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Response time: <= 1500 Hz switching frequency — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Degree of protection: III — 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 IT5040
Q.Where can I find the response time data for IT5040?
It is listed in the specification table for IFM IT5040 as <= 1500 Hz switching frequency. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For IT5040, what does the specification table state about supply voltage?
The specification table lists supply voltage = 10...30 V DC for IFM IT5040. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under enclosure rating for catalog number IT5040?
For IT5040, enclosure rating is given as IP67 (IEC 60529). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Can the IT5040 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number IT5040 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for IT5040?
Send the full catalog number IT5040, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for IFM IT5040.