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Cylindrical brass inductive sensor 12 mm M12 connector 70 mm length IP67

IFM Efector Inc

IFM Efector Inc IFS212 Inductive Proximity Sensor 12 mm Brass M12 3 Wire PNP

SKU CH-0T2A-ZN4GW

12 mm brass inductive proximity sensor with 4 mm shielded detection, 3-wire PNP output and IP67-rated M12 connector for 10–30 V DC industrial automation

  • Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
  • Detects metal at 4 mm range with 12 mm shielded brass housing
  • Operates reliably from 10 to 30 V DC across industrial voltage rails
  • Switches up to 700 Hz for fast automated line sensing
  • IP67 brass housing resists dust and water in harsh environments
  • Functions from -13 to 158 °F for wide temperature stability

IFS212 12 mm inductive proximity sensor

The IFM IFS212 is a cylindrical inductive proximity sensor built for industrial automation and position-sensing tasks. Its 12 mm brass housing with white-bronze coating fits a standard M12 mounting thread and terminates in a 3-pin M12 connector. The sensor operates on 10 to 30 V DC and switches a 3-wire PNP normally-open output at up to 700 Hz.

Suited for short-range metal detection in tight

This unit suits machines that need reliable presence sensing of ferrous targets within 4 mm, especially where IP67 sealing and a -13 to 158 °F temperature range are required. It is not for applications needing longer sensing distances, non-metallic target detection, analog output, or NPN switching logic.

4 mm maximum detecting distance decides fit

The 4 mm sensing range is the critical specification: the target must approach within this distance to trigger the output reliably. If the mechanical design cannot guarantee that clearance, a sensor with a longer range must be chosen instead.

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Brand nameIFM
Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation

Questions about this item

What supply voltage must my system provide for the IFS212 to operate?

The sensor requires a DC supply between 10 and 30 volts, so any regulated source in that range will power it correctly.

Will the 700 Hz switching frequency work reliably with a slower PLC input card I already have?

At 700 Hz the sensor changes state much faster than typical PLC scan cycles, so the card will capture every transition without missing pulses.

How can I confirm the IFS212 is detecting a target at the rated 4 mm distance after wiring?

Bring a standard steel target to 4 mm; the yellow LED on the sensor body should illuminate and the PNP output should go high, confirming correct operation.

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