The IFM GI761S Fail-safe Inductive Sensor is a robust full-metal safety sensor designed for reliable non-contact metal detection in demanding industrial and mobile applications. With a 0–6 mm enable zone, M30 threaded housing, dual OSSD outputs, and SIL 2 / PL d safety certification, it provides dependable machine and operator protection.
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The IFM GI761S Fail-safe Inductive Sensor is designed for safety-related position and presence detection in industrial automation, mobile machinery, and harsh operating environments.
The sensor features a full-metal M30 x 1.5 housing and a stainless-steel sensing face for reliable operation in demanding applications. Its dual OSSD outputs allow connection to safety PLCs, safe AS-i modules, and safety evaluation units.
The sensor operates from 9–32 V DC and provides short-circuit and overload protection. Its IP65, IP66, IP67, IP68, and IP69K protection makes it suitable for applications exposed to dust, water, cleaning processes, and harsh environmental conditions.
The GI761S complies with ISO 13849-1 Category 2 PL d and IEC 61508 SIL 2 requirements.
Reliable fail-safe inductive detection
M30 x 1.5 full-metal housing
Enable zone of 0...6 mm
PNP electrical design
M12 connector
Gold-plated contacts
Suitable for mobile and harsh applications
IP65, IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection
Ideal for industrial automation, machine safety, mobile machinery, factory automation, material handling equipment, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and safety-related position detection.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GI761S |
| Part Number | GIIK4008B2PS/SIL2/AM/US |
| Product Type | Fail-safe Inductive Sensor |
| Electrical Design | PNP |
| Enable Zone | 0–6 mm |
| Safe Switch-off Distance | 18 mm |
| Output Function | 2 × OSSD |
| Operating Voltage | 9–32 V DC |
| Current Consumption | < 10 mA at 24 V |
| Protection Class | III |
| Switching Output Current | 50 mA per OSSD |
| Switching Frequency | Up to 10 Hz |
| Thread | M30 x 1.5 |
| Dimensions | M30 x 1.5 / L = 65 mm |
| Mounting | Flush mountable |
| Housing | Full-metal |
| Housing Material | Stainless steel 316L |
| Connection | 1 × M12 connector |
| Contacts | Gold-plated |
| Protection Rating | IP65 / IP66 / IP67 / IP68 / IP69K |
| Ambient Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Safety Classification | IEC 61508 SIL 2 |
| Performance Level | ISO 13849-1 Category 2, PL d |
| Status Indicator | 4 × yellow LED |
| Weight | 134.1 g |