The IFM IE5072 IEB3001-BPKG is a compact inductive proximity sensor designed for reliable non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation and machine-control applications. It features a 1 mm sensing range, PNP normally-open output, 10–36 V DC operation, 750 Hz switching frequency, M8 × 1 threaded housing, 35 mm overall length, 2 m PVC cable and IP67 protection, making it suitable for machinery, conveyors, assembly equipment, production lines and factory automation systems.
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The IFM IE5072 IEB3001-BPKG is a compact inductive proximity sensor engineered for reliable and repeatable non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation, machine building and factory production applications. It uses inductive sensing technology to detect suitable metal targets without physical contact, making it suitable for monitoring machine components, workpieces, fixtures and moving metallic objects.
The IE5072 features an M8 × 1 threaded housing with a compact 35 mm overall length. Its flush-mountable construction makes it suitable for machinery, fixtures and automation equipment where installation space is limited and a compact proximity sensor is required.
The sensor provides a 1 mm nominal sensing range and uses a DC PNP normally-open output. It operates from a 10–36 V DC supply and supports a switching frequency of up to 750 Hz, making it suitable for repetitive detection tasks in automated machinery and production equipment.
The IE5072 is supplied with a 2 m PVC cable for convenient connection to compatible control systems. Its IP67 protection rating supports use in suitable industrial environments, while the -25 °C to +80 °C ambient temperature range provides flexibility across a broad range of machine and factory applications.
The sensor is suitable for Industrial Automation UAE applications including machine position detection, metal component detection, conveyor monitoring, assembly machinery, material handling, production equipment and factory automation.
The IE5072 is designed for applications where reliable detection of metallic objects is required without direct physical contact.
When a suitable metallic target enters the sensor's sensing area, the inductive sensing system changes the output state. The switching signal can then be supplied to compatible PLCs, industrial controllers and machine-control systems for object detection, position monitoring, machine sequencing and production control.
The sensor's M8 × 1 threaded body and 35 mm length provide a compact installation format. Its flush-mountable construction allows suitable machine builders to integrate the sensor into compatible machine structures and fixtures.
IFM IE5072 inductive proximity sensor
Model: IEB3001-BPKG
1 mm nominal sensing range
PNP normally-open output
10–36 V DC operating voltage
750 Hz switching frequency
M8 × 1 threaded housing
35 mm overall length
Flush-mountable construction
2 m PVC cable
3-wire cable connection
IP67 protection rating
-25 °C to +80 °C ambient temperature range
Compact design for restricted installation spaces
Non-contact metallic-object detection
Suitable for machine position detection
Suitable for metal component detection
Suitable for conveyor automation
Suitable for assembly machinery
Suitable for production equipment
Suitable for material-handling systems
Suitable for factory automation
Suitable for industrial machine control
Suitable for compatible PLC-based automation systems
The IE5072 provides reliable non-contact detection of suitable metallic targets in automated machinery. Since the sensor operates without physical contact with the detected object, it can support repeated detection cycles without the mechanical contact associated with conventional switches.
Its 1 mm sensing range is suitable for close-range metallic-object detection where the sensor must be installed within a controlled distance from the target. The 750 Hz switching frequency supports repetitive switching operations in suitable high-cycle automation applications.
The PNP normally-open output can provide a switching signal to compatible PLC inputs and industrial controllers. This makes the IE5072 suitable for machine sequencing, object presence detection, position feedback, counting and production monitoring.
The supplied 2 m PVC cable provides a practical connection for suitable machine installations. The IP67 protection rating supports use in appropriate industrial environments within the specified operating conditions.
The IE5072 can detect suitable metallic machine components, slides, fixtures and moving parts to provide position feedback to compatible automation controllers.
When a suitable target enters the sensing area, the sensor changes its output state and can signal the control system that the required machine position has been reached.
The sensor can detect suitable metallic workpieces and components during manufacturing, assembly and handling processes.
Its non-contact sensing principle allows automation systems to determine the presence or absence of a metallic target without requiring a mechanical switch to contact the component.
The IE5072 can be positioned at suitable points along conveyor systems to detect metallic products, components or machine parts as they pass through the sensing area.
The switching signal can be used by compatible automation systems for object monitoring, conveyor sequencing and production processes.
The sensor can be used in suitable applications where individual metallic objects need to be detected as they pass a defined sensing point.
The 750 Hz switching frequency supports repetitive detection operations, subject to target dimensions, sensing distance, machine speed and application conditions.
The IE5072 can provide component-presence feedback during automated assembly operations.
It can detect suitable metallic components, fixtures or machine parts and provide a switching signal to compatible machine-control equipment for sequencing and process verification.
The sensor can provide proximity feedback in suitable automated material-handling and transfer systems.
Its non-contact sensing method allows suitable metallic objects and machine components to be monitored without direct physical contact.
The IE5072 can form part of larger Industrial automation systems in UAE, operating alongside PLCs, industrial controllers, control panels, actuators, drives and other automation components.
For Industrial automation companies in UAE and Industrial automation companies UAE, the IE5072 provides a compact inductive sensing solution for machinery, production lines and factory automation.
For an Industrial Sensors Supplier UAE, the IE5072 is a practical inductive sensor for applications requiring compact and reliable metallic-object detection.
Its M8 × 1 housing, 1 mm sensing range, PNP normally-open output and 2 m cable make it suitable for close-range sensing applications in industrial machinery.
It can complement portfolios containing Industrial Sensors, Proximity Sensors and Photoelectric Sensors.
For a Proximity Sensors Supplier UAE, the IE5072 provides a compact inductive sensing option for machine builders, automation integrators, manufacturing facilities and maintenance teams.
It is suitable for applications where reliable detection of metallic components is required without physical contact.
As part of a Sensor Supplier UAE portfolio, the IE5072 can support machine-control, position-sensing and metal-detection requirements.
Its compact M8 × 1 construction makes it useful for applications where installation space is limited.
For an Industrial Automation Supplier in UAE, the IE5072 can be supplied as part of an industrial automation sensor portfolio for machine builders, system integrators, manufacturing facilities and maintenance teams.
It can form part of Industrial Automation Components UAE, Factory Automation Components and Automation Products Supplier UAE portfolios.
The IE5072 can be integrated into compatible Industrial Automation Equipment UAE alongside PLCs, industrial controllers, control panels, drives, actuators and other sensors.
Its proximity signal can provide feedback for machine sequencing, object detection, position monitoring and production processes.
The IE5072 can be included within Industrial Equipment & Supplies, Industrial Equipment & Supplies in UAE, Industrial Equipment & Supplies suppliers and Industrial Equipment in UAE portfolios.
Its compact inductive sensing design makes it suitable for machine builders, maintenance teams and industrial automation integrators requiring reliable metal detection.
The IE5072 can complement Industrial Electrical Equipment, Electrical Products in UAE and Electrical Equipment Supplies in UAE used in machine-control and factory automation installations.
Its DC PNP output can provide a compatible switching signal to suitable industrial control systems.
The IE5072 can complement pneumatic automation equipment by providing position or object-detection feedback.
For a Pneumatic Components Supplier in Dubai, Pneumatic Components Supplier UAE, Pneumatic Cylinder Supplier UAE or Pneumatic Actuators UAE, the sensor can be used in compatible automated machinery where metallic machine positions or components need to be detected.
The IE5072 can complement automated valve and industrial-control installations where compatible proximity feedback is required.
It can therefore be relevant to portfolios operated by a Valve Supplier in Dubai, Valve Supplier UAE, Industrial Valve Supplier UAE, Gate Valve Supplier UAE, Ball Valve Supplier UAE and Butterfly Valve Supplier UAE.
It can also complement automation equipment supplied by Industrial Valve Manufacturers in UAE and Industrial Valve Manufacturers Supplier in UAE where compatible proximity sensing is required.
The IE5072 can operate as a machine-feedback component alongside variable-frequency-drive-based automation systems.
For a VFD Supplier UAE, Variable Frequency Drive Supplier UAE, Industrial VFD Supplier UAE, VFD Distributor UAE or VFD Dealers in Dubai, the sensor can complement motor-control systems where compatible proximity feedback is required.
It can also form part of VFD Automation Solutions UAE, VFD Control Panel Supplier UAE and VFD for Industrial Motors UAE applications where sensor feedback is incorporated into the control architecture.
For regional industrial requirements, it can complement solutions provided by a VFD Supplier in Abu Dhabi or VFD Supplier in Sharjah.
For companies providing Industrial automation solutions in UAE, the IE5072 provides a compact inductive sensing option for machinery, conveyors, assembly systems, material handling and production equipment.
Its combination of 1 mm sensing range, PNP normally-open output, 750 Hz switching frequency, M8 × 1 construction and IP67 protection makes it suitable for compatible close-range metal-detection applications.
The IE5072 has an IP67 protection rating, helping protect the sensor against dust ingress and water exposure under specified conditions.
Its specified ambient operating temperature range of -25 °C to +80 °C allows use across a broad range of suitable industrial environments.
The sensor is designed for industrial automation applications where dependable non-contact proximity detection is required.
The M8 × 1 threaded housing and 35 mm overall length provide a compact sensor format for applications with restricted mounting space.
The sensor is flush mountable, allowing suitable machine builders to integrate it neatly into compatible machine structures and fixtures.
Compact M8 × 1 threaded construction
35 mm overall length
Flush-mountable installation
1 mm nominal sensing range
PNP normally-open output
10–36 V DC operation
750 Hz switching frequency
2 m PVC cable
3-wire configuration
IP67 protection
-25 °C to +80 °C operating temperature
Non-contact metallic-object detection
Suitable for machine position monitoring
Suitable for conveyor automation
Suitable for assembly machinery
Suitable for material-handling equipment
Suitable for factory automation
Suitable for industrial machine-control applications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | IE5072 |
| Manufacturer | IFM electronic |
| Model / Part Number | IEB3001-BPKG |
| Product Type | Inductive Sensor |
| Sensor Type | Inductive / Proximity Sensor |
| Operating Principle | Inductive |
| Electrical Design | DC PNP |
| Output Function | Normally Open (NO) |
| Operating Voltage | 10–36 V DC |
| Sensing Range | 1 mm |
| Housing Type | Threaded |
| Thread | M8 × 1 |
| Overall Length | 35 mm |
| Mounting | Flush mountable |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Cable Material | PVC |
| Connection | 3-wire cable |
| Switching Frequency | 750 Hz |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Protection Class | III |
| Ambient Temperature | -25 °C to +80 °C |
| Housing Material | Plated brass |
| Detection Method | Non-contact metallic-object detection |
| Typical Applications | Machine automation, metal detection, position sensing, conveyor systems, assembly machinery, production equipment, material handling and factory automation |
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