The IE5442 IEBC003BASKG/7M inductive sensor by IFM is designed for reliable non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation, machinery and factory applications. With a 3 mm sensing range, PNP/NPN electrical design, normally-open output, 10–30 V DC operation and 1000 Hz switching frequency, it provides dependable detection performance. Its particularly short M8 × 1 housing, flush-mountable design and 7 m PVC cable make it suitable for compact and space-restricted industrial installations.
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The IE5442 IEBC003BASKG/7M inductive sensor by IFM is engineered for dependable non-contact detection of metallic objects in industrial automation, machine control and factory production applications. Its particularly short housing makes it suitable for installations where mounting space is restricted while maintaining reliable metal detection and fast switching performance.
The sensor uses inductive proximity sensing technology to detect metallic objects without physical contact. This makes the IE5442 suitable for repeated detection of machine components, workpieces, moving parts and metallic objects in automated processes.
The IE5442 provides a 3 mm sensing range, with a real sensing range of 3 ± 10% mm and an operating distance of 0–2.4 mm. This sensing capability supports reliable detection of suitable metallic targets in machinery and automated production systems.
The sensor features a PNP/NPN electrical design with a normally-open output, providing flexibility for connection to compatible industrial controllers and automation systems. It operates on a 10–30 V DC supply and supports a 1000 Hz switching frequency, making it suitable for repetitive detection tasks in industrial machinery.
The IE5442 features a particularly short M8 × 1 threaded housing with an overall length of 37 mm. Its flush-mountable construction makes it practical for compact machine structures, fixtures and automated equipment where installation space is limited.
The sensor uses a robust brass housing with a white-bronze coating, while the sensing face is manufactured from LCP. This construction provides a durable solution for industrial environments.
The IE5442 provides an IP67 protection rating, helping protect the sensor against dust and water ingress under specified operating conditions. The specified ambient temperature range is 0 °C to +70 °C.
The sensor is supplied with a 7 m PVC cable with 3 × 0.14 mm² conductors, providing a long connection length for installations where the sensor is positioned away from the control cabinet or connection point. A yellow LED provides switching-status indication for easier commissioning and maintenance.
For businesses seeking Industrial Automation UAE, Industrial Sensors Supplier UAE, Proximity Sensors Supplier UAE and Automation Products Supplier UAE, the IE5442 provides a compact and dependable inductive sensing solution for industrial automation applications.
IFM IE5442 inductive proximity sensor
Model: IEBC003BASKG/7M
3 mm sensing range
Real sensing range: 3 ± 10%
Operating distance: 0–2.4 mm
PNP/NPN electrical design
Normally-open output
10–30 V DC operating voltage
1000 Hz switching frequency
100 mA permanent switching current
M8 × 1 threaded housing
37 mm overall length
Flush-mountable construction
Brass white-bronze-coated housing
LCP sensing face
7 m PVC cable
3 × 0.14 mm² cable conductors
IP67 protection rating
0 °C to +70 °C ambient temperature
Reverse-polarity protection
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Yellow LED switching-status indication
Suitable for restricted installation spaces
Two-wire or three-wire operation
The IE5442 operates using an inductive sensing principle, detecting metallic objects without direct physical contact. When a suitable metallic target enters the sensing zone, the sensor changes its output state according to its normally-open switching function.
The PNP/NPN electrical design allows the sensor to be integrated into compatible industrial control architectures. The sensor can be used as either a two-wire or three-wire unit, providing flexibility for different installation requirements.
Its M8 × 1 threaded construction and 37 mm short housing make the IE5442 particularly useful for machinery and automation equipment where installation space is restricted. The flush-mountable construction allows practical integration into suitable machine structures.
The IE5442 provides a 3 mm sensing range, with a real sensing range of 3 ± 10% mm and an operating distance of 0–2.4 mm.
Its 1000 Hz switching frequency supports fast and repetitive detection operations in automated machinery and production equipment.
The correction factors for different metallic target materials are:
Steel: 1
Stainless steel: 0.7
Brass: 0.5
Aluminium: 0.4
Copper: 0.3
The sensor has a hysteresis of 1–15% of Sr, supporting stable switching during repeated target movement.
The IE5442 uses a PNP/NPN electrical design with a normally-open output, making it suitable for compatible PLCs, industrial controllers and automation systems.
When a suitable metallic target enters the sensing zone, the sensor provides a switching signal to the connected control system.
The flexible two-wire and three-wire operating capability can help reduce stock requirements and provide greater installation flexibility.
This makes the sensor suitable for:
Machine position detection
Metal component detection
Object presence monitoring
Conveyor monitoring
Automated counting
Production-line control
Assembly machinery
Machine status feedback
The IE5442 features a short M8 × 1 threaded housing with an overall length of 37 mm.
This compact construction is useful for machine structures, fixtures and automation equipment where longer sensors may be difficult to install.
The flush-mountable design provides practical integration into suitable machine structures while maintaining reliable proximity detection.
For Industrial automation companies UAE, this compact design can provide additional flexibility when designing automated machinery and factory production systems.
The IE5442 can be incorporated into Industrial automation solutions in UAE across manufacturing, engineering, machine building, packaging, material handling and factory production environments.
Machine Position Detection
The sensor can detect the position of metallic moving parts, slides, machine components and mechanical fixtures.
Metal Component Detection
It can detect the presence or absence of metal workpieces and components during manufacturing and assembly processes.
Conveyor Automation
The IE5442 can monitor metallic objects moving along conveyor systems and provide switching feedback to compatible control equipment.
Automated Counting
The sensor can detect individual metallic objects passing a sensing point for automated counting and production monitoring.
Assembly Machinery
The IE5442 can confirm whether a metallic component is present at a particular stage of an automated assembly process.
Material Handling Equipment
The sensor can provide proximity feedback in automated material handling and transfer systems.
Production Machinery
It can support machine-control functions where reliable non-contact detection of metallic components is required.
The IE5442 can operate as part of larger Industrial automation systems in UAE, providing proximity feedback to compatible PLCs and industrial controllers.
It can be incorporated alongside other Industrial Automation Components UAE, including PLCs, control panels, actuators, switches, drives and additional industrial sensors.
For Industrial Automation Suppliers UAE, machine builders and system integrators, the IE5442 provides a compact and dependable inductive sensing component for factory automation applications.
Its PNP/NPN electrical design and two-wire or three-wire operating capability provide flexibility when integrating the sensor into compatible control architectures.
The IE5442 is designed for industrial environments and provides an IP67 protection rating, helping protect the sensor against dust and water ingress under specified operating conditions.
The operating temperature range of 0 °C to +70 °C provides flexibility for a broad range of machinery and factory environments.
The sensor also provides reverse-polarity, short-circuit and overload protection, supporting dependable electrical operation when installed according to the manufacturer's requirements.
The IE5442 is supplied with a 7 m PVC cable with 3 × 0.14 mm² conductors.
The long cable length is useful for machine installations where the sensor must be positioned at a greater distance from the control or connection point.
A yellow LED switching-status indicator provides visual feedback during installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Compact 37 mm housing for restricted installation spaces
3 mm sensing range
Reliable non-contact metal detection
PNP/NPN electrical design
Normally-open output
10–30 V DC operation
1000 Hz switching frequency
Flush-mountable M8 × 1 construction
Robust brass white-bronze-coated housing
LCP sensing face
7 m PVC connection cable
IP67 protection
0 °C to +70 °C operating temperature
Reverse-polarity protection
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Clear yellow switching-status LED
Two-wire or three-wire operation
Suitable for factory automation and machinery
The IE5442 IEBC003BASKG/7M is a compact and reliable IFM inductive proximity sensor designed for non-contact metal detection in industrial automation. Its 3 mm sensing range, PNP/NPN electrical design, normally-open output, 1000 Hz switching frequency, short M8 × 1 housing, flush-mountable construction and 7 m PVC cable make it suitable for machinery, conveyors, assembly systems, production equipment and factory automation applications.
For businesses searching for Industrial Sensors Supplier UAE, Proximity Sensors Supplier UAE, Sensor Supplier UAE, Industrial Automation Equipment UAE and Factory Automation Components, the IE5442 provides a practical solution for reliable non-contact metal detection.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | IE5442 |
| Manufacturer | IFM |
| Model / Part Number | IEBC003BASKG/7M |
| Product Type | Inductive Sensor |
| Sensor Type | Inductive / Proximity Sensor |
| Electrical Design | PNP/NPN |
| Output Function | Normally Open |
| Operating Mode | 2-wire / 3-wire |
| Operating Voltage | 10–30 V DC |
| Current Consumption | < 10 mA (3-wire operation) |
| Protection Class | III |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Sensing Range | 3 mm |
| Real Sensing Range (Sr) | 3 ± 10% mm |
| Operating Distance | 0–2.4 mm |
| Housing Type | Threaded |
| Thread | M8 × 1 |
| Overall Length | 37 mm |
| Mounting | Flush mountable |
| Housing Material | Brass, white-bronze coated |
| Sensing Face Material | LCP |
| Switching Frequency | 1000 Hz |
| Permanent Switching Current | 100 mA |
| Maximum Voltage Drop | 2.8 V |
| Minimum Load Current | 2 mA (2-wire operation) |
| Maximum Leakage Current | 0.5 mA (2-wire operation) |
| Hysteresis | 1–15% of Sr |
| Correction Factor – Steel | 1 |
| Correction Factor – Stainless Steel | 0.7 |
| Correction Factor – Brass | 0.5 |
| Correction Factor – Aluminium | 0.4 |
| Correction Factor – Copper | 0.3 |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Short-Circuit Protection Type | Pulsed |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Connection | 7 m PVC cable |
| Cable Conductors | 3 × 0.14 mm² |
| Output Status Indication | 1 × yellow LED |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Ambient Temperature | 0 °C to +70 °C |
| EMC Standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF | Approx. 1517 years |
| Weight | Approx. 118 g |
| Tightening Torque | A = 5 mm: 1.5 Nm; B: 2 Nm |
| Included Accessories | 2 lock nuts |
| Pack Quantity | 1 piece |
| Typical Applications | Industrial automation, machine control, metal detection, position sensing, conveyor systems, assembly machinery and factory automation |
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