The IFM IEP200 IEK31,5-FRKG/V4A/IO/AS inductive sensor is a high-precision IO-Link sensor designed for accurate position monitoring and non-contact detection of very small distance changes in industrial machines and factory automation systems. It features a configurable PNP/NPN output, configurable normally-open/normally-closed function, IO-Link communication, M8 × 1 threaded housing with 60 mm length, 10–30 V DC operation, 75 Hz switching frequency and magnetic-field immunity up to 300 mT. Its high repeatability and micrometre-range measurement capability make it suitable for demanding industrial position-monitoring applications.
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The IFM IEP200 IEK31,5-FRKG/V4A/IO/AS is an advanced inductive sensor designed for precise position monitoring on industrial machines and automated production equipment. Unlike conventional proximity sensors primarily used for simple object detection, the IEP200 is designed to detect very small distance changes in the micrometre range and transmit the measured distance as a linearised process value through IO-Link.
The sensor provides flexible electrical configuration through IO-Link. Its output can be parameterised as PNP or NPN, while the switching function can be configured as normally open or normally closed. This flexibility allows the sensor to be adapted to different industrial control architectures without changing the physical sensor.
The IEP200 uses an M8 × 1 threaded housing with an overall length of 60 mm. Its compact threaded construction allows it to be installed in suitable machine structures where precise position feedback is required.
The sensor operates from a 10–30 V DC supply and has a current consumption of less than 20 mA. It provides a permanent switching current of 100 mA and a switching frequency of 75 Hz. Reverse-polarity, short-circuit and overload protection support dependable operation in industrial control environments.
IFM IEP200 inductive sensor
Model: IEK31,5-FRKG/V4A/IO/AS
High-precision inductive sensing
IO-Link communication interface
PNP/NPN electrical design configurable via IO-Link
Normally-open/normally-closed output configurable via IO-Link
Non-contact detection of very small distance changes
Micrometre-range distance detection
Linearised distance transmission through IO-Link
M8 × 1 threaded housing
60 mm overall length
10–30 V DC operating voltage
Less than 20 mA current consumption
100 mA permanent switching current
75 Hz switching frequency
Maximum voltage drop: 2.5 V
Magnetic-field immune
Magnetic-field immunity up to 300 mT
High repeatability
Repeatability below 10 µm
IO-Link measuring range: 0.05–1.5 mm
IO-Link switch-point range: 0.05–1.455 mm
Resolution: 5 µm
Factory calibration available
Gold-plated connector contacts
Protection class III
Reverse-polarity protection
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Suitable for precise machine position monitoring
Suitable for industrial applications and factory automation
The IEP200 operates using an inductive sensing principle to detect changes in the distance between the sensor and a suitable metallic target without physical contact.
The sensor is particularly suited to applications where a conventional switching sensor does not provide sufficient measurement precision. Its IO-Link interface enables the detected distance to be transmitted as a linearised process value, allowing the control system to use detailed position information rather than only a simple switching signal.
The sensor's configurable output architecture provides additional flexibility. Through IO-Link, users can configure the electrical design as PNP or NPN and the output function as normally open or normally closed.
The IEP200 is designed for non-contact detection of the smallest distance changes in the micrometre range.
The documented IO-Link measuring range is 0.05–1.5 mm, while the configurable IO-Link switch-point range is 0.05–1.455 mm. The sensor provides a specified repeatability of less than 10 µm and a resolution of 5 µm.
This makes the sensor suitable for applications requiring precise monitoring of machine movements, component positions, mechanical travel and small changes in target distance.
The IEP200 incorporates an IO-Link communication interface, allowing measured distance information and sensor parameters to be exchanged digitally with compatible IO-Link masters.
The sensor can transmit the distance as a linearised process value, helping industrial control systems use the sensor for more advanced monitoring and measurement applications.
IO-Link also enables parameterisation of the sensor's electrical configuration and switching function, including PNP/NPN and normally-open/normally-closed settings.
The IEP200 provides a PNP/NPN configurable electrical design.
This means the sensor can be adapted to compatible control-system requirements through parameterisation rather than requiring a different sensor version for each output configuration.
The output function can also be configured between normally open and normally closed, providing additional flexibility for machine-control applications.
A key feature of the IEP200 is its magnetic-field immunity.
The sensor is specified as magnetic-field immune with a maximum electromagnetic field immunity of 300 mT. This characteristic can be valuable in industrial machinery where magnetic fields may be present around motors, actuators, machine components or other equipment.
The IEP200 uses a threaded M8 × 1 housing with an overall length of 60 mm.
This compact threaded construction allows the sensor to be integrated into suitable machine structures and precision-position monitoring systems.
The M8 connection and gold-plated contacts provide a practical connection solution for compatible industrial sensor cabling.
The IEP200 can be used in a variety of Industrial Automation UAE applications where precise non-contact position monitoring is required.
Machine Position Monitoring
The sensor can monitor the position of machine components and moving parts where small distance changes need to be detected accurately.
Precision Machine Control
It can provide detailed position information to a compatible IO-Link control system for precision machine-control applications.
Automated Production Equipment
The sensor can be integrated into automated production machinery requiring repeatable position feedback.
Component Position Verification
The IEP200 can monitor small positional changes of metallic components during automated manufacturing and assembly.
Machine Tool Applications
Its precision measurement capability makes it suitable for machine-tool applications where accurate position monitoring is required.
Factory Automation
The sensor can provide digital distance information to IO-Link-enabled automation systems for monitoring and control.
The IEP200 is designed for applications requiring very high repeatability and precise distance monitoring.
Its repeatability is specified at less than 10 µm, while the resolution is 5 µm. These characteristics allow the sensor to detect small changes in target position and provide useful measurement information through IO-Link.
The sensor is also designed for flexible industrial use across a broad operating-temperature range. IFM identifies the IEP200 for precise position monitoring on machines and industrial or factory automation applications.
The IEP200 operates from 10–30 V DC and has a current consumption of less than 20 mA.
It provides reverse-polarity protection, short-circuit protection and overload protection, supporting reliable integration into industrial electrical and automation systems. The sensor has protection class III.
The IEP200 can form part of Industrial Automation Components UAE used for precision machine monitoring, factory automation and automated production systems.
It can be integrated with compatible IO-Link masters, PLCs, industrial controllers and other automation equipment.
For Industrial Automation Suppliers UAE, the IEP200 provides a specialised sensing solution for applications where precise distance measurement and digital IO-Link communication are required.
For Industrial Sensors Supplier UAE and Proximity Sensors Supplier UAE requirements, this sensor is particularly suited to customers requiring more than basic proximity switching.
High-precision inductive sensing
Micrometre-range distance detection
IO-Link digital communication
Linearised distance process value
PNP/NPN configurable output
Normally-open/normally-closed configurable function
0.05–1.5 mm IO-Link measuring range
Less than 10 µm repeatability
5 µm resolution
75 Hz switching frequency
10–30 V DC operation
100 mA permanent switching current
M8 × 1 threaded housing
60 mm overall length
Magnetic-field immunity up to 300 mT
Gold-plated connector contacts
Reverse-polarity protection
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Suitable for precise machine position monitoring
Suitable for industrial applications and factory automation
The IFM IEP200 IEK31,5-FRKG/V4A/IO/AS is a high-precision inductive sensor designed for precise machine position monitoring and micrometre-range distance detection. Its IO-Link interface, configurable PNP/NPN and NO/NC output functions, high repeatability, 5 µm resolution and magnetic-field immunity make it a specialised sensing solution for advanced industrial automation applications.
It is suitable for businesses seeking Industrial Sensors Supplier UAE, Proximity Sensors Supplier UAE, Sensor Supplier UAE, Industrial Automation Supplier in UAE, Industrial Automation Components UAE and Industrial Automation Equipment UAE.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | IEP200 |
| Manufacturer | IFM |
| Model / Part Number | IEK31,5-FRKG/V4A/IO/AS |
| Product Type | Inductive Sensor |
| Sensor Type | Inductive / Precision Proximity Sensor |
| Electrical Design | PNP/NPN, parameterisable |
| Output Function | Normally Open / Normally Closed, parameterisable |
| Communication Interface | IO-Link |
| Housing Type | Threaded |
| Thread | M8 × 1 |
| Overall Length | 60 mm |
| Operating Voltage | 10–30 V DC |
| Current Consumption | < 20 mA |
| Protection Class | III |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Maximum Voltage Drop | 2.5 V |
| Permanent Switching Current | 100 mA |
| Switching Frequency | 75 Hz |
| Sensing Range | IO-Link |
| IO-Link Measuring Range | 0.05–1.5 mm |
| IO-Link Switch-Point Range | 0.05–1.455 mm |
| Resolution | 5 µm |
| Repeatability | < 10 µm |
| Distance Transmission | Linearised process value via IO-Link |
| Magnetic-Field Immunity | Yes |
| Maximum Magnetic-Field Immunity | 300 mT |
| Factory Calibration | Yes, target: aluminium 16 × 16 mm |
| Connector Contacts | Gold-plated |
| Application | Industrial applications / factory automation |
| Special Features | IO-Link, magnetic-field immune, high repeatability |
| Typical Applications | Precision position monitoring, machine control, automated production and factory automation |
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