The IFM IFT240 is an inductive full-metal sensor designed for reliable metal detection in demanding industrial and hygienic applications. The specified version features a PNP normally-open output, 3 mm sensing range, M12 x 1 threaded housing, 10–30 V DC operation, full-metal housing, and gold-plated contacts. It is designed for hygienic areas and regular cleaning processes and supports a 100 bar pressure rating at the sensing face.
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The IFT240 is a rugged full-metal inductive sensor developed for applications requiring reliable metallic target detection and durable construction. IFM specifies the IFT240 with a PNP normally-open output, 10–30 V DC operating voltage, and M12 x 1 threaded construction. Its full-metal housing and gold-plated contacts make it suitable for demanding industrial environments and hygienic applications.
The IFT240 is designed for demanding applications including hygienic areas and environments involving regular cleaning processes. Its full-metal housing supports mechanical durability, while the sensing face is rated for pressures up to 100 bar / 10 MPa. A 3 mm sensing range provides non-contact detection of metallic targets for machine and process automation.
The IFT240 combines robust full-metal construction with dependable inductive sensing for demanding industrial applications. Its PNP normally-open output, 10–30 V DC operation, short-circuit protection, and increased sensing range provide practical automation functionality. The sensor is especially suitable for hygienic installations and applications exposed to regular cleaning processes.
Full-metal housing
3 mm sensing range
PNP normally-open output
10–30 V DC operation
M12 x 1 threaded design
Gold-plated contacts
Increased sensing range
Short-circuit protection
Suitable for hygienic areas
100 bar / 10 MPa sensing-face pressure rating
Hygienic automation
Food and beverage machinery
Regular cleaning environments
Industrial machinery
Metal object detection
Machine position monitoring
Production equipment
Process automation
Conveyor systems
Factory automation
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | IFT240 |
| Model | IFK3003BBPKG/AM/V4A/US-104 |
| Product Type | Inductive full-metal sensor |
| Sensing Range | 3 mm |
| Electrical Design | PNP |
| Output Function | Normally open |
| Operating Voltage | 10...30 V DC |
| Current Consumption | < 20 mA |
| Housing Material | Full-metal |
| Housing Design | Threaded M12 x 1 |
| Connection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Connector | US-104 / model-specific |
| Protection Rating | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Protection Class | III |
| Switching Frequency | 100 Hz DC |
| Response Time | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Ambient Temperature | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Installation | Hygienic and industrial areas |
| Mounting | M12 x 1 threaded |
| LED Indicator | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Weight | Model-specific / refer to IFM datasheet |
| Additional Information | Gold-plated contacts; increased sensing range; 100 bar / 10 MPa sensing-face pressure rating |
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