IFM IQ2000-2009 Series Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch

Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch, Proximity Sensor Switch, Sensor SwitchIFM

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Small “flat-pack” square housing
— Pre-wired and quick plug-in, Rugged all-metal position sensors can reduce downtime in critical applications

IFM IQ2000-2009 Series Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch

Technical Features

Adopts a metal-face design, eliminating all fault issues of position sensors used on machines.

Diagnostics via IO-Link to predict downtime.

Sends alerts in advance to avoid downtime caused by weld slag accumulation.

Uses industry-standard M12 connection, can be integrated into the latest machines.

Compact design, suitable for installation in tight spaces.

Products + Accessories Selection:

Dimensions (mm)	Sensing range	No. of wires	Output function	Electrical connection	Order No.
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP, N.O.	2 m PUR cable	IQ2000
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP, N.C.	2 m PUR cable	IQ2001
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP, N.O.	0.3 m PUR cable, M12 connector	IQ2002
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP, N.C.	0.3 m PUR cable, M12 connector	IQ2003
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	NPN, N.O.	2 m PUR cable	IQ2004
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	NPN, N.C.	2 m PUR cable	IQ2005
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	NPN, N.O.	0.3 m PUR cable, M12 connector	IQ2006
20 x 8 x 32	8 mm (Flush mounting)	3	NPN, N.C.	0.3 m PUR cable, M12 connector	IQ2007
20 x 8 x 32	7 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP/NPN, N.O./N.C. programmable	2 m PUR cable	IQ2008
20 x 8 x 32	7 mm (Flush mounting)	3	PNP/NPN, N.O./N.C. programmable	0.3 m PUR cable, M12 connector	IQ2009

Mounting Accessories

Description	Order No.
LineRecorder Device, parameter setting software (requires E30390 cable)	QA0011
USB IO-Link master cable, for parameter setting	E30390
Memory plug, for saving sensor parameters, allowing for easy upload without a PC	E30398
M12 Micro DC cable connector (4-pin) 2m, PUR	EVC001
M12 Micro DC cable connector (4-pin) 5m, PUR	EVC002

Specifications:

Supply voltage: 10…30 VDC
Switching frequency: 400 Hz
Ambient temperature: 50…140 °F (-40…85 °C)
Switching status indication: Yellow LED
Operating status indication: Green LED
Housing material: Metal
Sensing face:
- IQ: PBT
- MQ: All metals
Protection rating: IP65, IP67, IP68

Benefits introduce In Detail

Rugged all-metal position sensors can reduce downtime in critical applications

As a small sensor, ifm’s “flat-pack” metal-face inductive proximity switch can withstand shock and vibration, thereby extending the sensor’s service life. These miniature sensors are vibration-resistant, have a wider operating temperature range, and a long service life.

Welding and stamping environments are very harsh, hot, and dirty (with the presence of weld slag), and sensors can be damaged by the mechanical shock of stamping machines. Flat, square sensors (also called “flat-pack”) are popular in these types of applications because their mounting is more controllable compared to cylindrical sensors, which may be installed too deep or too shallow on a machine.

Diagnostics via IO-Link

The flat-pack sensor with an IO-Link port can be set with millimeter precision for 2 switch points and can measure sub-millimeter changes that may shift over time. This feature helps to warn about situations like weld slag accumulation or position drift in welding cells.

Via IO-Link, it is possible to set the object to be targeted, the number of power-ons, operating time, and automatic sensor replacement, thereby preventing downtime.

New factory benchmark product

The flat-pack sensor not only uses reliable core magnetic technology and a rugged all-metal design, but it is also affordable, making it suitable as a standard factory product and not just a solution for harsh environments.