Technical Datasheet: ifm electronic IG5788

Inductive Proximity Sensor (M18 Threaded Type)

1. Product Identification

• Brand: ifm electronic

• Article Number (Model): IG5788

• Type Designation: IGK3008BBPKG/US-104

• Origin: Made in Germany

2. Product Characteristics & Application

• Sensor Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor

• Application: Factory automation, industrial sensing, harsh environments (increased sensing range).

• Housing Type: Cylindrical barrel, threaded type.

• Mounting: Flush mountable

3. Technical Specifications

Electrical Data

• Operating Voltage (U_B): 10 \dots 30\text{ V DC}$

• Current Consumption: 10\text{ mA}$

• Electrical Design: PNP

• Output Function: Normally Open (NO)

• Permanent Current Rating ($I_e$): $200\text{ mA}$

• Switching Frequency (DC): $400\text{ Hz}$

• Protection Circuits: Short-circuit protection (SCP), overload protection, and reverse polarity protection.

Detection Zone & Accuracy

• Nominal Sensing Range ($S_n$): $8\text{ mm}$ (Increased sensing range)

• Real Sensing Range ($S_r$): $8\text{ mm} \pm 10\%$

• Operating Distance: $0 \dots 6.48\text{ mm}$

• Hysteresis: $3 \dots 15\%$ of $S_r$

• Correction Factors: * Mild Steel: $1.0$

  • Stainless Steel: $\approx 0.7$

  • Brass: $\approx 0.5$

  • Aluminum: $\approx 0.4$

  • Copper: $\approx 0.3$

Operating & Environmental Conditions

• Ambient Temperature Range: $-25 \dots 70^\circ\text{C}$

• Protection Rating: IP 67 (Resistant to industrial dust and liquid ingress)

• Approvals / Marks: CE, EAC, cULus Listed (Enclosure Type 1, Approval No. A004)

4. Mechanical Data & Materials

• Thread Designation: M18 × 1

• Dimensions: Threaded length body, total length $L = 70\text{ mm}$

• Materials: * Housing: Brass (white bronze coated)

  • Sensing Face: PBT (Orange)

  • LED Window: PEI

• Status Display: $4 \times 90^\circ$ LED array (Yellow) for highly visible status switching.

• Included Accessories: 2 x matching lock nuts.

5. Electrical Connection & Wiring Diagram

The sensor features an M12 connector (US-104 Type) with 3 gold-plated pins (Pin coding: A).

Pin Configuration & Wiring Layout

Below is the connection topology mapped directly from the factory marking: