IFM IFS Series User manual

Operating instructions
IFSxxx
IGSxxx
IISxxx
80010888 / 0009 / 2014
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1 Safety instructions
• Please read carefully the instructions and precautions before installing and
using the sensor.
• Please keep this document for future reference.
2 Installation
Flush Non flush Mutual interference
3 x sn
d dd
3 x s
n
2 x sn
3 x d
d
2 x d
8 x s
n
Sn: Sensing distance
d: Diameter of the sensor
H: Mounting hole
N: Nut dimensions
When mounting units of the same type, certain minimum distances have to be
adhered to if the units are mounted opposite each other or in parallel.
Type Thread Sn flush Sn no
flush d
H
N
*)
IFS M12x1 4 mm 7 mm 12 mm 12.5 –
13 mm
17 mm 25 Nm
IGS M18x1 8 mm 12 mm 18 mm 18.5 –
19 mm
24 mm 50 Nm
IIS M30x1.5 15 mm 22 mm 30 mm 30.5 –
31 mm
36 mm 195 Nm

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*) The maximum tightening torques must not be exceeded. Installation has to be
carried out using a nut and lock washer, free from grease. Depending on the
installation conditions and surface characteristics, ifm recommends to use 50% of
the indicated values, to ensure safe and reliable mounting.
Tightening torque for mounting with lockwasher
12
IFSxxx
25
30 40 50
IGSxxx
97.5
IISxxx
195
20
030
3
2
1[Nm]
1: Torque Lubricated
2: Degradation Greaseless
3: Damage ifm recommendation
3 Electrical connection
PNP NPN
BN
BK
BU
L+
L
L
BN
BK
BU
L+
BN: brown BK: black
BU: blue
Cable diameter 4.0 mm, bending radius 40.0 mm.
GB