Sensors

Product Overview

This sensor is the IFM DI5022A inductive proximity switch. A high-frequency oscillator coil detects metal, the oscillation amplitude drops as the target approaches and the output changes state.

Structure and Key Features

• Metal or plastic barrel with mounting nuts for axial adjustment.
• Three-wire DC output with short-circuit and reverse-polarity protection.
• Output indicator shows switching state for quick field checks.

Specifications and Selection

Confirm output type, supply voltage, sensing distance and connector type; allow an operating margin of about 70 percent of rated distance.

Applications

Position sensing on fixtures, machine slides and indexing tables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Output stays on with no target present

Check for metal chips at the sensing face, a shorted cable or a target within the release distance.