IFM Electronic

Table of Contents:

• About IFM Electronic
• Products of IFM Electronic

Products of IFM Electronic:

IFM extensive product range caters to standard solutions and specific industry needs. It includes in the field of sensors, controllers, and systems for industrial applications. The company offers a wide range of products that cater to various sectors, including position and process sensors, motion control, safety technology, industrial image processing, and communication systems.

They also provide identification systems, emphasizing the importance of innovation and industry-specific solutions. IFM is committed to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions that enhance the efficiency and productivity of industrial processes. With a strong emphasis on customer service and technical support, IFM Electronic ensures that it meets the evolving needs of its global clients.

Inductive Sensors:

IFM Proximity Sensors are essential for industrial applications, offering non-contact operation and high switching frequencies. They are durable, accurate, and immune to harsh conditions. IFM Inductive sensors are versatile, with a constant sensing range on all metals, and suitable for various environments, including hygienic and mobile machine applications. They are also available in different installation types to suit specific needs.

Photoelectric Sensors:

IFM Photoelectric Sensors offers a diverse range for various industries. These photo sensors are designed for hygienic applications and come with an LED display for operational checks. They are suitable for factory automation, wet areas, and hazardous zones. IFM Photo sensors are known for their durability and precision, especially in food and beverage production. They also feature distance sensors with IO-Link and specialized options for color and contrast detection.

Capacitive Sensors:

Capacitive sensors from IFM are designed for non-contact detection of various objects. Unlike inductive sensors, they can sense both metallic and non-metallic materials. They are widely used in industries like wood, paper, glass, plastic, food, chemical, and semiconductors. These capacitive sensors offer high noise immunity, and adjustable sensing ranges, and come in different housing materials suitable for various applications.

Magnetic Sensors:

IFM Magnetic sensors offer reliable detection through non-magnetisable materials. They come in cylindrical or rectangular types, with small housings and long sensing ranges. Designed for high mechanical stability, they withstand shock and vibration. These sensors are ideal for position detection without contact, ensuring longevity and precision.

 Ultrasonic Sensors:

IFM Ultrasonic sensors offer non-contact detection, unaffected by object color or surface traits. They boast a broad detection range, easy range setting via button or IO-Link, and versatile outputs. LED indicators provide clear status feedback. These ultra sensors excel in precise distance measurement and position detection of various materials, even in challenging environments with dust or mist.

Valve Sensors:

Valve sensors are crucial in industrial processes for dosing and control of liquids, air, or gases. IFM ensures accurate monitoring of valve positions, essential for pneumatic valve actuators. The dual inductive sensor, designed for VDI/VDE 3845 actuators, provides wear-free and reliable feedback. 

It’s resistant to external influences and mechanical stress. The effector valves sensor offers precise position feedback for rising stem valves, with up to 80 mm stroke and 0.2 mm resolution. Adapters facilitate installation on various valves.

Cylinder Sensors:

Cylinder sensors from IFM are designed for precise piston position detection in pneumatic cylinders. They mount directly onto cylinders, detecting the piston’s ring magnet through non-magnetizable walls. These sensors are compatible with a variety of cylinder slots, including T-slot, C-slot, and more. They offer easy installation, a range of adapters, and are suitable for various applications, including welding and use in hydraulic cylinders.

Radar Sensors:

Radar sensors from IFM offer long ranges and a broad temperature spectrum. They ensure reliable measurements even in adverse conditions like fog and dirt. These sensors can detect both distance and speed, with adjustable operating modes for various applications. The intuitive IFM Vision Assistant software simplifies setup and data visualization.

Pressure Sensors:

IFM offers a wide range of electronic pressure sensors for diverse industrial applications. IFM Pressure Switches are robust, maintenance-free designs are shock and vibration-resistant. The ceramic-capacitive measuring cell is complemented by stainless steel cells with strain gauges. 

IFM Pressure sensors ensure consistent, long-term accuracy and high overload resistance. They are suitable for use in various industrial environments, including those with aggressive coolants.

Level Sensors:

IFM level sensors will monitor liquids and bulk materials. Their electronic sensors eliminate mechanical parts, enhancing robustness and reliability. These level sensors are suitable for various industrial fluids and offer features like LED displays and integrated temperature measurement. 

They cater to continuous level measurement and point level detection, using principles like capacitive, guided wave radar, or hydrostatic measurement. Non-contact options are also available for hygienic applications.

Flow Sensors:

IFM offers a range of flow sensors and meters for liquids and gases, suitable for various applications including hygienic and aggressive media. IFM Flow Sensor products ensure reliable flow monitoring, crucial for preventing damage or downtime in process and plant engineering. IFM’s sensors cater to both simple monitoring and precise flow rate measurements, accommodating water, oils, coolants, air, and compressed air.

Temperature Sensors:

IFM offers a variety of temperature sensors for diverse applications. IFM Temperature sensor products ensure high process safety with self-monitoring and adaptability using adapters. The sensors are designed to withstand high shock and vibration, making them suitable for industrial use. They cater to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, machine tool, automotive, and other industries, where temperature monitoring is crucial for product quality and machine condition.

Analytics Sensors:

The IFM analytical sensors section offers a range of products for the food industry and oil quality monitoring. Their conductivity sensors are ideal for differentiating between cleaning agents, food products, and rinsing water, aiding in product tracking and waste reduction. Oil sensors like the particle monitor and humidity sensor help maintain hydraulic fluids and lubricants, contributing to condition-based monitoring and downtime prevention.

Encoders:

IFM encoder category offers robust and compact housing designs, suitable for industrial standards. They feature axial and radial cable entries and integrated fieldbus interfaces. Direct mounting on actuators is possible with hollow shaft encoders. They come in incremental and absolute types, providing precise pulses or absolute numerical values for positioning.

Inclination Sensors:

IFM Inclination sensors are crucial for the precise horizontal alignment of machinery. They offer static and dynamic versions, with angular ranges up to 360°. Available in designs with high protection ratings, these sensors ensure reliable operation in various conditions. They feature simple integration, and multiple output options, and cater to different accuracy requirements.

Speed Sensors:

IFM offers a selection of 34 speed sensors, designed for industrial applications. These IFM Speed sensors are essential for monitoring rotational speed or standstill in various industries. They are compact, combining speed sensors and evaluation in one housing, and come in inductive or magnetic types. 

Vibration Sensors:

IFM Vibration sensors are designed for reliable permanent monitoring according to DIN ISO 10816. They protect against machine overload and unexpected downtime. The range includes compact field units and modular control cabinet systems. They help detect machine damage early, preventing expensive damage.

​Systems for Vibration Monitoring and Diagnostics:

IFM offers a range of vibration monitoring systems for machine health. Their products include vibration transmitters, sensors, accelerometers, and diagnostic electronics. These systems help prevent costly damage by detecting issues early. Their solutions are aligned with Industry 4.0 standards, ensuring modern and efficient maintenance practices.

​Systems for Oil Quality Monitoring:

IFM offers systems for oil quality monitoring, ensuring reliable machine protection. Their LDP series monitors oil cleanliness, while the LDH series measures oil moisture. These tools support condition-based maintenance and prevent downtime.

Flow Meters for Compressed Air:

The SD series compressed air meters are designed for industrial use, monitoring standard volume flow. They can measure compressed air as well as argon, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. These meters offer an extensive measuring range of up to 700 Nm³/h and feature fast response times. These IFM sensors can detect minimal quantities or leakages, aiding in efficient consumption monitoring.

Flow Meters For Water:

IFM offers a range of flow meters for water, designed for high accuracy and dynamic measurement. This flow meter can indicate volumetric flow, total quantity, and temperature. They are ideal for cooling circuits in various industries and for water management. Features include LED displays and outputs for different signals.

Pulse Evaluation:

IFM Pulse Evaluation systems offer a range of products for monitoring rotational and linear movements and other quantities that can be converted into pulse sequences. These units, with various functions, are designed for monitoring both slow and fast rotational speeds, as well as complex synchronous or direction monitoring tasks. They feature relay or transistor outputs to signal when actual values deviate from set limits.

Signal Evaluation:

IFM Signal Evaluation category offers 30 products for reliable operation of industrial processes. These include threshold relays and displays for monitoring analog signals and actual values. Switching outputs alert when limit values are breached, ensuring plant safety.

Signal Conversion:

IFM offers a selection of 13 signal conversion products, ensuring reliable pulse stretching and frequency-to-current conversion. These units, mountable on a rail, include pulse dividers, stretchers, converters, and delay modules, catering to various monitoring and evaluation needs in machines and installations.

Signaling and Display:

IFM signaling and display products, including displays for analog process values and pulse-shaped signals. Their displays come with monitoring functions and are essential for decentralized indication in industrial processes. They provide quick fault analysis and signal when limit values are exceeded.

Vision Sensors:

IFM Vision sensors offer robust, compact housing for easy application integration. They are essential for assembly, manufacturing, and quality control within automation technology. The O2D sensor excels in monitoring presence and position, while the O2V sensor checks for completeness and quality. The O2I multicode reader is versatile in product tracking and identification, reading various code types regardless of position.

Vision Systems:

IFM Vision systems category showcases the O3R platform, designed for synchronized image processing in autonomous robots. It supports up to six camera heads and integrates. The 2D/3D cameras, equipped with advanced time-of-flight imagers, ensure reliable object capture even in bright light.

Camera:

IFM’s 3D cameras offer robust, wear-free operation without moving parts. They use time-of-flight measurement for detailed 3D imaging, ideal for logistics and robotics. The cameras integrate easily with standard image processing libraries and come with a supportive SDK.

Optical Identification:

IFM’s optical identification category offers a range of products for efficient code reading. Their 1D/2D code readers can handle various code types, even if partially damaged or soiled. These readers are also capable of optical character recognition (OCR) for product identification via type labels or serial numbers. 

RFID:

IFM offers a diverse range of RFID products, including robust antennas and ID tags with long reading distances. They provide RFID evaluation units with various interfaces, antennas for 13.56 MHz systems, and compact RFID devices for industrial and mobile applications. Their UHF RFID solutions cater to complex tracking and trace needs, ensuring efficient and reliable identification processes.

Safety Light Curtains:

IFM Safety light curtains are designed for securing hazardous areas and gates. They meet safety categories 2 and 4 according to IEC 61496. These optoelectronic devices ensure reliable protection with a wide range selectable on the unit. They offer easy installation with no dead space in L-shaped mounting and simple connection via M12 connectors. 

Light Grids:

Safety light grids at IFM are optoelectronic devices for securing hazardous areas. Typical uses include robot cell and production line monitoring. For the food and beverage industry, there are versions with protective tubes and high protection ratings. 

Safety Controllers:

IFM Safety Controllers offer robust, programmable protection for industrial applications. They feature safe inputs/outputs and a layered safety concept with comprehensive monitoring. Designed for harsh conditions, they ensure rapid boot-up and fault detection, with a high-performance CAN interface for communication.

AS-Interface Safety at Work:

IFM AS-Interface Safety at Work enables monitoring of up to 31 safe slaves. It’s used for door monitoring, light curtains, and emergency stops. Field and cabinet-safe AS-i modules are available. Safety is enhanced with AS-i door switches featuring guard locking. Safety monitors and safe I/O modules maintain system integrity. Additionally, safety rope switches and PCB solutions are offered.

Safety Relays:

IFM safety relays will be used for various monitoring tasks in safety applications. These relays can evaluate signals from multiple safety devices like light grids, curtains, and position sensors. They are designed for use with non-contact guards and can distinguish between personnel and material entry through muting functions. Additionally, they provide safe detection of underspeed or standstill conditions, ensuring operational safety.

AS-Interface Masters:

IFM AS-Interface masters simplify installation with a user-friendly wiring system. They integrate with multiple field buses and Ethernet types. Graphic interfaces allow straightforward setup and diagnostics. SmartPLC gateways merge AS-Interface with versatile PLC options. AS-i standard reduces wiring complexity, lowering costs. AS-i gateways ensure quick communication across various fieldbus protocols.

Industrial SmartSPS Controllers:

IFM Industrial SmartSPS controllers are versatile solutions for industrial automation. They offer high-performance, fail-safe options up to SIL3, PL e. Programmable with CODESYS V3.5, they ensure manufacturer-independent flexibility. The AS-Interface wiring simplifies installation. The SmartPLC family integrates standard and fail-safe PLCs, boasting exceptional price-to-performance ratios.

Ethernet Field Modules:

IFM Ethernet field modules offer reliable machine data and process parameter transmission. They enable simultaneous data exchange with controllers and IT systems. Designed for a wide operating temperature range, they boast robust housings with high protection ratings. The range includes IO-Link masters for various industries and Ethernet switches for factory automation.

AS-Interface I/O Modules:

AS-Interface I/O modules by IFM connect sensors and actuators to PLCs efficiently. ClassicLine offers quick mounting for field and hazardous areas. CompactLine ensures secure connections in harsh environments. SmartLine is optimized for control cabinet installations, while ProcessLine features IP 69K stainless steel modules. Additionally, illuminated pushbuttons and PCB solutions cater to diverse industrial needs.

Fieldbus Components:

IFM fieldbus components include AS-Interface gateways, IO-Link masters, RFID systems, and encoders. Gateways bridge AS-i with major field buses, offering PLC functions and fail-safe options. IO-Link masters facilitate device connections in cabinets and fields, particularly in factory automation and the food industry. RFID units ensure efficient data exchange, while encoders provide precise positioning in manufacturing processes.

AS-Interface Systems and Sensors:

IFM AS-Interface systems and sensors feature the AS-i AirBox, a clever combination of an I/O module and a solenoid valve for decentralized pneumatic control. It  highlights RFID systems for non-contact reading/writing to transponders, inductive sensors, temperature sensors, and valve sensors with integrated AS-Interface for various industrial applications.

AS-Interface Power Supplies and Monitors:

IFM AS-Interface power supplies and monitors highlight a selection of 9 products designed for industrial communication. These power supplies and monitors boast high noise immunity and electromagnetic compatibility, a wide input voltage range, and robust metal housing for secure mounting. 

IO-Link Masters:

The IO-Link masters at IFM are designed for field applications, connecting up to eight IO-Link devices. They ensure reliable data transmission to controllers and are suitable for harsh industrial environments. With integrated fieldbus interfaces, they also facilitate simultaneous data exchange with IT systems. Versions with B ports provide auxiliary energy for actuators. 

IO-Link Modules:

IFM IO-Link modules streamline sensor integration into any IO-Link master. They enable data and power transfer via standard cables, with clear LED indicators for operation and diagnostics. Designed for tough conditions, these modules use robust M12 connectors, simplifying complex wiring and reducing the need for numerous terminals and cables.

IO-Link Position Sensors:

IFM IO-Link position sensors offer versatile solutions for precise detection and monitoring. Capacitive, ultrasonic, and photoelectric sensors cater to various applications, providing reliable, non-contact operation. Inductive, magnetic, and cylinder sensors enhance industrial processes, ensuring high accuracy and durability in challenging environments.

IO-Link Process Sensors:

IFM IO-Link process sensors provide critical monitoring of pressure, level, flow, and temperature in industrial settings. They ensure precise control of machinery, offering robust solutions for liquids, gases, and hazardous areas. With clear LED displays and high-temperature capabilities, these sensors are essential for maintaining optimal operations across various industries.

IO-Link Sensors for Motion Control:

IFM’s IO-Link sensors for motion control are designed for precise monitoring and measurement in industrial environments. They offer solutions for rotational speed detection, position determination, and angle measurement with high accuracy and robust protection, ensuring reliable operation in demanding conditions.

IO-Link Identification Systems:

IFM IO-Link Identification systems utilize 13.56 MHz RF technology, offering a variety of tags and accessories. They are optimal for material handling, packaging machines, and plant construction. The RFID antennas are designed to integrate seamlessly with IO-Link for efficient identification processes.

IO-Link Devices:

IFM IO-Link devices including displays and electronic circuit breakers. The display shows up to four process values, alarms, and warnings, with optional color changes for quick overviews. Electronic fuses monitor the 24V secondary circuit, switching off during failures, and can be individually managed or configured via IO-Link.

IO-Link Accessories/ Connection Technology:

IO-Link accessories enhance sensor connectivity and data handling. USB interfaces link IO-Link sensors to PCs. Bluetooth adapters connect sensors and masters wirelessly. Repeaters extend sensor ranges. Data splitters integrate IO-Link into existing systems. Converters adapt standard signals for IO-Link compatibility.

Controllers:

IFM Controllers are robust, designed for harsh environments, and vehicle-ready. They handle analog, digital, and diagnostic signals efficiently. With IEC 61131-3 compliant CODESYS programming and a high-performance CAN interface, they facilitate diverse communication tasks. 

Gateways:

IFM Gateways enable secure ISOBUS communication between attachments and tractors. They come preloaded for various applications, with easy CODESYS configuration and no extra licensing fees.

Cameras for Mobile Applications:

IFM mobile application cameras and 3D sensors enhance blind spot visibility. They connect to displays or systems, housed in robust, weatherproof metal, ensuring outdoor durability.

Sensors for Mobile Machines:

IFM sensors for mobile machines boast robust housings and high protection ratings, suitable for harsh conditions. They resist shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments.

Units for Operation and Monitoring:

IFM robust HMIs are designed for the harsh conditions of mobile machinery and installations. They are programmable, support video input, and feature CAN interfaces for secure data transfer. With high EMC levels and protection ratings, they are ideal for various vehicle installations.

Diagnostic and Service Units:

Diagnostic and service units facilitate remote maintenance and system analysis for mobile machines. They support real-time diagnostics, data display, and storage through an internet portal. These units integrate seamlessly into machine networks, enhancing efficiency and serviceability.

Display / HMI:

IFM displays/HMI for process value indication offer intuitive touch interfaces and color-change alerts for limit breaches. They support reliable monitoring with analog standard signals, featuring freely scalable values and various signal combinations. 

With options for digital, LC displays, and multiple output configurations, these displays are versatile for monitoring and displaying analog signals across a range of operating voltages.

Signals

IFM signal lamps leverage LED RGB technology for efficient, long-lasting status indication. Configurable via IO-Link or a settings menu, they offer flexibility and high performance for factory applications. These lamps simplify setup and inventory management, providing a versatile solution for machinery and conveyor signaling.

Illumination:

IFM offers a diverse range of illumination units for industrial applications, featuring backlights, dome, and bar designs for precise contour and position verification. These units provide homogeneous, shadow-free lighting in white, red, and infrared, with options for permanent or pulse operation. Their compact, robust housings are suitable for challenging environments, ensuring reliable object recognition.

Operation:

IFM touch sensors feature non-contact operation with visual LED feedback. They are oil, impact, and scratch-resistant, with easy wall or panel installation. Available in various colors, these sensors offer PNP or NPN electrical designs and dynamic or static operating principles, ensuring versatility for diverse industrial applications.

Connection Cables with Open Cable End:

IFM connection cables meet M12 and M8 standards, ensuring reliable, tool-free sealing and protection against shock and vibration. They feature a mechanical end stop to safeguard the O-ring and have highly visible LEDs, suitable for various industrial communication protocols like CAN bus, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet.

Jumper Cables:

IFM jumper cables conform to M12 and M8 standards, featuring tool-free reliable sealing and mechanical O-ring protection. They include vibration-resistant nuts and LEDs for visibility, with options for valve plugs, Y-splitters, and various bus systems.

Device Connection Cables:

IFM device connection cables ensure dependable linking of controllers and dialogue units, designed for mobile vehicles. They boast a broad operating temperature range, catering to demanding control system requirements.

Programming and Communication Cables:

IFM programming and communication cables offer reliable signal transmission for CAN devices, facilitating swift setup and parameter configuration. Suitable for industrial automation and robust mobile applications, these cables come with M12 or USB connections, feature straight or angled plugs, and are available in screen, PUR, or PVC variants with gold-plated contacts for enhanced durability.

Bulk Cable:

AS-Interface flat cables ensure quick, polarity-protected connections using insulation displacement technology. Available in yellow, black, and red, they cater to various voltage needs. Materials like EPDM, PUR, and TPE, including food-grade options, suit diverse industrial environments. These cables streamline assembly in the food and beverage sector with their specialized designs.

Wirable:

IFM wirable connectors come in straight or angled designs with gold-plated contacts for dependable connections. LED versions indicate switching status, and a high protection rating ensures durability in tough industrial settings. Options are available for energy supply and Ethernet connections.

 Adapter Connectors:

IFM Adapter connectors offer versatile connection options for control cabinet modules, including screw terminals and cage clamps. They provide a convenient solution for connecting devices like power supplies and AS-i masters, ensuring maintenance-friendly and reliable connections.

Splitter Boxes:

IFM Splitter boxes offer robust connections with LED indicators for operational status. They feature mechanical end stops, ensuring O-ring protection and correct mounting without specialized tools. Available in various port numbers and connector types, they cater to diverse industrial applications. Their design accommodates different cable lengths and materials, with options for PUR and PVC sheaths.

Y-Splitters:

IFM Y-splitters are designed for harsh industrial conditions, resistant to oils and coolants. They are available with M8 and M12 connecting threads and multiple contact options. Special features include silicone-free construction and gold-plated contacts, ensuring reliable connectivity and durability.

24 VDC Power Supplies:

IFM offers a range of 24 V DC power supplies designed for control cabinet installation, providing power to controllers, sensors, and actuators. These units are compact, energy-efficient, and have high noise immunity. They ensure reliable operation with short current spikes and reduce waste heat, saving energy costs.

AS-Interface Power Supplies:

IFM AS-Interface power supplies offer a space-saving design, ensuring low control cabinet heating and high power reserves. They feature safe switch-off via circuit breakers for short circuits and low inrush current. These power supplies provide high noise immunity and sufficient power reserves for short current spikes, with reliable decoupling from primary supply interference. The compact units save energy and reduce waste heat, enhancing control cabinet efficiency.

Fuses:

Electronic fuses ensure continuous monitoring and reliable shutdown of 24V circuits. They offer modular protection with clear LED indicators for status checks. Easy clip-on installation simplifies setup, with IO-Link versions enabling remote operation. These fuses are ideal for safeguarding machinery with precise, selective tripping and minimal wiring complexity.

Switching Amplifiers:

IFM switching amplifiers feature an integrated power supply, supporting both AC and DC sensors. These compact devices come in one or two-channel configurations, with PNP or NPN control options. They facilitate higher current switching, with plug-in terminals for easy installation, and are suitable for various industrial applications.

Field Power Supplies:

IFM field power supplies minimize voltage losses with field mounting and eliminate the need for control cabinets due to their IP 67 rating. They feature adjustable output voltage and current settings, with electronic fuses safeguarding each output circuit. 

Passive Power Distributors:

IFM passive power distributors ensure reliable voltage distribution in harsh industrial settings, including wet areas. Designed for quick mounting, they offer high protection ratings up to IP 69K, suitable for the food industry. These Power distributors come in robust housings with secure stainless steel connections.

Accessories:

Mounting accessories and fixing technology are crucial for the secure and proper installation of sensors, ensuring their reliable operation. The range includes angle brackets, clamps, mounting plates, various adapters, and complete mounting sets. These components are designed to provide a stable and precise fit for a variety of sensor types across different applications.

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