Accessories
Scope of delivery	Fastening nuts: 2
Accuracy / Deviations
Correction factor	Steel: 1 / Stainless steel: 0.7 / Brass: 0.5 / Aluminium: 0.4 / Copper: 0.3
Hysteresis	1...20 % of Sr
Switching point drift	-10...10 mm
Approvals / tests
EMC	EN 61000-4-2 ESD / 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD; EN 61000-4-3 RF radiated / 10 V/m; EN 61000-4-4 Burst / 2 kV; EN 61000-4-6 RF conducted / 10 V; EN 55011 / Class B
MTTF	403 years
UL approval	Ta / 0...60 °C; Enclosure type / Type 1; Power supply / Limited Voltage/Current; UL certification number / A017; UL file number / E174191
Embedded software included
Detection range
Real switching distance Sr	3 ± 10 % mm
Working distance	0...2,4 mm
Displays / controls
Indication	Switching state / 4 LED, yellow
Electrical connection - Plug
Plug connection	1 x M8; coding: A; contacts: 3
Electrical data
Operating voltage	10...30 DC V
Protection class	III
Reverse polarity protection
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature	0...60 °C
Degree of protection	IP 65; IP 67; (with properly screwed-on ifm socket)
Field of application
Application	Industrial applications / factory automation; Suitable for use in confined installation conditions
Mechanical data
Mounting type	Flush-mountable
Thread designation	M8 x 1
Materials	Housing: brass, white bronze-coated; active surface: LCP orange; LED window: PPSU; mounting nuts: brass, white bronze-coated
Tightening moment	A = 5 mm: 1,5 Nm; B = 2 Nm Nm
Outputs
Max. voltage drop switching output DC	3,5 V
Minimum load current	2; (only in 2-wire operation) mA
Max. residual current	0.5; (only in 2-wire operation) mA
Continuous current rating of switching output DC	100 mA
Switching frequency DC	800 Hz
Short-circuit protection
Overload resistant
Product features
Electrical version	PNP/NPN
Output function	Normally open contact
Switching distance	3 mm
Housing	Threaded design
Dimensions	M8 x 1 / L = 40 mm

Inductive sensor, Metal thread, M8 x 1, 3-wire DC PNP; 2-wire DC PNP/NPN, Operation as 3-wire or 2-wire possible, Connector, Sensing range 3 mm [f]
Operating voltage: 10...30 V DC
Electrical design: 3-wire DC PNP; 2-wire DC PNP/NPN
Output function: normally open
Current rating: 100 mA
Length: 40 mm
Mounting: flush mountable
Sensing range: 3 mm
Switching frequency: 800 Hz
Connection: M8 connector
Housing materials: Brass special coating; active face: LCP orange; lock nuts: Brass
Ambient temperature: 0...60 °C
Protection: IP 65 / IP 67; with ifm socket duly screwed on
Output status indication: LED yellow (4 x 90°)
Accessories (to be ordered separately): Socket, Mounting accessories

Type: IE5338