
Proximity Sensors Inductive
Long Body, Stainless Steel
Types IA, M8
• Miniature stainless steel housing
(cable or M8/M12 plug)
• Long body
• Sensing distance: 1,5 mm or 2,5 mm
• Power supply: 10 to 30 VDC
• Output: Transistor NPN/PNP, normally open or normally
closed
• Protection: Short-circuit
• LED-indication for output ON
• 2 m PVC cable, M8 or M12 plug
Product Description
Inductive proximity sensor
with long body. Output configuration for NPN/PNP with
both NO and NC types as
standard. M8 stainless steel
housing with 2 m PVC cable
or M8/M12 plug.
Ordering Key
Type: Ind. prox. switch
Housing style
Housing size
Housing material
Housing length
Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection
IA 08 BLF 15 NO M5
Type Selection
Rated Conn. Or der ing no. Or der ing no. Or der ing no. Or der ing no.
operating type Tran sis tor NPN Tran sis tor NPN Transistor PNP Transistor PNP
dist. (Sn) Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
1.5 mm 1) Cable IA 08 BLF 15 NO IA 08 BLF 15 NC IA 08 BLF 15 PO IA 08 BLF 15 PC
1.5 mm 1) Plug M8 IA 08 BLF 15 NO M5 IA 08 BLF 15 PO M5 IA 08 BLF 15 PC M5
2.5 mm Cable IA 08 BLN 25 NO IA 08 BLN 25 NC IA 08 BLN 25 PO IA 08 BLN 25 PC
2.5 mm Plug M8 IA 08 BLN 25 NO M5 IA 08 BLN 25 PO M5 IA 08 BLN 25 PC M5
1.5 mm 1) Plug M12 IA 08 BLF 15 NO M1 IA 08 BLF 15 NC M1 IA 08 BLF 15 PO M1 IA 08 BLF 15 PC M1
2.5 mm Plug M12 IA 08 BLN 25 NO M1 IA 08 BLN 25 NC M1 IA 08 BLN 25 PO M1 IA 08 BLN 25 PC M1
1)
For flush mounting in metal
Specifications
Rated operational volt. (UB) 10 to 30 VDC
Ripple ≤ 10%
Rated operational current (Ie)
Continuous ≤ 200 mA @ + 25°C (+75°F)
No-load supply current (Io) ≤ 10 mA (ON)
Voltage drop (Ud) < 2,5 V (@ I
Protection Short circuit
Frequency of operating
cycles (f) 2000 Hz
Indication for output ON LED, yellow
Repeat Accuracy ≤ 5%
Effective operating dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn ≤ Sr ≤ 1.1 x S
Usable operating dist. (Su) 0.85 x Sr ≤ Su ≤ 1.15 x S
Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.02.18) 1
(ripple in clud ed)
)
max
n
Ambient temperature
Operating
Storage
Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
Housing material Stainless steel, AISI 303
CE-marking Yes
Connection
IA08BL....O/C Cable, 2 m, PVC, AWG 26,
oil proof
IA08BL....O/C M5 Plug M8, CONB53 series
IA08BL....O/C M1 Plug M12, CONB1 series
Weight (cables/nuts included) AI... 36 g
AI...M1/M5 11 g
r
-25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)
-30° to +75°C (-22° to +167°F)

IA, M8
Dimensions
4
1
4 x LED
M12 x 1
3
2
M8 x 1 x 43
4
1
M8 x 1 x 40
70
4 x LED
M8 x 1
LED
LED
M8 x 1
45
42
.. ..BLF15.. .. ..BLN25..
4
1
45
4 x LED
M8 x 1
3
M8 x 1
40
60
4
1
4 x LED
M8 x 1
3
M8 x 1
3
37
60
.. ..BLF15..M5 .. ..BLN25..M5 .. ..BLF15..M1 .. ..BLN25..M1
Wiring Di a grams
IA08BL..... - IA08BL.....M5
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
+
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
-
NPN - Normally open NPN - Normally closed PNP - Normally open PNP - Normally closed
+
-
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
+
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
-
3
2
3
70
M12 x 1
+
-
IA08BL.....M1
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
+
1 BN
2 BK
3 BU
-
+
-
1 BN
4 BK
3 BU
+
1 BN
2 BK
3 BU
-
NPN - Normally open NPN - Normally closed PNP - Normally open PNP - Normally closed
Installation Hints
To avoid interference from inductive voltage/
current peaks, separate the prox. switch
power cables from any other power cables,
e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables
Relief of cable strain
Incorrect
Correct
The cable should not be pulled
Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrier
A proximity switch should not serve as
mechanical stop
Any repetitive flexing of the
cable should be avoided
+
-
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.02.18)