
Proximity Sensors Inductive
Stainless Steel Housing
Types IA, M12, M18 and M30, NAMUR
• Stainless steel housing, cylindrical
• Diameter: M12, M18, M30
• Short or long versions
Sensing distance: 2 to 15 mm
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Output: NAMUR EN 50 227
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Protection: Reverse polarity
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• LED-indication
• 2 m cable or plug M12
Product Description
Proximity switch in M12, M18
and M30 stainless steel housing. Made in accordance with
Euronorm EN 50
227 and EN
60 947-5-2. For thermoplastic
housing refer to type IA 12C....
Amplifier relay SD.... is avail-
able.
Ordering Key
Type
Housing size
Housing type
Sensing function
IA 12 ESF 02 UC M1
Sensing distance
Output type
Plug
Type Selection
Housing Body Connection Rated operating Ordering no.
diameter style distance (S
M12 Short Cable 2 mm
M12 Short Plug 2 mm
M12 Long Cable 2 mm
M12 Long Plug 2 mm
M12 Short Cable 4 mm
M12 Short Plug 4 mm
M12 Long Cable 4 mm
M12 Long Plug 4 mm
M18 Short Cable 5 mm
M18 Short Plug 5 mm
M18 Long
Cable
5 mm
M18 Long Plug 5 mm
M18 Short Cable 8 mm
M18 Short Plug 8 mm
M18 Long Cable 8 mm
M18 Long Plug 8 mm
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IA 12 ESF 02 UC
IA 12 ESF 02 UC M1
IA 12 ELF 02 UC
IA 12 ELF 02 UC M1
IA 12 ESN 04 UC
IA 12 ESN 04 UC M1
IA 12 ELN 04 UC
IA 12 ELN 04 UC M1
IA 18 ESF 05 UC
IA 18 ESF 05 UC M1
IA 18 ELF 05 UC
IA 18 ELF 05 UC M1
IA 18 ESN 08 UC
IA 18 ESN 08 UC M1
IA 18 ELN 08 UC
IA 18 ELN 08 UC M1
M30 Short Cable 10 mm
M30 Short Plug 10 mm
M30
Long
M30 Long
M30
Short Cable 15 mm
Cable 10 mm
Plug 10 mm
M30 Short Plug 15 mm
M30 Long Cable 15 mm
M30 Long Plug 15 mm
1)
For flush mounting in metal
2)
For non-flush mounting in metal
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IA 30 ESF 10 UC
IA 30 ESF 10 UC M1
IA 30 ELF 10 UC
IA 30 ELF 10 UC M1
IA 30 ESN 15 UC
IA 30 ESN 15 UC M1
IA 30 ELN 15 UC
IA 30 ELN 15 UC M1

A 12, IA 18, IA 30, NAMUR
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Specifications
ated operational volt. (U
R
U
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e
)
B
8.2 VDC
7 to 9 VDC
(6 to 35 VDC, all specifications not observed in
extended supply range)
Self-inductance ≤ 500µH
Self-capacitance ≤ 120 nF
No-load supply current (Io) Activated: ≤1 mA
Not activated: ≥ 2.2 mA
Max. 9.35 mA
Protection Reverse polarity
Transient voltage ≤ 1 kV/0.5 J
EMC Approved according to
EN 50 080, EN 50 081
Power ON delay < 10 ms
Frequency of operating
(f) IA12xxF02 1.400 Hz
cycles
IA12xxN04 1.200 Hz
IA18xxF05 500 Hz
IA18xxN08 200 Hz
IA30xxF10 300 Hz
IA30xxF15 100 Hz
Indication not activated LED, yellow
Assured operating dist. (Sa)0 ≤ Sa≤ 0.81 S
n
Repeat accuracy (R) ≤ 5%
Hysteresis (H)
(Differential travel)
Effective operating dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn≤ Sr≤ 1.1 x S
Usable operating dist. (S) 0.9 x Sr≤ Su≤ 1.1 x S
1 to 15% of sensing distance
n
r
Ambient temperature
Operating
Storage
-25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
Housing material
Body Stainless Steel (1.4301)
Front Grey thermoplastic polyester
Back Black thermoplastic polyester
Connection
Cable 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2,
grey PVC, oil proof
Plug M12 x 1
Cables for plug (-1) CONH1A series
Weight (cable excluded) IA 12xx 20 g
IA 18xxF05 26 g
IA 18xxN08 30 g
IA 30xxF10 75 g
IA 30xxN15 80 g
Tightening torque IA 12 7.5 Nm
IA 18 27.5 Nm
IA 30 100 Nm
Approvals
UL
CE-marking Ye s
Dimensions
Type A B C D E F SW
Ø mm mm
IA 12 ESF 02 UC
M12 x 1 x 30 10.7 30 11 5.0 4 17
IA 12 ELF 02 UC M12 x 1 x 50 10.7 50 11 5.0 4 17
IA 12 ESF 02 UC M1 M12 x 1 x 30 10.7 30 12.6 11.9 4 17
IA 12 ELF 02 UC M1 M12 x 1 x 50 10.7 50 12.6 11.9 4 17
IA 12 ESN 04 UC M12 x 1 x 30 10.7 34 11 5.0 4 17
IA 12 ELN 04 UC M12 x 1 x 50
IA 12 ESN 04 UC M1 M12 x 1 x 30
10.7 54
10.7 34 12.6 11.9 4 17
IA 12 ELN 04 UC M1 M12 x 1 x 50 10.7 54 12.6 11.9 4 17
IA 18 ESF 05 UC M18 x 1 x 30 16.7 30 11.6 15.4 4 24
IA 18 ELF 05 UC M18 x 1 x 50 16.7
IA 18 ESF 05 UC M1 M18 x 1 x 30
16.7 30 13.1 11.9 4 24
IA 18 ELF 05 UC M1 M18 x 1 x 50 16.7 50 13.1 11.9 4 24
IA 18 ESN 08 UC M18 x 1 x 30
16.7
IA 18 ELN 08 UC M18 x 1 x 50 16.7 58 11.6 15.4 4 24
IA 18 ESN 08 UC M1 M18 x 1 x 30 16.7 38 13.1 11.9 4 24
IA 18 ELN 08 UC M1 M18 x 1 x 50 16.7 58 13.1 11.9 4 24
IA 30 ESF 10 UC M30 x 1.5 x 30
28
IA 30 ELF 10 UC M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 5 36
IA 30 ESF 10 UC M1 M30 x 1.5 x 30 28 30 13.6 11.9 5 36
IA 30 ELF 10 UC M1 M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 11.9 5 36
IA 30 ESN 15 UC M30 x 1.5 x 30 28 42 13.6 15.4 5 36
IA 30 ELN 15 UC M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 5 36
IA 30 ESN 15 UC M1 M30 x 1.5 x 30
28
IA 30 ELN 15 UC M1 M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 11.9 5 36
mm mm mm mm
5.0 4 17
11
11.6 15.4 4 24
50
24
38 11.6
30 13.6
15.4
15.4
4
36
5
42 13.6 11.9 5 36
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C
D
E
F
SW
A
LED
M12 x 1
B
A 12, IA 18, IA 30, NAMUR
I
Dimensions (cont.)
able type
C
Installation Hints
Plug type
current peaks, separate the prox. switch power cables from any other power cables, e.g.
motor, contactor or solenoid cables
Wiring Diagram
Relief of cable strain
rect
Incor
Correct
The cable should not be pulled
Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrierTo avoid interference from inductive voltage/
A proximity switch should not serve as
mechanical stop
Power Supplies
> SD 110/210
> SD 170/270
Any repetitive flexing of the
cable should be avoided
Refer to Technical information.
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