IFM Electronic efector100 IM5142 Notice De Montage page 5

Function and features
Inductive proximity switches with analogue output determine without contact the
distance between object and sensing face. For the operating range (s) see the
label of the unit (values are to standard mild steel targets, for other metals cor-
rection factors apply). The analogue signal can be a voltage (0...10 V) or current
(4...20 mA) depending on the type of unit.
Installation
Screw the proximity switch to a firm base.
Protect it against loosening in case of high mechanical stress.
Non-flush installation (fig. 1).
• Open space around the sensing face when mounted in metal: fig. 2 and 3
• Minimum distances when mounting several switches of the same type: fig. 4
1
3
2
2
4