{"product_id":"igc208","title":"IFM IGC208 - Inductive Sensor, M18 non-flush, 12 mm PNP NC","description":"\u003c!--ifm-style-v2--\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.ifm-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a3a}.ifm-desc h2{text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.2px;color:#2b2b2b;margin:38px 0 18px;padding-bottom:11px;border-bottom:2px solid #e0521e}.ifm-desc h2:first-of-type{margin-top:22px}.ifm-desc p{margin:0 0 14px}.ifm-desc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:2px 0 10px;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6}.ifm-desc table td{border:1px solid #ececec;padding:13px 16px;vertical-align:top}.ifm-desc table td:nth-child(odd){background:#f4f5f6;font-weight:700;color:#333;width:16%}.ifm-desc .ha-2col{margin:0}.ifm-desc .ha-dl{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8642a,#d24f18);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;padding:16px 26px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(210,79,24,.28);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.2;margin-top:2px}.ifm-desc .ha-dl:hover{filter:brightness(1.06)}.ifm-desc .ha-dl-ic{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:9px;flex-shrink:0}.ifm-desc .ha-dl small{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;opacity:.92;margin-top:3px}.ifm-desc .ha-faq{margin-top:4px}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-item{border-top:1px solid #ececec;padding:13px 0}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #ececec}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-q{font-weight:700;color:#1f1f1f;margin:0;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:30px}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-item summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:2px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:#e0521e;font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-item[open] summary::after{content:\"−\"}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-item[open] .ha-faq-q{color:#e0521e}.ifm-desc .ha-faq-a{margin:10px 0 2px;color:#555}.ifm-desc a:not(.ha-dl){color:#e0521e;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}.ifm-desc a:not(.ha-dl):hover{text-decoration:underline}@media(min-width:990px){.product:has(.ifm-desc){align-items:flex-start}.product:has(.ifm-desc) .product__media-wrapper{align-self:flex-start}.product__info-container:has(.ifm-desc){overflow:visible}.product__column-sticky:has(.ifm-desc){position:static}.ifm-desc{position:relative;z-index:1;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:202.5%;margin-left:-102.5%;margin-top:24px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #eee}}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship{border:1px solid #ececec;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px;margin:6px 0 26px}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-head{font-weight:700;color:#e0521e;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.6px;margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}@media(max-width:768px){.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-card{display:flex;gap:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:12px;padding:15px 17px;background:#fafafa}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-ic{color:#e0521e;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-t{font-weight:700;color:#1f1f1f;margin:0 0 5px;font-size:14.5px}.ifm-desc .ifm-ship-d{margin:0;color:#666;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}#pdp-tab-shipping{display:none!important}#pdp-panel-shipping{display:none!important}#pdp-panel-tariffs{display:block!important}#pdp-tab-tariffs{color:#ff7a00!important;background:#fff!important;position:relative}#pdp-tab-tariffs::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:#ff7a00}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIFM IGC208 Inductive Sensor — Non-flush M18 sensor with extended 12 mm range and IP68 housing. M18, 12 mm non-flush, PNP normally closed, 10...30 V DC, 300 Hz, M12 plug, IP68.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship-head\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship-card\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"ifm-ship-ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 21 3 21 3 15\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"21\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"3\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-t\"\u003eSame-day dispatch across UAE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-d\"\u003eOrder before 2 PM (Sun–Thu). Next-day delivery to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. 2–4 days to other emirates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship-card\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"ifm-ship-ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-t\"\u003e7-day return window\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-d\"\u003eSealed, unused items can be returned within 7 days for full refund or replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ifm-ship-card\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"ifm-ship-ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-t\"\u003eCompatibility-checked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ifm-ship-d\"\u003eOur specialists review every bulk quote to ensure the part fits your application before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN \/ SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGC208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e IFM IGC208 proximity sensor \/ proximity switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIGC208 Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IGC208 is a non-flush-mountable M18 inductive sensor offering an extended 12 mm sensing range for industrial applications and factory automation, including machine tools operating with coolants and lubricants. Its PNP normally closed output switches at up to 300 Hz and it runs from 10 to 30 V DC with reverse polarity, short-circuit and overload protection. A gold-plated M12 connector and IP68 housing ensure durable, reliable operation in harsh production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIGC208 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInductive sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIFM Type Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIGB3012-APKG\/US-104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enon-flush mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePNP, normally closed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10...30 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 10 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent current rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM18 x 1, L = 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebrass, white bronze coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12 connector, 3-pin, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP 68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25...70 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 2.5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ha-2col\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ha-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIGC208 Datasheet \u0026amp; Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ha-dl\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ifm.com\/dam\/fdc3a9e5-6b70-4654-8f5d-e85f9fbb5d6f\/Original\/IGC208-01_EN-GB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ha-dl-ic\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload Datasheet \u0026amp; Manual\u003csmall\u003eIFM IGC208 · PDF · Official IFM document\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIGC208 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ha-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ha-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ha-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the sensing range of IFM IGC208?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ha-faq-a\"\u003eIFM IGC208 has a rated sensing range of 12 mm (Sr 12 ± 10 %) and is non-flush mountable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ha-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ha-faq-q\"\u003eWhat output does IFM IGC208 have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ha-faq-a\"\u003eIFM IGC208 has a PNP normally closed (NC) output with a switching frequency of 300 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails 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