IFM NS5002 Inductive Sensor

Model: NS5002 (alternative designation IS-2002-N/OLED/1D/1G)
Type: Flush-mountable rectangular inductive proximity sensor with NAMUR normally closed output

⚙️ Detection & Performance

• Sensing Distance (Sn): 2 mm

• Operating Range: ±10% of 2 mm (approx. 1.8–2.2 mm)

• Switching Frequency: 800 Hz

• Housing Size: 28 × 10 × 16 mm

• Mounting: Flush (space-saving)

• Housing Protection: IP67

⚡ Electrical Specifications

• Nominal Output Voltage (NAMUR): ~8.2 V DC through 1 kΩ

• Supply Voltage (outside hazardous zones): 7.5–30 V DC

• Current Consumption:

  • < 1 mA when inactive

  •  2.1 mA when active

• Max Output Current (outside hazardous zones): 30 mA

• Intrinsic Safety Limits: Max allowed: 15 V / 50 mA / 120 mW

🌡️ Environmental & Mechanical

• Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C

• Material: PBT plastic housing

• Cable: 2 m PVC cable, 2-core (0.14 mm²)

• Weight: ~84.5 g

📋 Safety & Compliance

• Intrinsically Safe Certifications: ATEX and IECEx zones—Group II:

  • Category 1G (gas), 1D (dust), and 2G

  • Temperature class T6/T5

• Standards Met: EN 60947‑5‑6, IECEx

• Shock/Vibration Resistance: 30 g / 11 ms shock; 10–55 Hz vibration (1 mm)

• Electrical Reliability: MTTF approx. 4,700 years

• Internal Capacitance: ≤ 80 nF

• Internal Inductance: ≤ 110 µH

✅ Summary Table

📌 Overview

• Model: NS5002 (IS‑2002‑N/OLED/1D/1G)

• Sensor Type: Rectangular, flush-mount inductive proximity sensor

• Output: NAMUR, normally closed (NC) — designed for intrinsically safe applications

⚙️ Sensing Performance

• Nominal Sensing Distance (Sn): 2 mm

• Actual Operating Range (Sr): 2 mm ±10%

• Switching Frequency: 800 Hz — ideal for high-speed detection

• Correction Factors (typical):

  • Steel: 1.0

  • Stainless steel: 0.7

  • Brass: 0.5

  • Aluminium: 0.4

  • Copper: 0.3

• Hysteresis: 1–15% of Sr

• Switching Point Drift: ±10% of Sr

⚡ Electrical Characteristics

• Nominal Output Voltage: 8.2 V DC (via 1 kΩ)

• Usage Outside Hazardous Areas:

  • Supply Voltage: 7.5–30 V DC

  • Current Consumption: <1 mA (off), >2.1 mA (on)

  • Max Load Current: 30 mA

• Intrinsic Safety Limits:

  • Voltage ≤ 15 V

  • Current ≤ 50 mA

  • Power ≤ 120 mW (in hazardous zones)

• Connector: 2 m, 2‑wire PVC cable

🌡️ Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C

• Protection Rating: IP67 — dust-tight, protected against immersion

• Shock Resistance: 30 g for 11 ms

• Vibration Resistance: 10–55 Hz at 1 mm amplitude

• Certifications:

  • ATEX (II 1G Ex ia IIB T6 Ga, II 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Gb, II 1D Ex ia IIIC T90 °C Da)

  • IECEx – intrinsically safe

  • EMC: EN 60947‑5‑6 compliant

🏗️ Mechanical Details

• Housing Size: 28 × 10 × 16 mm

• Mounting Style: Flush-mountable

• Material: PBT plastic

• Weight: ~84.5 g

• Cable Specification: 2 m, PVC, 2 × 0.14 mm²

🔒 Reliability & Safety

• MTTF (Mean Time to Failure): ~4,776 years — extremely high reliability

• Max Internal Capacitance: 80 nF

• Max Internal Inductance: 110 µH

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