confocalDT IFC24xx controllers Measurement controllers
confocalDT IFC24xx controllers: measurement controllers by Micro-Epsilon.
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Shared technical specifications for the series
Properties every model in the series has. What differs is in the models table below.
Range across models
The span covered by the models of the series together — not the range of each model.
| Measuring rate | 8000–30000 Hz |
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| Weight | 0.335–2.25 kg |
| Adjustable measuring rate range | 100–30000 Hz |
| Power consumption | 7–12 W |
| Number of measurement channels | 1–2 |
| Channels | 1–2 |
Models in the series
One column per model: what differs between the models of the series.
| Parameter | IFC2411 | IFC2411/IE | IFC2412 | IFC2412/IE | IFC2416 | IFC2417 | IFC2417/IE | IFC2421 | IFC2421MP | IFC2422 | IFC2422MP | IFC2465 | IFC2465MP | IFC2466 | IFC2466MP |
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| Protection class (DIN EN 60529) | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 | IP40 |
| Controller indicators | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) | Web interface; multifunction button; indicator LEDs (source table differs by family) |
| Operating temperature | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C | 5–50 °C |
| Controller mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting | free-standing, DIN rail mounting |
| Interfaces | Ethernet | RS422 | RS422 | EtherCAT | Ethernet | RS422 | EtherCAT | Ethernet | EtherCAT | EtherCAT | Ethernet | Ethernet | EtherCAT | EtherCAT | RS422 |
| Controller housing material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Measuring rate | 8 kHz | 8 kHz | 8 kHz | 8 kHz | 25 kHz | 25 kHz | 25 kHz | 10 kHz | 10 kHz | 10 kHz | 10 kHz | 30 kHz | 30 kHz | 30 kHz | 30 kHz |
| Storage temperature | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C | -20–70 °C |
| Weight | 0.335 kg | 0.335 kg | 0.67 kg | 0.67 kg | 0.46 kg | 0.67 kg | 0.67 kg | 1.8 kg | 1.8 kg | 2.25 kg | 2.25 kg | 1.8 kg | 1.8 kg | 2.25 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Adjustable measuring rate range | 100–8000 Hz | 100–8000 Hz | 100–8000 Hz | 100–8000 Hz | 100–25000 Hz | 100–25000 Hz | 100–25000 Hz | 100–10000 Hz | 100–10000 Hz | 100–10000 Hz | 100–10000 Hz | 100–30000 Hz | 100–30000 Hz | 100–30000 Hz | 100–30000 Hz |
| Controller electrical connection | 3-pin supply terminal block; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 Ethernet (max. cable 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal block; 5-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 Industrial Ethernet (max. cable 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal block; 5-pin Out/Trig terminal; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 Ethernet (max. cable 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal block; 5-pin Out/Trig terminal; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 connector (max. cable 100 m); interface protocol follows /IE variant | 3-pin supply terminal block; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 Ethernet (max. cable 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal block; 5-pin Out/Trig terminal; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 connector (max. cable 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal block; 5-pin Out/Trig terminal; 6-pin I/O terminal block (max. cable 30 m); 17-pin M12 for RS422/analog/encoder; RJ45 connector (max. cable 100 m); interface protocol follows /IE variant | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) | 3-pin supply terminal strip; 15-pin HD-sub encoder connection (max. 3 m, 30 m with external encoder supply); 9-pin Sub-D RS422 (max. 30 m); 3-pin output terminal strip (max. 30 m); 11-pin I/O terminal strip (max. 30 m); RJ45 Ethernet out/EtherCAT in-out (max. 100 m) |
| Power consumption | 7 W | 7 W | 9 W | 9 W | 9 W | 12 W | 12 W | 10 W | 10 W | 10 W | 10 W | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Permissible ambient light | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx | 30,000 lx |
| Controller synchronisation | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Number of measurement channels | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Layers in multi-peak measurement | 1 layer | 1 layer | 1 layer | 1 layer | 5 layers | 5 layers | 5 layers | 1 layer | 5 layers | 1 layer | 5 layers | 1 layer | 5 layers | 1 layer | 5 layers |
| Linearity (% FSO) | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor | Typical linearity < ±0.02% FSO; depends on sensor |
| Characteristic curves per channel | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 10 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table | up to 20 characteristic curves for different sensors per channel, selected via menu table |
| Controller light source | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED | Internal white LED |
| Controller operation and indicators | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; 4 LEDs for intensity, range, link/data; /IE version LEDs show RUN and ERR instead of link/data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; 4 LEDs for intensity, range, link/data; /IE version LEDs show RUN and ERR instead of link/data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; 4 LEDs for intensity, range, link/data; /IE version LEDs show RUN and ERR instead of link/data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; 4 LEDs for intensity, range, link/data; /IE version LEDs show RUN and ERR instead of link/data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; four LEDs for intensity, range, link and data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; four LEDs for intensity, range, link and data. | Web interface; multifunction button for interface selection, adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; four LEDs for intensity, range, link and data. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. | Multifunction button for adjustable functions and factory reset after 10 s; five LEDs for intensity, range, status and supply voltage. |
| Analog output resolution | 16 bit (teachable) | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span | 16 bit — analog output, teachable span |
| RS422 output resolution | 18 bit | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output | 18 bit — RS422 output |
| Ethernet output resolution | 1 nm | Not specified | 1 nm — Ethernet output | Not specified | 1 nm — Ethernet output | 1 nm — Ethernet output | Not specified | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output | 1 nm — Ethernet/EtherCAT output |
| Analog output | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA; two freely selectable outputs | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA; two freely selectable outputs | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA; two freely selectable outputs | Voltage 0–5 V or 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA; two freely selectable outputs | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA | Voltage 0–10 V; current 4–20 mA |
| Signal type | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) | Analog voltage, Analog current, RS422, Digital (EtherCAT/Ethernet) |
| Channels | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Industrial Ethernet output resolution | Not specified | 1 nm — Industrial Ethernet output | Not specified | 1 nm — Industrial Ethernet output | Not specified | Not specified | 1 nm — Industrial Ethernet output | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
The industries we serve
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Aerospace
- Aircraft door-lock position detection
- Airlines & Aerospace Our balancing machines and moment weighing scales for aerospace drives ensure maximum precision, ease of use, and modular flexibility delivering reliability and performance without compromise contributing to your economic success.
- Automatic balancing machines Automatic balancing machines from Schenck are advanced solutions for precise balancing of rotating components in automated production processes. We offer systems and stations for balancing crankshafts, wheels and tires, turbochargers, electric armatures, drives, axle drive units, torque converters, drive shafts, disc-shaped rotors, as well as fans. Our systems increase productivity, ensure consistent quality, and are tailored to the needs of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.
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Medical industry
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Environment
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Electric motor manufacturing
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Food industry
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Automotive industry
- Airlines & Aerospace Our balancing machines and moment weighing scales for aerospace drives ensure maximum precision, ease of use, and modular flexibility delivering reliability and performance without compromise contributing to your economic success.
- Automatic balancing machines Automatic balancing machines from Schenck are advanced solutions for precise balancing of rotating components in automated production processes. We offer systems and stations for balancing crankshafts, wheels and tires, turbochargers, electric armatures, drives, axle drive units, torque converters, drive shafts, disc-shaped rotors, as well as fans. Our systems increase productivity, ensure consistent quality, and are tailored to the needs of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.
- Axle Drives With our balancing machines for front and rear axle transmissions, the measured unbalance is corrected by drilling into the drive flanges of the transmissions (welding optional). We support you with our interdisciplinary expertise in the production of front and rear axle transmissions from the initial idea to the design stage through to series production.
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Industrial automation
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Plastics
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Optics
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3D printing
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Battery manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about our products and services
Define channel count, measuring rate, interface and multilayer requirement. Family controllers reach 8, 10, 25 or 30 kHz under different conditions; the family name is not one specification.
No. Specified models such as IFC2412 and IFC2417 support synchronous full-rate acquisition on both channels. Check the exact model and operating mode.
No. Full-range operation is documented up to 8 kHz; 9–10 kHz requires the appropriate measurement window. High-rate selection must preserve the required working-range coverage.
No. Interface variants and adapters differ. IFC246x, for example, lists optional adapters for PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. Select by exact model and protocol.
No. Some models require a multi-peak variant, and layer count differs by controller. Use the exact specification rather than assigning five-layer capability to the entire family.
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