Capacitive sensor KF5001

Capacitive sensor KF5001

Ifm
TF: 003727-HW-IFM-O27
Overview

Compact and robust stainless steel housing easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer

Electrical designPNP
Output functionnormally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V]2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA]100
Switching frequency DC[Hz]50
Short-circuit proofyes
Overload protectionyes

Detection zone

Sensing range[mm]1...6
Sensing range adjustableyes
Factory setting sensing range[mm]4
Real sensing range Sr[mm]4 ± 10 %

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factorglass: 0.6 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.5 / PVC: 0.4
Hysteresis[% of Sr]1...15
Switch point drift[% of Sr]-20...20

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature[°C]-25...70
ProtectionIP 65
Increased immunityyes

Tests / approvals

EMC
EN 60947-5-2 
MTTF[years]636

Mechanical data

Weight[g]39.3
Housingthreaded type
Mountingflush mountable
Dimensions[mm]M12 x 1 / L = 60
Thread designationM12 x 1
Materialsstainless steel (316L/1.4404); PEEK

Displays / operating elements

Display
switching status1 x LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied
lock nuts: 2

Remarks

Pack quantity1 pcs.

Electrical connection - plug

ConnectionConnector: 1 x M12; coding: A

Clearly visible indication of the switching status high noise immunity for position detection or level monitoring