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Capacitive proximity switch

Capacitive proximity switches, also known as capacitive sensors or capacitive proximity detectors, are non-contact sensing devices that detect the presence or absence of any object, whether metallic or non-metallic, including liquids, powders, granules, and solids. These switches operate based on changes in capacitance caused by the target enter...

Capacitive proximity switches, also known as capacitive sensors or capacitive proximity detectors, are non-contact sensing devices that detect the presence or absence of any object, whether metallic or non-metallic, including liquids, powders, granules, and solids. These switches operate based on changes in capacitance caused by the target entering the sensor's electric field. Key technical parameters include sensing distance (typically from 1 mm to 25 mm), operating voltage (e.g., 10-30 VDC or 20-250 VAC), output type (PNP, NPN, or AC/DC 2-wire), housing material (brass, stainless steel, or plastic), and degree of protection (IP67 or IP68). They are available in cylindrical (M8, M12, M18, M30) and rectangular form factors, with flush or non-flush mounting options.

Capacitive proximity switches are widely used in industrial automation for level detection in tanks and hoppers, presence detection of glass, wood, plastic, and ceramic parts, and monitoring of granular or liquid materials in packaging, food and beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. They are also employed in material handling systems, conveyor lines, and machine tools for position sensing and object counting.

Key subcategories include cylindrical capacitive sensors (e.g., M12, M18, M30 series), rectangular capacitive sensors, and high-temperature capacitive sensors. Common article codes often follow a pattern like "CPS-M12-NPN-NO-4mm" or "CPS-M18-PNP-NC-8mm", where "CPS" stands for Capacitive Proximity Switch, followed by housing size, output type, normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) configuration, and sensing distance. Other examples include "CPS-M30-AC-2W-15mm" for AC 2-wire models.

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VC11RT23010M

VC11RT23010M

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CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Level Detector, Power supply 230 VAC, Detection 12 mm, Not recessed, Connection delay

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 4-12mm, Power Supply 230Vac, SPDT relay output, ON-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, IP67

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CB18CLN12TOFT

CB18CLN12TOFT

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M18 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT AC SCR SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M18 x 101,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive level probe, CB18 Series, for solids, liquids or granules, with TRIPLESHIELD™

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 3-12mm, Power Supply 20-250VAC, On-delay 30s, N.O., Cable PVC, Housing 18 x 86mm, Tripleshield, IP67

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VC5510NNCPT

VC5510NNCPT

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Parameters selected Plastic BOX MATERIAL CONNECTION Cable Rectangular SCOPE> 8 to 10 mm SYSTEM OUTPUT DC NPN Sensor Other BOX 35 x 55 x 15 mm 10 mm MATERIAL SCOPE Polycarbonate

Capacitive in flat box, NPN NC output, Detection 2-10 mm, Recessed, Delay to the connection/desconex.

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flat pack mountable, Level detection, On/Off delay, Sensing Range 10mm, Adjustable 2-10mm, Power Supply 5-30VDC, NPN output N.C., Cable PVC, Housing 35 x 55x 15mm, IP65

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CB32CLN20RUAX10M

CB32CLN20RUAX10M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

ATEX Capacitive Level Probes, CB32 Series, For solids, liquids or granules, non-flush

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 230Vac, SPDT relay output, ON-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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CD50CNF06NO

CD50CNF06NO

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Rectangular SENSING RANGE up to 6 mm OUTPUT DC NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING 50 x 30 x 7 mm SENSING RANGE 6 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive, 2 m cable, Power supply 10-30 VDC, NPN output, NA, Sensing 6 mm., M3/adhesive mount

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 6mm, Fixed distance, Power Supply 10-30VDC, NPN Output, N.O., Cable PVC, Housing 30 x 7 x 50mm, IP67

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VC5510PNCPT

VC5510PNCPT

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Rectangular SENSING RANGE >8 to 10 mm OUTPUT DC NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING 35 x 55 x 15 mm SENSING RANGE 10 mm MATERIAL Polycarbonate

Capacitive in flat box, PNP NC output, Detection 2-10 mm, Recessed, Delay to the conex./desconex.

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flat pack mountable, Level detection, On/Off delay, Sensing Range 10mm, Adjustable 2-10mm, Power Supply 5-30VDC, PNP output N.C., Cable PVC, Housing 35 x 55x 15mm, IP65

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CA30CAF16NA

CA30CAF16NA

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT DC NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 62,5 mm SENSING RANGE 16 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive DC M30, Cable 2m., NPN output, NA/NC, Recessed mount, Sensing 16 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 16mm, Adjustable 2-20mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN Output, N.O. and N.C., Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 62,5mm, 4th Generation Tripleshield, Improved EMC performances, ECOLAB, IP67 IP68 IP69K

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VC5510PNOP

VC5510PNOP

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Rectangular SENSING RANGE >8 to 10 mm OUTPUT DC NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING 35 x 55 x 15 mm SENSING RANGE 10 mm MATERIAL Polycarbonate

Capacitive in flat box, PNP NA output, Sensing 2-10 mm, Recessed, No delay

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flat pack mountable, Level detection, Sensing Range 10mm, Adjustable 2-10mm, Power Supply 5-30VDC, PNP output N.O., Cable PVC, Housing 35 x 55x 15mm, IP65

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CB32CLN20QUAX5M

CB32CLN20QUAX5M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

ATEX Capacitive Level Probes, CB32 Series, For solids, liquids or granules, non-flush

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 24VAC/DC, SPDT relay output, ON-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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VC11RT12010M

VC11RT12010M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive Sensor Relay Timer

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 4-12mm, Power Supply 120Vac, SPDT relay output, ON-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, IP67

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CB18CLN12TCFT

CB18CLN12TCFT

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M18 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT AC SCR SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M18 x 101,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive level probe, CB18 Series, for solids, liquids or granules, with TRIPLESHIELD™

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 3-12mm, Power Supply 20-250VAC, On-delay 30s, N.C., Cable PVC, Housing 18 x 86mm, Tripleshield, IP67

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CD50CNF07PO

CD50CNF07PO

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Rectangular SENSING RANGE >6 to 8 mm OUTPUT DC PNP SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING 50 x 30 x 7 mm SENSING RANGE 7 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive, 2 m cable, Power supply 10-30 VDC, PNP output, NA, Sensing 7 mm., M3/adhesive mount

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 7mm, Fixed distance, Power Supply 10-30VDC, PNP Output, N.O., Cable PVC, Housing 30 x 7 x 50mm, IP67

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CB32CLN20STAX

CB32CLN20STAX

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

Level probe, Power supply 120 VAC, Sensing 4-20 mm, Non-flush, No delay time

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 115Vac, SPDT relay output, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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CB32CLN20RVAX10M

CB32CLN20RVAX10M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

ATEX Capacitive Level Probes, CB32 Series, For solids, liquids or granules, non-flush

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 230Vac, SPDT relay output, OFF-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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EC3025TBAPL

EC3025TBAPL

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >20 to 30 mm OUTPUT AC SCR SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 91,0 mm SENSING RANGE 25 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive AC M30, 2m cable, SCR output, Unrecessed mounting, Sensing 25 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 25mm, Adjustable 4-25mm, Power Supply 20-250VAC, SCR output N.C.+N.O., Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 75,6mm, Tripleshield, IP67

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CA30CLN12MV10M

CA30CLN12MV10M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 99,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive for solids, liquids or granules AC/DC

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 4-12mm, Adjustable Off-Time delay 1s-10min, Power Supply 24-230VAC/DC, 2A SPDT Relay Output, Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 97,6mm, IP67

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CA30CLN25BP

CA30CLN25BP

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >20 to 30 mm OUTPUT DC PNP/NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 91,0 mm SENSING RANGE 25 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive for solids, liquids or granules AC/DC

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 25mm, Adjustable 4-25mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN/PNP Output, N.O. and N.C., Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 91mm, Tripleshield, Teach-In, IP68

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CB32CLN20QTAX5M

CB32CLN20QTAX5M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

ATEX Capacitive Level Probes, CB32 Series, For solids, liquids or granules, non-flush

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 24VAC/DC, SPDT relay output, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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CA30CLN12MU10M

CA30CLN12MU10M

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 99,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive for solids, liquids or granules AC/DC M30, With connection delay, Non-flush

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 4-12mm, Adjustable On-Time delay 1s-10min, Power Supply 24-230VAC/DC, 2A SPDT Relay Output, Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 97,6mm, IP67

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ECH3010NPAT-1

ECH3010NPAT-1

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Selected parameters CONNECTION M12 Plug DC MATERIAL Metal HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >8 to 10 mm OUTPUT DC PNP SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 57,0 mm SENSING RANGE 10 mm MATERIAL Stainless Steel

High Temperature Capacitive, M12 Connector, NPN Output, Not Recessed, Detection 10 mm.

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Operating temperature -196C - +180C, Sensing Range 10mm, Adjustable 4-15mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN output, N.C.+N.O., M12 plug, Stainless Steel and Teflon Housing M30 x, IP67

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CA30CAF16PA

CA30CAF16PA

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT DC PNP SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 62,5 mm SENSING RANGE 16 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive DC M30, Cable 2m., PNP output, NA/NC, Recessed mount, Sensing 16 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 16mm, Adjustable 2-20mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, PNP Output, N.O. and N.C., Cable PVC, PVC, Housing M30 x 62,5mm, 4th Generation Tripleshield, Improved EMC performances, ECOLAB, IP67 IP68 IP69K

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CA30CAN25PA

CA30CAN25PA

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >20 to 30 mm OUTPUT DC PNP SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 62,5 mm SENSING RANGE 25 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive DC M30, Cable 2 m., PNP output, NA/NC, Non-flush mount, Sensing 25 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 25mm, Adjustable 4-30mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, PNP Output, N.O. and N.C., Cable PVC, Housing M30 x 62,5mm, 4th Generation Tripleshield, Improved EMC performances, ECOLAB, IP67 IP68 IP69K

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CB32CLN20RVAX

CB32CLN20RVAX

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

Level probe, Power supply 230 VAC, Sensing 4-20 mm, Non-flush, With delay to disconnection

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 230Vac, SPDT relay output, OFF-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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VC12RT12010M

VC12RT12010M

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CONNECTION Cable parameters selected Plastic BOX MATERIAL SCOPE Ø32> 10 to 15 mm SPDT relay output Sensor Other BOX SYSTEM Ø32 x 101 mm 12 mm MATERIAL SCOPE thermoplastic polyester

Level Detector

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 4-12mm, Power Supply 120Vac, SPDT relay output, OFF-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, IP67

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CB32CLN20QUAX

CB32CLN20QUAX

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING Ø32 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT Relay SPDT SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING Ø32 x 101 mm SENSING RANGE 20 mm MATERIAL Pbt

Level probe, Power supply 24 VAC/DC, Sensing 4-20 mm, Non-flush, Delayed connection

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 20mm, Adjustable 4-20mm, Power Supply 24VAC/DC, SPDT relay output, ON-delay, Cable PVC, Housing, Round 32 x 101mm, Tripleshield, ATEX, IP67

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ECH3010PPAT-1

ECH3010PPAT-1

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Selected parameters CONNECTION M12 Plug DC MATERIAL Metal HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >8 to 10 mm OUTPUT DC PNP SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 57,0 mm SENSING RANGE 10 mm MATERIAL Stainless Steel

High Temperature Capacitive, M12 Connector, PNP Output, Not Recessed, Detection 10 mm.

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Operating temperature -196C - +180C, Sensing Range 10mm, Adjustable 4-15mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, PNP output, N.C.+N.O., M12 plug, Stainless Steel and Teflon Housing M30 x, IP67

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CA18CLL12BPM1

CA18CLL12BPM1

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Selected parameters CONNECTION M12 Plug DC MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M18 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT DC PNP/NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M18 x 89,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Cylindrical capacitive adjustment by Teach in, Metric 18, TRIPLESHIELD™ Technology

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 0,5-12mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN/PNP Output, N.O. and N.C., M12 plug Housing M18 x 89,2mm, Tripleshield, Teach-In, IP68

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CA30CAF16NAM1

CA30CAF16NAM1

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Selected parameters CONNECTION M12 Plug DC MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >15 to 20 mm OUTPUT DC NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 62,5 mm SENSING RANGE 16 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive DC M30, M12 connector, NPN output, NA/NC, Recessed mount, Sensing 16 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 16mm, Adjustable 2-20mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN Output, N.O. and N.C., Connector M12, PVC, Housing M30 x 62,5mm, 4th Generation Tripleshield, Improved EMC performances, ECOLAB, IP67 IP68 IP69K

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CA18CLL12BP

CA18CLL12BP

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Selected parameters CONNECTION Cable MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M18 SENSING RANGE >10 to 15 mm OUTPUT DC PNP/NPN SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M18 x 89,5 mm SENSING RANGE 12 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Cylindrical capactive adjustment by Teach in, Metric 18, Cable 2 m., NPN/PNP output, Reach 5-12 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Flush mountable, Sensing Range 12mm, Adjustable 0,5-12mm, Power Supply 10-40VDC, NPN/PNP Output, N.O. and N.C., Cable PVC, Housing M18 x 89,5mm, Tripleshield, Teach-In, IP68

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EC3025TBAPL-6

EC3025TBAPL-6

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Selected parameters CONNECTION M12 Plug AC MATERIAL Plastic HOUSING M30 SENSING RANGE >20 to 30 mm OUTPUT AC SCR SYSTEM Sensor Others HOUSING M30 x 91,0 mm SENSING RANGE 25 mm MATERIAL Thermoplastic Polyester

Capacitive AC M30, M12 connector, SCR output, Non-flush mounting, Sensing 25 mm

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Non-flush mountable, Sensing Range 25mm, Adjustable 4-25mm, Power Supply 20-250VAC, SCR output N.C.+N.O., M12 plug, Housing M30 x 75,6mm, Tripleshield, IP67

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