Elco M12 Series Capacitive Sensor

General Description:
The ELCO M12 Series Capacitive Sensors are designed to detect a wide range of materials including liquids, powders, granules, plastics, glass, wood, and metals. With their compact M12 cylindrical housing, they are ideal for applications in confined spaces. These sensors are commonly used in material level control, filling systems, and industrial automation.

Technical Specifications:

• Sensing Principle: Capacitive (detection of metals and non-metals such as liquids, plastics, granules, etc.)

• Housing Size: M12 cylindrical

• Sensing Distance: 2 – 8 mm (adjustable depending on model)

• Supply Voltage: 10 – 30 VDC

• Output Type: NPN or PNP (NO / NC available)

• Connection Type: Cable output or M12 connector

• Protection Class: IP65 / IP67 (depending on model)

• Operating Temperature: -25 … +70 °C

• Special Feature: Adjustable sensitivity potentiometer for detecting various materials

Advantages:

• Ability to detect both metallic and non-metallic objects

• Compact housing for use in limited spaces

• Adjustable sensitivity for versatile applications

• Ideal for liquid and granule level detection

• Reliable operation in dusty, oily, and humid environments