Elco M18 Series Capacitive Sensor

General Description:
The ELCO M18 Series Capacitive Sensors are designed for detecting a wide range of materials including liquids, powders, granules, plastics, glass, wood, and metals. With their extended sensing distance and robust housing, they are widely used in industrial environments for level detection, filling systems, and automation applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Sensing Principle: Capacitive (detection of metallic and non-metallic objects)

• Housing Size: M18 cylindrical

• Sensing Distance: 5 – 15 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 flexible material detection

Advantages:

• Longer sensing distance for broader application range

• Detection capability for both metallic and non-metallic objects

• Durable housing for long service life in harsh industrial environments

• Adjustable sensitivity for versatile usage

• Suitable for level measurement, material control, and process monitoring