Elco M30 Series Capacitive Sensor

General Description:
The ELCO M30 Series Capacitive Sensors are designed for detecting a wide variety of materials such as liquids, granules, powders, plastics, glass, wood, cardboard, and metals. With their extended sensing distance and robust design, they are widely used in silo level monitoring, filling systems, packaging, and industrial automation processes.

Technical Specifications:

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

• Housing Size: M30 cylindrical

• Sensing Distance: 10 – 25 mm (adjustable depending on model)

• Supply Voltage: 10 – 30 VDC

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

• 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 easy adaptation to different materials

Advantages:

• Extended sensing distance for a wider application range

• Reliable operation in dusty, humid, and harsh environments

• Detection capability for non-metallic objects

• Rugged and durable industrial design

• Ideal for silo, storage, filling, and process control applications