Download Capacitive sensors: Ready for use at the push of a button

Press release
wpi 348 / 0309
March 2009
Area:
Position sensors
Subject:
Capacitive sensors: Ready for use at the push of a
button
The new capacitive KQ type sensors of ifm electronic are ready for use at
the push of a button and have been optimised for the detection of
conductive media through non-metal vessel walls.
This small sensor has four functions:
NO and NC function can be programmed by pressing two buttons. The
autodetect output function allows the circuitry to detect PNP or NPN output
loads at the external electronics automatically.
This is ideal for the user, thus you only need to press one button for the
adjustment to the medium and the setting of the NO or NC output function.
This facilitates configuration as well as set-up of different evaluation
systems.
The new capacitive sensors are easy and fast to mount using fastening
strips and optional accessories. They reliably detect bulk materials or
liquids. Typical applications are the detection of minimum levels, leakage or
overfilling of tanks.
The units are designed for non-flush installation and have a sensing range
of 8 mm.
An LED integrated into the sensor housing indicates the switching status.
The operating voltage is between 10 and 36 V DC.
ifm electronic at Hannover Messe 2009: hall 9, stand D36.
Customer contact:
Press / public relations / media planning:
ifm electronic gmbh
Teichstr. 4
45127 Essen
Germany
Simone Felderhoff, +49 (0)201 / 24 22-411
[email protected]
www.ifm.com
[email protected]
Technical writing
Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Biniasch, +49 (0)201 / 24 22-425
[email protected]
Sabrina-Ulica Schuster (M.Sc.), +49 (0)201 / 24 22-629
[email protected]
You can download all texts and product photos in our press area at
www.ifm.com/gb/press (English) or www.ifm.com/de/presse (German).