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Cylindrical capacitive proximity sensor, 18 mm diameter, PP case, 2 m cable, IP65 IP67

IFM Efector Inc

IFM Efector Inc KG5069 Capacitive Proximity Sensor 8mm PNP

SKU CH-7FTW-EKJT7

Capacitive proximity sensor detects objects up to 8 mm with 10–36 V DC supply, PNP NO/NC output, IP65/IP67 rating and 2 m cable

  • Capacitive sensing detects liquids and solids through 8 mm range
  • PNP 3-wire NO/NC output suits direct PLC wiring
  • 10 to 36 V DC supply fits standard industrial rails
  • IP65 and IP67 housing withstands wash-down and immersion
  • PP body resists chemicals across -13 to 176 °F

What this sensor does and who fits it

The IFM Efector KG5069 is a capacitive cylindrical proximity sensor built for machine-shop and automation tasks where non-metallic targets such as liquids, plastics or powders must be detected. It suits engineers and technicians wiring 10 to 36V DC control circuits who need a reliable presence signal without physical contact.

The spec that confirms the right part

The decisive figure is the 8 mm maximum detecting distance combined with an unshielded 18 mm barrel and a 3-wire PNP output that can be wired normally open or normally closed. If your application requires a longer range, a shielded housing or an NPN output this unit will not match the requirement.

Mounting and common pitfalls

The sensor terminates in a 2 m cable and fits an 88 mm long PP housing rated IP65 and IP67, so it installs with standard M18 hardware and tolerates wash-down environments. The most frequent issues are exceeding the 200 mA load limit, routing the cable in high-flex zones without strain relief, or mounting the unshielded face too close to surrounding metal which reduces the effective sensing field.

Highlights

  • Capacitive sensing detects liquids and solids through 8 mm range
  • PNP 3-wire NO/NC output suits direct PLC wiring
  • 10 to 36 V DC supply fits standard industrial rails
  • IP65 and IP67 housing withstands wash-down and immersion
  • PP body resists chemicals across -13 to 176 °F

Specifications

BrandIFM

Questions about this item

What does the 8 mm sensing distance mean when the sensor is mounted on a machine?

The sensor will detect a target up to 8 mm away from its face, giving a short-range trigger zone suitable for close-proximity part detection.

How does the 10 to 36 V DC supply range and PNP output affect wiring?

It connects to any 10–36 V DC source and switches the load to the positive rail, so the PLC input must accept a sourcing signal.

What mounting clearance does the 18 mm diameter and 88 mm length require?

An M18 threaded hole or bracket with at least 88 mm axial space and room for the 2 m cable exit is needed.

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