Capacitive sensors

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Operating principle of capacitive sensors

Capacitive sensors are also often referred to as capacitive proximity switches and belong to the category of position sensors

Applications of capacitive sensors

Capacitive sensors are used in a variety of applications, such as:

Detection of nearly all plastics
Detection of glass, ceramics, wood and paper
Detection of conductive media or bulk materials
Metal detection

In contrast to inductive sensors, capacitive sensors detect almost all materials and media.

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Automation24 offers you numerous capacitive sensors from the brand-name manufacturers ifm and M.D. Micro Detectors at a low price.

The portfolio of standard capacitive sensors offered includes variants made of metal, plastic as well as cuboid and cylindrical designs. The latter are available in M12, M18 and M30 versions. The switching distances range from 4 to 25 mm. The setting is made via potentiometers or so-called teach buttons and can be partly secured by key locks. Depending on the sensor, the function can be freely selected as normally open or normally closed.

In addition, the entire portfolio of capacitive sensors provide increased immunity to interference for added safety. Also, the visualization of the switching status by means of LEDs, which some of the capacitive sensors in the range have, contributes to a safe application and enables the perfect setting of the switching point.

In addition to capacitive sensors for applications without high demands, you will also find sensors for use in potentially explosive atmospheres such as the KI505A from ifm with 3D ATEX approval.

If a diverse range of processing sensor data is important to you, the sensors with IO-Link interface, such as the capacitive sensor KI6000 from ifm, are the right solution for you. The sensors can even be parameterised via IO-Link before they are used.

The offered capacitive sensors are suitable for a wide variety of applications for position and level detection.

At Automation24 you will find a large selection of capacitive sensors at very reasonable prices. Select the suitable sensor for your application and reliably detect different types of media today!