Capacitive sensor

Name: KG8500
Brand: ifm
SKU: KG8500
Price: 255.75 CAD

KG8500

KGE2008FRKG/NI/US100IRF

Capacitive sensor

KG8500

KGE2008FRKG/NI/US100IRF

Easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer
Output function normally open / normally closed programmable
Clearly visible indication of the switching status
Two-wire technology
With connector that can be rotated by 90°

Product characteristics

Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Output function	normally open / normally closed; (selectable)
Sensing range [mm]	2.5...8
Housing	threaded type
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1

Electrical data

Operating voltage [V]	10...55 DC
Protection class	II
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Outputs

Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Output function	normally open / normally closed; (selectable)
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]	4.6
Minimum load current [mA]	4
Max. leakage current [mA]	0.6
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]	400
Switching frequency DC [Hz]	50
Short-circuit proof	yes
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range [mm]	2.5...8
Sensing range adjustable	yes
Factory setting sensing range [mm]	8
Real sensing range Sr [mm]	8 ± 10 %
Operating distance [mm]	0...6.5

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	glass: 0.4 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.2 / PVC: 0.2
Hysteresis [% of Sr]	1...15
Switch point drift [% of Sr]	-15...15

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]	-25...80
Protection	IP 65

Tests / approvals

EMC

EN 60947-5-2

Mechanical data

Weight [g]	81.647
Housing	threaded type
Mounting	non-flush mountable
Dimensions [mm]	M18 x 1
Thread designation	M18 x 1
Materials	PBT; end cap: PC

Displays / operating elements

Display

switching status

1 x LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied

lock nuts: 2

screwdriver: 1

Remarks

Pack quantity	1 pcs.

Electrical connection - plug

	Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A

ifm electronic gmbh • Friedrichstraße 1 • 45128 Essen — We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. — EN-GB — KG8500-00 — 30.08.2007 —