Technical Datasheet: ifm electronic Capacitive Sensor

Product Overview

The KD5018 (KDE3060-FPKG/NI) is a heavy-duty, rectangular-housed capacitive proximity sensor from the efector product line. Known for its exceptionally long sensing range, this sensor is designed to detect both conductive and non-conductive materials (such as plastics, liquids, wood, or grains) without physical contact. It features an adjustable sensing distance via an onboard potentiometer under the protective cover.

Technical Specifications

Key Identification

• Manufacturer: ifm electronic (efector series)
• Model / Product Code: KD5018
• Type Designation: KDE3060-FPKG/NI
• Origin: Made in Germany
• Certification: CE Marked

Performance & Sensing Properties

• Nominal Sensing Range ($s_n$): 60 mm
• Installation Type: nf (Non-flush / Non-embeddable)
• Adjustment Range: Adjustable range via internal potentiometer (indicated by the adjustable arrow layout on the label).

Electrical Data

• Operating Voltage (U_B): 10 to 36 V DC
• Current Rating (I_e): 250 mA
• Short-Circuit Protection: Yes, SCP (Short-Circuit Protected)
• Reverse Polarity Protection: Integrated
• Overload Protection: Integrated

Wiring & Terminal Configuration

The sensor features an internal terminal chamber accessed via the M20 cable gland connection. The integrated diagram layout outlines a flexible PNP output structure:

Terminal Diagram Layout

• Terminal 1: +L (Positive DC Supply, 10..36V DC)
• Terminal 2: -L (Negative DC Supply, 0V)
• Terminal 4: Normally Open (NO) switching output configuration
• Terminal 5: Normally Closed (NC) switching output configuration

Note on Functionality: This unit functions as a complementary/antivalent circuit arrangement. Depending on whether you land your signal line on Terminal 4 or Terminal 5, you can use it seamlessly for either object detection (NO) or line-break/presence checking (NC).

Environmental & Mechanical Features

• Housing Dimensions: Standard 60mm rectangular footprint panel format (often called flat pack block shape).
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP65 (Dust-tight and protected against moisture jetting).
• Protection Class: Class II insulation (square symbol).
• Status LEDs: Located on the rear/side face of the block (AI, TCO, TE indicators) to confirm operational supply stability and logic output triggers during installation setup.

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