The IFM KG5307 is a cylindrical capacitive sensor designed for reliable industrial material and level detection. It belongs to the M18 KG capacitive-sensor family and provides non-contact detection of conductive and non-conductive materials. The sensor is suitable for liquids, bulk materials and object-presence monitoring. Its threaded housing provides straightforward mechanical installation in machines and process equipment. The KG5307 is designed for applications requiring compact capacitive detection and electronic switching.
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The KG5307 detects materials by monitoring changes in the capacitive field around its sensing face. This enables detection of many non-metallic materials in addition to conductive targets. Liquids, powders and bulk materials can therefore be monitored. The sensor does not require mechanical contact with the target. This supports reliable repetitive detection in industrial automation.
Capacitive sensing allows the KG5307 to be used for point-level monitoring. It can detect material at a defined position in tanks, hoppers or processing equipment. The sensor can also be used for presence and absence monitoring. Correct sensitivity adjustment allows the response to be matched to the target medium. This provides flexible operation across different process materials.
The KG series uses a compact cylindrical threaded construction. This format is convenient for mounting through brackets, machine walls and tank structures. Threaded installation allows the sensing position to be mechanically adjusted. The sensor can then be secured using suitable mounting nuts. This provides a conventional and robust installation method for factory automation.
Capacitive detection principle
KG sensor family
Cylindrical construction
M18-class housing format
Non-contact detection
Liquid detection
Powder detection
Bulk-material detection
Presence monitoring
Electronic switching
Threaded installation
Industrial automation design
Compact sensing format
Material-level detection
Tank monitoring
Hopper level detection
Powder sensing
Granule detection
Liquid presence detection
Packaging equipment
Conveyor systems
Industrial machinery
Capacitive technology enables the KG5307 to detect targets that are difficult for inductive sensors to recognise. It can respond to dielectric changes produced by plastics, liquids and bulk materials. This makes it suitable for mixed-material production environments. Non-contact sensing also avoids physical wear between the target and sensor. The result is a flexible sensing solution for general industrial automation.
The cylindrical housing allows the sensor to be integrated into conventional sensor brackets and threaded mounting points. Its electronic switching signal can be connected to compatible machine-control inputs. Local switching indication supports commissioning and troubleshooting. Correct adjustment is important when detecting materials with different dielectric characteristics. The KG5307 is therefore suited to configurable machine and process sensing.
| Specification | KG5307 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Capacitive sensor |
| Model | KG5307 |
| Manufacturer | IFM electronic |
| Product family | KG |
| Sensor technology | Capacitive |
| Detection method | Non-contact |
| Housing style | Cylindrical |
| Mounting style | Threaded |
| Housing class | M18 family |
| Primary function | Material detection |
| Secondary function | Point-level monitoring |
| Target | Conductive/non-conductive material |
| Liquid detection | Yes |
| Powder detection | Yes |
| Bulk material detection | Yes |
| Presence detection | Yes |
| Output category | Electronic switching |
| Supply category | DC sensor |
| Machine integration | PLC/control input |
| Local indication | Switching indication |
| Mechanical adjustment | Threaded positioning |
| Typical installation | Tank/machine |
| Contact with medium | Application dependent |
| Detection wear | Contactless |
| Industrial automation | Yes |
| Process automation | Yes |
| Packaging use | Suitable |
| Material handling | Suitable |
| Sensor category | Capacitive proximity |
| IFM product group | Capacitive sensors |
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