The IFM KD5022 is a rectangular PNP capacitive sensor designed for long-range material detection. It provides a 60 mm sensing range with a normally closed output. The sensor operates from 10 to 36 V DC and provides a 250 mA continuous output. Its 120 × 80 × 30 mm housing provides a larger detection format for industrial equipment. A 2 m PVC cable and IP65 protection support practical machine installation.
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The KD5022 provides a 60 mm sensing range for non-contact detection. Its actual sensing range is 60 ±10%, with an operating distance of 0 to 48.6 mm. Hysteresis is 1 to 15% of Sr. Switch-point drift is -15 to 15%. Correction factors are provided for glass, water, ceramics and PVC.
The sensor uses a PNP normally closed output. It operates from 10 to 36 V DC with approximately 15 mA current consumption at 24 V. Continuous output current is 250 mA and switching frequency is 10 Hz. Short-circuit and overload protection are included. Reverse polarity protection is also provided.
The KD5022 uses a rectangular modified-PPE housing measuring 120 × 80 × 30 mm. It is designed for non-flush installation and has IP65 protection. The ambient temperature range is -25 to 50°C. A yellow LED provides status indication. The sensor uses a 2 m PVC cable with three 0.5 mm² conductors.
60 mm sensing range
PNP output
Normally closed
10...36 V DC
15 mA at 24 V
250 mA continuous current
10 Hz switching frequency
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Reverse polarity protection
120 × 80 × 30 mm housing
Modified PPE construction
Non-flush mounting
IP65 protection
Yellow LED
2 m PVC cable
3 × 0.5 mm² conductors
Increased interference immunity
Material correction factors
MTTF 615 years
Tank level monitoring
Liquid level detection
Bulk material detection
Container monitoring
Packaging machinery
Filling systems
Process automation
Material presence detection
Conveyor systems
Industrial automation
The 120 × 80 × 30 mm format provides a broad mechanical platform for industrial mounting. The 60 mm sensing range supports detection of larger targets and material levels. The normally closed PNP output can be integrated into control circuits requiring inverse switching. The yellow LED provides direct visual feedback. The modified-PPE housing supports industrial machine installation.
The 2 m PVC cable provides direct connection to the control system. Three 0.5 mm² conductors provide the required PNP wiring arrangement. Brown, black and blue conductors identify the main electrical connections. The fixed cable configuration reduces the need for a separate sensor cordset. This is useful for standard machine installations where a fixed cable is preferred.
| Specification | KD5022 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Capacitive sensor |
| Order code | KD-3060-BPKG/NI |
| Measuring principle | Capacitive |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | Normally closed |
| Sensing range | 60 mm |
| Real sensing range | 60 ±10% |
| Operating distance | 0...48.6 mm |
| Hysteresis | 1...15% |
| Switch-point drift | -15...15% |
| Glass correction | 0.4 |
| Water correction | 1 |
| Ceramics correction | 0.2 |
| PVC correction | 0.2 |
| Operating voltage | 10...36 V DC |
| Current consumption | 15 mA at 24 V |
| Protection class | II |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V max. |
| Continuous output current | 250 mA |
| Switching frequency | 10 Hz |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Ambient temperature | -25...50°C |
| Protection rating | IP65 |
| Increased immunity | Yes |
| EMC standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
| Housing | Modified PPE |
| Dimensions | 120 × 80 × 30 mm |
| Mounting | Non-flush |
| Weight | 405 g |
| Indicator | Yellow LED |
| MTTF | 615 years |
| Cable | 2 m PVC |
| Cable conductors | 3 × 0.5 mm² |
| Wire colours | BN / BK / BU |