The IFM KG5046 is an NPN capacitive sensor with a normally closed output. It provides an adjustable 8 mm sensing range for material and level detection. The sensor operates from 10 to 36 V DC and provides a 250 mA switching output. Its M18 × 1 threaded housing supports non-flush installation. Integrated protection features and a yellow LED support reliable industrial operation.
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The KG5046 provides an 8 mm adjustable sensing range. The real sensing range is 8 ±10%, with an operating distance of 0 to 6.5 mm. Hysteresis is 1 to 15% of Sr. Switch-point drift is -15 to 15%. Capacitive measurement allows non-contact detection of suitable materials.
The sensor uses an NPN normally closed output. It operates from 10 to 36 V DC with less than 10 mA current consumption at 24 V. The output supports 250 mA continuous current and 50 Hz switching frequency. Short-circuit and overload protection are included. Reverse polarity protection is also provided.
The KG5046 uses an M18 × 1 threaded body measuring 84 mm in length. It is designed for non-flush mounting. The sensor uses a robust industrial housing and provides IP67 protection. A yellow LED provides switching-status indication. The potentiometer allows sensing-range adjustment.
8 mm sensing range
NPN normally closed
10...36 V DC
Adjustable sensing
250 mA output
50 Hz switching frequency
M18 × 1 thread
84 mm length
IP67 protection
Yellow LED
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Reverse polarity protection
Non-flush mounting
High noise immunity
Level monitoring
Liquid detection
Bulk material detection
Tank monitoring
Packaging machinery
Filling systems
Position detection
Process automation
Material presence detection
Industrial automation
The combination of NPN output and normally closed switching provides inverse control behavior. This is useful for systems designed around sinking sensor inputs. The adjustable sensing point provides commissioning flexibility. Electrical protection supports reliable operation. The LED simplifies troubleshooting.
The M18 × 1 threaded housing provides stable mounting. Its 84 mm length supports the standard KG-3008 installation format. IP67 protection supports dusty and wet environments. The sensor can detect both liquid and dry-material targets. This provides a versatile solution for industrial detection.
| Specification | KG5046 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Capacitive sensor |
| Order code | KG-3008-BNKG/NI |
| Measuring principle | Capacitive |
| Electrical design | NPN |
| Output function | Normally closed |
| Sensing range | 8 mm |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Factory setting | 8 mm |
| Real sensing range | 8 ±10% |
| Operating distance | 0...6.5 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 | <10 mA at 24 V |
| Protection class | II |
| Reverse polarity | Yes |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V max. |
| Output current | 250 mA |
| Switching frequency | 50 Hz |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Ambient temperature | -25...80°C |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Housing | Threaded |
| Thread | M18 × 1 |
| Dimensions | M18 × 1 / L = 84 mm |
| Mounting | Non-flush |
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