The IFM KT5005 is a capacitive touch sensor designed for contactless switching without mechanical actuation. It uses a PNP normally open output and operates from 12 to 30 V DC. Its static operating principle provides touch-based machine control without mechanical button wear. Eight red LEDs indicate switching status while eight green LEDs indicate operation. The sensor is protected to IP67 and IP69K on the front for demanding industrial environments.
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The KT5005 uses a static capacitive operating principle for contactless switching. The sensor detects operator interaction without mechanical pressure or movement of a physical switch. This eliminates mechanical contact wear. The large 100 mm activation area provides convenient operator access. The technology is suitable for repeated machine-control operations.
The sensor uses a PNP normally open output. It operates from 12 to 30 V DC and consumes approximately 30 mA. The switching output supports 200 mA permanent current. Short-circuit and overload protection are provided. Reverse polarity protection further supports reliable electrical installation.
Eight red LEDs provide switching-status indication. Eight green LEDs provide operating-status indication. This gives operators immediate visual feedback from the sensor face. The LED arrangement can help distinguish active switching from normal operation. Optional coloured surrounds are available for visual differentiation.
The KT5005 uses a cylindrical 100 mm diameter and 11 mm length format. The activation surface uses transparent PA Grilamid TR 90UV material. The housing is black PC/ABS with a green PC/ABS coloured surround. The documented weight is 158.5 g. The 2 m PUR cable supports direct machine connection.
Capacitive touch sensing
Static operating principle
Contactless switching
PNP normally open output
12...30 V DC
30 mA current consumption
200 mA output current
500 ms maximum power-on delay
35 ms response time
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Reverse polarity protection
Class III
IP67 protection
IP69K front protection
8 red switching LEDs
8 green operating LEDs
100 mm diameter
11 mm length
158.5 g weight
2 m PUR cable
Optional coloured surround
Oil-resistant construction
Impact-resistant construction
Scratch-resistant construction
Maintenance-free operation
Machine control interfaces
Operator panels
Packaging machinery
Assembly equipment
Production machines
Material handling systems
Contactless start controls
Operator acknowledgement
Industrial automation
Machine-control applications
The capacitive principle removes the mechanical contacts normally associated with push buttons. This can reduce wear during frequent operator interaction. The sensor provides consistent contactless switching behavior. LED feedback helps confirm the active state to the operator. The overall design is suited to applications requiring repeated machine control.
The activation surface uses PA Grilamid TR 90UV transparent material. The housing uses PC/ABS construction for industrial machine integration. The sensor is resistant to oil, impact and scratching according to the product description. The front protection reaches IP69K for demanding cleaning conditions. These characteristics support use in industrial operator environments.
| Specification | KT5005 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Capacitive touch sensor |
| Order code | KTRSHMK-RBPKG/AM/2M |
| Operating principle | Static |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | Normally open |
| Operating voltage | 12...30 V DC |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Maximum power-on delay | 500 ms |
| Output current | 200 mA |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Response time | 35 ms |
| Ambient temperature | -40...85°C |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K front |
| MTTF | 394 years |
| Housing shape | Cylindrical |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Length | 11 mm |
| Weight | 158.5 g |
| Activation surface | PA Grilamid TR 90UV |
| Housing material | PC/ABS black |
| Surround material | PC/ABS green |
| Switching indication | 8 × red LED |
| Operating indication | 8 × green LED |
| Optional accessory | Coloured surrounds |
| Cable | 2 m PUR |
| Output type | DC PNP |
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