The IFM KX5001 is a capacitive NAMUR sensor designed for use in hazardous industrial areas requiring intrinsically safe sensing. It provides adjustable capacitive detection, an integrated LED status indicator and a robust metal housing. With a 15 mm sensing range, M34 × 1.5 threaded design and ATEX approval, it is suitable for reliable object detection in industrial process and automation applications.
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The KX5001 is a capacitive NAMUR sensor developed for applications involving hazardous areas and intrinsically safe circuits. Its sensing range can be adjusted through an integrated potentiometer, allowing adaptation to application requirements. The robust metal housing supports industrial installation, while the LED provides status indication. Its NAMUR output principle makes it suitable for compatible intrinsically safe automation systems.
The sensor provides capacitive object detection with a nominal 15 mm sensing range and adjustable sensing capability. Its 7.5–15 V supply arrangement and NAMUR technology support integration into suitable intrinsically safe circuits. The M34 × 1.5 threaded design provides secure installation, while IP65 protection supports industrial use. Its ATEX approval makes it suitable for appropriately certified hazardous-area applications.
The KX5001 combines capacitive sensing, NAMUR technology and hazardous-area suitability in a robust industrial sensor. Its adjustable sensing range provides application flexibility, while the LED supports convenient status monitoring. The metal housing and threaded M34 design provide durable installation. It is a suitable choice for industrial automation systems requiring intrinsically safe capacitive detection.
Capacitive NAMUR sensing
Suitable for hazardous areas
Intrinsically safe circuit design
15 mm sensing range
Adjustable sensing range
Integrated LED status indication
M34 × 1.5 threaded housing
Robust metal construction
ATEX approval
IP65 protection
Hazardous-area object detection
Process automation
Chemical processing equipment
Industrial production systems
Material detection
Level-related detection applications
Factory automation
Intrinsically safe control systems
Process machinery
Industrial sensor installations
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | KX5001 |
| Model | KX-2015-N/NI/1D/1G |
| Product Type | Capacitive NAMUR sensor |
| Sensing Range | 15 mm |
| Electrical Design | NAMUR |
| Output Function | Normally closed |
| Operating Voltage | 7.5–15 V DC; nominal 8.2 V |
| Current Consumption | <1 mA non-conductive / >2.2 mA conductive |
| Housing Material | Brass, white bronze coated |
| Housing Design | M34 × 1.5 threaded |
| Connection | 2 m PVC cable |
| Connector | Cable |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Protection Class | Class I |
| Switching Frequency | 40 Hz |
| Response Time | Model-specific |
| Ambient Temperature | -20 to 60 °C |
| Installation | Threaded installation |
| Mounting | M34 × 1.5 |
| LED Indicator | Status LED |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Model-specific |
| Overload Protection | Model-specific |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Model-specific |
| Weight | Approx. 421.5 g |
| Additional Information | ATEX DMT 01 ATEX E 020 X; intrinsically safe application; PTFE sensing face |
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