General features:
The capacitive sensors are used for detecting any material. Some materials, especial-
ly if liquid or metallic, can be detected also through plastic or glass walls. They can
be used for various applications: level control in storage bins or tanks; survey filling
bottles, etc.
Technical data:
• Supply voltage according NAMUR: 7,7 ÷ 9 Vdc
• Max ripple: 10%
• Consumption at 8,2 V with Rx = 1000 Ω
with metal: ≥ 3 mA
without metal: ≤ 1 mA
• Temperature range: - 20° ÷ + 60°C
• Max thermal drift of sensing distance Sr: ± 20%
• Repeat accuracy (R): 4%
• Degree of protection according EN60529: IP67
• Marking: II 1D Ex iaD 20 T80° C
II 1G Ex ia IIC T6
• Certified IMQ 08 ATEX 010
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to EN60947-5-2
• According to: EN60947-5-6/EN60079-0/EN60079-11/EN60079-26
• Shock and vibration resistance according to EN60068-2-27/EN60068-2-6
Safety parameters:
• Vi max: 13,5 V
• Ii max: 60 mA
• Ci max: 100 nF
• Li max: 100 μH
• Pi max: 200 mW
These sensors must be used in conjunction with associated
apparatus (See Sect. E)
Use in hazardous area according to instruction manuals
Materials:
• Housing: nickel plated brass
• Sensing face: plastic