DataSensing – C12 Series

Cylindrical Capacitive Sensor M12

Brand : Datasensing

housing, designed to detect a wide variety of materials including metals, plastics, liquids, powders, and granular substances. Unlike inductive sensors that detect only metal objects, capacitive sensors respond to changes in capacitance when any material enters the sensing field. This makes the C12 Series suitable for applications such as material presence detection, level sensing, packaging inspection, and automation processes.

The sensors feature a compact thermoplastic polyester housing with IP67 protection, ensuring reliable operation in demanding industrial environments. The C12 Series supports both flush and non flush mounting configurations, with sensing distances up to 8 mm depending on the installation type. Adjustable sensitivity allows the sensor to be tuned according to different materials and installation conditions, while PNP or NPN outputs with NO or NC switching provide easy integration with PLC and industrial control systems.

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Specifications

Specification Details
Sensor Type Capacitive proximity sensor
Housing Type Cylindrical threaded
Housing Size M12 × 1
Sensor Length Approx. 78 – 80 mm
Mounting Type Flush (shielded) or non flush (unshielded)
Nominal Sensing Distance 0.5 – 4 mm (flush) / up to 8 mm (non flush)
Detection Capability Metal and non metal materials
Sensitivity Adjustment Yes
Repeat Accuracy 5%
Hysteresis ≤ 20%
Output Type PNP or NPN
Output Function NO or NC
Switching Frequency ≤ 15 Hz
Supply Voltage 10 – 40 V DC
No Load Supply Current ≤ 12 mA
Load Current ≤ 200 mA
Connection Type M12 connector or fixed cable
Housing Material Thermoplastic polyester
Active Head Material Polyester
Protection Rating IP67
Operating Temperature -35 °C to +85 °C
LED Indicators Yellow LED object detection, green LED power/stability
Electrical Protection Reverse polarity, short circuit, overvoltage protection
Applications Material detection, level sensing, packaging systems, industrial automation

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