Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Article Number KT5W-2P2116
Sensing Principle Capacitive
Sensing Range 5 mm (adjustable)
Housing Material Stainless Steel (1.4305)
Sensing Face Material PPS
Output Type PNP, NO (Normally Open)
Switching Frequency 50 Hz
Hysteresis < 15% of sensing range
Repeat Accuracy < 5% of sensing range
Power Supply 10-30 V DC
Current Consumption < 15 mA
Output Current ≤ 200 mA
Voltage Drop ≤ 2.5 V
Connection 2-meter PVC cable, PUR jacket
Cable Type 3-wire
Operating Temperature -25 °C ... +85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C ... +85 °C
Dimensions (Dia. × L) M30 × 80 mm
Weight Approx. 180 g
Protection Rating IP68 / IP69K
Key Features
1. Superior Material Detection

Detects all materials: metals, non-metals, liquids, powders

Capable of detection through non-metallic walls

Insensitive to material color or surface characteristics

2. Robust Stainless Steel Construction

316L stainless steel housing for corrosive environments

IP68/IP69K protection for washdown applications

Chemical and corrosion resistant

High pressure cleaning resistant

3. Reliable Performance

Adjustable sensitivity potentiometer

Temperature compensated operation

High immunity to environmental influences

LED status indication

4. Easy Installation and Setup

M30 threaded barrel design

Integrated 2-meter cable

Simple sensitivity adjustment

Wide temperature range operation

Electrical Characteristics
Switching State Indicator: Red LED

Short-circuit Protection: Yes

Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

No-load Current: < 15 mA

Leakage Current: < 10 μA

Environmental Specifications
Ambient Light Immunity: Unlimited

EMC Immunity: According to IEC 60947-5-2

Vibration Resistance: 10-55 Hz, 2 mm amplitude

Shock Resistance: 50 g, 11 ms duration

Media Compatibility: Resistant to most chemicals and cleaning agents

Application Areas
Food & Beverage Industry: Liquid level detection in tanks

Chemical Processing: Powder level monitoring in hoppers

Pharmaceutical Industry: Material presence detection

Packaging Machinery: Product detection through packaging

Water Treatment: Level monitoring in filtration systems

HVAC Systems: Humidity and condensation detection