# Proximity Capacitive Sensor, 0 to 5mm, ABS, 4-Wire, PNP, NO/NC, Cylindrical M18 Thread, Wire Leads ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4759729/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/PXCAP18-3005PC/proximity-capacitive-sensor-0-to-5mm-abs-4-wire **SKU**: PXCAP18-3005PC **Manufacturer**: L-COM **Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors **Price**: €36.3500 **Stock**: 10+ **Lead Time**: 52 days (indicative) ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) | | Ip Rating | IP54 | | Sensor Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor | | Product Range | - | | Sensor Terminals | Wire Leads | | Sensor Output Type | 4-Wire, PNP, NO / NC | | Supply Voltage Max | 36VDC | | Supply Voltage Min | 6VDC | | Sensing Distance Max | 5mm | | Sensing Distance Min | 0mm | | Sensor Body Material | ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) / Brass | | Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical M18 Thread | | Operating Temperature Max | 70Β°C | | Operating Temperature Min | -25Β°C | ## Datasheet πŸ“„ [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4759729/) Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, M18, Shielded, Ni-plated Brass, PNP NO+NC, Sensing Distance 5 mm, 2 meter 4-wire cable ## **PXCAP18-3005PC** ## **Capacitive Proximity Sensor** ## **Features** - Fast Response - Corrosion Resistant Housing - Short-Circuit & Reverse Polarity Protection - IP54 Protection ## **Applications** - Industrial Automation - Automotive - Materials Production - Warehouse Automation - Food & Beverage - β€’ Robotics ## **Description** The L-com PXCAP18-3005PC capacitive proximity sensor is utilized for contactless object detection, part counting or positioning in industrial automation and process control applications. Our cylindrical (shielded) capacitive IOT sensor is constructed of Ni-plated brass and ABS and features a tough industrial grade IP54 housing. This sensor is unaffected by the color or transparency of objects. ## **General Specifications** Type Capacitive Proximity Sensor Design Type Cylindrical (Shielded & Threaded) Form Factor M18 Output Type PNP Sensing Distance 0 to 5 mm DC Supply Voltage 6-36 VDC Insulation Resistance 50 MΞ© IP Rating IP54 Housing Material Ni-plated brass/ABS Current Consumption 15 mA Protective Circuit Short Circuit and Reverse Polarity Connection Method 2 meter 4-wire cable Load Current 200 mA Voltage Drop 3 V Indicator LED Mounting Threaded M18 Switch Frequency 50 Hz Sensitivity Adjustment Yes Click the following link (or enter part number in β€œSEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, M18, Shielded, Ni-plated Brass, PNP NO+NC, Sensing Distance 5 mm, 2 meter 4-wire cable PX- PXCAP18-3005PC REV 1 | Β© 2020 Infinite Electronics, Inc. L-com is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. USA & Canada **+1(800) 341-5266 |** International **+1(978) 682-6936 | L-com.com** 1 Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, M18, Shielded, Ni-plated Brass, PNP NO+NC, Sensing Distance 5 mm, 2 meter 4-wire cable ## **PXCAP18-3005PC** ## **Capacitive Proximity Sensor** ## **Circuit Diagram** ## **Environmental Specifications** **Temperature** Operating Range -25 to +70 deg C Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, M18, Shielded, Ni-plated Brass, PNP NO+NC, Sensing Distance 5 mm, 2 meter 4-wire cable from L-com has same day shipment for domestic and International orders. Our portfolio includes coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, adapters and custom products as well as lightning and surge protectors, NEMA rated enclosures, and an RF product line which includes antennas, amplifiers, passive, and active components. The information contained within this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge and representative of the part described herein. It may be necessary to make modifications to the part and/or the documentation of the part in order to impliment improvements. L-com reserves the right to make such changes as required. Unless otherwise stated, all specifications are nominal. L-com does not make any representation or warranty regarding the suitability of the part described herein for any particular purpose, and L-com does not assume liability arising out of the use of any part or document. PXCAP18-3005PC REV 1 | Β© 2020 Infinite Electronics, Inc. L-com is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. USA & Canada **+1(800) 341-5266 |** International **+1(978) 682-6936 | L-com.com** 2 ## Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, M18, Shielded, Ni-plated Brass, PNP NO+NC, Sensing Distance 5 mm, 2 meter 4-wire cable ## **L-com CAD Drawing** **==> picture [490 x 614] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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