# Capacitive Proximity Sensor, VC12 Series, 12 mm, Relay Output, 230 Vac, Off Delay

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VC12RT23010M/capacitive-proximity-sensor-vc12-series-12-mm
**SKU**: VC12RT23010M
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €165.2900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 65 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Product Range | VC12 Series |
| Sensor Terminals | Cable |
| Sensor Output Type | SPDT Relay |
| Supply Voltage Max | 230VAC |
| Supply Voltage Min | - |
| Sensing Distance Max | 12mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | 4mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Thermoplastic Polyester |
| Sensor Case / Package | Cylindrical |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20°C |

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Types VC11RT, VC12RT, VC12RN** 

- **Capacitive level sensor for solid, fluid or granulated substances** 

- **Adjustable sensing distance: 4-12 mm** 

- **VC11/12RT: With adjustable time delay** 

- **VC12RN: Without time delay** 

## **Product Descri tion p** 

(ON or OFF delay). The relay output ensures that the load can be driven directly. Ex - cellent for use in the agriculture area (detection of grains, fluids etc.). 

Capacitive sensor in thermoplastic polyester for mounting in PG 36 screw gland. Available with adjustable sensing distance and with/ - without built-in time delay 

**Ordering Key VC11RT12010M** 

**Type Time delay Voltage Time** 

## **T e Selection yp** 

**Supply voltage Ordering no. With ON delay** 120 VAC **VC 11RT12010M** 230 VAC **VC 11RT23010M** 24 VAC/DC **VC 11RT92410M** 

**Ordering no. Ordering no. With OFF delay Without time delay VC 12RT12010M VC 12RN120 VC 12RT23010M VC 12RN230 VC 12RT92410M VC 12RN924** 

## **S ecifications p** 

## **Dimensions** 

|**Specifications**|||**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Rated operational voltage**<br>120<br>230<br>924<br>**Consumption**<br>**Sensing distance**|120 VAC, 47-63 Hz<br>230 VAC, 47-63 Hz<br>24 VAC/DC,47-63 Hz(VAC)<br>Max. 1,5 W<br>4-12 mm,adjustable||Sensitivity and time delay<br>——}"|,<br>a~~e a~~|||||||||||||
|**Hysteresis**|1,5 mm at 7 mm sensingdist.||**VC11RT/VC12RT**|||||||||||||
|**Operating frequency**<br>**Output**<br>**Indication for output ON**<br>**Time delay**<br>VC11/12RT<br>~~CC~~|1 Hz<br>RelaySPDT,2 A/240 VAC<br>LED, yellow<br>1 s - 10 m<br>~~ooo~~||Sensitivity<br>——+"|,|||||||||||||
|**Environment**|||**VC12RN**|||||||||||||
|Degree of protection|IP 67|||||||||||||||
|Operating temperature|-20º to +70ºC (-4º to +158ºF)|||||||||||||||
|Storage temperature<br>**Housing material**<br>**Cable**<br>**Approvals**<br>**CE-marking**|-40º to +85ºC(-40º to +185ºF)<br>Thermoplasticpolyester<br>PVC,2 m,5 x 0.75 mm2<br>CSA(onlyVC12RT)<br>Yes|**Wiring Diagram**<br>2 A<br>240 V~<br>BN<br>BU<br>GR<br>YE<br>BK<br>~~ca~~||||||||||||||



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Specifications are subject to change without notice (16.11.2011) 

**VC11RT, VC12RT, VC12RN** 

## **Mode of O eration p** 

_**VC12RN**_ (See operation diagram). Power supply is applied to the sensor (brown and blue cables). The relay operates (connection be - tween black and yellow cables) and remains ON until the sensor is activated. After activation of the sensor the 

relay releases (connection _**VC11RT**_ (See operation diabetween black and grey gram). Power supply is cables.) applied to the sensor (brown and blue cables). When sensor is not activated, the relay operates (connection be - tween black and yellow cables) and LED lights. When sensor is activated the 

time measurement starts and LED flashes. After expiration of the set time (0-10 min.), the relay releases (connection between black and grey cables) and LED turns off. The relay remains released until sensor is activated again. 

_**VC12RT**_ (See operation diaremains connected until the gram). Power supply is sensor is activated. After applied to the sensor (brown activation of the sensor the and blue cables) and time relay releases (connection measurement starts. When between black and grey the set time has expired (0cable). As soon as the sen10 min.) the relay operates sor is unactivated again the (connection between black time measurements of the and yellow cable) and set time starts. 

## **Adjustment** 

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## **O eration Dia rams p g** 

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Sensor activated —— ee eee Relay (black - yellow cable) —T— -—T—4 aOe DS OSC LED indication ee||| Oe **VC11RT** 

- a Power supply (brown - blue cable) 

—_—$<— Sensor activated — sssesssssssS ee Relay ON (black - yellow cable) ——$— —T— -—T— —T— I LED indication **VC12RT** 

## **Installation Hint** 

## **Deliver Contents y** 

- Capacitive switch: VC11/12 

- Screwdriver 

- **Packaging:** Plastic bag 

- User manual 

For mounting VC 11/12 through wall of tank 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (16.11.2011) 



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