# Capacitive Proximity Sensor, 10mm, Rectangular, Digital - PNP, PC/ABS, 1.5m Cable

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VC5510PNOP/capacitive-proximity-sensor-10mm-rectangular
**SKU**: VC5510PNOP
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €77.8200
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 65 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP65 |
| Sensor Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | VC5510 Series |
| Sensor Terminals | 1.5m Cable |
| Sensor Output Type | Digital - PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 5V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 10mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | 2mm |
| Sensor Body Material | PC (Polycarbonate) / ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) |
| Sensor Case / Package | Rectangular |
| Operating Temperature Max | 50°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | 0°C |

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity Sensors Capacitive Level Detector, Flat Pack Polycarbonate Housing Type VC 5510** 

- **Adjustable sensing distance 2-10 mm** 

- **Rated operational voltage: 5 to 30 VDC** 

- **Output: DC 100 mA, NPN or PNP** 

- **Output: ON/OFF delay or no delay** 

- **Make or break switching function** 

- **LED indication when activated** 

- **1.5 m PVC cable** 

- **IP65** 

## **Product Descri tion p** 

Capacitive level detector in flat pack housing, size 35 x 55 x 15 mm. Easy mounting with two M4 screws. Typical applications are in whirlpools (jacuzzis) for switching ON/ 

OFF the heating element, starting and stopping the air pump, controlling the level of the water, the level of the desin fection fluid etc. 

## **Orderin Ke g y** 

**Type Housing Range Output type Housing material Output ON/OFF delay** 

**VC 55 10 NNOPT** 

## **T e Selection yp** 

|**Housing**|**Rated**|**Output**|**Ordering no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**di mensions operating**|**di mensions operating**|**di mensions operating**|**NPN**|
|**W x H x D**|**dist. (Sn) **||**Make switching**|
|35 x 55 x 15 10 mm|35 x 55 x 15 10 mm|No delay|**VC 5510 NNOP**|
|35 x 55 x 15 10 mm|35 x 55 x 15 10 mm|ON/OFF delay|**VC 5510 NNOPT**|



|**Ordering no.**|**Ordering no.**|**Ordering no.**|
|---|---|---|
|**NPN**|**PNP**|**PNP**|
|**Break switching**|**Make switching**|**Break switching**|
|**VC 5510 NNCP**|**VC 5510 PNOP**|**VC 5510 PNCP**|
|**VC 5510 NNCPT**|**VC 5510 PNOPT**|**VC 5510 PNCPT**|



## **S ecifications p** 

|**Rated operation dist.**(Sn)|2-10 mm|
|---|---|
||factoryset at 10 mm|
|**Sensitivity**<br>**Effective operating dist.**(Sr)|Adj. single turnpot. meter<br>0.9 x Sn≤ Sr≤ 1.1 x Sn|
|**Usable operating dist.**(Su)|0.8 x Sr≤ Su≤ 1.2 x Sr|
|**Assured operating dist.**(Sa)|0 ≤ Sa≤ 0.81 Sn|
|**Hysteresis**(H)|3-20% of sensingdist.|
|**Rated operational volt.**(Ue)|5 to 30 VDC|
||(ripple included)|
|**Ripple**|≤ 10%|
|**Rated operational current**(Ie)|)|
|Continuous|≤ 100 mA|
|**No-load supply current**(Io)|≤ 10 mA|
|**Voltage drop **(Ud)|≤ 1.5 VDC at max. load|
|**Power ON delay**||
|xNxP|Max. 40 ms|
|xNxPT|Max. 5 s|
|**Frequency of operating**<br>||
|**cycles**||
|xNxP|≥ 15 Hz|
|xNxPT|> 0.1 Hz (depending upon|
||delay time)|



|**Delay**|||
|---|---|---|
|xNxP|**ON**|tON< 40 ms|
||**OFF**|tOFF< 40 ms|
|xNxPT|**ON**|1s < tON< 5 s (typ. 3 s)|
||**OFF**|1s < tOFF< 5 s(typ. 3 s)|
|**Indication when activated**||LED,red|
|**Environment**|||
|Degree ofprotection||IP 65|
|**Temperature**|||
|Operating temperature||-0° to +50°C (+32° to +122°F)|
|Storage temperature||-30° to +80°C(-22° to +176°F)|
|**Housing material**||PC/ABS, grey|
|**Connection**|||
|Cable||1.5 m, 3 x 0.3 mm2|
|||greyPVC,oilproof|
|**Weight**||40g|
|**Approvals**||UL|
|**CE-marking**||Yes|



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Specifications are subject to change without notice (10.05.2016) 

**VC 5510** 

## **Wiring Diagrams** 

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## **Dimensions** 

## **Deliver Contents y** 

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- **Packaging:** plastic bag 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (10.05.2016) 



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