Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Contents

General Information

Quick Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--2

Technical Definitions and Terminology . . . . . . . . . page 4--3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--5

Products

875C and 875CP Nickel-Plated and

Plastic Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--9

Accessories

Mounting Brackets, Sight Glass Style . . . . . . . . . page 4--21

Sensor Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--22

Indexes

Cat. No. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13--1

Comprehensive Product Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14--1

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Quick Selection Guide

875C

Specifications
Description
Features

Operating Voltage
Diameter
Available Models
Connection
Enclosure
Additional Info

4--2

875CP

General Purpose Tubular

Plastic Barrel Tubular

Nickel-plated brass barrel

Plastic barrel

Capacitive technology senses metals and nonmetals, liquid and solids

Adjustable sensing distance
3-wire DC and 2-wire AC models
DC models have short circuit, overload, transient noise, and reverse polarity
protection
Cable or quick-disconnect styles

1048V DC

24240V AC

1048V DC

24240V AC

12, 18, 30 mm

18, 30 mm

18, 30, 34 mm

18, 30, 34 mm

DC 3-Wire Nickel-Plated
Brass Barrel

AC 2-Wire Nickel-Plated
Brass Barrel

DC 3-Wire Plastic Barrel

AC 2-Wire Plastic Barrel

PVC Cable
Pico QD (18 mm)
Micro QD (30 mm)

PVC Cable
Micro QD (30 mm)

PVC Cable
Pico QD (18 mm)
Micro QD (30 & 34 mm)

PVC Cable
Micro QD (30 & 34 mm)

Nickel-plated brass barrel

NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13; IP67

Nickel-plated brass barrel

NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13; IP67

Plastic barrel
NEMA 12; IP67 (IEC 529)

Plastic barrel
NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13; IP67

See page 4--10

See page 4--16

See page 4--13

See page 4--18

Capacitive technology senses metals and nonmetals, liquid and solids

Adjustable sensing distance
3-wire DC and 2-wire AC models
DC models have short circuit, overload, transient noise, and reverse polarity
protection
Cable or quick-disconnect styles

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Technical Definitions and Terminology

Axial Approach: The approach of the
target with its center maintained on the
reference axis.
Complementary Outputs: (N.O. &
N.C.) A proximity sensor that features
both normally open and normally closed
outputs, which can be used
simultaneously.
Correction Factors: Suggested
multiplication factors taking into account
variations in the target material
composition. When figuring actual
sensing distance this factor should be
multiplied with the nominal sensing
distance.
Current Consumption: The current
consumed by the proximity switch when
the output device is in the off condition.
Differential Travel: See Hysteresis.
Dual Output: Sensor which has two
outputs which may be complementary
or may be of a single type (i.e. two
normally open or two normally closed).
Effective Operating Distance: (Sr)
The operating distance of an individual
proximity switch measured at stated
temperature, voltage, and mounting
condition.
False Pulse: An undesired change in
the state of the output of the proximity
switch that lasts for more than two
milliseconds.
Flush Mounting: A shielded proximity
sensor which can be flush mounted in
metal up to the plane of the active
sensing face.
Free Zone: The area around the
proximity switch which must be kept
free from any damping material.
Hysteresis: The difference, in
percentage (%), of the nominal sensing
distance between the operate (switch
on) and release point (switch off) when
the target is moving away from the
sensors active face. Without sufficient
hysteresis a proximity sensor will
chatter (continuously switch on and
off) when there is significant vibration
applied to the target or sensor.
Isolation Voltage: Maximum rated
voltage between isolated outputs or
input and output.

Lateral Approach: The approach of

the target perpendicular to the
reference axis.
Leakage Current: Current which flows
through the output when the output is in
an off condition or de-energized. This
current is necessary to supply power to
the electronics of the sensor.
LED: Light Emitting Diode used to
indicate sensor status.
Maximum Load Current: The
maximum current level at which the
proximity sensor can be continuously
operated.
Maximum Inrush Current: The
maximum current level at which the
proximity sensor can be operated for a
short period of time.
Minimum Load Current: The minimum
amount of current required by the
sensor to maintain reliable operation.
Sensing Distance: The distance at
which an approaching target activates
(changes state of) the proximity output.
Normally Closed: Output opens when
an object is detected in the active
switching area.
Normally Open: Output closes when
an object is detected in the active
switching area.
NPN: The sensor switches the load to
the negative terminal. The load should
be connected between the sensor
output and positive terminal.
Operating Distance, Rated: The
operating distance specified by the
manufacturer and used as a reference
value. Also known as nominal sensing
distance.
PNP: The sensor switches the load to
the positive terminal. The load should
be connected between the sensor
output and negative terminal.
Programmable Output: (N.O. or N.C.)
Output which can be changed from
N.O. to N.C. or N.C. to N.O. by way of a
switch or jumper wire. Also known as
selectable output.
Repeatability: The variation of the
effective operating distance measured
at room temperature and constant
supply voltage. It is expressed as a
percentage of the sensing distance.

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Residual Voltage: The voltage across

the sensor output while energized and
carrying maximum load current.
Response Time: See Switching
Frequency.
Reverse Polarity Protection: Proximity
sensors which are protected against a
reversal in voltage polarity.
Ripple: The variance between
peak-to-peak values in DC voltage. It is
expressed in percentage of rated
voltage.
Sensing Range: The rated operating
distance.
Shielded: Sensor which can be flush
mounted in metal up to the plane of the
active sensing face.
Short Circuit Protection: (SCP)
Sensor protected from damage when a
shorted condition exists for an indefinite
or defined period of time.
Sinking: See NPN.
Sourcing: See PNP.
Switching Frequency: The maximum
number of times per second the sensor
can change state (ON and OFF) usually
expressed in Hertz (Hz). As measured
in DIN EN 50010.
Target: Object which activates the
sensor.
Three-Wire Proximity Switch: An AC
or DC proximity sensor with three leads,
two of which supply power and a third
that switches the load.
Two-Wire Proximity Switch: A
proximity sensor which switches a load
connected in series to the power supply.
Power for the proximity switch is obtained
through the load at all times.
Voltage Drop: The maximum voltage
drop across a conducting sensor.

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Notes

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Introduction
Principles of Operation for
Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Probe

Oscillator Rectifier Output

Filter
Circuit

Capacitive proximity sensors are

designed to operate by generating an
electrostatic field and detecting
changes in this field caused when a
target approaches the sensing face.
The sensors internal workings consist
of a capacitive probe, an oscillator, a
signal rectifier, a filter circuit and an
output circuit.
In the absence of a target, the oscillator
is inactive. As a target approaches, it
raises the capacitance of the probe
system. When the capacitance reaches
a specified threshold, the oscillator is
activated which triggers the output
circuit to change between on and off.
The capacitance of the probe system is
determined by the targets size,
dielectric constant and distance from
the probe. The larger the size and
dielectric constant of a target, the more
it increases capacitance. The shorter
the distance between target and probe,
the more the target increases
capacitance.

Standard Target and Grounding

for Capacitive Proximity Sensors
The standard target for capacitive
sensors is the same as for inductive
proximity sensors. The target is
grounded per IEC test standards.
However, a target in a typical
application does not need to be
grounded to achieve reliable sensing.

The electrostatic field of an unshielded

sensor is less concentrated than that of
a shielded model. This makes them well
suited for detecting high dielectric
constant (easy to sense) materials or
for differentiating between materials
with high and low constants. For the
right target materials, unshielded
capacitive proximity sensors have
longer sensing distances than shielded
versions.
Unshielded capacitive sensors are also
more suitable than shielded types for
use with plastic sensor wells, an
accessory designed for liquid level
applications. The well is mounted
through a hole in a tank and the sensor
is slipped into the wells receptacle. The
sensor detects the liquid in the tank
through the wall of the sensor well. This
allows the well to serve both as a plug
for the hole and a mount for the sensor.

Target Correction Factors for

Capacitive Proximity Sensors
For a given target size, correction
factors for capacitive sensors are
determined by a property of the target
material called the dielectric constant.
Materials with higher dielectric constant
values are easier to sense than those
with lower values. A partial listing of
dielectric constants for some typical
industrial materials follows. For more
information, refer to the CRC Handbook
of Chemistry and Physics (CRC Press),
the CRC Handbook of Tables for
Applied Engineering Science (CRC
Press), or other applicable sources.

Shielded vs. Unshielded

Capacitive Sensors
Shielded capacitive proximity sensors
are best suited for sensing low dielectric
constant (difficult to sense) materials
due to their highly concentrated
electrostatic fields. This allows them to
detect targets which unshielded
sensors cannot. However, this also
makes them more susceptible to false
triggers due to the accumulation of dirt
or moisture on the sensor face.

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Dielectric Constants of
Common Industrial Materials
Acetone
Acrylic Resin
Air
Alcohol
Ammonia
Aniline
Aqueous Solutions
Bakelite
Benzene
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Celluloid
Cement Powder
Cereal
Chlorine Liquid
Ebonite
Epoxy Resin
Ethanol
Ethylene Glycol
Fired Ash
Flour
Freon R22 & 502 (liquid)
Gasoline
Glass
Glycerine
Marble
Melamine Resin
Mica
Nitrobenzine
Nylon
Oil Saturated Paper
Paraffin
Paper
Perspex
Petroleum
Phenol Resin
Polyacetal
Polyamide
Polyester Resin
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride Resin
Porcelain
Powdered Milk
Press Board
Quartz Glass
Rubber
Salt
Sand
Shellac
Shell Lime
Silicon Varnish
Soybean Oil
Styrene Resin
Sugar
Sulphur
Teflon
Toluene
Transformer Oil
Turpentine Oil
Urea Resin
Vaseline
Water
Wood, Dry
Wood, Wet

19.5
2.7--4.5
1.000264
25.8
15--25
6.9
50--80
3.6
2.3
1.000985
2.2
3.0
4.0
3--5
2.0
2.7--2.9
2.5--6
24
38.7
1.5--1.7
1.5--1.7
6.11
2.2
3.7--10
47
8.0--8.5
4.7--10.2
5.7--6.7
36
4--5
4.0
1.9--2.5
1.6--2.6
3.2--3.5
2.0--2.2
4--12
3.6--3.7
5.0
2.8--8.1
2.3
2.0--2.3
3.0
2.8--3.1
4.4--7
3.5--4
2--5
3.7
2.5--35
6.0
3--5
2.5--4.7
1.2
2.8--3.3
2.9--3.5
2.3--3.4
3.0
3.4
2.0
2.3
2.2
2.2
5--8
2.2--2.9
80
2--7
10--30

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Introduction
Shielded vs. Unshielded Construction
Each capacitive sensor can be
classified as having either a shielded or
unshielded construction.

Shielded capacitive proximity sensors

are best suited for sensing materials
with low dielectric constants (difficult to
sense) as a result of their highly
Shielded Probe
concentrated electrostatic fields. This
Shielded sensors are constructed with a allows them to detect targets that
metal band surrounding the probe. This unshielded sensors cannot.
helps to direct the electrostatic field to
Unshielded Probe
the front of the sensor and results in a
more concentrated field.
Unshielded sensors do not have a
metal band surrounding the probe and
Shielded Probe
hence have a less concentrated
electrostatic field. Many unshielded
models are equipped with
compensation probes, which provide
increased stability for the sensor.
Compensation probes are discussed
later in this section.

applications. The well is mounted

through a hole in a tank and the sensor
is slipped into the wells receptacle. The
sensor detects the liquid in the tank
through the wall of the sensor well.
Unshielded Construction Mounted
Above Metal and Mounted in
Plastic Sensor Well
d for capacitive sensors if mounted in
plastic. 3d (12, 18 mm models) or 1.5d
(30, 34 mm models) if mounted in metal.
d

3d
3d

3 Sn

Unshielded Probe
Probe

For capacitive sensors, 3d at medium

sensitivity to 8d for maximum sensitivity.

Shield

8d

Housing

0104 - PX-- LT

0070 - PX-- LT

Shielded construction allows the sensor

to be mounted flush in surrounding
material without causing false trigger.

Compensation
Probe
Probe

Shielded Sensors Flush Mounted

Housing
d

8d

3 Sn

0071 - PX-- LT

Unshielded capacitive sensors are also

more suitable than shielded types for
use with plastic sensor wells, an
accessory designed for liquid level

8d
0102 - PX-- LT

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d = diameter or width of active sensing face

Sn = nominal sensing distance

The electrostatic field of an unshielded

sensor is less concentrated than that of
a shielded model. This makes them well
suited for detecting high dielectric
constant (easy to sense) materials or
for differentiating between materials
with high and low constants. For certain
target materials, unshielded capacitive
proximity sensors have longer sensing
distances than shielded versions.

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Applications
Wood Industry

Level Detection

Liquid Level Detection

Capacitive Proximity
Sensor
Wood

Inductive
Proximity
Sensor

Granular
Fill
Saw Blade Returns for
Another Cut

Liquid

Capacitive Proximity
Sensors for High and
Low Level Detection

Food Processing

Capacitive Proximity
Sensors for High and
Low Level Detection

Sight-Tube Level Detection

Capacitive Proximity
Sensors for Container
Full Verification

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Notes

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Bulletin 875C and 875CP

Plastic Face/Plastic Barrel or Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel

Description

Features

Styles

Bulletin 875C and 875CP capacitive

proximity sensors are self-contained
solid-state devices designed for
noncontact sensing of a wide range of
materials.

S Metal, nonmetal solid and liquid

sensing capability

DC 3-Wire Nickel-Plated
Brass Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--10

Unlike inductive proximity sensors, the

875C and 875CP can detect nonmetal
solids and liquids in addition to standard
metal targets. They can even sense the
presence of some targets through
certain other materials, making them an
ideal choice in some applications where
inductive proximity and photoelectric
sensors cannot be used.

S Short circuit, overload, reverse

polarity, and transient noise
protection

Each unit has an adjustable sensing

distance and is equipped with two LEDs
to indicate power and output. They are
housed in either a nickel-plated brass
barrel (shielded models) or a plastic
barrel (unshielded models) which meets
NEMA 12 and IP67 (IEC 529) enclosure
standards. Connection options include
PVC cable as well as micro and pico
quick-disconnect.

S Adjustable sensing distance

S Cable or quick-disconnect styles

S Plastic models have glass filled nylon

housings
S Meets NEMA 12 and IP67 (IEC 529)
enclosure standards
S CE Marked for all applicable
directives

DC 3-Wire Plastic Barrel . . . page 4--13

AC 2-Wire Nickel-Plated
Brass Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--16
AC 2-Wire Plastic Barrel . . . page 4--18

Accessories
Cordsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9--1
Mounting Brackets
Sight Glass Style . . . . . . . . . page 4--21
Sensor Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4--22

DC models only.

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875C 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel
Specifications
12 mm

875C DC Cable Style

12, 18, 30 mm
page 4--11

875C DC Micro
Quick-Disconnect Style
18 and 30 mm
page 4--12

Features
S Metal, nonmetal solid and liquid
sensing capability
S Adjustable sensing distance for
18 mm and 30 mm models
S 3-wire operation
S 3 conductor, 3-pin or 4-pin
connection
S Normally open or normally closed
output
S Short circuit, overload, reverse
polarity, and transient noise
protection
S CE Marked for all applicable
directives

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30 mm

300 mA

300 mA

300 mA

Leakage Current

0.3 mA

0.1 mA

0.1 mA

Operating Voltage

1048V DC

1048V DC

1048V DC

Voltage Drop

2V

2V

2V

Current Consumption

10 mA

Repeatability

10%

Hysteresis

20%

Transient Noise Protection

Incorporated

Reverse Polarity Protection

Incorporated

Short Circuit Protection

Incorporated

Overload Protection

Incorporated

Certifications

CE Marked for all applicable directives

Enclosure

NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13 and IP67; Nickel-plated brass barrel

Connections

Cable: 2 meter length; 3 conductor PVC

Quick-Disconnect: 4-pin micro; 3-pin pico

LEDs

Green: Power
Yellow: Output

Operating Temperature [C (F)]

- 25+75 (-- 13+167)

Shock

30 g, 11 ms

Vibration

55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude, 3 planes

Correction Factors
Target Material
875C DC Pico
Quick-Disconnect Style
18 mm
page 4--12

18 mm

Load Current

Acetone
Acrylic Resin
Air
Alcohol
Ammonia
Aniline
Aqueous Solutions
Bakelite
Benzene
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Celluloid
Cement Powder
Cereal
Chlorine Liquid
Ebonite
Epoxy Resin
Ethanol
Ethylene Glycol
Fired Ash
Flour
Freon R22 & 502 (liquid)
Gasoline
Glass
Glycerine
Marble
Melamine Resin
Mica
Nitrobenzine
Nylon
Oil Saturated Paper
Paraffin
Paper

Correction Factor
0.75
0.100.25
0.0
0.85
0.700.85
0.40
0.981.0
0.20
0.10
0.0
0.10
0.15
0.25
0.150.30
0.10
0.15
0.150.35
0.85
0.93
0.05
0.05
0.35
0.10
0.200.55
0.98
0.50
0.250.55
0.35
0.93
0.200.30
0.25
0.10
0.10

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Correction Factors
Target Material
Perspex
Petroleum
Phenol Resin
Polyacetal
Polyamide
Polyester Resin
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride Resin
Porcelain
Powdered Milk
Press Board
Quartz Glass
Rubber
Salt
Sand
Shellac
Shell Lime
Silicon Varnish
Soybean Oil
Styrene Resin
Sugar
Sulphur
PTFE
Toluene
Transformer Oil
Turpentine Oil
Urea Resin
Vaseline
Water
Wood, Dry
Wood, Wet

Correction Factor
0.15
0.05
0.200.60
0.20
0.30
0.150.50
0.10
0.10
0.15
0.15
0.250.40
0.20
0.100.30
0.20
0.150.90
0.35
0.150.30
0.150.25
<0.05
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.300.45
0.10
1.0
0.100.40
0.600.85

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875C 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel
Product Selection
Barrel
Dia. & Type

Nominal Sensing Distance

[mm (in.)]

12 mm
Threaded

2.5 (0.09)

Output
Configuration

Shielded

N.O.
18 mm
Threaded

1 (0.04)5 (0.20)
N.C.

N.O.
30 mm
Threaded

2 (0.08)10 (0.39)
N.C.

Cat. No.

Switching
Frequency (Hz)

Cable Style

Micro QD Style

Pico QD Style

875C--M2NP12--A2

875C--M5NP18--A2

875C--M5NP18--P3

NPN

875C--M5NN18--A2

875C--M5NN18--P3

PNP

875C--M5CP18--A2

875C--M5CP18--P3

PNP

100

NPN

875C--M5CN18--A2

875C--M5CN18--P3

PNP

875C--M10NP30--A2

875C- M10NP30- D4

NPN

875C--M10NN30--A2

875C--M10NN30--D4

PNP

875C--M10CP30--A2

875C--M10CP30--D4

NPN

875C--M10CN30--A2

875C--M10CN30--D4

889D--F4AC--2

889P--F3AB--2

Recommended standard QD cordset (--2 = 2 m (6.5 ft))

QD Cordsets and Accessories

Description

Page Number

Mounting Brackets

2-- 2102-- 214

Mounting Nuts

2-- 2212-- 222

Terminal Chambers

8-- 1

Other Cordsets Available

8-- 1

Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)] Wiring Diagram

Cable Style
Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open

NPN (Sinking)

1048V DC
Brown

2m
(6.5 ft)
C
A

+
B

Load

-Black

--

Brown
Blue

Normally Closed

PNP (Sourcing)

--

1048V DC
+
Black

Load

NPN (Sinking)

1048V DC
Brown

--

Blue

Load

--

--

PNP (Sourcing)

--

1048V DC

Brown
Blue

+
Black

Black

Load

--

Blue

mm (inches)
Thread Size

M12 x 1

12.0 (0.47)

50.0 (1.96)

42.0 (1.65)

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

52.0 (2.04)

47.4 (1.87)

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

53.0 (2.08)

53.0 (2.08)

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875C 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel
Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Wiring Diagram

Micro QD Style
Normally Open or Normally Closed

Potentiometer
and LEDs

NPN (Sinking)

PNP (Sourcing)

D
C

Load
-+

M12 x 1

--

1048V DC

1048V DC

--

--

Load

mm (inches)
Thread Size

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

66.0 (2.60)

53.0 (2.08)

1.0 (0.04)

Pico QD Style
Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open or Normally Closed

NPN (Sinking)
D

-+

PNP (Sourcing)
+
Load
--

Load

M8 x 1

1048V DC

--

1048V DC

mm (inches)

4--12

Thread Size

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

61.5 (2.42)

52.0 (2.04)

1.0 (0.04)

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875CP 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Specifications

875CP DC Micro
Quick-Disconnect Style
Smooth Barrel 34 mm
page 4--14

875CP DC Pico
Quick-Disconnect Style
Threaded Barrel 18 mm
page 4--14

Features
S Metal, nonmetal solid and liquid
sensing capability
S Adjustable sensing distance
S 3-wire operation
S 3 conductor, 3-pin or 4-pin
connection
S 1048V DC
S Normally open or normally closed
output
S Short circuit, overload, reverse
polarity and transient noise
protection
S CE Marked for all applicable
directives

Load Current

300 mA

Leakage Current

0.01 mA

Operating Voltage

1048V DC

Voltage Drop

<2V

Current Consumption

10 mA

Repeatability

10%

Hysteresis

20%

Transient Noise Protection

Incorporated

Reverse Polarity Protection

Incorporated

Short Circuit Protection

Incorporated

Overload Protection

Incorporated

Certifications

CE Marked for all applicable directives

Enclosure

NEMA 12; IP67 (IEC 529)

Plastic barrel

Connections

Cable: 2 meter length; 3 conductor PVC

Quick-Disconnect: 4-pin micro; 3-pin pico

LEDs

Green: Power
Yellow: Output

Operating Temperature [C (F)]

- 25+70 (-- 13+158)

Shock

30 g, 11 ms

Vibration

55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude, 3 planes

Correction Factors
Target Material
Acetone
Acrylic Resin
Air
Alcohol
Ammonia
Aniline
Aqueous Solutions
Bakelite
Benzene
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Celluloid
Cement Powder
Cereal
Chlorine Liquid
Ebonite
Epoxy Resin
Ethanol
Ethylene Glycol
Fired Ash
Flour
Freon R22 & 502 (liquid)
Gasoline
Glass
Glycerine
Marble
Melamine Resin
Mica
Nitrobenzine
Nylon
Oil Saturated Paper
Paraffin
Paper

Correction Factor
0.75
0.100.25
0.0
0.85
0.700.85
0.40
0.981.0
0.20
0.10
0.0
0.10
0.15
0.25
0.150.30
0.10
0.15
0.150.35
0.85
0.93
0.05
0.05
0.35
0.10
0.200.55
0.98
0.50
0.250.55
0.35
0.93
0.200.30
0.25
0.10
0.10

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Correction Factors
Target Material
Perspex
Petroleum
Phenol Resin
Polyacetal
Polyamide
Polyester Resin
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride Resin
Porcelain
Powdered Milk
Press Board
Quartz Glass
Rubber
Salt
Sand
Shellac
Shell Lime
Silicon Varnish
Soybean Oil
Styrene Resin
Sugar
Sulphur
PTFE
Toluene
Transformer Oil
Turpentine Oil
Urea Resin
Vaseline
Water
Wood, Dry
Wood, Wet

Correction Factor
0.15
0.05
0.200.60
0.20
0.30
0.150.50
0.10
0.10
0.15
0.15
0.250.40
0.20
0.100.30
0.20
0.150.90
0.35
0.150.30
0.150.25
<0.05
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.300.45
0.10
1.0
0.100.40
0.600.85

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875CP 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Product Selection
Barrel
Dia. & Type

Nominal Sensing
Distance [mm (in.)]

Shielded

Output
Configuration
N.O.

18 mm
Threaded

2 (0.08)8 (0.31)
N.C.

N.O.
30 mm
Threaded

5 (0.20)20 (0.79)

N.O.
34 mm
Smooth

Cable Style

Micro QD Style

Pico QD Style

PNP

875CP--N8NP18--A2

875CP--N8NP18--P3

NPN

875CP--N8NN18--A2

875CP--N8NN18--P3

PNP

875CP--N8CP18--A2

875CP--N8CP18--P3

NPN

875CP--N8CN18--A2

875CP--N8CN18--P3

PNP

875CP--N20NP30--A2

875CP- N20NP30- D4

NPN

875CP--N20NN30--A2

875CP--N20NN30--D4

PNP

N.C.

7 (0.28)30 (1.18)
N.C.

Cat. No.

Switching
Frequency (Hz)

100

875CP--N20CP30--A2

875CP--N20CP30--D4

NPN

875CP--N20CN30--A2

875CP--N20CN30--D4

PNP

875CP--NM30NP34--A2

875CP--NM30NP34--D4

NPN

875CP--NM30NN34--A2

875CP--NM30NN34--D4

PNP

875CP--NM30CP34--A2

875CP--NM30CP34--D4

NPN

875CP--NM30CN34--A2

875CP--NM30CN34--D4

889D--F4AC--2

889P--F3AB--2

Recommended standard QD cordset (--2 = 2 m (6.5 ft))

QD Cordsets and Accessories

Description

Page Number

Mounting Brackets

2-- 2102-- 214

Mounting Nuts

2-- 2212-- 222

Sensor Wells

4-- 22

Terminal Chambers

8-- 1

Other Cordsets Available

8-- 1

Cable Style
Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open

2m
(6.5 ft)

Potentiometer
and LEDs

2m
(6.5 ft)

NPN (Sinking)

--

1048V DC
Brown
+
B

Load

--

PNP (Sourcing)
Brown

Blue

Black

Black

Normally Closed
NPN (Sinking)

10048V DC
Brown
+

Load

--

--

Diameter or Thread Size

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

34

34.0 (1.34)

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--

Blue

--

1048V DC

Brown
Blue

+
Black

Black

Blue

C
52.0 (2.04)

52.0 (2.04)

Load

PNP (Sourcing)

mm (inches)
A

--

1048V DC

46.1 (1.81)
N/A

Load

--

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

875CP 3-Wire DC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Wiring Diagram

Micro QD Style
A

Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open or Normally Closed

Potentiometer
and LEDs

NPN (Sinking)
D

B
M12 x 1

M12 x 1

--

Load

1048V DC

--

PNP (Sourcing)

---

+
Load
1048V DC

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

65.0 (2.56)

52.0 (2.04)

1.0 (0.04)

34

34.0 (1.34)

65.0 (2.56)

N/A

N/A

Pico QD Style
Normally Open or Normally Closed

Potentiometer
and LEDs

NPN (Sinking)
--

PNP (Sourcing)
+
Load
--

Load

C
B
M8 x 1

1048V DC

--

1048V DC

--

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

61.5 (2.42)

52.0 (2.04)

1.0 (0.04)

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875C 2-Wire AC
Plastic Face/Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel
Specifications

875CP AC Cable Style

Threaded Barrel
18, 30 mm
page 4--17

875CP AC Micro Quick-Disconnect Style

Threaded Barrel
30 mm
page 4--17

Features
S Metal, nonmetal solid and liquid
sensing capability
S Adjustable sensing distance
S 2-wire operation
S 2 conductor or 3-pin connection
S 24240V AC
S Normally open or normally closed
output
S Transient noise protection
S CE Marked for all applicable
directives

4--16

Load Current

300 mA

Inrush Current

2A

Leakage Current

<1.5 mA

Operating Voltage

24240V AC

Voltage Drop

<7.5V AC

Repeatability

10%

Hysteresis

20%

Transient Noise Protection

Incorporated

Enclosure

NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13 and IP67

Certifications

CE Marked for all applicable directives

Connections

Cable: 2 meter length; 2 conductor PVC

Quick-Disconnect: 3-pin micro

LEDs

Green: Power
Yellow: Output

Operating Temperature [C (F)]

- 25+70 (-- 13+158)

Shock

30 g, 11 ms

Vibration

55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude, 3 planes

Correction Factors

Correction Factors

Target Material

Correction Factor

Target Material

Correction Factor

Acetone

0.75

Perspex

0.15

Acrylic Resin

0.100.25

Petroleum

0.05

Air

0.0

Phenol Resin

0.200.60
0.20

Alcohol

0.85

Polyacetal

Ammonia

0.700.85

Polyamide

0.30

Aniline

0.40

Polyester Resin

0.150.50

Aqueous Solutions

0.981.0

Polyethylene

0.10

Bakelite

0.20

Polypropylene

0.10

Benzene

0.10

Polystyrene

0.15

Carbon Dioxide

0.0

Polyvinyl Chloride Resin

0.15

Carbon Tetrachloride

0.10

Porcelain

0.250.40

Celluloid

0.15

Powdered Milk

0.20

Cement Powder

0.25

Press Board

0.100.30

Cereal

0.150.30

Quartz Glass

0.20

Chlorine Liquid

0.10

Rubber

0.150.90

Ebonite

0.15

Salt

0.35

Epoxy Resin

0.150.35

Sand

0.150.30

Ethanol

0.85

Shellac

0.150.25

Ethylene Glycol

0.93

Shell Lime

<0.05

Fired Ash

0.05

Silicon Varnish

0.15

Flour

0.05

Soybean Oil

0.15

Freon R22 & 502 (liquid)

0.35

Styrene Resin

0.15

Gasoline

0.10

Sugar

0.15

Glass

0.200.55

Sulphur

0.15

Glycerine

0.98

PTFE

0.10

Marble

0.50

Toluene

0.10

Melamine Resin

0.250.55

Transformer Oil

0.10

Mica

0.35

Turpentine Oil

0.10

Nitrobenzine

0.93

Urea Resin

0.300.45
0.10

Nylon

0.200.30

Vaseline

Oil Saturated Paper

0.25

Water

1.0

Paraffin

0.10

Wood, Dry

0.100.40

Paper

0.10

Wood, Wet

0.600.85

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875C 2-Wire AC
Plastic Face/Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Barrel
Product Selection
Barrel Diameter
and Type

Nominal Sensing Distance

[mm (in.)]

18 mm
Threaded

Shielded

Switching
Frequency (Hz)

N.O.

1 (0.04)5 (0.20)

N.C.

Y
30 mm
Threaded

Output
Configuration

25

N.O.

2 (0.08)10 (0.39)

N.C.

Cat. No.
Cable Style

Micro QD Style

875C--F5N18--A2

875C--F5C18--A2

875C--F10N30--A2

875C--F10N30--R3

875C--F10C30--A2

875C--F10C30--R3

Recommended standard QD cordset (--2 = 2 m (6.5 ft))

889R--F3ECA--2

QD Cordsets and Accessories

Description

Page Number

Mounting Brackets

2-- 2102-- 214

Mounting Nuts

2-- 2212-- 222

Sensor Wells

4-- 22

Terminal Chambers

8-- 1

Other Cordsets Available

8-- 1

Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Wiring Diagram

Cable Style
Normally Open

Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Closed

Black

Black
Blue

2m
(6.5 ft)

Blue

Load

Load

Note: Load can be switched to black wire.

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

52.0 (2.04)

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

53.0 (2.08)

Micro QD Style
Normally Open or Normally Closed

Potentiometer
and LEDs

D
Load
C
B
1/2--20 UNF--2A

Note: Load can be switched to pin 2.

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

66.0 (2.60)

53.0 (2.08)

1.0 (0.04)

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875CP 2-Wire AC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Specifications

875CP AC Cable Style

Smooth Barrel
34 mm
page 4--19

875CP AC Cable Style

Threaded Barrel
18, 30 mm
page 4--19

875CP AC Micro Quick-Disconnect Style

Smooth Barrel
34 mm
page 4--20

875CP AC Micro Quick-Disconnect Style

Threaded Barrel
30 mm
page 4--20

Features
S Metal, nonmetal solid and liquid
sensing capability
S Adjustable sensing distance
S 2-wire operation
S 2 conductor or 3-pin connection
S 24240V AC
S Normally open or normally closed
output
S Transient noise protection
S CE Marked for all applicable
directives

4--18

Load Current

300 mA

Inrush Current

2A

Leakage Current

<1.5 mA

Operating Voltage

24240V AC

Voltage Drop

<7.5V AC

Repeatability

10%

Hysteresis

20%

Transient Noise Protection

Incorporated

Enclosure

NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13 and IP67

Certifications

CE Marked for all applicable directives

Connections

Cable: 2 meter length; 2 conductor PVC

Quick-Disconnect: 3-pin micro

LEDs

Green: Power
Yellow: Output

Operating Temperature [C (F)]

- 25+70 (-- 13+158)

Shock

30 g, 11 ms

Vibration

55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude, 3 planes

Correction Factors

Correction Factors

Target Material

Correction Factor

Target Material

Correction Factor

Acetone

0.75

Perspex

0.15

Acrylic Resin

0.100.25

Petroleum

0.05

Air

0.0

Phenol Resin

0.200.60
0.20

Alcohol

0.85

Polyacetal

Ammonia

0.700.85

Polyamide

0.30

Aniline

0.40

Polyester Resin

0.150.50

Aqueous Solutions

0.981.0

Polyethylene

0.10

Bakelite

0.20

Polypropylene

0.10

Benzene

0.10

Polystyrene

0.15

Carbon Dioxide

0.0

Polyvinyl Chloride Resin

0.15

Carbon Tetrachloride

0.10

Porcelain

0.250.40

Celluloid

0.15

Powdered Milk

0.20

Cement Powder

0.25

Press Board

0.100.30

Cereal

0.150.30

Quartz Glass

0.20

Chlorine Liquid

0.10

Rubber

0.150.90

Ebonite

0.15

Salt

0.35

Epoxy Resin

0.150.35

Sand

0.150.30

Ethanol

0.85

Shellac

0.150.25

Ethylene Glycol

0.93

Shell Lime

<0.05

Fired Ash

0.05

Silicon Varnish

0.15

Flour

0.05

Soybean Oil

0.15

Freon R22 & 502 (liquid)

0.35

Styrene Resin

0.15

Gasoline

0.10

Sugar

0.15

Glass

0.200.55

Sulphur

0.15

Glycerine

0.98

PTFE

0.10

Marble

0.50

Toluene

0.10

Melamine Resin

0.250.55

Transformer Oil

0.10

Mica

0.35

Turpentine Oil

0.10

Nitrobenzine

0.93

Urea Resin

0.300.45
0.10

Nylon

0.200.30

Vaseline

Oil Saturated Paper

0.25

Water

1.0

Paraffin

0.10

Wood, Dry

0.100.40

Paper

0.10

Wood, Wet

0.600.85

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875CP 2-Wire AC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Product Selection
Barrel Diameter
and Type

Nominal Sensing Distance

[mm (in.)]

18 mm
Threaded

Output
Configuration

Shielded

N.O.

2 (0.08)8 (0.31)

30 mm
Threaded

5 (0.20)20 (0.79)

34 mm
Smooth

7 (0.28)30 (1.18)

Switching
Frequency (Hz)

Cat. No.
Cable Style

Micro QD Style

875CP- G8N18- A2

N.C.

875CP--G8C18--A2

N.O.

875CP- G20N30- A2

875CP--G20N30--R3

875CP--G20C30--A2

875CP--G20C30--R3

N.O.

875CP--GM30N34--A2

875CP--GM30N34--R3

N.C.

875CP--GM30C34--A2

875CP--GM30C34--R3

25

N.C.

Recommended standard QD cordset (--2 = 2 m (6.5 ft))

889R--F3ECA--2

QD Cordsets and Accessories

Description

Page Number

Mounting Brackets

2-- 2102-- 214

Mounting Nuts

2-- 2212-- 222

Sensor Wells

4-- 22

Terminal Chambers

8-- 1

Other Cordsets Available

8-- 1

Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Wiring Diagram

Cable Style
Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open

Potentiometer
and LEDs

2m
(6.5 ft)

Black
Blue
2m
(6.5 ft)

Load

Normally Closed
Black

Blue

A
D

Load

Note: Load can be switched to

black wire.

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M18 x 1

18.0 (0.71)

52.0 (2.04)

52.0 (2.04)

1.0 (0.04)

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

52.0 (2.04)

46.1 (1.81)

1.0 (0.04)

34

34.0 (1.34)

52.0 (2.04)

N/A

N/A

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Capacitive Proximity Sensors

875CP 2-Wire AC
Plastic Face/Threaded or Smooth Plastic Barrel
Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Wiring Diagram

Micro QD Style
A

Potentiometer
and LEDs

Normally Open or Normally Closed

Potentiometer
and LEDs

D
Load
C

1/2--20 UNF--2A

1/2--20 UNF--2A

Note: Load can be switched to pin 2.

mm (inches)
Diameter or Thread Size

M30 x 1.5

30.0 (1.18)

65.0 (2.56)

52.0 (2.04)

1.0 (0.04)

34

34.0 (1.34)

65.0 (2.56)

N/A

N/A

4--20

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Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Accessories
Mounting Brackets for Tubular ProximitiesSight Glass Style
Description

Tube or
Pipe

Sight glass style sensor mounts provide

simple and convenient mounting of
capacitive sensors to sight tubes for
high/low level sensing. Sight glass style
sensor mounts are available to fit 3/8
inch through 1 inch diameter plastic or
glass tubing. These mounts are
designed for use with 12, 18, and
30 mm diameter capacitive sensors. All
sight glass style sensor mounts are
made of Delrint plastic with stainless
steel fasteners and band clamp
included.

Capacitive
Sensor

Sight Glass Style Mount

G
(Tube O.D.)
B

A
Band Clamp
(stainless steel)

(2) Fasteners
(stainless steel)

F
D

Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

A

F- Sensor Diameter

G- Tube O.D.

Cat. No.

44.5 (1.75)

33.0 (1.30)

12.7 (0.50)

25.4 (1.00)

31.8 (1.25)

12 mm (threaded)

9.4020.6 (0.370.81)

871A-- BGD12

48.3 (1.90)

36.8 (1.45)

15.2 (0.60)

31.5 (1.24)

37.5 (1.75)

18 mm (threaded)

16.028.4 (0.631.12)

871A-- BGD18

87.6 (3.45)

76.3 (3.00)

31.8 (1.50)

37.5 (1.75)

50.8 (2.00)

30 mm (threaded)

25.444.5 (1.001.75)

871A-- BGD30

Typical Application

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Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Accessories
Sensor Wells for Capacitive Proximities
Threaded Sensor Well
A
B

4
(0.030)
10
(0.430)

12, 18, 30, 34 mm

7
(0.030)
Undercut

External Thread

23
(0.094)
4 Places

Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]

Sensor
Diameter
12 mm

External
Thread

44
(1.750)

33
(1.300)

26
(1.050)

1112
(0.470.48)

31
(1.250)

25
(0.995)

1/2-- 14 NPT

18
(0.720.725)

37
(1.470)

31
(1.245)

3/4-- 14 NPT

18 mm
30 mm

Pressure
Rating (psi)

59
(2.350)

48
(1.900)

38
(1.530)

2930
(1.181.185)
34
(1.341.345)

34 mm

50
(1.970)
69
(2.750)

Bolt-on Sensor Well

17
(0.700)
5
(0.200)

84
(3.330)
Dia.

30 mm Bolt-on

Material: High Density Polyethylene

Pressure Rating: 150 PSI

Description

Cat. No.

Bolt on sensor well

871A-- WSPE30

73
(2.900)
Dia.

200

44
(1.745)
31
(1.245)

Cat. No,

Delrin

871A-- WTD12

PTFE

871A-- WTT12

Delrin

871A-- WTD18

PTFE

871A-- WTT18

1-1/4-- 11.5
NPT

Delrin

871A-- WTD30

PTFE

871A-- WTT30

1-1/2-- 11.5
NPT

Delrin

871A-- WTD34

PTFE

871A-- WTT34

43
(1.700)
12.7
(0.500)
4 Places
3
(0.125)
63
(2.50)
Dia.

127
(5.00)
Dia.

10
(0.420)
32
(1.299) Dia.

Note: All 871A Series sensor wells are made of FDA approved materials

4--22

Material

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10.3 (0.406) Dia.

4 Places
Equally Spaced
on 104 (4.125) Bolt Circle