Preliminary note • Operating elements are indicated as follows: Example: [OUT OFF] = pushbutton "OUT OFF" • An instruction is indicated by "►": Example: ►Check whether the unit operates correctly. • A reaction to the action is indicated by ">": Example: >...
2 Functions and features • The capacitive sensor detects without contact metals, almost all plastics, glass, ceramics, wood and paper and indicates their presence by providing a switched signal. • Not suited for level detection. 3 Installation 3.1 Notes on flush and non-flush installation ►...
4 Electrical connection The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician. The national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment must be adhered to. Voltage supply to EN50178, SELV, PELV ► Disconnect power. ► Connect the unit. 4.1 Wiring positive switching (type...PKG...) negative switching (type ...NKG...)
6 Operating modes 6.1 Adjustment ► place the target material in the safe ► place the target material in the safe sensing range sensing range > LED is lit > LED goes out ► decrease the sensing range ► decrease the sensing range >...
9 Terms Active zone / active face Area above the sensing face in which the sensor reacts to the approach of the target. Output function Normally open: Object within the active zone - output switched. Normally closed: Object within the active zone - output blocked. Programmable: Choice between normally closed or normally open.
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Operating voltage The voltage range in which the sensor functions safely. A stabilised and smoothed direct voltage should be used! Take into account residual ripple! Technical data and further information at www.ifm.com → Select your country → Data sheet direct:...
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