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Capacitive

M18 Plug In Capacitive Proximity Switch Sn : 5 mm NPN NO+NC

Capacitive detection for material presence and level applications. Suitability depends on the target material and installation.

5 mm
Sensing range
NPN / NO+NC
Output
Connector
Connection
M18
Housing
10-35 VDC
Supply
Flush
Mounting
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Technical data

M18 Plug In Capacitive Proximity Switch Sn : 5 mm NPN NO+NC Catalog reference
Technical specifications for M18 Plug In Capacitive Proximity Switch Sn : 5 mm NPN NO+NC
Sensing01
TechnologyCapacitive
ManufacturerDolphin
Housing / formM18
Sensing range5 mm
Electrical02
Operating voltage10-35 VDC
Output circuitNPN
Switching functionNO+NC
Maximum load current300mA
Mechanical03
ConnectionConnector
Wire count4
Wiring notesDolphin owner rule applied 25 October 2026: Owner rule: NO+NC uses four conductors. This rule takes precedence over contradictory historical source wire-count text. Conductor count is a catalogue configuration; terminal assignment and wiring-diagram verification remain separate.
Cable length2 m
MountingFlush
Housing materialMetallic Nickel plated
Dimensions / length70 mm
Dimensional reference04
Body diameter18 mm
Housing length (excluding tip)70 mm
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