KG8500 IFM Capacitive sensor
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IFM KG8500 - Capacitive sensor - Material: housing: PBT; bevelled housing part: PC; Ambient temperature: -25...80.
Overview
Part number KG8500 from IFM, listed in Capacitive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -25...80; Connector 1 x M12; coding: A; Dimensions M18 x 1 / L = 123; Electrical design PNP/NPN. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
The IFM KG8500 is part of the Capacitive sensor range in our industrial catalog. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Material: housing: PBT; bevelled housing part: PC.
Easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer; Output function normally open / normally closed programmable; Clearly visible indication of the switching status; Two-wire technology; With connector that can be rotated by 90°
Published specifications for this part include Ambient temperature: -25...80; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Protection class: II; Dimensions: M18 x 1 / L = 123; Product type: Capacitive sensor; Mounting: non-flush mountable; Short-circuit-proof: yes; Operating voltage: 10...55 DC; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 2.5...8; Overload protection: yes; Output function: normally open / closed; (selectable). The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -25...80 |
|---|---|
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |
| Correction factor | glass: 0.4 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.2 / PVC: 0.2 |
| Dimensions | M18 x 1 / L = 123 |
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Factory setting sensing range | 8 |
| Housing | Threaded type |
| Hysteresis | 1...15 |
| Key Features | Easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer; Output function normally open / normally closed programmable; Clearly visible indication of the switching status; Two-wire technology; With connector that can be rotated by 90° |
| Material | housing: PBT; bevelled housing part: PC |
| Max. leakage current | 0.6 |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 4.6 |
| Minimum load current | 4 |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Operating distance | 0...6.5 |
| Operating voltage | 10...55 DC |
| Output function | normally open / closed; (selectable) |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 400 |
| Product type | Capacitive sensor |
| Protection | IP 65 |
| Protection class | II |
| Real sensing range Sr | 8 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 2.5...8 |
| Sensing range adjustable | yes |
| Short-circuit-proof | yes |
| Specification Summary | Capacitive sensor; M18 x 1 / L = 123 mm; Sensing range 2.5...8 mm non-flush mountable; normally open / closed; (selectable); DC; PNP/NPN; M12 Connector; IP 65; 2-wire; Ambient temperature -25...80 °C; Switching frequency 50 Hz |
| Switch-point drift | -15...15 |
| Switching frequency DC | 50 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | KG8500 |
| Product category | Capacitive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 32 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 1 other part number in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for KG8500?
This part is quoted on request, so no price is listed for it here. Send the quote form on this page with your quantity, or email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com, and our order desk will reply with pricing and availability within 1 business day.
Who manufactures the KG8500?
KG8500 is made by IFM and is listed in our Capacitive Proximity Sensors category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized IFM dealer: we source the exact IFM part number KG8500, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the KG8500 new and genuine?
Parts we supply are new and genuine unless the quote expressly states otherwise. Where a part is new-old-stock, from excess inventory, refurbished or open-box, the quote says so before you approve it.
What warranty comes with the KG8500, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of KG8500?
No published lifecycle status is on file for KG8500. IFM lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of KG8500?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -25...80; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Correction factor: glass: 0.4 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.2 / PVC: 0.2; Dimensions: M18 x 1 / L = 123. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does KG8500 use?
Per the published specification for KG8500: Max. voltage drop switching output DC: 4.6; Operating voltage: 10...55 DC. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What is the current rating of KG8500?
Per the published specification for KG8500: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 400. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What thread or connection does KG8500 use?
Per the published specification for KG8500: Thread designation: M18 x 1. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can KG8500 ship?
Lead time for KG8500 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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