IFM KF5001
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | All capacitive sensors |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can KF5001 be shipped?
KF5001 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.
Can I pick up KF5001 in person?
Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
Is express delivery available?
Yes — mention it when you request a quote for KF5001 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.
My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?
For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for KF5001, subject to availability and destination.
Compact and robust stainless steel housing Easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer Clearly visible indication of the switching status High noise immunity For position detection or level monitoring
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 1...6 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
Application
| Media | dry bulk material; liquids |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...36 DC; ("supply class 2" to cULus) |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 12 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 50 |
| Short-circuit proof | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 1...6 |
| Sensing range adjustable | yes |
| Factory setting sensing range[mm] [mm] | 4 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 4 ± 10 % |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | glass: 0.6 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.5 / PVC: 0.4 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -20...20 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -25...70 |
| Protection | IP 65 |
| Increased immunity | yes |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 636 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 39.3 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M12 x 1 / L = 60 |
| Thread designation | M12 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); PEEK |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 1 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 1 x LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |



