IFM KG5079
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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 KG5079 be shipped?
KG5079 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 KG5079 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 KG5079 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 KG5079, subject to availability and destination.
For applications in hazardous areas Easy setting of the sensing range via potentiometer Clearly visible indication of the switching status For position detection or level monitoring
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | NAMUR |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 84 |
Electrical data
| Connection to switching amplifiers | yes |
| Switching amplifiers | connection to certified intrinsically safe circuits with the max. values: U = 15 V / I = 50 mA / P = 120 mW |
| Nominal voltage DC[V] [V] | 8.2; (1kΩ) |
| Supply voltage DC[V] [V] | 7.5...15 |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 1; (disabled; conductive: > 2,2) |
| Protection class | II |
Outputs
| Electrical design | NAMUR |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 4 |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Sensing range adjustable | yes |
| Factory setting sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 8 ± 10 % |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | glass: 0.4 / water: 1 / ceramics: 0.2 / PVC: 0.2 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 1...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -15...15 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -20...60 |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| Approval | BVS 13 ATEX E009 X; IECEx BVS 13.0015 X |
| ATEX marking | II 1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga |
| EMC | EN 61000-4-2 ESD; - kV CD / 8 kV AD; EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated; 3 V/m; EN 61000-4-4 Burst; 2 kV; EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted; 3 V; EN 55011 emission; class B |
| EN 61000-4-2 ESD | - kV CD / 8 kV AD |
| EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated | 3 V/m |
| EN 61000-4-4 Burst | 2 kV |
| EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted | 3 V |
| EN 55011 emission | class B |
| Shock resistance | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 503 |
Safety classification
| Max. internal capacitance[nF] [nF] | 11.5 |
| Max. internal inductance[µH] [µH] | 3 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 320 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 84 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | PBT |
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
| Cable | 6 m, PVC; 2 x 0.5 mm² |
