IFM KN5121
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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 KN5121 be shipped?
KN5121 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 KN5121 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 KN5121 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 KN5121, subject to availability and destination.
For use in plastics machines and crystallizers Easy adjustment to the empty and full state via pushbutton Level detection of granulates up to 250 °C LED display to check operation, switching status and function Resistant to electrostatic discharge
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | sensing range programmable |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M30 x 1.5 / L = 116 |
Application
| Media | dry bulk material |
| Recommended media | plastic granulates |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | 34; (typical: 34 (24 V); maximum: 39 (30 V)) |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Measuring principle | capacitive |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally open / normally closed; (selectable) |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Max. voltage drop of function check output[V] [V] | 3.5 |
| Max. current load for function check output[mA] [mA] | 10 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 200 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 10 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Type of short-circuit protection | pulsed |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | sensing range programmable |
| Sensing range adjustable | yes |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -15...230 |
| Note on ambient temperature | sensor: -15...230 °C; briefly: ...250 °C (4 h); HF connection cable: -25...200 °C; electronics: -25...70 °C |
| Protection | IP 67 |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 60947-5-2 |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 347 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 443.45 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | non-flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M30 x 1.5 / L = 116 |
| Thread designation | M30 x 1.5 |
| Materials | housing sensor: PPS; brass white bronze coated; housing electronic: PBT; PP; brass white bronze coated |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 2 x LED, yellow; operation; 1 x LED, green; error; 1 x LED, red |
| switching status | 2 x LED, yellow |
| operation | 1 x LED, green |
| error | 1 x LED, red |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - HF connection cable
| Cable | 2 m, PFA |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A |



