Capacitive Cylindrical sensors C18FT Series

Datasensing C18FT Series

The C18FT Series delivers advanced capacitive detection tailored for demanding industrial and hygienic environments. Thanks to its PTFE housing, IP69K mechanical protection, and IO-Link communication, this sensor line ensures both rugged performance and smart connectivity.

Design & Functionality

• The M18 cylindrical body with PTFE material ensures chemical resistance and reliable operation in wash-down or food-grade environments.
• Sensitivity adjustment allows fine-tuning to detect a broad variety of materials—metals, plastics, ceramics, liquids and powders—while ignoring background or mounting surfaces.
• Versions with IO-Link communication provide remote diagnostics, configuration and data logging—adding advanced connectivity to standard discrete outputs.
• Features include high switching frequency and strong immunity to electrical noise, ensuring stable detection even under challenging industrial conditions.

Total Crossed Beams

(In this context, the equivalent emphasis is on a consistent detection field rather than physical beams.)

• A stable and uniform detection zone supports reliable sensing of thin or irregular objects, despite background variations or mounting complexities.
• This helps mitigate false triggers or missed detections where material types or positions vary.

Beam Pitch Options

(Analogous here to selectable sensing distances/resolution.)

• Typical nominal sensing distance for shielded models: ~8 mm; for unshielded models up to ~12 mm.
• High repeatability (~5 %) and thermal drift under 20 % ensure consistent performance over time and varying conditions.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• Internal electronics handle synchronisation and protection mechanisms—such as reverse-polarity and short-circuit protection—reducing installation complexity and increasing reliability.
• The sensor supports quick start-up (time before availability ≤ 300 ms) and immediate readiness in system operation.

Operational Advantages

• High Switching Frequency: Capable of switching at up to 50 Hz—ideal for moderate-speed automation tasks.
• Easy Configuration (Teach-In): Sensitivity adjustment ensures fast setup and adaptation to specific application environments.
• Applications: Designed for food & beverage, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, packaging lines and wash-down areas. Especially suited to environments requiring hygienic installation, chemical resistance, rugged protection and smart connectivity.