Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi VC11RT23010M Capacitive Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi VC11RT23010M is a cylindrical capacitive proximity and level sensor designed for detecting solid, liquid and granular materials in industrial automation applications. It combines an adjustable 4–12 mm sensing distance with an integrated SPDT change-over relay output and adjustable ON-delay timer.
Designed for 230 V AC systems, the VC11RT23010M allows the sensing sensitivity and time delay to be adjusted for the application. Its built-in timer provides an adjustable 1 s to 10 min ON-delay, making the sensor particularly useful for level-control applications where nuisance or momentary detections need to be filtered before the relay changes state.
The sensor features a smooth Ø32 × 101 mm thermoplastic polyester housing, non-flush mounting, a 2 m PVC cable and IP67 ingress protection. Its integrated relay allows compatible loads or control circuits to be switched without requiring a separate transistor-output interface.
Key Advantages
- Adjustable 4–12 mm capacitive sensing distance for flexible material detection.
- Suitable for detecting solid, liquid and granular materials.
- Integrated SPDT change-over relay output simplifies control-system integration.
- Adjustable 1 s to 10 min ON-delay timer for delayed switching applications.
- Designed for 230 V AC supply systems.
- 2 m pre-wired PVC cable provides straightforward installation.
- IP67 ingress protection supports use in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi VC11RT capacitive sensor series.
- 4–12 mm adjustable sensing range.
- 12 mm maximum sensing distance.
- Non-flush mounting.
- SPDT relay change-over output.
- Adjustable ON-delay timer.
- Time-delay adjustment from 1 s to 10 min.
- 195–265 V AC operating supply range.
- Nominal supply voltage of 230 V AC.
- Maximum operating current of 2 A.
- Maximum switching frequency of 1 Hz.
- Ø32 × 101 mm smooth cylindrical housing.
- Thermoplastic polyester housing.
- 2 m PVC cable.
- Yellow LED output indication.
- IP67 ingress protection.
- Operating temperature range of -20 to +70 °C.
Adjustable Capacitive Detection with Integrated Time Delay
Capacitive sensors detect changes in capacitance caused by the presence of a target material. This allows the VC11RT23010M to detect a variety of non-metallic and metallic materials, including liquids, powders and granular products, making it particularly useful for level monitoring in containers, hoppers and process equipment.
The integrated SPDT relay and adjustable 1 s to 10 min ON-delay provide additional control flexibility. The delay can prevent the relay from switching immediately when material is first detected, helping to provide controlled responses in filling, emptying and material-handling applications.
Typical Applications
- Liquid level detection and control.
- Powder and granular material level monitoring.
- Hopper, silo and container level sensing.
- Agricultural material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Industrial presence and proximity detection.
- Applications requiring delayed switching after material detection.
- Machine building and OEM automation systems.
