Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi VC12RT23010M Capacitive Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi VC12RT23010M is a robust capacitive proximity and level sensor designed for detecting liquids, solids and granular materials in industrial automation and process applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi VC12RT capacitive sensor series, it combines adjustable capacitive sensing with an integrated relay output and built-in timer functionality.
This sensor is designed for 230 V AC supply systems and provides an adjustable sensing distance suitable for material-presence and level-control applications. Its integrated relay allows compatible control circuits or loads to be switched directly, while the built-in timer helps filter short-duration detections before the relay changes state.
With a cylindrical industrial housing, fixed cable connection and IP67 protection, the VC12RT23010M is well suited to packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, process systems, hopper monitoring and general industrial automation where reliable capacitive detection is required.
Key Advantages
- Reliable capacitive detection of liquids, solids and granular materials.
- Integrated SPDT change-over relay output simplifies control-system integration.
- Built-in adjustable ON-delay timer supports delayed switching applications.
- Designed for 230 V AC industrial supply systems.
- Adjustable sensitivity allows the sensor to be matched to the target material.
- Fixed cable connection provides straightforward hard-wired installation.
- IP67 ingress protection supports use in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi VC12RT capacitive sensor series.
- Capacitive proximity and level sensing.
- SPDT relay change-over output.
- Adjustable ON-delay timer.
- Timer adjustment range of 1 s to 10 min.
- 230 V AC nominal supply.
- Adjustable sensing sensitivity.
- Cylindrical industrial housing.
- Fixed cable electrical connection.
- LED switching indication.
- IP67 ingress protection.
Adjustable Capacitive Detection with Integrated Relay Timing
Capacitive sensors detect changes in capacitance caused by the presence of a target material. This makes the VC12RT23010M suitable for sensing many conductive and non-conductive materials, including liquids, powders and granular products in industrial process and material-handling applications.
The integrated SPDT relay and adjustable ON-delay timer provide additional control flexibility by allowing a delay between target detection and relay switching. This can help reduce nuisance switching caused by brief material movement, splashing or short-duration target presence.
Typical Applications
- Liquid level detection and control.
- Powder and granular material monitoring.
- Hopper, silo and container level sensing.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Agricultural material handling systems.
- Industrial presence and proximity detection.
- Applications requiring delayed relay switching.
- Machine building and OEM automation systems.
