Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi VC12RTM2410M Capacitive Proximity Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi VC12RTM2410M is a versatile capacitive proximity and level sensor with adjustable OFF-delay, designed for reliable detection of solid, liquid and granular materials in industrial and agricultural applications. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi VC capacitive sensor range, it combines adjustable sensitivity, a wide AC/DC supply range and an SPDT relay output for flexible process control.
The VC12RTM2410M provides an adjustable 4–12 mm sensing range and uses a non-flush capacitive sensing principle. This enables detection of conductive and non-conductive materials, including liquids, powders, grain and other bulk products that may be difficult to detect using conventional inductive proximity sensors.
An integrated adjustable OFF-delay timer from 1 s to 10 min keeps the relay energised for the configured period after the target is no longer detected. Combined with a wide 20.4–255 V AC/DC operating supply, an SPDT relay output and cable connection, this makes the VC12RTM2410M particularly useful for level control and material-handling systems.
Key Advantages
- Adjustable 4–12 mm capacitive sensing range.
- Built-in 1 s to 10 min adjustable OFF-delay.
- Wide 20.4–255 V AC/DC operating supply for flexible installation.
- SPDT change-over relay output provides NO and NC contact functions.
- Suitable for detecting liquids, solids, powders and granular materials.
- Cable-connected design for straightforward industrial field wiring.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi VC series capacitive proximity sensor.
- 4–12 mm adjustable sensing distance.
- Non-flush capacitive sensing principle.
- SPDT relay change-over output.
- Adjustable OFF-delay from 1 s to 10 min.
- 20.4–255 V AC/DC rated operating voltage.
- 47–63 Hz AC supply frequency.
- Sensitivity adjustment for application-specific detection.
- LED switching indication.
- Durable cylindrical thermoplastic polyester housing.
- Cable electrical connection.
Reliable Capacitive Detection with OFF-Delay Control
Capacitive proximity sensors detect changes in the electrical field around their sensing face, allowing the VC12RTM2410M to detect a broad range of conductive and non-conductive materials. This makes it particularly useful for level monitoring where liquids, grain, powders or other bulk materials must be detected without mechanical contact.
The integrated OFF-delay function allows the relay output to remain active for an adjustable period after the detected material or object leaves the sensing zone. This delayed release can help stabilise process control and prevent brief interruptions in material presence from immediately changing the relay state.
Typical Applications
- Grain and agricultural material level detection.
- Liquid level monitoring in tanks and containers.
- Powder and granular material detection.
- Hopper, silo and bin level control.
- Industrial filling and material-handling equipment.
- Process automation requiring delayed relay release.
