KG0007 - Proximity sensor IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Capacitive proximity sensor
Brand	IFM
Model	KG0007
Nominal range (Sn)	8 mm (on grounded plate or water)
Detectable materials	Metals, plastics, glass, ceramic, wood, paper, oils, greases, water and aqueous materials
Supply	10-36 V DC (estimated)
Output	Switched (yellow LED on when output active)
Electrical connection	3-wire cable (BN = brown, BU = blue)
Mounting	Non-flush, using a mounting bracket
Clearance zone	100 mm around active face
Distance between sensors	200 mm (minimum between two devices)
LED indicators	Yellow LED (output), red LED (unsafe zone/error)
Programming	Automatic teach-in via button
Lock	Lock via long press (10 s) to avoid unintended programming
Protection	IP67 (estimated)
Housing material	Stainless steel (estimated)
Operating temperature	-25 to 70 °C (estimated)
Dimensions	M30 x 1.5 (estimated)
Weight	Approx. 80 g (estimated)
Maintenance	Clean the active face and clearance zone from deposits and foreign objects
Safety	Disconnect power before connection
Spare parts	No spare parts, device not repairable

Frequently Asked Questions - KG0007 IFM

What materials can this sensor detect?

This capacitive proximity sensor detects metals, almost all plastics, glass, ceramic, wood, paper, oils, greases, water and all aqueous materials.

What is the nominal range of the KG0007?

The nominal range (Sn) is 8 mm, measured on a grounded plate or on water. For other materials, the range may be less.

How to program the sensor?

Press the button for 5 seconds (yellow LED flashes at 1 Hz). Place the product in the detection zone and briefly press the button. The yellow LED flashes at 2 Hz and the red LED flashes at 1 Hz. Remove the product until the red LED turns off, then press the button once. The yellow LED goes out briefly, the device is in operating mode.

How to lock the sensor to prevent reprogramming?

Press the button for 10 seconds. The yellow LED flashes at 1 Hz, then the LEDs turn off after 10 seconds: the device is locked. To unlock, repeat the same operation.

What does the red flashing LED mean?

If the red LED flashes at 1 Hz, the operating zone is not safe. If it flashes at 8 Hz, it indicates an internal error or setting error.

What type of mounting is recommended?

Mounting is non-flush. Use the supplied mounting bracket and maintain a minimum clearance zone of 100 mm around the active face.

How to electrically connect the sensor?

Switch off the installation. Connect the wires according to colors: BN = brown (positive supply) and BU = blue (ground). Follow strictly the diagram on the label.

Can I use this sensor for liquids?

Yes, it detects water, oils, greases and all aqueous materials without contact.

What to do in case of setting error (red LED flashes at 8 Hz)?

If the interval between damped and undamped signals is too short, press the setting button twice. The device goes into operating mode without changing the threshold. If the error persists, press once to confirm.

How to maintain the sensor?

Ensure that the active face and clearance zone are free of deposits and foreign objects, especially if the active face is facing upward.

USER MANUAL KG0007 IFM

Capacitive proximity switch KG/P UC

Function and features

This proximity switch detects metals, almost all plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, oils, greases, water and all hydrous materials without contact and indicates their presence by providing a switched signal.

• Nominal sensing range (Sn) 8 mm (measured on an earthed metal plate and water; a shorter sensing range for other materials).
• Automatic adjustment to the medium to be detected.

Installation

Mount the unit by means of a mounting device. Secure it by means of the nuts provided so that it cannot work loose. Non-flush installation.

Open space around the sensing face:

Minimum distance when several switches of the same type are mounted:

Electrical connection

Disconnect power before connecting the proximity switch. Connection strictly to the indications on the type label.

Core colours: BN = brown, BU = blue.

Adjustment

The unit detects the "damped" state (= medium present) and the "undamped" state (= no medium present) and sets the optimum switch point.

1

Press for 5s.

→

The yellow LED flashes at 1 Hz (= unit is in the programming mode).

2

Place the medium into the detection area of the sensor and press the button briefly.

The yellow LED goes out briefly, then flashes at 2 Hz; In addition, the red LED flashes at 1 Hz

3

Remove the medium and increase the distance between the medium and the unit until the red LED goes out.

The yellow LED continues to flash at 2 Hz. The red LED goes out.

If the red LED flashes at 8 Hz, the interval between the "damped" and the "undamped" signals is too short. Press the setting button twice. The unit passes into the operating mode with the switch point being unchanged.

4

Press briefly.

→

The yellow LED goes out briefly (= unit is in the operating mode).

Steps 2 and 3 can also be taken in reverse order: first align the unit without the medium being present and then place the medium into the detection area until the red LED goes out.

If the setting of the switch point is not possible (the signals for damped/undamped follow too close), the red LED flashes after step 4 (= adjustment error). Press the setting button once. The unit then passes into the operating mode with the switch point being unchanged.

Locking / Unlocking

The unit can be electronically locked to prevent unwanted adjustment of the set parameters:

Press for 10s.	The yellow LED flashes at 1 Hz; after 10s the LEDs go out, the unit is locked.
Press for 10s.	After 10s the LED's go out, locking is cancelled.

Operation

Check the safe functioning of the switch.

The operation of the proximity switch is maintenance-free. For perfect functioning make sure that:

• the sensing face and the open space are kept free of deposits and foreign bodies, particularly for installation with the sensing face facing upwards.

LED display:

LED yellow lights output is switched.

LED red flashes at 1 Hz uncertain working range.

LED red flashes at 8 Hz internal malfunction, adjustment error.