PEPPERL+FUCHS 416171 Sensor

The capacitive sensor, also known as a capacitive proximity switch or level sensor, from PEPPERL+FUCHS with type number 416171 is an electrical sensor for the non-contact detection of objects and fill levels. It has the dimensions 9 x 4 x 3 cm and a weight of 0.08 kg. Further part numbers for this product are FTK40 5.4039/1401 from PEPPERL+FUCHS and 0131508 from MBO. Capacitive sensors are used for the non-contact detection of all types of materials, whether solid, liquid, or powdered, and are often used for fill level control in containers or for position detection in automation technology. Typical applications include monitoring fill levels in the food and beverage industry and object detection and material flow control in mechanical engineering.