Capacitive Proximity Sensor (1-10 mm)
Capacitive proximity sensor detecting metallic and non-metallic objects at 1–10 mm. Adjustable range, IP67 rated, with real-time status indicator.
Pinout
- Brown linebrown wire
Positive supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states brown line = positive pole.
Type · PowerVoltage · 10V to 30V DC operating voltage from product specifications - Blue lineblue wire
Negative supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states blue line = negative pole.
Type · GroundVoltage · 0V / negative pole - Black lineblack wire
Sensor output lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states black line = output line and output mode is PNP normally open high-level output.
Type · GPIOVoltage · PNP normally-open high-level output
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown line | brown wire | Power | Positive supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states brown line = positive pole. | 10V to 30V DC operating voltage from product specifications |
| Blue line | blue wire | Ground | Negative supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states blue line = negative pole. | 0V / negative pole |
| Black line | black wire | GPIO | Sensor output lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states black line = output line and output mode is PNP normally open high-level output. | PNP normally-open high-level output |
Pin details
3 connections- Brown linebrown wire
Positive supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states brown line = positive pole.
PowerVoltage · 10V to 30V DC operating voltage from product specifications - Blue lineblue wire
Negative supply lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states blue line = negative pole.
GroundVoltage · 0V / negative pole - Black lineblack wire
Sensor output lead; DFRobot product page connection mode states black line = output line and output mode is PNP normally open high-level output.
GPIOVoltage · PNP normally-open high-level output
Start wiring
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