Balluff Capacitive Level Sensors

Category: Capacitive Sensors

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Product family Capacitive sensors

Tip: Pick contact vs non-contact, then match housing/material, range, and connection to your media and mounting.

Capacitive level sensors

Capacitive sensors

Contact & non-contact level measurement Smart Level technology IO-Link setup options

Need to detect and monitor fill levels in containers, pipes, or tanks—either with or without contact through non-metallic container walls? Balluff capacitive level sensors are built for reliable capacitive level measurement across a wide range of industrial applications.

For applications that require direct contact with the media, contact level sensors determine the fill level of granulates, powders, viscous substances, liquids, and other bulk materials. They are available in multiple configurations such as cylindrical designs, immersion probes, and options for hole or flange mounting, including pressure-rated versions.

For non-contact level measurement through non-metallic container walls, capacitive non-contact level sensors detect liquids and bulk materials without direct interaction. With Balluff’s patented Smart Level technology, sensors compensate for moisture, foam, and adhesion and can work through glass and plastic barriers up to 10 mm thick.

Built for real-world level measurement
Choose contact or non-contact and configure quickly—also via IO-Link.

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Special features of our capacitive level sensors

Capacitive level measurement solutions for media detection, flexible mounting, and stable results in challenging conditions.

What can they measure?

Plastic granulate, grain, feed, and wood pellets
Oils and aqueous liquids
Acids and alkalis (with suitable housing materials)
Conductive powder and bulk solids

What makes them robust?

Large selection of configurations and housing materials (incl. cost-effective versions)
Easy adjustment and setup, also via IO-Link
Patented Smart Level technology compensates for adhesion, moisture, and foam
Non-contact versions for measurement through non-metallic walls

Smart Level: Improves stability when media creates foam, moisture, or residue on the sensor surface—ideal for real production environments.

Which series are available (and how do I compare them)?

Below is a spec-style overview of common Balluff capacitive level sensor series. Compare by connection type, housing material, and range.

Selection hint: Choose material compatibility first (chemicals/media), then pick mounting style (probe/disk/cylindrical), and finally match range/connection.

Series	Connection type	Housing material (primary)	Range max.	Cable length
Adhesive sensor for external signal amplifiers (S-BCS A H) External amplifier solution for adhesive mounting applications	Cable with connector	PET	—	0.3 m
Easy-to-install disk version with/without threaded hole (S-BCS D) Disk form factor for flexible mounting; multiple material options	Cable / Cable with connector / Connector	1.4301 stainless steel, POM	25 mm	2 m, 3 m
Cylindrical version with M12 thread (S-BCS M12 L) Broad material selection for chemical resistance	Cable / Cable with connector / Connector	1.4404 / 1.4301 / 1.4305 stainless steel, PTFE, PBT	8 mm	0.5 m, 2 m
Cylindrical version with M18 thread (S-BCS M18 L) Stainless steel and PTFE options for robust applications	Cable / Cable with connector / Connector	1.4301 / 1.4305 stainless steel, PTFE, PBT	15 mm	1.5 m, 2 m
Cylindrical version with M30 thread (S-BCS M30 L) Larger thread size for sturdy installation; multiple materials	Cable / Connector	1.4301 / 1.4305 stainless steel, PTFE, PBT	30 mm	2 m, 5 m
Metric compact version for external signal amplifiers (S-BCS M H) Compact form factor, external amplifier concept	Cable with connector / Connector	1.4301 stainless steel, PTFE	8 mm	2 m
Cylindrical compact version with M5 or M8 thread (S-BCS M) Small-thread compact sensors for tight spaces	Cable / Cable with connector / Connector	1.4404 / 1.4301 stainless steel	4 mm	2 m
Square version made of plastic (S-BCS Q) Plastic housing option for cost-effective installations	Cable / Cable with connector	PBT	20 mm	0.3 m, 2 m, 3 m
Cubic version with teachable switching distance (S-BCS R) Teachable distance; cubic housing for mounting flexibility	Cable / Cable with connector	PP	12 mm	0.3 m, 2 m, 5 m
Probe design (S-BCS S) Immersion probe form factor; wide material options	Cable / Cable with connector / Clamping terminal / Connector	1.4404 / 1.4301 / 1.4305 stainless steel, PEEK	0.05 m to 2 m	—
Cylindrical plastic version with M18 thread (S-BCS Z) Plastic M18 variant for specific mounting/material needs	Connector	POM	15 mm	—

Selection guidance: choose contact vs non-contact, confirm material compatibility (stainless steel/PTFE/PEEK/plastics), then match mounting style (disk, probe, cylindrical) and connection (cable/connector/IO-Link setup where applicable).

Where are capacitive level sensors used?

Capacitive level sensors are used to detect and monitor fill levels in containers, pipes, and tanks—supporting stable operation and reducing process interruptions due to inaccurate level detection.

Typical applications

Level monitoring of liquids and bulk solids in tanks and hoppers
Non-contact level detection through non-metallic walls (glass/plastic)
Granulate/powder level sensing in feed, grain, and pellet handling
Viscous media monitoring (with suitable sensor design and material)

Why teams choose Balluff capacitive level sensors

Flexible designs (cylindrical, probe, disk, cubic) and mounting options
High chemical resistance via stainless steel, PTFE, and PEEK variants
Stable results with Smart Level compensation for foam/moisture/adhesion
Faster commissioning with easy adjustment and IO-Link setup options

Short definition: A capacitive level sensor detects fill level by changes in capacitance, enabling reliable level monitoring for liquids and bulk materials—with contact or non-contact variants depending on the application.

FAQ: Balluff capacitive level sensors

Quick answers to help select the right sensor concept, mounting style, and material for your application.

Contact sensors interact directly with the media and are ideal for granulates, powders, viscous substances, and liquids. Non-contact sensors measure through non-metallic container walls (e.g., glass/plastic) without direct contact with the media.

Smart Level technology helps compensate for moisture, foam, and adhesion that can cause false switching or unstable readings, improving reliability in real production environments.

Capacitive level sensors are available in designs such as cylindrical, probe, disk, and cubic. Housing materials can include stainless steel, PTFE, and PEEK for high chemical resistance, plus selected plastic options.

Yes. Many variants support easy adjustment and setup, and configuration can also be performed via IO-Link where available—helpful for faster commissioning and consistent parameterization.

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