Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 1
Nominal Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
sensing distance Polyester, smooth Polyester, 1 1/2” PT Teflon, 1 1/2” PT
8 mm VR 1A VR 2A VR 3A
15 mm VR 1B VR 2B
Proximity Sensors Capacitive
• Capacitive level sensor for solids,
fluids or granulated substances
• Polyester types, smooth or with 1 1/2” pipe thread
•Teflon type with 1 1/2” pipe thread for rough
environments
• For use with amplifier SV 150/250 or SV 160/260
Product Description Ordering Key
VR 3 A
Capacitive level sensors for
solids, fluids or granulated
substances.
Typical application: Level
detection in agriculture envi-
ronments (e.g. silos).
Type
Distance
Specifications
Type Selection
Power supply 20-30 VDC, 1 kΩ
Consumption
Active Min. 1.5 mA, max. 5.0 mA
Inactive Min. 8.5 mA, max. 26.0 mA
Housing material
VR1, VR2 Thermoplastic polyester
VR3 Teflon
Operating frequency 20 Hz
Environment
Degree of protection IP 67
Operating temperature -25° to +70°C (+32° to +158°F)
Storage temperature -30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
Indication for output ON No
Connection
VR1 Cable (PVC), 5 m
VR2, VR3 Cable (PVC), 2 m
Pressure
VR2, VR3 10 bar at 80°C
Pipe thread
VR2, VR3 1 1/2”
Types VR1, VR2, VR3
Thermoplastic Polyester/Teflon
VR1 VR2 VR3
Dimensions
Pipe thread ISO 228/1-G 1 1/2”
VR1
VR2
VR3
Pipe thread ISO 228/1-G 1 1/2”
Wiring Diagram
1 kΩ
30 VDC
Black
Amplifier
Grey
> SV150/250
> SV160/260
VR1, VR2, VR3
