Leuze LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 Proximity Sensor
Leuze LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 proximity sensor delivers 16.2 mm assured capacitive switching with PNP NC output embedded M30 housing design format. This Leuze proximity sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, supports embedded installation, uses an M12 4-pin connector, and provides IP67 protection with sensitivity adjustment via multiturn potentiometer, aligning it with the Leuze portfolio, classified under Leuze Proximity Sensor, and included in the LCS capacitive sensor series.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Product | LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 |
Leuze LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 Proximity Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | LCS-2 Series |
| Sensing Distance | 2 ... 20 mm |
| Assured switching distance | 16.2 mm |
| Supply Voltage | 10 ... 30 V, DC |
| Open-circuit current | 10 mA |
| Rated operating current | 200 mA |
| Number of digital switching outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Switching Output | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | NC (normally closed) |
| Switching frequency | 100 Hz |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Connection Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of connection | M12 Connector |
| No. of pins | 4 -pin |
| Design | Cylindrical |
| Thread size | M30 x 1.5 mm |
| Dimension (Ø x L) | 30 mm x 98 mm |
| Type of installation | Embedded |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Cover material | Plastic, Polybutylene (PBT) |
| Number of LEDs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Operational controls | Multiturn potentiometer |
| Function of the operational control | Sensitivity adjustment |
| Switching distance, adjustable | Yes |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Weight | - |
The LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 Leuze M30 PNP Capacitive Sensor is a proximity sensor designed for non-contact capacitive detection in industrial automation environments. This model provides a 16.2 mm assured switching distance, operates on 10–30 V DC, and uses a PNP normally closed output. It belongs to the LCS series and is engineered for embedded mounting where controlled electrical response and dimensional stability are required.
In industrial automation systems, the LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 proximity sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, and material handling equipment. The cylindrical M30 embedded housing enables flush installation, while adjustable sensitivity supports stable detection of materials in close-range sensing tasks. The defined switching frequency ensures predictable signal behavior in PLC-controlled environments.
The LCS-2M30P-F20PNC-M12 proximity sensor reflects Leuze design standards focused on electrical reliability and mechanical consistency. With IP67 protection, controlled operating current, and defined environmental limits, it supports continuous industrial operation. As a Leuze M30 PNP Capacitive Sensor within the LCS series, this model is suitable for dependable integration into industrial automation systems requiring embedded capacitive sensing.

