{"product_id":"xkc-y26-v-non-contact-liquid-level-sensor-5-24v-compoden","title":"XKC-Y26-V Non-Contact Liquid Level Sensor 5-24V | Compoden","description":"\u003ch1\u003eXKC-Y26-V Non-Contact Water Level Sensor – 5 to 24V DC Capacitive Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XKC-Y26-V is a non-contact capacitive liquid level sensor that detects water and other conductive liquids through the wall of a non-metallic container. Operating from 5V to 24V DC, it outputs a digital switch signal when liquid is present, making it ideal for automated fluid control, tank monitoring, and DIY projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNPN (open collector)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 mm through non‑metallic walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 80 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30×20×8 mm (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic water level controller for overhead tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon‑invasive liquid presence detector for coffee machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium sump overflow alarm system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial coolant level monitoring for CNC machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with any 5–24V microcontroller or PLC. Directly interfaces with Arduino (5V), ESP32, Raspberry Pi (with level shifting), and industrial controllers. The open‑collector output requires a pull‑up resistor (10kΩ) to your logic voltage. Not suitable for metallic containers or sensing through thick walls (\u0026gt;5 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC (red) to 5–24V, GND (black) to ground, and OUT (yellow) to a digital input with a 10kΩ pull‑up to VCC. The sensor triggers when liquid is detected—OUT goes low. Ensure the sensing pad is firmly pressed against the clean, dry, non‑metallic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino Nano?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it works directly with Arduino Nano at 5V. Connect OUT to a digital pin with a pull‑up resistor, and monitor the pin for a LOW signal when liquid is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it detect diesel or oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sensor is optimized for water and conductive liquids. Diesel and oils are non‑conductive; detection is unreliable. For such fluids, consider optical or float‑based sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my container wall is thick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maximum detection distance is about 5 mm for standard plastic or glass. 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