Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Types CA, M18, M30, DC, Teach-in Featuring TRIPLESHIELD Sensor Protection Sensing distance: 0.5 - 12 mm (M18) and 1.0 - 30 mm (M30) Teach-in of sensing distance via push-button or COM-input Automatic detection of NPN or PNP load Selectable make or break switching by means of Teach-in function Protection: Short-circuit, transients and reverse polarity Humidity compensation Alarm output 5 years of warranty Product Description Ordering Key CA18CLC12BPM1 Capacitive proximity switch- The switching points can Capacitive prox im ity switch es with a sensing distance be altered by means of the Housing diameter (mm) of either 8 mm flush mount- Teach-in function. 3-wire DC Housing material ed in metal or 12 mm non- output with selectable make Housing length flush mounted for the M18 (NO) or break (NC) switching Detection principle version, and either 16 mm and NPN Alarm. Grey poly- Rated operating dist. (mm) flush mounted in metal or ester housing with 2 m PVC Output type 30 mm non-flush mount- cable or M12 plug. Output configuration ed for the M30 version. Connection type Type Selection Housing diameter Rated operating distance Ordering no. Ordering no. (S ) Cable Plug n M 18 12 mm CA18CLC12BP CA18CLC12BPM1 M 30 30 mm CA30CLC30BP CA30CLC30BPM1 Specifications Sensing range (Sd) Frequency of operating CA18CLC12 0.5 - 12 mm cycles (f) 15 Hz factory set at 8 mm Indication CA30CLC30 1.0 - 30 mm For output ON LED, yellow factory set at 15 mm For safe/unsafe LED, green Sensitivity Adjustable (Teach-in) Environment Effective operating dist. (S ) 0.9 x S S 1.1 x S Degree of protection IP 68 r n r n Operating temperature -20 to +85C ( -4 to +185F) Usable operating dist. (S ) 0.8 x S S 1.2 x S u r u r Storage temperature -40 to +85C (-40 to +176F) Repeat accuracy (R) 5% Housing material Hysteresis (H) Depending on Teach-in Body Grey, thermoplastic polyester Rated operational volt. (U ) 10 to 40 VDC (ripple incl.) B Cable end Polyester, softened Nuts Black, PA12 Grilamid Ripple 10% Connection Rated operational current (I ) 250 mA (continuous) e 2 Cable Grey, 2 m, 4 x 0.25 mm No-load supply current (Io) 12 mA Oil proof, PVC Voltage drop (U ) 2.5 VDC max. load d Plug (M1) M12 x 1 Protection Short-circuit, reverse Cable for plug (M1) CON.1A-series polarity, transients Weight TM TRIPLESHIELD Cable version - M18 / M30 110 g/160 g protection-EMC Plug version - M18 / M 30 30 g/70 g IEC 1000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2 30 kV Approvals UL, CSA IEC 1000-4-3/EN 61000-4-3 > 15 V/m CE-marking Yes IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4 3 kV IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6 >10 V rms Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.01.2010) TRIPLESHIELDCA, M18, M30, DC, Teach-in Dimensions CA30 CA18 89.55 89.2 50 23 50 23 M18 x 1 M18 x 1 LED LED M12 99.2 90.45 Cable Plug Cable Plug 50 23 23 50 LED M30 x 1.5 M30 x 1.5 LED M12 x 1 Adjustment Guide The environments in which TRIP LESHIELD capacitive need for adjusting sensitivity Note: capacitive sensors are install- sensors a user-friendly sensi- if temperature varies and high Sensors are factory set ed can often be un stable re- tivity adjustment instead of immunity to electro magnetic (default) to nominal sensing garding temperature, humi dity, having a fixed sensing range, interference (EMI). range S . n object distance and industrial extended sen sing range to (noise) interference. Because accommodate mechanically of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers demanding are as, temperature as standard features in all stability to ensure minimum Installation Hints Capacitive sensors have ed products. finished products, bottles. ier it is to detect the object. the unique ability to detect Chemical Industry Packaging Industry Nominal sensing di stan ce al most all materials, either Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Package inspection for a capacitive sensor is in li quid or solid form. soaps, corrosives and pe- for level or con- refe r enced to a grounded Capa ci tive sensors can - tro chemicals . tents, dry goods, metal plate (ST37). For addi- detect metallic as well as fruits and vegetables, dairy tional information regarding non-metallic objects, how - Wood Industry products. di electric ratings of materi- ever, their traditional use is Saw dust, paper products, als please refer to Technical for non-metallic materials door and window frames. Materials are detected due Information. such as: to their dielectric constant. Ceramic & Glass The bigger the size of an Plastics Industry Industry object, the higher the density Resins, regrinds or mould- Raw material, clay or of ma terial, the better or eas- To avoid interference from inductive voltage/ Relief of cable strain Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrier current peaks, separate the prox. switch power cables from any other power cables, e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables Not correct Correct The cable should not be pulled Any repetitive flexing of the A proximity switch should not serve as cable should be avoided mechanical stop Delivery Contents Accessories Capacitive switch: CA..CLC..BP.. Plugs CON.1A.. series. Packaging: Cardboard box Installation & Adjustment Guide (MAN CAP ENG/GER) For further information please refer to Accessories. 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.01.2010)