Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Type CA, M 30, 2-wire AC/DC Featuring TRIPLESHIELD Sensor Protection Temperature stability Humidity compensation circuit Adjustable sensing distance 2-16 mm or 2-25 mm Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC/DC Output: Power MOSFET Make and break switching function, selectable LED indication High noise immunity Flush and non-flush types Cable and plug versions available Product Description Ordering Key CA30CLF25CPM6 Capacitive proximity switch- for choosing NO and NC Type: Cap. proximity switch es with either sensing dis- switching. Grey M 30 Housing style tance 16 mm flush mounted polyester housing with 2 m Housing size or 25 mm sensing distance PVC cable or plug. Ideal for Housing material non-flush mounted. 2-wire use in level and plastic ma- Housing length AC/DC output with a switch chinery applications. Detection principle Sensing distance Output type Output configuration Connection Type Selection Housing Rated Mounting Ordering no. Ordering no. diameter operating Power MOSFET, cable Power MOSFET, plug 1) dist. (S ) Make & break switching Make & break switching n 2) M30 16 mm Flush (built-in) CA30CLF16CP CA30CLF16CPM6 M30 25 mm Non-flush CA30CLN25CP CA30CLN25CPM6 1) 2) Object: Grounded steel plate No humidity compensation Specifications Rated operating dist. (S ) Protection Transients, reverse polarity n CA30CL.16CP..: 2 to 16 mm (preset at 16 mm) Power ON delay 200 ms CA30CL.25CP..: 2 to 25 mm (preset at 25 mm) Freq. of operating cycles (f) 10 Hz Sensitivity Adj. multiturn pot.meter Indication for output ON LED, yellow Effective operating dist. (S ) 0.9 x S S 1.1 x S r n r Environment Usable operating dist. (S ) 0.8 x S S > 1.2 x S Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13) u r n r Repeat accuracy (R) 5% Temperature (T ) A Operating temperature -25 to +80C ( -13 to +176F) Hysteresis (H) 4 to 20% of sensing distance Storage temperature -40 to +85C (-40 to +185F) Rated operational volt. (U ) 20 to 250 VAC/DC B Housing material (ripple included) Body Grey, thermoplastic polyester Ripple 10% Cable end Polyester Rated operational current (I ) e Nuts Black reinforced nylon Continuous 250 mA DC T 50C A Connection 200 mA DC T 80C A 2 Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm 350 mA AC T 50C A Oil proof, PVC 250 mA AC T 80C A Plug (-6) M12 x 1 double keyed Short-time < 2.5 A (max. 20 ms) Cable for plug (-6) CON.-6A-series Min. load current 10 mA Weight (incl. nuts) CA30CL.16CP..: 140 g OFF-state current (I ) < 1.9 mA ( 20-250 VAC) r CA30CL.25CP..: 150 g < 1.7 mA ( 20-250 VDC) Approvals UL, CSA Voltage drop (U ) 5.5 VAC/DC I d e max CE-marking Yes Specifications are subject to change without notice (24.06.2010) 1 TRIPLESHIELDCA, M 30, AC/DC Dimensions C D E C D E F M12x LED LED SW SW A A Cable Plug Type AB CDEF SW mm mm mm mm mm mm CA30CLF16CP(-M6) M 30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 5 36 CA30CLN25CP(-M6) M 30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 5 36 Adjustment Guide The environments in which modate mechanically demand- CA30CLF16CP(-M6) capacitive sensors are install- ing areas, temperature stability CA30CLN25CP(-M6) ed can often be unstable re- to ensure minimum need for Tripleshield garding temperature, humidity, adjusting sensitivity if temper- object distance and industrial ature varies and high immuni- Sensitivity Dist. Output (noise) interference. Because ty to electromagnetic interfer- Adjustment AC models of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as ence (EMI). standard features in all TRIP- LESHIELD capacitive sen- Note: sors a user-friendly sensitivity Sensors are factory set Max. adjustment instead of having (default) to maximum rated Programmable make or break Sensitivity (by selector switch backview) a fixed sensing range, extend- sensing range. Min. ed sensing range to accom- Installation Hints Capacitive sensors have the Chemical Industry Packaging Industry tive sensor is referenced to a unique ability to detect al- Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Package inspection for level grounded metal plate (ST37). most all materials, either in li- soaps, corrosives and pe- or contents, dry goods, For additional information quid or solid form. Capacitive trochemicals. fruits and vegetables, dairy regarding dielectric ratings sensors can detect metallic products. of materials please refer to as well as non-metallic ob- Wood Industry Technical Information. jects, however, their tradition- Saw dust, paper products, Materials are detected due to al use is for non-metallic door and window frames. their dielectric constant. The materials such as: bigger the size of an object, Ceramic & Glass the higher the density of ma- Plastic Industry Industry terial, the better or easier it is Resins, regrinds or mould- Raw material, clay or to detect the object. Nominal ed products. finished products, bottles. sensing distance for a capaci- 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 pow- er cables from any other power cables, e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables Not correct Correct The cable should not be pulled A proximity switch should not serve as Any repetitive flexing of the mechanical stop cable should be avoided 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (24.06.2010) B