Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Type EC, M30, DC Featuring TRIPLESHIELD Sensor protection Rated operational voltage: 10-40 VDC Adjustable sensing distance 2-16 mm or 4-25 mm Output: DC 200 mA, NPN or PNP Make and break switching function LED indication High noise immunity Flush and non-flush types Plug and Cable versions available AC versions in the same housing Product Description Ordering Key EC 3025 NPA P L-1 Capacitive proximity switches and break (NC) switching. Grey Capacitive proximity switch with either sensing distance M30 polyester housing with Housing diameter (mm) 16 mm flush mounted in metal 2 m PVC cable or plug. Ideal Rated operating dist. (mm) or sensing distance 25 mm for use in level and plastic ma- Output type non-flush mounted. 4-wire DC chinery applications. Housing material output with both make (NO) Housing type Connection type Type Selection Housing Rated Mounting Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. diameter operating Transistor NPN/cable Transistor NPN/plug Transistor PNP/cable Transistor PNP/plug 1) dist. (S ) Make & break Make & break Make & break Make & break n switching switching switching switching M30 16 mm Flush (built-in) EC 3016 NPAPL EC 3016 NPAPL-1 EC 3016 PPAPL EC 3016 PPAPL-1 M30 25 mm Non-flush EC 3025 NPAPL EC 3025 NPAPL-1 EC 3025 PPAPL EC 3025 PPAPL-1 1) Object: Grounded steel plate Specifications Rated operating dist. (S ) Frequency of operating n 3016: 2 to 16 mm cycles (f) 50 Hz factory set at 16 mm Indication for output ON LED, yellow 3025: 4 to 25 mm Environment factory set at 25 mm Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13) Sensitivity Adj. multiturn pot.meter Temperature Effective operating dist. (S)0.9 x S S 1.1 x S r n r Operating temperature -25 to +80C ( -13 to +176F) Usable operating dist. (S)0.8 x S S > 1.2 x S Storage temperature -40 to +85C (-40 to +185F) u r n r Repeat accuracy (R) 5% Housing material Body Grey thermoplastic polyester Hysteresis (H) 3 to 20% of sensing distance Cable end Polyester Rated operational volt. (UB) 10 to 40 VDC Nuts Black reinforced nylon (ripple included) Connection Ripple 10% 2 Cable Grey, 2 m, 4 x 0.34 mm Rated operational current (I ) e Oil proof, PVC Continuous 200 mA Plug (-1) M12 x 1 Cable for plug (-1) CON.1A-series No-load supply current (I ) 10 mA (no load) o Weight (incl. nuts) 3016: 140 g Voltage drop (U ) 2.5 VDC at max. load d 3025: 150 g Protection Reverse polarity, Approvals UL, CSA short-circuit, transients CE-marking Yes Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 1 TRIPLESHIELDEC, M30, DC Dimensions C D E C D E F M12x1 LED LED SW SW A Cable A Plug Type A B C D E F SW mm mm mm mm mm mm EC 3016xPAPL(-1) M 30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 10 36 EC 3025xPAPL(-1) M 30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 10 36 Wiring Diagrams 1 BN 1 BN 4 BK 2 WH 2 WH 4 BK 3 BU 3 BU NPN PNP Adjustment Guide The environments in which modate mechanically demand- EC3016xPAPL(-1) capacitive sensors are install- ing areas, temperature stability EC3025xPAPL(-1) ed can often be unstable re- to ensure minimum need for garding temperature, humidity, adjusting sensitivity if temper- object distance and industrial ature varies and high immunity Sensitivity Tripleshield Adjustment (noise) interference. Because to electromagnetic interfer- (4-wire device backview) of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as ence (EMI). Dist. standard features in all TRIP- LESHIELD capacitive sen- Note: Max. sors a user-friendly sensitivity Sensors are factory set (de- Sensitivity Min. adjustment instead of having fault) to maximum rated sens- a fixed sensing range, extend- ing range. ed sensing range to accom- Installation Hints Capacitive sensors have the Plastic Industry Ceramic & Glass their dielectric constant. The unique ability to detect almost Resins, regrinds or moulded Industry bigger the size of an object, the all materials, either in liquid or products. Raw material, clay or finish- higher the density of material, solid form. Capacitive sen- ed products, bottles. the better or easier it is to de- sors can detect metallic as Chemical Industry tect the object. Nominal sens- well as non-metallic objects, Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Packaging Industry ing distance for a capacitive however, their traditional use soaps, corrosives and Package inspection for sensor is referenced to a is for non-metallic materials petrochemicals. level or contents, dry grounded metal plate (ST37). such as: goods, fruits and vegeta- For additional information re- Wood Industry bles, dairy products. garding dielectric ratings of Saw dust, paper products, materials please refer to door and window frames. Materials are detected due to Technical Information. 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) B B