Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Type EC, M30, AC Featuring TRIPLESHIELD Sensor Protection Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC Adjustable sensing distance 2-16 mm or 4-25 mm Output: SCR Make and break switching function LED indication High noise immunity Flush and non-flush types Plug and Cable versions available DC versions in the same housing Product Description Ordering Key EC 3025 TBA P L-6 Capacitive proximity switch- switch ing. Grey M30 poly- Capacitive prox im ity switch es with either sensing dis- ester housing with 2 m PVC Housing diameter (mm) tance 16 mm flush mounte d cable or plug. Ideal for use Rated operating dist. (mm) or 25 mm sensing distance in level and plastic ma chin - Output type non-flush mount ed. 2-wire ery applications. Both types Housing material AC output with a switch are available in metal hous- Housing type for choosing NO and NC ings. Connection type Type Selection Housing Rated Mounting Ordering no. Ordering no. diameter operating SCR, cable SCR, plug 1) dist. (S ) Make & break switching Make & break switching n M 30 16 mm Flush (built-in) EC 3016 TBAPL EC 3016 TBAPL-6 M30 25 mm Non-flush EC 3025 TBAPL EC 3025 TBAPL-6 1) Object: Grounded steel plate Specifications Rated operating dist. (S ) Power ON delay 100 ms n 3016: 2 to 16 mm Frequency of operating factory set at 16 mm cycles (f) 10 Hz 3025: 4 to 25 mm Indication for output ON LED, yellow factory set at 25 mm Environment Sensitivity Adj. multiturn pot.meter Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 2, 12) Effective operating dist. (S ) 0.9 x S S 1.1 x S r n r Temperature Usable operating dist. (S ) 0.8 x S S > 1.2 x S u r n r Operating temperature -25 to +80C ( -13 to +176F) Storage temperature -40 to +85C (-40 to +185F) Repeat accuracy (R) 5% Housing material Hysteresis (H) 4 to 20% of sensing distance Body Grey, thermoplastic polyester Rated operational volt. (U ) 20 to 250 VAC B Cable end Polyester (ripple included) Nuts Black reinforced nylon Ripple 10% Connection Rated operational current (I ) e 2 Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm Continuous 500 mA Oil proof, PVC Short-time < 2.5 A (max. 20 ms) Plug (-6) M12 x 1 double keyed Min. load current 10 mA Cable for plug (-6) CON.-6A-series OFF-state current (I ) < 2.5 mA ( 240 VAC) r Weight (incl. nuts) 3016: 140 g 1.7 mA ( 120 VAC) 3025: 150 g Voltage drop (Ud) 10 VAC (at loads 20 mA) Approvals UL, CSA Protection Transients CE-marking Yes Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.01.2021) 1 TRIPLESHIELDEC, M30, AC Dimensions C D E C D E M12x1 F LED LED SW SW A A Cable Plug Type A B C D E F SW mm mm mm mm mm mm EC 3016TBAPL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 10 36 EC 3025TBAPL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 10 36 Adjustment Guide The environments in which accommodate mechanically EC3016TBAPL(-6) capacitive sensors are install- demand ing areas, temperature EC3025TBAPL(-6) ed can often be unstable re - stability to en sure minimum Tripleshield garding temperature, humi dity, need for adjusting sensitivity object distance and industrial if temperature varies and high Sensitivity Dist. Output (noise) interference. Because immunity to elec tro magnetic Adjustment AC models of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers interference (EMI). as standard features in all TRIPLESHIELD capacitive Note: sensors a user-friendly sensi- Sensors are factory set Programmable NO or NC Max. tivity adjustment instead of (default) to maximum rated (by selector switch backview) Sensitivity having a fixed sensing range, sensing range. (2-wire device backview) Min. extended sensing range to Installation Hints Capacitive sensors have the Chemical Industry Packaging Industry itive sensor is refe renced to a unique ability to detect al- Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Package inspection for lev- grounded me tal plate (ST37). most all materials, either in soaps, corrosives and pe- el or contents, dry goods, For additional information liquid or solid form. Capa - - t rochemicals . fruits and vegetables, dairy regarding di elec tric ratings ci tive sensors can detect products. of materials please refer to metallic as well as non-me- Wood Industry Technical Information. tallic objects, how ever, their Saw dust, paper products, Materials are detected due to traditional use is for non-me- door and window frames. their dielectric constant. The tallic 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 di stan ce for a capac- 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 Incorrect Correct The cable should not be pulled A proximity switch should not serve as Any repetitive flexing of the cable should be avoided mechanical stop 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (19.01.2021) B B