Proximity Sensors Capacitive Stainless Steel 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 S L-6 Capacitive proximity switch- switch ing. M30 stainless Capacitive prox imity switch es with either sensing steel housing with 2 m PVC Housing diameter (mm) distance 16 mm flush mount- cable or plug. Ideal for use Rated operating dist. (mm) ed or 25 mm sensing distan- in level and plastic ma chin- Output type ce non-flush mounte d. 2-wire ery applications. Both types Housing material AC output with a switch are available in polyester Housing type for choos ing NO and NC housings. 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 TBASL EC 3016 TBASL-6 M30 25 mm Non-flush EC 3025 TBASL EC 3025 TBASL-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, 3, 4, 6, 13) Effective operating dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn Sr 1.1 x S Temperature Usable operating dist. (Su) 0.8 x Sr Sn > 1.2 x Sr Operating temperature -25 to +80C ( -13 to +176F) Repeat accuracy (R) 5% Storage temperature -40 to +85C (-40 to +185F) Hysteresis (H) 4 to 20% of sensing distance Housing material Body Stainless steel (St 304) Rated operational volt. (U ) 20 to 250 VAC B Front Grey, polyester (ripple included) Cable end Polyester Ripple 10% Nuts Nickel plated brass Rated operational current (I ) e Connection Continuous 500 mA 2 Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm Short-time < 2.5 A (max. 20 ms) Oil proof, PVC Min. load current 10 mA Plug (-6) M12 x 1 double keyed Cable for plug (-6) CON.-6A-series OFF-state current (Ir) < 2.5 mA ( 240 VAC) 1.7 mA ( 120 VAC) Weight (incl. nuts) 3016: 140 g 3025: 150 g Voltage drop (U ) 10 VAC (at loads 20 mA) d Approvals UL Protection Transients CE-marking Yes Specifications are subject to change without notice (16.08.2018) 1 TRIPLESHIELDEC, M30, AC Dimensions C D E C D E M12x F LED LED SW SW A A Cable Plug Type A B C D E F SW mm mm mm mm mm mm EC 3016TBASL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 5 36 EC 3025TBASL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 5 36 Adjustment Guide The environments in which accommodate mechanically EC3016TBASL(-6) capacitive sensors are install- demand ing areas, temperatu- EC3025TBASL(-6) ed can often be unstable re - re stability to en sure minimum Tripleshield garding temperature, humi dity, need for adjusting sensitivity if object distance and industrial temperature varies and high Sensitivity Dist. Output (noise) interference. Because immunity to elec tromagnetic Adjustment AC models of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers interference (EMI). as standard features in all TRIP LESHIELD capacitive Note: sensors a user-friendly sen- Sensors are factory set Programmable NO or NC Max. sitivity adjustment instead of (default) to maximum rated (by selector switch backview) Sensitivity having a fixed sensing range, sensing range. (2-wire device backview) Min. extend ed sensing range to Installation Hints Capacitive sensors have the Chemical Industry Packaging Industry ct. Nominal sensing di stan- unique ability to detect al- Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Package inspecti- ce for a capacitive sensor is most all materials, either in soaps, corrosives and pe- on for level or con- refer enced to a grounded liquid or solid form. Capa - -t ro chemicals . tents, dry goods, me tal plate (ST37). For addi- citive sensors can detect fruits and vegetables, dairy tional information regarding metallic as well as non-me- Wood Industry products. dielec tric ratings of materi- tallic ob jects, however, their Saw dust, paper products, als please refer to Technical traditional use is for non-me- door and window frames. Materials are detected due Information. tallic materials such as: to their dielectric constant. Ceramic & Glass The bigger the size of an Plastic Industry Industry object, the higher the den- Resins, regrinds or mould- Raw material, clay or sity of material, the better or ed products. finished products, bottles. easier it is to detect the obje- 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 Incorrect 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 (16.08.2018) B