GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE SENSORS - EN50032

ACTIVE FACE
The active face of proximity sensor is the surface from which emits an oscil- increased sensing distance. During installation it is important to remember
lating field where a metallic object (inductive) or any material (capacitive) the minimum distances from metallic parts in the case of inductive units and
results in a change of state of the sensor without entering in contact with it. from any type of material in the case of capacitive units.
It is not possible to mount more than one sensor side by side.

EMBEDDABLE (FLUSH MOUNTING) SENSORS (TS)

TS PS
The metal body covers the sensing area on all sides allows the unit to be
installed in metal parts or next to other sensors without causing problems of
reciprocal interference.

NOT EMBEDDABLE (NON FLUSH MOUNTING) SENSORS (PS)

The metal body leaves uncovered part of the sensing area resulting in an

REDUCTION FACTORS IN INDUCTIVE

INDUCTIVE SENSORS CAPACITIVE SENSORS
AND CAPACITIVE SENSORS
Aq 37 1 x Sn Metals 1 x Sn
If the object to be sensed is not Fe37 (inductives)
Stainless steel 0,9 x Sn Water 1 x Sn or material other than metal (capacitives) the inter-
Brass-bronze 0,5 x Sn Plastic 0,5 x Sn vention distance reduces.

Aluminium 0,4 x Sn Glass 0,5 x Sn Futhermore if the object to be sensed has dimen-
Copper 0,4 x Sn Wood 0,4 x Sn sions and thickness less than those indicated then
the intervention distance will be further reduced.

SUGGESTIONS FOR MOUNTING

• Follow the indications listed in the technical characteristics for the various avoid damage to the body of the sensor and the internal circuit. Particular
families of sensors. attention should be given to sensors with a diameter equal to or less than 12
• Take note of the temperature limits indicated for each family of sensors. mm. Attention should all be given to avoid the installation of a sensor into a
Incorrect installation may result in a modification in the switching distance hole with the same diameter as this may cause irreparable damage.
causing a change in equipment performance. • When preparing threaded holes for the fixing of sensors the following dia-
• When using sensors in areas where chemicals are present it is advised that meters should be followed:
they be installed so as not to come in direct contact with these substances as M8 x 1 = ø7 o M12 x 1 = ø11 o M18 x 1 = ø17 o M30 x 1.5 = ø28.4
it may be difficult to establish their corrosiveness. Generally speaking the pla-
stic parts have a high resistance to oil, salts, petrol and other hydrocarbons. It DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL TERMS
is recommeded that further information be requested from our technical SWITCHING DISTANCE (Sn)
department. This is the switching distance measured at 20°C and nominal supply voltage,
• Do not pull the cable with excessive force and if necessary use protective using a square piece of Fe 360 (EN60947-5-2) steel of 1 mm. thickness the side
tubing. of which must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the active surface.
• Avoid repetitive movements between cable and sensor if necessary follow the In this condition the sensor switches in a Sn range of ± 10% Sn.
instructions in the diagram.
PLATE
10 cm fastening

moving part
Y SWITCH
PROXIMIT
1 mm
fixed part
HYSTERESIS
Hysteresis is the distance between switching in both directions at nominal vol-
• All MEYLE sensors, in standard version, are supplied with cable in PVC and can tage and temperature values.
also be supplied with pur or silicon cable. The value is expressed as a percentage of the switching distance.
The standard length of the cable is 2 mtrs, but upon request can also be sup-
plied in lengths of 3.5 - 7.5 - 10 mtrs. PLATE

• Pay attention to the protection of the sensing face avoiding shock or mecha-
nical pressure in order to avoid irreparable damage (particularly in the case of H

inductive sensors).
Sn

OFF ON
• Use suitable tools on the sensitivity regulation trimmer. H

• Install both inductive and capacitive sensors in such a way as to avoid that Ø PROXIMITY SWITCH

any kind of material becomes deposited on the active surface.

• When installing sensor using locknuts do not overtighten them in order to
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE SENSORS - EN50032
REPEATABILITY
This indicates the intervention point variation of the sensor operated at the
same conditions and in the same way.

INDUCTIVE
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
D 2D Sn
The switching frequency is the maximum possible number of impulse repe- 2
titions per second. This is determinated by the measurement method
according to din EN 50010 (right drawing). The max. values of the switch-
D
ing frequency of each sensor are indicated on the technical characteristics.
RATED VOLTAGE (Vn)
The rated voltage indicates the power supply values where the sensor works PROTECTION AGAINST INDUCTIVE PEAKS
perfectly. All the sensors are protected against damage caused by the disconnection of
RESIDUAL RIPPLE inductive loads. It is advisable to keep the cable of the power conductors
Ripple is the alternating voltage superimposed on the D.C. voltage (peak- separate.
peak) in %.
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT Expressed in ohm between the sensor circuit and the metal body, applying
Is the maximum current the sensor can generate in continuous operation. a voltage of 500 VCA.
MINIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT IP RATING
It is the minimum current value which should flow through the sensor in
This is the IP rating of the body which contains the electrical parts expressed
order to guarantee a safe working.
in IP followed by two numbers. In the case of inductive and capacitive
PEAK CURRENT switches the first is always 6 (complete protection against dust) and the sec-

CAPACITIVE
The peak current indicates the maximum current value that the sensor can
ond can be 5 (protected against jets of water) or 7 (protection against
bear in a limited period of time.
immersion for a fixed time).
RESIDUAL CURRENT
TEMPERATURE LIMITS
It is the residual current which flows through the sensor when it is open.
Range of temperature within which the functions is guaranteed as per the
ABSORPTION
technical characteristics.
Is the maximum current absorption of the sensor in relation to the maximum
off load voltage. TEMPERATURE VARIATION
Maximum variation in the intervention distance (Sn) within the limits of tem-
VOLTAGE DROP
It is the voltage drop measured across the sensor. perature allowed expressed as a percentage of ± 10% Sn.

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION TYPE OF OUTPUT

Most of the D.C. sensors have incorporated a protection which prevents the All the inductive and capacitive sensors are of the different types N-B-C-A
internal circuit from being damaged by a short circuit or overload of the out- specified in page 5 and 57.
put. TYPE OF OUTPUT
When the short circuit is removed the sensor is automatically reactivated. For all MEYLE sensors the standard definitions are used N.O. normally open
PROTECTION AGAINST REVERSAL OF POLARITY N.C. normally closed. This refers to the state of the sensor in the absence of
All the sensors are protected against reversal of polarity, this prevents the inter- switching material.
nal components from being damaged by incorrect power-supply connection. Most sensors can be supplied in the N.O. + N.C. output.

CONNECTION FOR INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE SENSORS

CONNECTION OF D.C. TYPES IN SERIES (AND LOGIC)
In some applications it is necessary to obtain two corresponding signals before PROX PROX PROX PROX PROX PROX
an action is carried out. Two sensors connected in this way will activate one NPN NPN NPN PNP PNP PNP
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

output when they are excited simultaneously. When D.C. amplified types are
used it is necessary to take into account the voltage drop present at the out-
put of each sensor (<1,8V) the maximum load current of the sensors used and
the current absorption of each single sensor (<10mA) as well as the final load.

PROX PROX PROX PROX PROX PROX CONNECTION OF A.C. TYPES IN SERIES OR IN PARALLEL
NPN NPN NPN PNP PNP PNP A.C. sensors can be connected in series taking into account the voltage drop
(≤ 6V) present in the sensor when connected in parallel. The off load current
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BLUE
BLACK
BROWN

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

BROWN
BLACK
BLUE

(≤ 4mA) should be summed and attention should be given when in the min-
imum load condition (high load impedance).
Such connections should in any case not be done as a function anomalous to
the sensor can be generated. The "voltage drop" and the "residual current" is
important in this type of connection.
CONNECTION OF D.C. TYPES IN PARALLEL (OR LOGIC)
Connected in this way all sensors can activate the common output independ- 24V A.C. POWER SUPPLY
ently when excited. When amplified D.C. types are used it is necessary to take In sensors supplied with 24V A.C. the voltage drop (≤ 6V) existing in the sen-
into account that each sensor has as an additional load of the resistance of the sor and the possibile voltage drop due to the connecting wires between the
other sensors (collector resistances). Any incovenience caused by this can be sensor and the load should be taken into account.
overcome by asking specifically for sensors with the final stage which has an In order to maintain an adequate voltage it is reccomended that the supply
open collector or by adding disconnecting diodes as indicated by the drawing. voltage be increased by at least 6V.
PROXIMITY CAPACITIVE SENSORS SC SERIES
WORKING PRINCIPLE
Capacitive sensors contain an oscillator transistor in the front section. The
oscillating circuit R-C (resistor-capacititor) is influenced by variations in capac-
ity in fact when any material, solid or liquid (water, wood, metals, coffee, pow-
ders, etc.) come into contact with the active surface of the sensor the capaci-
tance increases putting into action the oscillator up until the threshold of trig-
ger inverts. By introducing a change in the condition of the final stage and
therefore in the command of the external load a potentiometer makes fine
adjustements to the switching distance.
All the sensors are protected against a change of polarity and electrical distur-
bances of inductive origin, and they are protected against short circuits.
They can be supplied with rapid or delayed switching. The plastic parts of the
MEYLE capacitive sensors (body, plugs, oulets and locknuts) are made of
makrolon which is not toxic, non static and resistant to abrasives.

CHOICE OF A CAPACITIVE SENSOR

When choosing a capacitive sensor the final use should be kept in mind, that
is the material to be controlled, its form and composition.
The reduction factors related to every material should be remembered and
also their physical mass.
If possible it is recommended to use partially screened model, that is not
mounted flush with the surface as it is possible to take advantage of the much
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF AMPLIFIED CAPACITIVE SENSOR greater sensitive field, this means that the sensor need not be set to the max-
imum where it would be more prone to effects from temperature variations,
humidity, powder deposits, etc.
If it is necessary to install the sensor flush with the surface it is advised to make
a setting which is not too close to the maximum.
The main difference between the totally screened and partially screened types
of sensors is that at equal intervention distances the former requires a sensitiv-
ity of about the double of the latter and therefore functions under more criti-
cal conditions.

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS

It is advisable that the sensitivity adjustment be carried out when the sensor Capacitive sensors are used widely as limit switches which are sensitive to all
is connected in the definite operational position and should be adjusted at types of materials, as limit controls for sensing the maximum and minimum
the intermediate position between the minimum and maximum values. In levels of liquids, powders, granules, etc. in silos and various containers. They
the working of the capacitive sensor the air acts as dielectric and it is neces- can also be used for sensing or counting metallic and non metallic objects.
sary to take into account that strong variation of humidity can cause, if the
adjustment is very fine, a variation of the same. The sensing range is deter-
COUNTING OF METAL OR
mined in respect to the material and object dimensions to be controlled and NON METAL PARTS
can change in respect to the variation of the temperature of about 10% at a
temperature of -20 ÷ +70 °C. The sensitivity increases when the trimmer is
rotated in the clockwise direction and decreases in the anti-clockwise direc-
tion. The adjustment can be carried out once the plastic protection screw is
removed. If the sensor is mounted on a metallic support it is necessary to
make an earth connection in order to avoid alterations in the sensing dis-
tance of the sensor.

LED SENSITIVITY ADJUST. LED SENSITIVITY ADJUST. LED

LEVEL CONTROL IN CONTACT WITH LEVEL CONTROL WITH

SENSITIVITY SOLID OR LIQUIDS MATERIALS NON METALLIC CONTAINERS
ADJUST. - + - +
-
+
CABLE -

CABLE CABLE
SC18 SC30 SC40
LED
BmPm

SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTMENT
SC30-K
PROXIMITY CAPACITIVE SENSORS SC SERIES
DELAYED MODELS
These are capacitive sensors which give an output signal to the load which can
LOADING
have an adjustable time delay up to 15 min. To its energization and deener- BACK VIEW OF THE DELAYED
gization switching in both N.O. and N.C. types. SENSOR
They are supplied only in the Ø 40 mm model A.C. TIME ADJUST.
The available ranges of delay are the following:

UNLOADING TIME MAX. 15 MIN.

SENSITIVITY LED
1 sec. to 1 min. - 15 sec. to 15 min. ADJUST.
A trimmer for adjusting the time has a scale of 0 to 100. These sensors are used 50
in different industrial applications, particularly in the food industry as level con-
trols where a time delay is specifically required without having to install an -- +0
100
external timer between the sensor and the load.
In order to carry out the adjustment of the sensitivity the timer trimmer should
be zeroed. (See page 64).
CABLE

SPECIFICATIONS OF C - A - R VERSIONS
VERSION C
SENSORS VERSION C FOR DIRECT VOLTAGE relay is SUPERIOR to the residual current of the
BROWN
BLACK
+ (4 WIRES) sensor.
WHITE These are amplified D.C. sensors which contain an If these parameters are not respected there will be

CAPACITIVE
NPN NO+NC
BLUE
-- output amplifier in addition to the oscillator. They an uncertain switching of the relay.
are supplied as 4 wires with antiphase outputs in the Furthermore attention must be given to high
BROWN
BLACK
+ types NPN and PNP. impedance input connections of electronic com-
WHITE As standard, this version of sensor is protected mands as the residual current in the sensor could be
against short circuit, absolutely protected against sufficient to cause activation.
PNP NO+NC
BLUE
--
polarity inversion and current peaks created by the In the closed state a voltage drop can be found this
disconnection of inductive loads. These sensors can should be taken into account especially when there
VERSION A be supplied with power supplies: ALNC - ALTP. is a low voltage supply.
They are adapted for inputs of programmable con- All AC/DC capacitive sensors are short circuit pro-
BLUE
trollers. tected (up to 50 Vdc and 250 Vac).
YELLOW/GREEN
They are also protected against voltage transients
SENSORS VERSION FOR ALTERNATING OR
NO
BROWN coming from the power supply or generated by the
DIRECT VOLTAGE (2 WIRES)
load. They are compatible with P.L.C. units.
BLUE These are amplified sensors with two wires which
YELLOW/GREEN
function both in A.C. and D.C., these products as SENSORS VERSION R WITH RELAY (5 WIRES)
well as having an oscillator have a mosfet output These are amplified sensors which can operate with
BROWN
NC amplifier incorporated which is able to open and both AC and DC power supplies.
close a load very quickly. The sensors as well as the oscillator and amplifier
The load which is connected in series with the sen- have incorporated a relay which provides one
VERSION R sor is passed through by the same residual current changeover output contact from 1Amp. at 220 Vac.
that it is supplied by. It is particulay important to The external load can be connected to the NO or
BROWN
pay attention to the low consumption relay, in fact NC contact of the relay, this solution guarantees
RELAY WHITE it is important to ensure that: greater security in the presence of high loads (up to
RED
1A Vdc/ac - the required current for the switching of the relay 1A) which is different to sensors with output.
BLACK
220 Vac BLUE
is EQUAL to or SUPERIOR to the minimum output Types with instantaneous intervention are available
current required by the sensor; (page 62) or delayed with programmable functions
- the current required of the secure releasing of the (page 64).

SUGGESTION FOR SUPPLYING VOLTAGE TO CAPACITIVE SENSORS

EXAMPLE A EXAMPLE B

Voltage stabilizer
CA
Vac Vca CA
Vac Vca
Vac Vac
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz

C Vcc
Vdc C Vcc
Vdc

The supply voltage should be adjusted according to the characteristics of The supply voltage Vdc of the sensor should be filtered with a capacity C
the sensor used. It is recommended to use a trasformer with secondary at least 470 µF for each 200 mA used.
voltage Vac lower than the direct voltage Vdc required. If the supply voltage Vdc is high it is recommended to follow the diagram
The secondary voltage Vac is found as follows: B with a proper voltage stabilizer.
Vac = (Vdc + 1) : 1,41
CAPACITIVE SENSORS M18 x 1
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC OR METALLIC
4 WIRES D.C. - VERSION-C
2 WIRES A.C. - VERSION-A

EMBEDDABLE (FLUSH MOUNTING)

NOT EMBEDDABLE 45 55
(NON FLUSH MOUNTING) 61
LED LED
LED

D.C. red color D.C. D.C. D.C.

A.C. blue color A.C. A.C.
SENSIT. A.C. SENSIT.
SENSIT.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 7 76
ADJUST.
ADJUST.
7 76
ADJUST.

83
Dimensions mm

AMPLIFIED NPN NO+NC SC18P - CE10 NPN NO + NC SC18M - C5 NPN NO + NC SC18M - CE10 NPN NO + NC
4 WIRES D.C.
ANTIPHASE PNP NO+NC SC18P - CE10 PNP NO + NC SC18M - C5 PNP NO + NC SC18M - CE10 PNP NO + NC
NO SC18P - AE10 NO SC18M - A5 NO SC18M - AE10 NO
AMPLIFIED 2 WIRES A.C.
NC SC18P - AE10 NC SC18M - A5 NC SC18M - AE10 NC
Switching distance (Sn) adjustable mm 0 ÷ 10 0÷5 0 ÷ 10
Continuous voltage (residual ripple ≤10%) V 10 ÷ 55
Alternating voltage 50÷60 Hz V 20 ÷ 250
Hysteresis (%Sn) mm In relation to Sn
Switching frequency Hz 10
Repeatability (at constant temperature) mm <1
Max output current mA 200 in D.C. - 300 in A.C.
Min output current mA 10 (min. release current)
Max peak current for 20 ms A 1.5
Absorption at 24Vdc mA ≤ 10
Residual current mA ≤1
Voltage drop (sensor ON) V < 1.8 in D.C. - < 6 in A.C.
Short circuit protection Incorporated in D.C.
Led Incorporated
Temperature limits °C - 20 ÷ + 70
IP rating IP 65
Housing Gray plastic (Makrolon) Nickelled brass
Cable PVC 2m 4 x 0.25 mm2 in D.C. - 3 x 0.35 mm2 in A.C.
Connector plug - H (only D.C.) H (only D.C.)
Protection housing

WIRING DIAGRAMS CONNECTION WITH H - K PLUGS MODELS AVAILABLE WITH H PLUG

FOR THE CONNECTORS SEE PAGE 85 FOR M12 CONNECTORS

VERSION C VIEW OF MALE

4 CONNECTOR H SC18M - C5…H = 64
SENSIT. ADJUST.
BROWN BROWN
BLACK BLACK 4 WIRES SC18M - CE10…H = 57
SC18M-C5…H LED x 4

WHITE WHITE 1 3 1 = Brown / + SC18M-CE10…H

NPN NO+NC BLUE PNP NO+NC BLUE 3 = Blue / --
M12

4 = Black / Output NPN-PNP / NO

2
2 = White / Output NPN-PNP / NC M18 x 1
VERSION A SC18M - C5…H = 93
SC18M - CE10…H = 93
BLUE BLUE VIEW OF MALE
YELLOW/GREEN YELLOW/GREEN SENSIT. ADJUST.
CONNECTOR K
BROWN BROWN LED
NO NC 1 2 4 WIRES
SC30P-CE25…H
1 = Blue / --
SC30M-C20…H
M12

2 = Brown / +
N.B.: Upon request cable for sensors with different 3 SC30M-CE25…H
4/ = Black / Output NPN-PNP / NO M30x1,5 13
lengths 3.5 - 5 - 7.5 - 10 metres is available. 3 = White / Output NPN-PNP / NC
 CAPACITIVE SENSORS M30 x 1.5
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC OR METALLIC
4 WIRES D.C. - VERSION-C

* Types available with protection against electrostatic charges up to 27KV.

*
73 65 20 72 20 77 18
SENSIT. SENSIT.
ADJUST. LED ADJUST. LED
LED LED

SENSIT. ADJUST. SENSIT. ADJUST.

20 90 20 85 110 95

SC30P - CE25 NPN NO + NC* SC30P - CE25 NPN NO + NC K SC30M - C20 NPN NO + NC SC30M - C20 NPN NO + NC K
SC30P - CE25 PNP NO + NC* SC30P - CE25 PNP NO + NC K SC30M - C20 PNP NO + NC SC30M - C20 PNP NO + NC K

CAPACITIVE
0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 20 0 ÷ 20
10 ÷ 55

In relation to Sn
10
<1
300

≤ 10

< 1.8
Incorporated
Incorporated
- 20 ÷ + 70
67 65 67 65
Red plastic (Makrolon) Nickelled brass
4 x 0.25 mm2 4 x 0.25 mm2
K (mod. 12) K (mod. 12)
Possible mounting (SCM-P) Possible mounting (SCM-K)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION

EMBEDDABLE NOT EMBEDDABLE

D ≥D/2 D D ≥2D D ≥D D ≥D

Side by side mounting Flush mounting Side by side mounting Non flush mounting
CAPACITIVE SENSORS M30 x 1.5
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING METALLIC
4 WIRES D.C.
VERSION-C

EMBEDDABLE (FLUSH MOUNTING)

NOT EMBEDDABLE 72 20 72 18
(NON FLUSH MOUNTING) SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTMENT LED
LED

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SENSIT. ADJUST.

15 110 15 90
Dimensions mm

AMPLIFIED NPN NO+NC SC30M - CE25 NPN NO + NC SC30M - CE25 NPN NO + NC K

4 WIRES D.C.
ANTIPHASE PNP NO+NC SC30M - CE25 PNP NO + NC SC30M - CE25 PNP NO + NC K
NO
AMPLIFIED 2 WIRES A.C./D.C.
NC
Switching distance (Sn) adjustable mm 0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 25
Continuous voltage (residual ripple ≤10%) V 10 ÷ 55
Alternating voltage 50÷60 Hz V
Hysteresis (%Sn) mm In relation to Sn
Switching frequency Hz 10
Repeatability (at constant temperature) mm <1
Max output current mA 300
Min output current mA
Max peak current for 20 ms A
Absorption at 24Vdc mA ≤ 10
Residual current mA
Voltage drop (sensor ON) V < 1.8
Short circuit protection Incorporated
Led Incorporated
Temperature limits °C - 20 ÷ + 70
IP rating IP 67 65
Housing Nickelled brass
Cable PVC 2m 4 x 0.25 mm2
Connector plug H (on request) K (type 12)
Protection housing Possible mounting (SCM-K)

WIRING DIAGRAMS CONNECTION WITH K PLUG

FOR CONNECTORS TYPE 12 (PAGE 85)

VERSION C
BROWN BROWN VIEW OF MALE CONNECTOR K
BLACK BLACK 1 = Blue / --
WHITE WHITE 1 2 2 = Brown / +
NPN NO+NC BLUE PNP NO+NC BLUE 4/ = Black / Output NPN - PNP / NO
3 = White / Output NPN - PNP / NC
3
VERSION A
BLUE BLUE

YELLOW/GREEN YELLOW/GREEN
VIEW OF MALE CONNECTOR K
BROWN
NC
BROWN 1 2 1/2= NO - NC Programmable
NO
NO NC

N.B.: Upon request cable for sensors with different lengths

3.5 - 5 - 7.5 - 10 metres is available. Selector
 CAPACITIVE SENSORS M30 x 1.5
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC OR METALLIC
2 WIRES A.C./D.C.
VERSION-A

73 65 20 72 20 77 18
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTMENT LED ADJUSTMENT LED
LED LED

SENSIT. ADJUST. SENSIT. ADJUST.

20 100 20 85 110 95

SC30P - AE25 NO* SC30P - AE25 NO/NC K SC30M - A20 NO* SC30M - A20 NO/NC K

CAPACITIVE
SC30P - AE25 NC* PROGRAMMABLE SC30M - A20 NC* PROGRAMMABLE
0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 20 0 ÷ 20
20 ÷ 250
20 ÷ 250
In relation to Sn
10
<1
500
10 (Min. release current)
1.5

≤ 2
<6
Incorporated (Up to 50V in d.c.)
Incorporated
- 20 ÷ + 70
67 65 67 65
Blue plastic makrolon Nickelled brass
3 x 0.50 mm2 3 x 0.50 mm2
K (type 12) K (type 12)
Possible mounting (SCM-P) Possible mounting (SCM-K)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION

EMBEDDABLE NOT EMBEDDABLE

D ≥D/2 D D ≥2D D ≥D D ≥D

Side by side mounting Flush mounting Side by side mounting Non flush mounting

* Models with NO/NC programmable output are available on request.

CAPACITIVE SENSORS M30 x 1.5
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING METALLIC CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC
2 WIRES A.C./D.C. RELAY OUTPUT
VERSION-A VERSION-R

NOT EMBEDDABLE
(NON FLUSH MOUNTING)
72 20 72 18
SENSIT. 73 SENSIT.
ADJUST. ADJUST.
LED
LED
LED

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 15 120 15

SENSIT. ADJUST.
90
20 90

Dimensions mm

AMPLIFIED NPN NO+NC

4 WIRES D.C.
ANTIPHASE PNP NO+NC

AMPLIFIED 2 WIRES A.C./D.C. NO SC30M - AE25 NO* SC30M - AE25 NO/NC K SC30P - RE 25
NC SC30M - AE25 NC* PROGRAMMABLE RELAY CHANGEOVER
Switching distance (Sn) adjustable mm 0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 25
Continuous voltage (residual ripple ≤10%) V 20 ÷ 250 18 ÷ 50
Alternating voltage 50÷60 Hz V 20 ÷ 250 18 ÷ 240
Hysteresis (%Sn) mm In relation to Sn In relation to Sn
Switching frequency Hz 10 10
Repeatability (at constant temperature) mm <1 <1
Max output current mA 500 Changeover 1A - 220Vac
Min output current mA 10 (Min. release current)
Max peak current for 20 ms A 1.5
Absorption mA < 20 Relay on
Residual current mA ≤2
Voltage drop (sensor ON) V <6
Short circuit protection Incorporated (Up to 50V in d.c.)
Led Incorporated Incorporated
Temperature limits °C - 20 ÷ + 70 - 20 ÷ + 70
IP rating IP 67 65 67
Housing Nickelled brass Red plastic makrolon
Cable PVC 2m 3 x 0.50 mm2 5 x 0.35 mm2
Connector plug K (type 12)
Protection housing Possible mounting (SCM-K) Possible mounting (SCM-P)

WIRING DIAGRAMS CONNECTION WITH K PLUG

FOR CONNECTOR TYPE 12 (PAGE 85)

VERSION C VERSION A
BROWN BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW/GREEN
WHITE
BLUE BROWN
PNP NO+NC NO
BROWN BLUE
BLACK
1 2
YELLOW/GREEN
WHITE NO NC
BLUE BROWN
NPN NO+NC NC

VERSION R Selector
BROWN
RELAY WHITE
RED
1A Vdc/ac
220 BLACK
Vac BLUE
VIEW OF MALE CONNECTOR K
1/2= NO - NC Programmable
N.B.: Upon request cable for sensors with different lengths
3.5 - 5 - 7.5 - 10 metres is available.
* Models with NO/NC programmable output are available on request.
 CAPACITIVE SENSORS M40 x 1.5
CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC CYLINDRICAL HOUSING PLASTIC
4 WIRES D.C. 2 WIRES A.C./D.C.
VERSION-C STANDARD AND DELAYED MODELS
VERSION-A

72 72
Back view delayed model
LED LED

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT TIME ADJUSTMENT*

LED
SENSITIVITY 1 - 15 min.
ADJUST. 50 *The 100 on the time
regulation trimmer
-- +0 100
scale corresponds to
the full scale of the
20 90 20 90 CABLE time range of the
sensor.

SC40P - CE35 NPN NO + NC

SC40P - CE35 PNP NO + NC
SC40P - AE35 NO SC40P - AE35 TE/TD NO

CAPACITIVE
SC40P - AE35 NC SC40P - AE35 TE/TD NC
0 ÷ 35 0 ÷ 35
10 ÷ 55 20 ÷ 250
20 ÷ 250
In relation to Sn In relation to Sn
10 10 In relation to delay
<2 <2
300 500 300
10 (Min. release current) 20
1.5
< 10
≤2 <3
< 1.8 <6
Incorporated Incorporated (Up to 50V in d.c.)
Incorporated Incorporated
- 20 ÷ + 70 - 20 ÷ + 70
67 67 65
Red plastic makrolon Blue plastic makrolon
4 x 0.25 mm2 3 x 0.50 mm2 2 x 0.50 mm2

On request protection housing with 2 inch fixing

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION SC40P-AE35 DELAYED - AVAILABLE RANGE

NOT EMBEDDABLE SC40P-AE35 TE NO, delay on energization N.O. contact.

In the absence of material the sensor has an open contact. When the material enters the
D >2D D ≥D D ≥D sensing area, the delay set starts. A the end of this time the contact closes. When the
material leaves the sensing area, the contact opens instantaneously.
SC40P-AE35 TE NC, delay on energization N.C. contact.
In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is closed. When material enters the
sensing area, the contact opens. When material leaves the area, the delay set starts, after
which the contact closes.
SC40P-AE35 TD NO, delay on de-energization N.O. contact.
In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is open. When material enters the
sensing area, the contact closes. When material leaves the area, the delay set starts, after
which the contact opens.
SC40P-AE35 TD NC, delay on de-energization N.C. contact.
In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is closed. When material enters the
sensing area, the delay set starts, after which the contact opens. When material leaves the
Sie by side Non flush area, the contact closes instantaneously.
mounting mounting RANGE OF STANDARD TIME DELAY
FROM 1 to 15 minutes.
DELAYED PROGRAMMABLE CAPACITIVE SENSOR SC30P-RE25T TYPE
SPECIFICATIONS
This proximity sensor belongs to the capacitive sensor family, it supplies a sig-
nal to the external load which can be delayed up to 10 min. when any mate-
rial solid or liquid (water, glass, wood, metal, coffe, powders etc.) come into
the sensing area, it is used principally as a level control.
This model is completly programmable regarding the delay in energization
and de-energization with open or closed output, the sensor does in fact con-
tain a 1A 220V chengeover relay.
Due to its versatility, programmability and high power output compared to a
normal electronic sensor, the stocking of product for the wholesaler is simpli-
fied as is the adaptability of the switch to any application.
This sensor can be used with the protection housing SCM-R which is of POM
and therefore satisfies the most severe abrasion resistance requirements.
When used as a level control, this housing allows for the sensor to be substi-
tuted whenever required.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BACK VIEW
Switching distance Sn adjustable mm 0 ÷ 25
Multivoltage power supply V 18 ÷ 50 Vdc 18÷240 Vac (50÷60 Hz)
Hysteresis (%Sn) mm Depending on Sn
Max. switching frequency Hz Depending on delay LED 50
TIME ADJUST. *
Repeatability (at a constant temper.) mm <1 SENSITIVITY 1 = 0,1 sec. ÷ 1 min.
Max. ouput current mA Changeover 1 A - 220 Vac ADJUSTMENT B A 0 100
10 = 1 sec. ÷ 10 min.
Absorption (relay activated) mA 20 SWITCH CABLE

LED Incorporated
Temperature limit °C -20 ÷ +70
IP rating IP 65
Standard range of delay min. 1 - 10 (on request higher) * The 100 on the time regulation trimmer scale corresponds to
Housing Plastic (Makrolon) the full scale of the time range of the sensor.
Cable PVC 2m 5 x 0,35 mm2
Protection housing Possible mounting

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION TABLE
FUNCTION TE NO - delay on energization N.O. contact.
RELAY OUTPUT In the absence of material the sensor has an open contact. When the material
FUNCTION SWITCH POS. WIRES COLOUR enters the sensing area, the delay set starts. A the end of this time the contact
TE NO B Red / Black closes. When the material leaves the sensing area, the contact opens instanta-
neously.
TE NC A Red / Black
FUNCTION TE NC - delay on energization N.C. contact.
TD NO A Red / White
In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is closed. When material
TD NC B Red / White enters the sensing area, the contact opens. When material leaves the area, the
delay set starts, after which the contact closes.
FUNCTION TD NO - delay on de-energization N.O. contact.
WIRING DIAGRAM In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is open. When material
enters the sensing area, the contact closes. When material leaves the area, the
BROWN
delay set starts, after which the contact opens.
WHITE
RELAY RED FUNCTION TD NC - delay on de-energization N.C. contact.
1A Vdc/ac
BLACK In the absence of material the contact of the sensor is closed. When material
220 Vac BLUE
enters the sensing area, the delay set starts, after which the contact opens.
When material leaves the area, the contact closes instantaneously.

Multivoltage power supply 18÷50 Vdc / 18÷240 Vac.

IDENTIFICATION REFERENCE
CAPACITIVE SENSORS NON FLUSH SWITCHING DISTANCE

DIMENSIONS (mm) 130

110
SC 30 P - R E 25 T1
T1 = 0,1 sec. ÷ 1 min.
M 30 X 1,5

RELAY
Ø 41

SENSOR DIAMETER
T10 = 1 sec. ÷ 10 min.
PLASTIC HOUSING

N.B.: Upon request cable for sensors with different lengths

20 65 27
3.5 - 5 - 7.5 - 10 metres is available.
PROTECTION HOUSING FOR CAPACITIVE SENSORS SCM
SPECIFICATIONS
This is used as a wateroof protective cover for the SC30M series with connector and
SC30P series with cable output both for A.C. and D.C. supply.
The SCM housing is of non toxic material (POM) and is provided with a 1 1/2" GAS
thread which allows for its installation by using a standard fitting. This type of installa-
tion means that the sensor can be rapidly removed for testing without allowing the loss
material from the container and protects the sensor from abrasion.
Furthemore the use of the housing eliminates to a large degree variation in the sensitiv-
ity of the sensor due to deposits of material.
It is also available the protection housing for SC40P capacitive sensors.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: HOUSING + SENSOR

DESCRIPTION: Hole for sensitivity adjustment

CAPACITIVE
F E D LED C B
A - Screw
B - Fixing spring A
K type

B
B1 - Fixing spring

m
P
m
P type Sensitivity
adjustment
B2 - N° 2 screw M4x8 mm Sensitivity
G E D1 B1
C - Connector adjustment
D - Capacitive sensor LED
with connector
D1 - Capacitive sensor
with cable
D2 - Capacitive sensor N° 2 hole for sensor fixing Slot for sensor fixing
with relay output H E D2 LED
E - Packing ring Sensitivity B2
F - SCM-K housing adjustment
G - SCM-P housing
H - SCM-R housing

N.B:
There are two types of housing available depending on the type of spring used, SCM-K for sensors with connector (SC30P-CE25K / SC30P-AE25K / SC30M-AE25K),
SCM-P for sensors with cable or H plug M12 (SC30P-CE25 / SC30P-AE25), SCM-R for sensors with relay output and cable (SC30P-RE25T).
The protection is supplied with complete accessories for mounting.

EXAMPLE DIMENSIONS (mm)

18 24 58
1
B

TRADITIONAL
1 1/2" GAS

INSTALLATION
mPm

IN THE CONTAINER WALL

2 100 Ch. 60
INSTALLATION WITH
A PLASTIC WINDOW
B

18
(THICKNESS ≤ 6mm)
mPm

40

3
B

INSTALLATION WITH
mPm

SCM PROTECTION C C
HOUSING
B
mPm

Mod. SCM-K Mod. SCM-P Mod. SCM-R

C = flexible rubber cable exit

HIGH TEMPERATURE CAPACITIVE SENSORS ALSC - SC18M-HT/SC30M-HT
GENERAL DETAILS
The high temperature sensors should be considered as part of the traditional
range of sensors with the difference that electronic portion is completly sepa-
rate from the sensing part which is in the form of an extension and can with-
stand tempeature up to 250°C.
These products are used to control the levels of hot materials such as liquids,
oil, powder and plastic granules.
They also sense solid metallic and non-metallic bodies positioned in areas of
high temperature.
The connecting cable between the sensor and the amplifier must be of stan-
dard length (2M or 5M). It is not capacitive, it resists to temperatures from -
200 to +250°C it is connected to the sensor and it is provided with a screened
connector for connection to the amplifier.
The amplifier is supplied in two different types, model ALSC-1CH which is suit-
able for one sensor and model ALSC-2CH which is suitable for two sensors, the
model ALSC-1CH can be supplied with delayed sensing.
The sensors can be supplied in the following formats M18x1 and M30x1.5
made of stainless steel and PTFE.

AMPLIFIERS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TYPES ALSC - 1CH ALSC - 2CH

Sensors N° 1 2
A.c. power supply V 24 or 110/220 50-60 Hz
Absorption VA 3
Operation indicator Yellow led x 1 Yellow led x 2
Temperature range °C -20 ÷ +60
Output relay - changeover 1 relay - 5 A at 220 Vac 2 relay - 5 A at 220 Vac
Housing Plastic
IP rating IP 40
Sensitivity adjustment Incorporated Incorporated x 2 sensors

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS WIRING DIAGRAMS

SENSOR SC18M-HT / SC30M-HT RELAY RELAY 1 RELAY 2
5A 220 Vac
Vca 5A
5A 220 Vac
220 Vca 5A
5A220 Vac
220 Vca
• Housing and fixing nuts in stainless steel AISI 303.
• Sensible part in PTFE. N.C. N.C. N.O.
COM. COM. COM.
• Cable length 2 m or 5 m. N.O. N.O. N.C.
6 6
5 7 5 7
• Plug connector for wiring to the amplifiers. 4 8 4 8

• Min./max. temperature range: -200 ÷ +250°C. 3 9 3 9

2 10 2 10
• Switching distance (Sn) type SC18M-HT: 5 mm. 1 11 1 11

• Switching distance (Sn) type SC30M-HT: 15 mm.

220 0 110 24 220 0 110 24
• IP rating: IP68. ALSC - 1 CH ALSC - 2 CH

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS of the sensor SC… M-HT to the earth by using the relative terminal.
If the material to be controlled is in a metallic container check that it is earthed The connection wire between the sensor and the amplifier must be separated
and connect terminal 3 of the amplifier to the earth. from the power supply.
If the container is not metallic, connect terminal 3 of the amplifier and the body

DIMENSIONS (mm) SC18M-HT

10 45 Earthing terminal
M18x1

CH 1 CH 2

ON
25 60 2000 / 5000
76

– + SENSIBILITY – + – +
SENSIBILITY
SC30M-HT 50
OUTPUT OUTPUT Earthing terminal
Model: ALSC - 1CH Model: ALSC - 2CH
M30x1,5

38 13 70

N.B.: For a correct fixing of the amplifiers it is recommended to use

25 60 2000 / 5000
socket type B11 e and fixing spring type MF (Page 102).
CAPACITIVE SENSORS - APPLICATION EXAMPLES

CONTACT LEVEL CONTROL LEVEL CONTROL FOR NON LEVEL CONTROL FOR METAL CONTAINERS
FOR SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS METALLIC CONTAINERS USING PLASTIC OR GLASS WINDOWS

SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL PRESENCE CONTROLLING THE HEIGHT

CONTROL WHICH ARE INSIDE PACKAGING OF A PAPER STACK
OR NON METALLIC CONTAINERS

CAPACITIVE
ER
ILE CA
AG TH
FR WI
LE
ND
HA

CONTROLLING THE BREAKAGE IN REELS

OF NON METALLIC MATERIAL (PAPER,
PLASTIC ETC.)

FILLING CONTROL

NON METALLIC

TUBING LIQUID FLOW

CONTROL

AUTOMATIC PRESENCE
COUNTING AND SORTING
CONTROL OF METALLIC
AND NON METALLIC ARTICLES

LOADING
UNLOADING TIME MAX 15 MIN.

+250 °C

0 °C

ALSC
–200 °C

LEVEL CONTROL WITH DELAYED SENSOR CONTROL IN TANKS WITH MATERIAL -200C° +250C°
(IN THE EXAMPLE SC40P - AE35 TE15' NC) (IN THE EXAMPLE: SC30M-HT WITH SEPARATE ALSC AMPLIFIER)