Proximity Sensors Capacitive

I E LD™
Thermoplastic Polyester Housing H
I P LES
Type CA, M18, AC TR
• Featuring TRIPLESHIELD™ sensor protection
• Adjustable sensing distance 3-8 mm or 3-12 mm
• Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC
• Output: SCR
• Make or break switching function
• LED indication
• High noise immunity
• Flush and non-flush types
• Plug and cable versions
• DC versions in the same housing

Product Description Ordering Key CA18CLN12TOM6

Capacitive proximity switches (NC) switching. Grey M18 po- Type
with either sensing distance 8 lyester housing with 2 m Housing style
mm flush mounted in metal or PVC cable or M12 plug. Ideal Housing size
sensing distance 12 mm non- for use in level and plastic Housing material
flush mounted. 2-wire AC out- machinery applications. Housing length
put with make (NO) or break Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection type

Type Selection
Housing Rated Mounting Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter operating SCR/cable SCR/plug SCR/cable SCR/plug
dist. (Sn) 1) Make Make Break Break
switching switching switching switching

M18 8 mm Flush (built-in) CA18CLF08TO CA18CLF08TOM6 CA18CLF08TC CA18CLF08TCM6

M18 12 mm Non-flush CA18CLN12TO CA18CLN12TOM6 CA18CLN12TC CA18CLN12TCM6
1)
Object: Grounded steel plate

Specifications
Rated operating dist. (Sn) Frequency of operating
CA18CLF08 3 to 8 mm cycles (f) 10 Hz
factory set at 8 mm Indication for output ON LED, yellow
CA18CLN12 3 to 12 mm
factory set at 12 mm Environment
Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
Sensitivity Adj. 270° turn pot. meter
Temperature
Effectiv operation dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn ≤ Sr ≤ 1.1 x Sn Operating temperature -25° to +80°C ( -13° to +176°F)
Usable operation dist. (Su) 0.8 x Sr ≤ Sn ≤ 1.2 x Sr Storage temperature -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
Repeat accuracy (R) ≤ 5% Housing material
Hysteresis (H) 4 to 20% of sensing distance Body Grey, thermoplastic polyester
Front Grey, polyester
Rated operational volt. (UB) 20 to 250 VAC Cable end Polyester
(ripple included) Nuts Black, reinforced nylon
Ripple ≤ 10% Connection
Rated operational current (Ie) Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2
Continuous ≤ 500 mA Oil proof PVC
Short-time < 2.5 A (max. 20 ms) Plug (M6) M12 x 1, double keyed
Min. load current ≤ 10 mA Cable for plug (M6) CON.6A-series
Voltage drop (Ud) ≤ 10 VAC (at loads ≥ 20 mA) Weight
Protection Reverse polarity, Cable version 110 g
short-circuit, transients Plug version 30 g
Power ON delay ≤ 100 ms Approvals UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes

Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99) 1

EC, M18, AC

Dimensions Wiring Diagrams

1)

BU (2) BU (2)

1)
1

BN (3) BN (3)
2 3

M12 x 1
CA18CLxxxTC CA18CLxxxTO
1) Note: Only CA18CLN

Adjustment Guide
The environments in which modate mechanically demand- CA18CL...
capacitive sensors are install- ing areas, temperature stability
ed can often be unstable re- to ensure minimum need for
garding temperature, humidity, adjusting sensitivity if tempe-
object distance and industrial rature varies and high immuni-
(noise) interference. Because ty to electromagnetic interfe- Max.
of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as rence (EMI).
standard features in all TRIP-
LESHIELD™ capacitive sen- Note: Min.
sors a user-friendly sensitivity Sensors are factory set (de- Sensitivity
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 • Chemical Industry • Packaging Industry tive sensor is referenced to a
unique ability to detect almost Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid Package inspection for le- grounded metal plate (ST37).
all materials, either in liquid or soaps, corrosives and pe- vel or contents, dry goods, For additional information re-
solid form. Capacitive sen- trochemicals. fruits and vegetables, dairy garding dielectric ratings of
sors can detect metallic as products. materials please refer to
well as non-metallic objects, • Wood Industry Technical Information.
however, their traditional use Saw dust, paper products, Materials are detected due to
is for non-metallic materials door and window frames. their dielectric constant. The
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 moulded Raw material, clay or finish- to detect the object. Nominal
products. ed products, bottles. sensing distance for a capaci-

Delivery Contents Accessories

• Capacitive switch: CA18CL... • Plugs CON.6A-..series.
• Screw driver
• 2 nuts For further information refer to “Accessories”.
• Packaging: Cardboard box
• Installation & Adjustment Guide

2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)