Proximity Sensors Capacitive

Thermoplastic Polyester Housing

Types CA30CAN/CAF.....
• 4TH Generation TRIPLESHIELDTM
• Adjustable sensing distance: 2 - 20 mm flush or 4-30
mm non-flush
• Protection: short-circuit, transients and reverse polarity
• Dust and humidity compensation
• Dust or temperature alarm output
• Rated operational voltage: 10-40 VDC
• Output: DC 200 mA, NPN or PNP
• Standard Output: NO and NC
• LED indications for power-supply, output and stability
• IP67, IP68, IP69K, Nema 1, 2, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12
• Cable and M12 connector versions available

Product Description Ordering Key CA30CAN25NAM1

Capacitive prox­im­ity switch
The CA30CA.. capacitive the green and yellow LEDs. Housing diameter (mm)
proximity switches feature an The sensing distance is Housing material
improved 4TH generation TRI- increased by 20 – 25 % Housing length
PLESHIELDTM technology. allowing room for additional Detection principle
Furthermore, these sensors stable detection. Rated operating dist. (mm)
feature increased immunity The dust alarm function Output type
to electromagnetic interfer- gives an early warning that Output configuration
ence (EMI), especially to fre- the sensing surroundings Connection type
quency drives. Not only does have to be cleaned.
4TH generation TRIPLESH- The temperature alarm func-
IELDTM feature an increased tion raises an alarm if the
EMI, but it also increases sensing surface goes beyond
the immunity to humidity and 60 degree Celsius.
dust. The implementation of The sensor housing is featur-
stability indication eases the ing IP69K as well as approval
setup procedure, as both by ECOLAB for cleaning and
Stable ON and Stable OFF disinfection agents.
positions are indicated by

Type Selection
Housing Sensor Output Output Connection Rated operating Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter type type function distance (Sn) Standard Dust alarm Temperature alarm

M 30 Flush NPN NO+NC Cable 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16NA

M 30 Flush NPN NO+NC M12 Plug 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16NAM1
M 30 Flush PNP NO+NC Cable 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16PA
M 30 Flush PNP NO+NC M12 Plug 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16PAM1
M 30 Flush PNP NO Cable 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16PODU CA30CAF16POTA
M 30 Flush PNP NC Cable 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16PCDU CA30CAF16PCTA
M 30 Flush PNP NC M12 Plug 0 - 16 mm CA30CAF16PCM1DU
M 30 Non-Flush NPN NO+NC Cable 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25NA
M 30 Non-Flush NPN NO+NC M12 Plug 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25NAM1
M 30 Non-Flush PNP NO+NC Cable 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25PA
M 30 Non-Flush PNP NO+NC M12 Plug 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25PAM1
M 30 Non-Flush PNP NO Cable 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25PODU CA30CAN25POTA
M 30 Non-Flush PNP NC Cable 0 - 25 mm CA30CAN25PCDU CA30CAN25PCTA

Specifications EN 60947-5-2
Rated operating distance (Sn) Sensitivity control Adjustable by potentiometer
Non-flush mounted sensor 0 - 25 mm (factory setting Electrical adjustment 11 turns
25 mm), Mechanical adjustment 16 turns
(ref. target 75x75 mm ST37, Adjustable distance
1 mm thick, grounded) Flush types 2 to 20 mm
Flush mounted sensor 0 - 16 mm (factory setting Non-flush types 4 to 30 mm
16 mm - non-flush mounted) Effective operating dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn ≤ Sr ≤ 1.1 x Sn
(ref. target 48x48 mm ST37,
1 mm thick, grounded) Usable operating dist. (Su) 0.85 x Sr ≤ Su ≤ 1.15 x Sr

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Specifications (cont.) EN 60947-5-2

Repeat accuracy (R) ≤ 5% Temperature alarm output 60ºC ± 5ºC

Hysteresis (H) 3 - 20% Response time examples
TA = 25°C 16 sec @ TEXC = 800°C
Rated operational volt. (UB) 10 to 40 VDC (ripple incl.) 390 sec @ TEXC = 80°C
Ripple ≤ 10% TRIPLESHIELDTM
Output function NPN or PNP Exceeding the norms for
Output switching function N.O. and N.C. capacitive sensors
Rated operational current (Ie) ≤ 200 mA (continuous) Electrostatic discharge
(EN61000-4-2)
Capacitive load 100 nF Contact discharge > 40 kV
No-load supply current (Io) ≤ 12 mA Air discharge > 40 kV
Voltage drop (Ud) ≤ 2.0 VDC @ 200 mA DC Electrical fast transients/burst
Minimum operational (EN 61000-4-4) ±4kV
current (Im) ≥ 0.5 mA Surge
OFF state current (Ir) ≤ 100 μA (EN 61000-4-5)
Power-supply > 2kV (with 500 Ω)
Protection Short-circuit, reverse Sensor output > 2kV (with 500 Ω)
polarity, transients
Wire conducted disturbances
Frequency of operating (EN 61000-4-6) > 20 Vrms
cycles (f) 50 Hz
Power-frequency magnetic
Response time OFF-ON (ton) ≤ 10 ms fields (EN 61000-4-8)
Response time ON-OFF (toff) ≤ 10 ms Continuous > 60 A/m, 75.9 µ tesla
Power ON delay (tv) ≤ 200 ms Short-time > 600 A/m, 759 µ tesla
Indication Radiated RF electromagnetic
Target detected LED, yellow fields (EN 61000-4-3) > 20 V/m
Power and detection stability LED, green Shock (IEC 60068-2-32) 30 G / 11ms, 3 pos, 3 neg
Environment per axis
Installation category III (IEC 60664, 60664A; Rough handling shocks
60947-1) (IEC 60068-2-31) twice from 1 m
Degree of pollution 3 (IEC 60664, 60664A; 100 times from 0.5 m
60947-1) Vibration (IEC 60068-2-6) 10 to 150 Hz, 1 mm / 15 G
Degree of protection IP 67, IP 68/60 min., IP69K*
(IEC 60529; 60943-1) Housing material
NEMA type 1, 2, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12 Body PBT, grey,
Operating temperature -30 to +85°C ( -22 to +185°F) 30% glass reinforced
Max. temperature on sensing face 120°C (248°F) Cable gland PA12, black
Storage temperature -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F) Fingernuts PA12, black
Trimmershaft Nylon
Rated insulation voltage 1 kVAC (rms)
IEC protection class III Weight
Cable version 190 g
Tightening torque ≤ 7.5 Nm Plug version 106 g
Connection Approvals cULus (UL508), ECOLAB
Cable PVC,
Ø5.2 x 2 m, 4 x 0.34 mm2 CE-marking Yes
Oil proof, grey MTTFd 829 years @ 40°C (+104°F)
Plug (M1) M12 x 1 - 4 pin

* The IP69K test according to DIN 40050-9 for high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down applications. 90°
The sensor must not only be dust tight (IP6X), but also able to withstand high-pressure and steam cleaning.
The sensor is exposed to high-pressure water from a spray nozzle that is fed with 80°C water at 8’000– 60°
10’000 KPa (80–100bar) and a flow rate of 14–6L/min. The nozzle is held 100 –150 mm from the sensor at
angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° for 30s each. The test device sits on a turntable that rotates with a speed of 5
times per minute. The sensor must not suffer any damaging effects from the high pressure water in appear- 30°
ance and function.

0°

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Adjustment Guide
The environments in which ard feature in all TRIPLESH- demanding areas and tem- Note:
capacitive sensors are IELD™ capacitive sensors, perature stability to ensure The sensors are factory set
installed can often be unsta- a user-friendly sensitivity high immunity to electromag- (default) to nominal sensing
ble as regards temperature, adjustment instead of a fixed netic interference (EMI) and a range Sn.
humidity, object distance sensing range. Likewise, minimum need for adjusting
and industrial (noise) inter- these sensors provide an sensitivity if the temperature
ference. This is why Carlo extended sensing range to varies.
Gavazzi offers, as a stand- accommodate mechanically

Wiring Diagram
NPN PNP Dust- or Temperature alarm on NC
BN BN

BK
WH 10 - 40 VDC
10 - 40 VDC WH (DU/TA)
BK 200 mA 200 mA

BU BU

PNP PNP Dust- or Temperature alarm on NO

BN BN

BK BK
10 - 40 VDC 10 - 40 VDC
WH 200 mA WH (DU/TA) 200 mA

BU BU

Detection Diagram
Sensor
Y
Flush Non-flush
X
Target
Distance (inch) Distance (inch)
-0,59 -0,39 -0,20 0 0,20 0,39 0,59 0,79 0,98 1,18 -0,59 -0,39 -0,20 0 0,20 0,39 0,59 0,79 0,98 1,18
25 0,98 25 0,98
20 0,79 20 0,79
15 0,59 15 0,59
10 0,39 10 0,39
Sensor front

Sensor front

5 0,20 5 0,20
(inch)

(inch)
(mm)

(mm)

0 0,00 0 0,00
-5 -0,20 -5 -0,20
-10 -0,39 -10 -0,39
-15 -0,59 -15 -0,59
-20 -0,79 -20 -0,79
-25 -0,98 -25 -0,98
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Distance (mm) Distance (mm)

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Detection Stability Indication

Target influence

Stable ON

Output ON

Output OFF

Stable OFF

Time

Green LED ON

Yellow LED ON

Output NO

Output NC

Dust alarm NO >1 sec. >1 sec. >1 sec. >2 sec.

Dust alarm NC >1 sec. >1 sec. >1 sec. >2 sec.

Dimensions

CA30CAF.... CA30CAF....M1
81 74
61 61

LED
LED

M12 x 1.0
M30 x 1.5 x 59.5
M30 x 1.5 x 59.5

CA30CAN.... CA30CAN....M1
81 74
61 61

LED
LED

14,5
M12 x 1.0
14,5
M30 x 1.5 x 45.5

M30 x 1.5 x 45.5

Cable Plug

Back of sensor

2 Colour code
Sensitivity
adjustment
Green LED 1 Brown
Yellow LED DIST.
3 1 2 White
OUTPUT STABLE
3 Blue
4 Black
4

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Installation Hints
Capacitive sensors have a • Chemical Industry • Packaging Industry The nominal sensing di­stan­
unique ability to detect al­ Cleansers, fertilizers, liq- Package inspection for lev- ce for a capacitive sensor
most any material in li­quid or uid soaps, corrosives and el or contents, dry goods, is refe­­r­red to a grounded
solid form. Capa­ ci­
tive sen- pe­­­t­­ro­­­chemicals. fruits and vegetables, dairy me­tal plate (ST37). For addi­
sors are able to detect me­ products. tional information regarding
tallic as well as non-metallic • Wood Industry di­elec­­tric ratings of materi-
ob­jects. How­ever, their tradi- Saw dust, paper products, Materials are detected due to als please re­fer to Technical
tional use is for non-metallic door and window frames. their dielectric constant. The Information.
materials such as: bigger the size of an object,
• Ceramics & Glass the higher the density of ma­
• Plastics Industry ­Industry terial, the better or easier it is
Resins, regrinds or mould­ Raw materials, clay or to detect the object.
ed products. finish­ed products, bottles.

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
Not correct

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

Delivery Contents Accessories

• Capacitive switch: CA30CAN/CAF....... • Connector type CONB14NF-... -series.
• User manual • Mounting Brackets AMB30-S.. (straight),
• 2 x M30 fingernuts AMB30-A.. (angled)
• Screwdriver
• Packaging: Cardboard box

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