Proximity Sensors Capacitive

I E LD™
Thermoplastic Polyester Housing H
I P LES
Type CA, M18, DC TR
• Featuring TRIPLESHIELD™ sensor protection
• Adjustable sensing distance 3-8 mm or 3-12 mm
• Rated operational voltage: 10-40 VDC
• Output: DC 200 mA, NPN or PNP
• Make and break switching function
• LED indication
• High noise immunity
• Flush and non-flush types
• Plug and cable versions

Product Description Ordering Key CA18CLN12NAM1

Capacitive proximity switches break (NC) switching. Grey Type
with either sensing distance 8 M18 polyester housing with Housing style
mm flush mounted in metal or 2 m PVC cable or M12 plug. Housing size
sensing distance 12 mm non- Ideal for use in level and Housing material
flush mounted. 4-wire DC out- plastic machinery applica- Housing length
put with both make (NO) and tions. 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 Transistor NPN/cable Transistor NPN/plug Transistor PNP/cable Transistor PNP/plug
dist. (Sn) 1) Make & break Make & break Make & break Make & break
switching switching switching switching

M18 8 mm Flush (built-in) CA18CLF08NA CA18CLF08NAM1 CA18CLF08PA CA18CLF08PAM1

M18 12 mm Non-flush CA18CLN12NA CA18CLN12NAM1 CA18CLN12PA CA18CLN12PAM1
1)
Object: Grounded steel plate

Specifications
Rated operating dist. (Sn) Indication for output ON LED, yellow
CA18CLF08 3 to 8 mm Environment
factory set at 8 mm Degree of protection IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
CA18CLN12 3 to 12 mm
factory set at 12 mm Temperature
Operating temperature -25° to +80°C ( -13° to +176°F)
Sensitivity Adj. 270° turn pot. meter Storage temperature -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
Effectiv operation dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn ≤ Sr ≤ 1.1 x Sn Housing material
Usable operation dist. (Su) 0.8 x Sr ≤ Sn ≤ 1.2 x Sr Body Grey, thermoplastic polyester
Repeat accuracy (R) ≤ 5% Front Grey, polyester
Cable end Polyester
Hysteresis (H) 4 to 20% of sensing distance Nuts Black, reinforced nylon
Rated operational volt. (UB) 10 to 40 VDC Connection
(ripple included) Cable Grey, 2 m, 4 x 0.34 mm2
Ripple ≤ 10% Oil proof PVC
Rated operational current (Ie) Plug (M1) M12 x 1
Continuous ≤ 200 mA Cable for plug (M1) CON.1A-series
No-load supply current (Io) ≤ 10 mA Weight
Voltage drop (Ud) ≤ 2.5 VDC at max. load Cable version 110 g
Plug version 30 g
Protection Reverse polarity,
short-circuit, transients Approvals UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes
Frequency of operating
cycles (f) 30 Hz

Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99) 1

EC, M18, DC

Dimensions Wiring Diagrams

1) 1 BN

4 BK

2 WH

3 BU PNP

1) 1 BN

2 WH

4 BK

M12 x 1
3 BU NPN
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.1A-..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)