CA30CLC30BPM1

## **Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Types CA, M18, M30, DC, Teach-in** 

## 

- **Featuring** _**TRIPLESHIELD**_ **™ Sensor Protection** 

- **Sensing distance: 0.5 - 12 mm (M18) and** 

- **1.0 - 30 mm (M30)** 

- **Teach-in of sensing distance via push-button or COM-input** 

- **Automatic detection of NPN or PNP load** 

- **Selectable make or break switching by means of Teach-in function** 

**• Protection: Short-circuit, transients and reverse polarity • Humidity compensation • Alarm output • 5 years of warranty Orderin Ke g y CA18CLC12BPM1** The switching points can **Capacitive prox im ity switch** be altered by means of the **Housing diameter (mm)** Teach-in function. 3-wire DC **Housing material** output with selectable make **Housing length** (NO) or break (NC) switching **Detection principle** and NPN Alarm. Grey poly- **Rated operating dist. (mm)** ester housing with 2 m PVC **Output type** cable or M12 plug. **Output configuration** ~~=r~~ **Connection type Rated operating distance Ordering no. Ordering no. (Sn)n)) Cable Plug** 12 mm **CA18CLC12BP CA18CLC12BPM1** 30 mm **CA30CLC30BP CA30CLC30BPM1** 

**Product Descri tion p** Capacitive proximity switches with a sensing distance of either 8 mm flush mounted in metal or 12 mm nonflush mounted for the M18 version, and either 16 mm flush mounted in metal or 30 mm non-flush mountSe ed for the M30 version. 

## **T e Selection yp** 

**Housing diameter Rated operating distance (Sn)n))** M 18 12 mm M 30 30 mm 

## **S ecifications p** 

|**Sensing range**(Sd)||
|---|---|
|CA18CLC12|0.5 - 12 mm|
||factory set at 8 mm|
|CA30CLC30|1.0 - 30 mm<br>factoryset at 15 mm|
|**Sensitivity**|Adjustable(Teach-in)|
|**Effective operating dist.** (Sr)<br>**Usable operating dist.** (Su)<br>**Repeat accuracy **(R)<br>**Hysteresis**(H)|0.9 x Sn≤ Sr≤ 1.1 x Sn<br>0.8 x Sr≤ Su≤ 1.2 x Sr<br>≤ 5%<br>Dependingon Teach-in|
|**Rated operational volt.**(UB)|10 to 40 VDC(ripple incl.)|
|**Ripple**|≤ 10%|
|**Rated operational current**(Ie)≤ 250 mA<br>**No-load supply current**(Io)<br>**Voltage drop **(Ud)|≤ 250 mA(continuous)<br>≤ 12 mA<br>≤ 2.5 VDC @ max. load|
|**Protection**|Short-circuit, reverse|
||polarity,transients|
|**_TRIPLESHIELD_TM**||
|**protection-EMC**||
|IEC 1000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2<br>IEC 1000-4-3/EN 61000-4-3<br>IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4|30 kV<br>> 15 V/m<br>3 kV|
|IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6|> 10 Vrms|



|**Frequency of operating**|||
|---|---|---|
|**cycles**(f)|15 Hz||
|**Indication**|||
|For output ON|LED, yellow||
|For safe/unsafe|LED, green||
|**Environment**|||
|Degree of protection|IP 68||
|Operating temperature|-20° to +85°C ( -4° to +185°F)||
|Storage temperature|-40° to +85°C(-40° to +176°F)||
|**Housing material**|||
|Body|Grey, thermoplastic polyester|Grey, thermoplastic polyester|
|Cable end|Polyester, softened||
|Nuts|Black,PA12 Grilamid||
|**Connection**|||
|Cable|Grey, 2 m, 4 x 0.25 mm2||
||Oil proof, PVC||
|Plug (M1)|M12 x 1||
|Cable forplug (M1)|CON.1A-series||
|**Weight**|||
|Cable version - M18 / M30|110 g/160 g||
|Plugversion - M18 / M 30|30g/70g||
|**Approvals**|UL,CSA||
|**CE-marking**|Yes||



Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.01.2010) 

**CA, M18, M30, DC, Teach-in** 

## **Dimensions** 

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## **Adjustment Guide** 

The environments in which capacitive sensors are installed can often be un stable regarding temperature, humi dity , object distance and industrial (noise) interference. Because of this, Carlo Ga vazzi offers as standard features in all 

_TRIP LESHIELD_ ™ capacitive sensors a user-friendly sensitivity adjustment instead of having a fixed sensing range, extend ed sen sing range to accommodate mechanically demand ing are as, temperature stability to en sure minimum 

need for adjusting sensitivity **Note:** if temperature varies and high Sensors are factory set immunity to elec tro magnetic (default) to nominal sensing interference (EMI). range Sn. 

## **Installation Hints** 

Capacitive sensors have the unique ability to detect al most all materials, either in li quid or solid form. Capa ci tive sensors can detect metallic as well as non-metallic ob jects, however, their traditional use is for non-metallic materials such as: 

- **Plastics Industry** 

- Resins, regrinds or mould- 

ed products. 

- **Chemical Industry** 

Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid soaps, corrosives and pe - - t ro chemicals. 

- **Wood Industry** 

- Saw dust, paper products, door and window frames. 

- **Ceramic & Glass Industry** 

- Raw material, clay or 

finish ed products, bottles. 

finish ed products, bottles. ier it is to detect the object. • **Packaging Industry** Nominal sensing di stan ce Package inspection for a capacitive sensor is for level or conrefe r enced to a grounded tents, dry goods, me tal plate (ST37). For addifruits and vegetables, dairy tional information regarding products. di elec tric ratings of materials please re fer to Technical Materials are detected due Information. to their dielectric constant. The bigger the size of an object, the higher the density of ma terial, the better or eas- 

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To avoid interference from inductive voltage/  Relief of cable strain Protection of the sensing face  Switch mounted on mobile carrier<br>current peaks, separate the prox. switch<br>power cables from any other power cables,<br>e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables Not correct<br>Correct<br>The cable should not be pulled A proximity switch should not serve as  Any repetitive flexing of the<br>mechanical stop cable should be avoided<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Deliver Contents y** 

- Capacitive switch: CA..CLC..BP.. 

## **Accessories** 

   - Plugs CON.1A.. series. 

- **Packaging:** Cardboard box 

- Installation & Adjustment Guide (MAN CAP ENG/GER) 

For further information please refer to “Accessories. 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.01.2010) 

**CA, M18, M30, DC, Teach-in** 

## **Teach-in Guide** 

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## **Adjustment - Background No target present** 

Press push-button > 3 seconds until LEDs are flashing once per second. The background will be calibrated when the push-button is released during the following 3 seconds 

## Push-button 

LED - Green LED - Yellow Time (sec) 

0            1             2             3              4            5             6             7             8             9            10           11          12           13 

## **Adjustment - Object Target present** 

Press push-button >6 seconds until LEDs are flashing twice per second. The object will be calibrated when the push-button is released during the following 3 seconds 

## Push-button 

LED - Green LED - Yellow Time (sec) 

0            1             2             3              4            5             6             7             8             9            10           11          12           13 

## **Adjustment - NO - NC** 

Press push-button >9 sec. until LEDs are flashing three times per second. The status of NO-NC will toggle when the pushbutton is released during the following 3 seconds 

## Push-button 

LED - Green LED - Yellow Time (sec) 

0            1             2             3              4            5             6             7             8             9            10           11          12           13 

Releasing the push-button after 12 sec. will reset the sensor to factory settings. 

## **Wiring Diagram** 

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BN+ (1) The PNP- or NPN-load will automatically be detected.<br>BK  (4)<br>By means of the Teach-in wire, the functions<br>ILOAD < 250mA IALARM < 20mA described in the Teach-in Guide can be setup.setup.<br>WH (2) It is possible to Teach-in more sensors at the<br>same time by connecting the WH-wires in<br>Teach-in parallel to the common ”-” supply.<br>BU- (3) (#): Plug connections<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


By means of the Teach-in wire, the functions described in the Teach-in Guide can be setup.setup. 

It is possible to Teach-in more sensors at the same time by connecting the WH-wires in parallel to the common ”-” supply. 

**Important:** If alarm output (WH-wire) is unused, it has to be terminated to +supply 

Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.01.2010)